Computer Science Education Week begins today!
The annual call to action inspires students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
#CPSCelebrates #CSEdWeek

Hello HES Families,
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets for our PTA Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday. Please use the flier on PeachJar to secure your spot!
https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/2577957/schools/28775

We are so proud of all of our students that were chosen for Student of the Month!
This month we focused on Gratitude. Keep up the SOAR behavior, Little Hawks!






Join us to understand the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth Program on December 6, 2023. Information shared will support the ongoing collaboration between teachers, students, and families with students in grades 1-8. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMAPScores

Our 3rd Grade students read Balloons Over Broadway, learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and then designed their own balloons. They had so much fun parading through the school with their very own balloons. Happy Thanksgiving!










🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀
🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com.
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!

More photos from our morning session with Ruse Against Hunger!



We are so THANKFUL for the HES PTA! Today for lunch the HES PTA provided the staff with a delicious potato and chili bar! Thank you HES PTA for all that you do for our school!



Celebrate GIS with us!
We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning

HES second-grade students gave an outstanding performance tonight in "I Love the Autumn." We are so proud of them! ❤️🍂 #LevelUp #WatchMeSOAR







Our Students are so excited about our Hawk Walk! The Hawk Walk has been cleaned up and restored! Adam Linsky, a former student here at HES, and an entire team came out this past weekend to help Adam achieve his Eagle Project. They mulched, trimmed back brush, and replaced/painted posts on the Hawk Walk. It looks amazing! Thank you Adam and his team for all that you did to improve our Hawk Walk!





Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Hickory Elementary School salutes our veterans! ❤🤍💙
The Hawks held their annual Veterans Day breakfast and parade to honor their military families! The U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quartet kicked off the parade with the playing of the National Anthem. 🎺










Congratulations to our Reading Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Linsky! Mrs. Linsky truly brings the love of reading to life at HES.

This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates

There's still time to register for our Nov. 18 packaging event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4CA9A929A5FA7-45646062-hickory#/

📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app

Kindergarten Pumpkin Day!









We invite you to join our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for an upcoming General Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
🏢 Location: School Administration Building, Multipurpose Room, 312 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SEAC is a supportive committee of parents, educators, and community agencies dedicated to the education of students with disabilities. The Business Meeting will follow the General Meeting.
If you'd like to make a public comment, please email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com at least 3 days before the meeting. Ensure your comments are limited to 3 minutes and do not include identifying information.
For any questions or further information, feel free to call 757-494-7600 or email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation! 👥📣

November is Family Engagement Month and we know that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success.
Visit our website to learn more or to connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/

