🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
Congratulations to all of our November Students of the Month at Hickory Elementary! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication. 🎉 #StudentOfTheMonth
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
HES second-grade students gave an animated performance tonight in "It's Time for Fall." We are so grateful for their talented, dedicated music teacher, Ms. Pollard, and the second-grade team! Happy fall, y'all! 🍂🍁🎼
We're so proud of Mrs. Burrell for being named Reading Teacher of the Year! She's an amazing educator who makes a difference every day. #ReadingTeacherOfTheYear
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
Way to go Hawks! 🇺🇸Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to provide more than 500 pounds of Halloween candy & snacks to the USO at Norfolk International! Staff member and PTA Treasurer Julia Bruin and her family proudly dropped off the donation today.
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
Mrs. Rumbaugh's class is leveling up division with Ozobots! 🤖 Our students had a blast practicing division facts while racing their robots through mazes. #STEM #Ozobots
Got a Halloween candy surplus? 🍬 Share your sweet treats with our brave service members! Drop off your donations at the main office. #USO #SupportOurTroops
Spooktacular art from our spooktacular students! 👻🎨#HalloweenArt
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Help support our troops! 🇺🇸🍬 Donate your Halloween candy to the USO Candy Depot. Drop off your donations at the main office by Veterans Day. #USO #SupportOurTroops #HalloweenCandy
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! This month our character trait was Respect. Keep up the soar behavior!
A big thank you to our amazing PTA for the delicious Fall Treat! 🍎🍏 The staff at HES loved the apple cider and caramel apple bar!
🌟 What an incredible day! Our Boosterthon Fun Run yesterday was a huge success! 🎉 Thank you to all the students, parents, and volunteers who came out to support us.
The energy was electric as everyone ran, cheered, and had a blast while raising funds for our school. 🏃♀️
🎙🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Faust, our Chief Technology Innovation Officer, explores how we are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence in our schools. He shares AI’s practical applications, addressing how it helps streamline teacher workloads, while also touching on critical considerations such as data privacy and the ethical implications of AI in learning environments. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of education technology and the importance of equipping students and teachers with the skills and best practices needed to thrive in a future shaped by AI. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platforms or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified!
