🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
We're spreading warmth and wonder! ❤️ Our Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive collected 365 pairs of pajamas, which will be paired with books from Scholastic. Together, we're making a difference in our community.
The Hot Cocoa & Dessert Bar was a delightful way to spread some holiday cheer. A special thank you to our PTA for making it happen. Our staff are grateful for your hard work and the treats you provided. Thank you for all that you do for our staff!☕🍪
There was standing room only at tonight's first-grade performance, "A Season of Light," and the students were oh, so, merry and bright! #WatchMeSOAR ##GetUpAndGlow 🎄❤️☃️🎁
Tacky Sweater Day is TOMORROW! Don't forget to wear your ugliest sweater! #TackySweaterDay #SchoolSpirit
Last night, we celebrated our amazingly talented 2025 TOY, Mrs. Kayleen Sanderlin, at the CPS TOY Ceremony. We are so grateful for everything she does for HES! She's the BEST! #CPSCelebrates #WatchMeSOAR #GetUpAndGlow 🎊🎉
Our 3rd graders' imaginations soared as they designed and created these incredible balloons. So proud of their hard work and creativity! ✨ #schoolparade #balloons
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
Mrs. Thomas' class brought a folktale to life! They transformed into bakers by following a recipe from the folktale "From Tale to Table." It was a hands-on learning experience that was both fun and delicious🍞 #breadmaking #folktales #Wonders
🎙 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
