🍂 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! 🦃
🎶 Last week, the Greenbrier Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra performed at the Virginia Music Educators Association 2024 State Conference, showcasing their incredible talent under the direction of their orchestra teacher Kirsten Gardner! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
🌟Kaitlyn Gabriel, is a passionate 6th-grade Civics and Economics teacher at Oscar Smith Middle School! She is also a #CPSTOY25 finalist! 🌟
Mrs. Gabriel holds an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University and a B.S. in Middle Level Education with a concentration in Social Studies from Shippensburg University. 🎓
📚Voted "Most Inspiring to Students and Staff," she is passionate about making her classroom a lively and inspiring space where content truly comes alive. Mrs. Gabriel is a true leader! From mentoring new teachers to guiding colleagues through impactful student engagement strategies, she’s dedicated to fostering growth and excellence in education.
As a proud Navy wife and loyal friend, Kate enjoys her time coaching on the soccer field and spending time with her husband and their beloved cat. 🐾⚽❤️
Let’s celebrate Mrs. Gabriel for being an amazing teacher and colleague!👏👏👏 #CPSCelebrates
🎙 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! 🎧
Students did some SHAKING and BAKING with SCIENCE yesterday in Teen Living! They made loaded Cheddar Bay Biscuits with homemade butter! No worries, we have plans for the buttermilk!
🌍 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
💻 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
🚍 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
Our Sunshine Club spread some extra cheer through the hallways today for World Kindness Day!
They did it again! Great work, boys!!
📙 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
We continue to celebrate our very own Mrs. Kaitlyn Gabriel, Citywide Finalist for Teacher of the Year!
Our Teen Living Detectives “cracked” a Top Secret assignment in class on Monday. The food borne illnesses couldn’t outsmart these scholars!
🏫💬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
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
November 6th is Fall Make-up picture day. Visit the calendar page on our website to order.
🧬🖥️🌍 Join us for the Academy Information Night!
🏫 This in-person event is open to all students (& their families) interested in applying to one of our high school academies.
💻 For more information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33394933
🎙🎧 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!
8th grade students had a great time at the Worlds of Work field trip today. It was neat to get so much hands-on experience with so many different careers!
