💻🔬JOIN US for the Computer Science Lab School Family Nights!💻🔬 The following events are available for all current 5th through 8th graders and their families: 🗓️October 10, 2024, 5-6:30: PM Byte-sized Adventures: Intro to Computer Science 🗓️November 19, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Opportunity: Paths in Computer Science 🗓️December 12, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Inspiration: Make & Take Night 🗓️January 16, 2025, 5-6:30 PM: Family Bytes: Application Session These events are hosted by the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle which will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students. The Lab School will focus on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field. 👉For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school
💻🔬JOIN US for the Computer Science Lab School Family Nights!💻🔬
The following events are available for all current 5th through 8th graders and their families:
🗓️October 10, 2024, 5-6:30: PM Byte-sized Adventures: Intro to Computer Science
🗓️November 19, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Opportunity: Paths in Computer Science
🗓️December 12, 2024, 5-6:30 PM: Bytes of Inspiration: Make & Take Night
🗓️January 16, 2025, 5-6:30 PM: Family Bytes: Application Session
These events are hosted by the Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle which will open for the 2025-26 school year for 6th and 7th grade students. The Lab School will focus on providing innovative learning opportunities in the computer science field.
👉For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/osm/page/computer-science-lab-school
🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/
When HPE and Career Connections join together, you end up with an amazing partnership and a group of students who know how to take BP readings!
We are so excited to announce our OSM TOY is Mrs. Kaitlyn Gabriel! Mrs. Gabriel is an incredible sixth grade Civics teacher that specializes in student engagement! She is also our girls soccer coach! Congratulations!!
‼️REMINDER: The Title 1 Job Fair is this Thursday‼️
The Department of Human Resources is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Oscar Smith Middle School.
This event will focus hiring great people for the following positions:
☑️Bus Drivers
☑️Custodians
☑️General Education Teachers
☑️School Nutrition Services Workers
☑️Special Education Teachers
☑️Substitute Teachers
☑️Teacher Assistants
📝Bring plenty of resumes to share with school teams! We can't wait to meet you!
💻For more information please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
🍎Parents and students are invited to join us as we discuss the transition to high school. Our panelists will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, student activities, and more!
For more info & to register visit, https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588709
🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24
Thank you BayPort Credit Union for awarding our Communities in Schools representative, Ms. Jones, a $1,000 grant for our ROAR store! Great things happening for our Tigers!
Tonight was the BEST Open House! Complete with a packed house, DJ, giveaways, and more importantly happy families!! We are so proud of our Tigers!!
🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA
We promise this won't be just any open house. You do not want to miss this night! See you on Monday at 5:30! We have a lot to celebrate!
🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708
🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.
🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!
Get ready, Tigers!!
💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
GET IN THE GAME WITH GoFan! 🏈🏀🏐
🎟️All tickets for middle and high school athletic events must be purchased online. GoFan offers mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school games—home and away. Annual passes are also available, giving you access to any regular season game in Chesapeake. Buying tickets online allows fans to easily access and share them via email or text, skipping the lines. 👏
Got questions ? We've got answers!
💻Visit our website for details or to purchase tickets today: https://www.cpschools.com/page/athletics-student-activities
🤗Only 12 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
