Portlock Primary -

Week 2 of our Holiday Spirit Week:

• Monday - Grinch Day

• Tuesday - Holiday Socks

• Wednesday - Holiday Head Wear

• Thursday - PJ day

• Friday - Ugly Sweater

Tuesday, February 17th, is the 100th day of school!

Students may choose to dress up as if they are "100 years old" or display 100 in other creative ways. We look forward to celebrating being 100 days smarter on Tuesday!

📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!

We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!

Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs! 

📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys

Monday starts the kick-off of our Holiday Spirits Days! This week is:

• Monday-plaid day

• Tuesday-wear holiday colors (red, green, white, blue)

• Wednesday - elf day

• Thursday - Crazy Holiday hair (and the 67th Day of School :)

• Friday - light it up day

🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!

We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!

📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building

💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers

📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)

❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.

💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers

Once again, our amazing Community Partners will be providing a limited number of Holiday Meal Baskets for Portlock families this year. If your family could benefit from one of these meals and you have the ability to pick it up during the school day, please click the link below to complete the form. This will be on a first come, first served basis. Someone will contact you later next week with your pick up date/time if you have been selected to receive a meal.

Holiday Meal Sign-Up

Fall Picture Retake Day
Thursday, November 20th

Pictures will be taken for all students who missed picture day on October 17th or for any student that would like a retake. If you would like your child to do a retake, please notify their teacher in writing or by email.

Final United Way Fundraiser: Holiday Movie and Popcorn Event
Friday, November 21st during the school day
$5 cash donation

The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

What: United Way Boo Bash Dance

When: Friday, October 31st, during the school day

Cost: $5 (cash only) Due by Thursday, October 30th

Students may wear book character costumes that day (no face coverings or weapons please)

All proceeds go towards Portlock's United Way fundraising campaign

Art Show at South Norfolk Memorial Library, October 23 - December 3, featuring our very own Tiny Tiger artists!

Smile! Fall Picture Day tomorrow at Portlock!

THE BOOK FAIR IS HERE! OPEN ALL WEEK!

Don’t forget! Create a Book Fair eWallet for your child NOW so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!

Portlock Primary's Scholastic Book Fair

#ScholasticBookFairs

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

Get ready to ROCK, Portlock families! ✨🎸
ROCK YOUR SCHOOL DAY is Thursday! and we’re turning up the energy for a day filled with excitement, creativity, and fun learning! Our building will be alive with music, movement, and school spirit as we celebrate the joy of learning in a BIG way. 🎶📚
Dress in your best rockstar gear, bring your energy, and get ready to make memories together. Whether it’s wild hair, cool shades, band tees, or funky accessories, we want to see our halls filled with star power! 💥🙌
Are you ready to rock with us? 🤘🔥