🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!
In honor of Purple Up Day (4/17), which recognizes our Military connected kids, Portlock will be celebrating our Military all week with a Spirit Week. Start planning your outfits this weekend! #CPScelebrates
🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!
♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates
Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
Do you or someone you know have a rising Kindergartner? Join us on April 18 for our Kindergarten...Here We Come event!
🌟 April marks National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in honoring the rich history, culture, and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our nation. It's a time to celebrate diversity, combat prejudice, and foster understanding. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the richness of Arab American heritage. #CPSCelebrates
Do you or someone you know have a career that you would like to share with our Tiny Tigers? Sign up for our Career Day! Feel free to share with friends/family.
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🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!
Happy Spring Break! See everyone back on Monday, April 8!
Drumroll please....we collected 251 pairs of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls! All of the shoes will be repurposed by the organization in many ways and helps to reduce waste in our landfills. Thank you Portlock Family for making this happen!!
Are you looking for a place to call home? Join us on April 10, 2024, to discuss the Family Self-Sufficiency Program with the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority. We will also discuss budgeting your way to home ownership. 🏠
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSHome2024
Throw on your rain gear and come join us for Literacy Night. Book Fair, meet and name our chicks, make-and-take, craft, free books...5:30-7:30
Today is the final day to turn in your Tides reading log, donate new or gently shoes for our Soles4Souls campaign, and shop the Book Fair.
Join us tonight for Literacy Night, 5:30-7:30. Come meet our Portlock Peeps and help name them!
Shout out to Mr. Wade Sloan, our amazing assistant principal! The students and staff of Portlock are lucky to have you as one of our leaders. Thank you for all you do for our Tiny Tigers!
Tomorrow is the final Read My Shirt Day. Don't forget, our Literacy Night is on Thursday, 5:30-7:30. Lots of fun planned, plus a chance to shop at the Book Fair.
🎉 National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 1–5, 2024. Since this coincides with our district's spring break holiday, we are observing and celebrating our district's assistant principals the week of March 25-29, 2024. #APWeek24 In collaboration with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators join us in honoring the positive impact our assistant principals have on the success of our schools. Thank you to all of our assistant principals for your countless contributions and commitment to our schools and community! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducators
This Week:
Book Fair;
Monday is the last day for Read-a-thon;
Last week to donate shoes for Souls4Soles;
Thursday is our Literacy Night: 5:30-7:30;
No School Friday - Happy Spring Break!
We are thrilled to share that we had 15 Portlock Peeps hatch. They are adjusting well and our live Chick Cam has now been moved into their condo. Take a look!
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