🇺🇸 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!
https://www.youtube.com/@cpsport2658/streams
Tomorrow is GLOW DAY!!! Wear anything that lights up or glows. Also wear neon colors or just white works great too. We can't wait for you to see our Glow Flip!
Friday also kicks off our Spring Book Fair. Students will have the opportunity to shop Friday-Thursday. Don't want to send in cash? Set up an e-wallet for them.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/portlockprimaryschool
Tomorrow is Read My Shirt Day. Also, start gathering all the light up and neon you have, because GLOW DAY is Friday!!
Do you or someone you know in the Portlock area have a rising Kindergartner? Save the date and help us spread the word!
Tomorrow is our Word Parade. Students are asked to choose a word and display it on a sign, poster, around their neck, etc. and to dress the part. It could be as simple as a color and dress all in that color. Here are some examples to help. Can't wait to see what our Tiny Tigers come up with!
Literacy Night 3/28 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Want to enjoy a pizza dinner for free?
Need childcare for younger siblings, so you can participate with your student?
Need transportation for the event?
Thursday is the last day to RSVP for any of these services!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lknY3Fxa2PPlSgZz-N9FrUZD5JPFGXsbpEKJcPp3lwo/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR32_NezKPDrLzI09kaissaReDQZwdcIp1UUlsVrpKIHb0SHYNLI_kz_Orw
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
We are on Week 2 of celebrating Reading Month. If you haven't already, please register with our Read-a-thon. Our school has logged almost 8,000 minutes already!
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323331383039/2
We are also collecting new/gently used shoes as part of the Soles4Souls program.
Thursday is the last day to RSVP for our Literacy Night on 3/28. If you would like to participate in a pizza dinner, childcare for younger siblings, or need transportation to the event, you must RSVP! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lknY3Fxa2PPlSgZz-N9FrUZD5JPFGXsbpEKJcPp3lwo/viewform?edit_requested=true
Reminder: No school today for PK-5th grade only
