Tonight is Open House! See the flyer for times.
Friday is an elementary teacher workday. No school for Preschool-5th grade students ONLY.
Monday is Blue Up Day. Wear blue to kick off Bullying Awareness Month.
🕸️Join us as we share parenting tips and tricks while featuring the Parent Cafe’s Protective Factors: Parental Resilience & Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development.
🍴FREE dinner and childcare during the event.
💻RSVP by 10/8: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33986435
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can educate others and raise awareness to combat bullying and cyberbullying. We encourage you to use this month to participate in acts of kindness and speak up when someone is being bullied.
🗣️Remember, if you see something, say something.
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, October 4, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
During the month of October, we join schools throughout the Commonwealth and nationwide to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
Open House is this Thursday.
5:00-6:00 p.m. - All 1st grade and preschool classes, K: Murphy, Lyons, Delgado, and Salway only
6:30-7:30 - All 2nd grade and K: Harrell, Perry, Knight, Long, and Tempelman
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 27, 2024, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon.
📝Join us as we discuss unique aspects that make Chesapeake Public Schools a stand out employer. Participants will gain an understanding of the application process and the opportunity to ask questions.
💻For more info & to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33982886
Monday is the deadline to complete the online verification for your student(s) on ParentVue. This is a chance to update email addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and to opt in/out your child from certain CPS policies for this school year. Click the link for directions!
https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
Friday is the big day...Rock Your School Day! 🎸🎤🎶🥁🤘
🎙📴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/
Wednesday is Mix and Match Day! Get those crazy outfits together and come to school on time, every day! Attendance matters!
Wild hair? We don't care! Come to school on time, every day. Tuesday is wild hair day.
Monday kicks off our Attendance Spirit Week. Be part of the team by wearing a sports jersey or any team attire.
Attendance Fact: Starting in Preschool and Kindergarten, too many absences can cause a student to begin falling behind in school. Start building a habit of attending school on time, every day!!
Next week is Attendance Spirit Week. We want to encourage our students to come to school all day, every day! Get those outfits ready for next week!
Good afternoon Portlock Primary families! All buses have left for the day. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
‼️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
🌟📝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
🍎 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
