Week 2 of Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday - Holiday Scarf and Hat day
Tuesday - wear blue
Wednesday - holiday accessories
Thursday - Dress like a reindeer
Friday - elf day
The Portlock faculty were so excited about dressing up this month ,that we decided to let students join in on the fun! This week:
Tuesday - Hawaiian Day
Wednesday - Holiday head gear
Thursday - Holiday socks and leggings
Friday - flannel/plaid
🦃✨ Gobblers on the Loose! ✨🦃
Portlock Primary staff participated in the first-ever Great Gobbler Goosechase, and what a feather-ruffling success it was! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Staff teamed up to tackle hilarious, turkey-themed missions that would make even the most serious pilgrim giggle. From “Turkey Trots”, "Corncob Relays" and "Human Cornucopias" to "Turkey Gobble Caroling" we celebrated the days leading up to Thanksgiving break with laughter, teamwork, and a little bit of friendly competition. And the students got involved in the fun, as well!
Big thanks to our amazing participants for making this day turkey-rrific!! Who knew turkeys could run so fast (or dance so well)? 🦃💃
#PortlockPrimary #TinyTigerstoTurkeys #GreatGobblerGoosechase #GobbleTilYouWobble
Today was our annual Turkey Parade to kick off our break. Students decorated balloons, hats, and turkeys to strut through the halls. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! See you back Monday morning!
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
Thank you River Oak Church for our warming tree! Every year they assemble the tree in the hall and cover it in new gloves and hats to keep our Tiny Tigers warm.
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all veterans for your service and a special thanks to our very own Portlock veterans: Mr. Braden, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Scheller, Mrs. Hartman, and Mrs. Kirby.
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
Our book character day was a hit! Here are just a few of the many characters that roamed our halls yesterday.
During October, classes were invited to decorate pumpkins like their favorite book. Classes had the opportunity to vote at school and attendees of our Fall Festival were able to vote too. Cookie Monster was our winner! Check out our creative pumpkins!
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
On Thursday, students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character. Save the scary stuff and masks for home, please. We can't wait to see all of our characters tomorrow!
Portlock Primary has the honor of displaying art at the South Norfolk Memorial Library. From now until December 3rd, stop by and check out some of our Tiny Tiger's artwork.
