Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅
April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸
April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.
April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933
As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events
📸 Tuesday: Spring Class Pictures (Bring those smiles!)
💜 Wednesday: Purple Up Day
🎖️ Thursday: Camo Day
🇺🇸 Friday: Red, White, & Blue Day
We are spending the week celebrating our amazing military children! We can't wait to see everyone showing their support.
Our classrooms were filled with excitement as volunteers from our community shared their favorite stories and their love for literacy. There is something truly magical about a new voice bringing a book to life—our students were absolutely captivated!
From splashing in the water exhibits to navigating the mini-city, our little learners spent the day discovering exactly how our world works. There is nothing quite like seeing the world through the eyes of a four-year-old—where every gear turned and every bubble popped is a scientific breakthrough!
When: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Texas Roadhouse, 1546 Sam's Circle, Chesapeake, VA
What to Expect:
Candy & Treats: Visit decorated trunks for candy—including the RBW staff who will be there handing out sweets!
Fun for Kids: Enjoy a Bounce House, games, and various activities.
Community: Meet with local vendors and businesses.
Special Offer: *FREE Kids Meals will be available.
We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!
It’s time to open up those books! Tonight, we are reading Chapter 6 of The World According to Humphrey. Humphrey is meeting a very "unusual" visitor—ask your student who it is after you finish reading tonight! 🧼🐹
🗓️ Save the Date: DREAM BIG NIGHT!
Don't forget that our Dream Big Night is happening this Thursday at 5:30 PM!
It’s going to be an incredible evening for our school community to come together, celebrate our students, and—of course—talk about our favorite hamster.
For the latest updates and additional information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
How did everyone like Chapter 1? Humphrey is officially out of the cage, and the adventure is just beginning!
Tonight’s Reading: Chapter 2. Whether you're reading under a blanket fort or snuggled up on the couch, we want to see it!
📸 Share the Magic
We want to fill our feed with our community of readers. Post a photo of your family reading The World According to Humphrey in the comments below or tag us in your stories!
Let’s show everyone how much our school loves to read! 📖✨
What an incredible day we had last Thursday! Our Vocab Parade was a total whirlwind of creativity, and it was the perfect way to kick off our One School, One Book journey. Seeing all those words come to life was definitely one for the books!
📖 Look What’s Hiding in the Backpack...
The secret is finally out! By now, every student should have a copy of "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney tucked away in their book bag.
🎒 Your Homework (The Fun Kind)
Tonight is the night we officially start our adventure together. Grab a cozy spot, gather the family, and read Chapter 1 with your student.
Let’s get to know our favorite classroom hamster and see what he has to say about the world!
Pro-Tip: Check your child’s folder for the reading schedule so you don't miss a single "hamster-tastic" moment!
🍎 Your future starts here!
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:
1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair
🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.
📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906
2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair
🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026
📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)
🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839
✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:
✅ Low-cost health insurance
✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics
✅ A supportive professional community
🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits
🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU
We want to make sure there is enough pizza and activities for everyone, so please get those registrations in!
🗓️ Important Deadlines & Details:
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, March 4th
Event Date: Thursday, March 19th
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Featuring: Pizza and family activities inspired by The World According to Humphrey!
🔗 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/dreambig26
We can't wait to see our RBW families there! ✨
⚠️ Important: Dream Big Night Sign-Ups
While you're getting those PJs ready, don't forget that March 4th is the final day to register for our Dream Big Night (happening March 19th)!
How to secure your spot:
Send those purple forms back to school with your student or register quickly at tinyurl.com/dreambig26.
