
Make Up Picture Day is Thursday, November 2nd- If you wish to have your photo retaken, please contact your child's teacher.


RBW Families- Don't forget about our event PTA, Pumpkins & Popcorn from 5:30-7:30pom tonight! This event is open to all RBW students and their families. Come on out and join in on the fun!


Do you need assistance with support and services pertaining to Medicaid Waivers? Join us to learn about the process from qualified experts. This Family Empowerment Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http:tinyurl.com/CPSMEDICAID


A huge shout out to our Admin Team, Dr. Dace & Mr. Jones for helping our cafteria staff today at lunch!



Next Tuesday, October 31st is Book Character Dress Up Day! We look forward to seeing all of Tiny Tigers as their favorite BOOK Character. Please remember to leave all costume props at home.


🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13802982
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we're excited to bring you our latest episode that looks closely at the complex issue of bullying. Dr. Brooke Rudis, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Support, and Meredith Sargol, Student Engagement & Resource Counselor, provide insight into the problem and how it impacts our students and schools. Learn about our policies and procedures that ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
You’ll also hear from Undersheriff David Rosado, who unveils his innovative approach to bullying prevention, through his "Be a Hero, Not a Zero!" magic show for our elementary students. 🎩✨
🔊 Listen today and be part of the change!


November is Family Engagement Month!
Celebrate with us at a family-fun night on Nov. 9 at Oscar Smith Middle with dinner, a movie, and community resources!
Super Mario Bros. Movie 🎥🍿
Pre-registration required for dinner:
tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023


Thank you to WHRO for bringing our their van and donating some awesome books and swag to our Tiny Tigers! It is great to have them as part of our community. Students listened to a few stories, learned about various job at WHRO, and explored their van of PBS Kids characters.




Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The Federal Impact Aid Program provides funding directly to school divisions to compensate for lost real estate revenues due to an increased amount of federal property in their districts. Impact Aid funds support all of our students and programs across the district. We ask all families to sign and return their completed cards tomorrow. Federal Impact Aid generates close to $3 million for our schools each year! Help make an impact by returning your completed card.
Learn more about Impact Aid: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1279692


🛑 October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week, and we're all on board for spreading awareness about the importance of school bus safety. 🚌 ✨
More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day. Let's join forces, raise awareness, and make school bus safety a top priority in our community. Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw to learn more about National School Bus Safety Week. You will also find several resources about school bus safety provided by the National Association for Pupil Transportation.
Together, we can protect our future and keep our students safe on the road.🛡
👉And, don’t forget to join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day to celebrate our incredible transportation team! #CPSCelebrates


Ms. Pierce's 1st grade class had a blast at Hickory Ridge Farm. They got to see a variety of farm animals as well as learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin.





Join our team! Our next job fair will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Central Library
We are looking for:
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Bus Drivers
Groundskeepers
Painters
You can also apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/


Come on out and join us October 26th for some family fun! Please see flyer below and go to https://vapta.memberhub.com/store/items/928728 to pay your PTA dues. We hope to see you there.


We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.🏫 🍎
🎥 Click here to see what sets Chesapeake Public Schools apart, and what motivated them to join our Chesapeake Public Schools family: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4?si=REhHgCS8EXN_0oLQ
👉 If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/


Spirit Week is in full effect, check out these awesome hats! Don't forget tomorrow is Neon Day.



Don't forget it's Spirit Week!


In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴
This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆
#NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates


Special thank you to A. Dodson's for treating our music trivia winners today! Our teachers had a productive but fun teacher workaday.


🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡
We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS











Our Tiny Tigers participated in National Walk to School Day! Thanks to Mr. Brock for organizing our walk.


