
Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
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Congratulations to these amazing students who were selected from their class for being compassionate! They are SRI's December Character Counts at SRI Junior Braves of the Month. #beBrave #CharacterCounts



Don't forget it is Pajama Day tomorrow! Check out more Winter Break Spirit Day pictures from the week.











🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


Winter Break Spirit Week!






🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











Tomorrow is Winter Character Day, so come dressed as your favorite winter character! Have fun and be creative! #BeBrave #WinterBreak


It's Winter Break Spirit Week! Tomorrow, December 16th is Winter Wonderland Day. Come to school wearing white, silver, or blue to create a snowy atmosphere. #BeBrave #WinterBreak


In library, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Gerling, Ms. Coleman, Ms. Williams and Mrs. Delaney's classes all had their free book fair for 5 star behavior this past week! Way to go!




Today marks the end of Computer Science Education Week! This week, we inspired our students to explore careers in Computer Science through fun spirit days like "Protect Your Identity Day," spotlighting CS heroes, and engaging challenge activities. Here's to sparking curiosity and future innovators! #CSEdWeek #FutureTechLeaders #BeBrave








It's Computer Science Education Week! Here's some pictures from Digital Footprint Day and Error Day.





🔬✨ Our students had a blast exploring the fascinating behaviors of light in the Energy Lab today! From refraction and reflection to understanding how light interacts with different materials, they're discovering the science behind how we see the world around us.






In Library this week, students are exploring Tinkercad and reviewing weather tools by creating 3D models.






Shout out to our Strings 5th Grade Strings students that performed at Indian River High school last night. 👏 Way to go!!! ❤️🎻






Spreading holiday cheer at Kidz Kruz this past Sunday!











Last night we celebrated, Ms. Coleman, our SRI Teacher of the Year and top 10 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Finalists. Congratulations!




Our 4th Graders are headed to MOCA this month! Today, Ms. Brennan-Webb and Ms. Greto's class went to make and discuss art!








Students are bringing history to life with technology! Mr. Moss, our POD Coach, introduced students in Mrs. Tynes and Mrs. Brenenstuhl's class to an online 3D design tool, Tinkercad. Students created stunning models of the Cumberland Gap, a pivotal landmark in American history.





STEAM Night was a success! Thanks to all of the families that come out tonight and a big thank you to our staff, FACE, WHRO, The Elizabeth River Project, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Outreach, the Chesapeake Library, and Mrs. Sawyer for providing these engaging activities.











Tonight is our PTA STEAM Night! Plan to come to our PTA Meeting at 4:45pm and then explore our STEAM stations from 5-6pm. There will be snacks, robots, building challenges, and a chance to win a prize! We hope to see you this evening!
