Spreading holiday cheer at Kidz Kruz this past Sunday!
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
teachers in a row with holiday attire
marshmallow and cups game
kids playing uno
two girls playing a board game
two students making snowflake crafts
students making a gingerbread
students entering side entrance with bubbles
kids smiling
students in line for Santa
admin reading book
Last night we celebrated, Ms. Coleman, our SRI Teacher of the Year and top 10 Elementary School Teacher of the Year Finalists. Congratulations!
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
admin with Ms. Coleman
Ms. Coleman and the school board
Ms Coleman and Dr. Cotton
Our 4th Graders are headed to MOCA this month! Today, Ms. Brennan-Webb and Ms. Greto's class went to make and discuss art!
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
students in assembly
student and instructor with felt art
students using water droppers on their felt art
students holding up their felt artwork
glass sculpture and students sitting to discuss
discussing two curricular fur pieces
discussing art with students
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.
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Computer screen of student's Tinkercad model of the  Cumberland gap
Computer screen of student's Tinkercad model of the  Cumberland gap
Computer screen of student's Tinkercad model of the  Cumberland gap
Computer screen of student's Tinkercad model of the  Cumberland gap
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.
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
building cookie bridges in the cafeteria
NNSY station with students around the table with bowls of sand and water
chip the talking robot and a student asking it questions
Elizabeth River project with students exploring the tabless
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Outreach volunteers
student using snap circuits with MRS. Sawyer
WHRO staff with table of resources
FACE table with juice and information
student testing out parachute
student on tablet trying out scratch jr
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!
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
PTA Steam night Tue. Dec. 3rd 5-6pm.
join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for our STEAM Night from 5-6pm. We will kick it off at 4:45pm with a PTA Meeting and then you'll be able to walk around to building challenges, robots, snacks, and a chance to win a prize!
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
PTA STEAM Night Tue. Dec 3rd 5-6pm #BeBrave
Before Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Gerling and Ms. Coleman's class had some fun by designing their very own turkey traps! The students got creative, using problem-solving skills and a little holiday spirit to build their turkey-catching inventions.
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
marshmallows and toothpicks for their turkey traps
students with thumbs up and their turkey trap
students with thumbs up and their turkey trap
marshmallow and toothpick turkey trap by lamp
Happy Thanksgiving to all our students, staff, and families! We hope you enjoy this well-deserved break filled with relaxation, gratitude, and quality time with loved ones. See you soon and take care!🍁🦃 #ThanksgivingBreak #Grateful #BeBrave
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Triolet in a Turkey costume
In library last week our students had a blast learning about the seasons with Ozobots! By using color codes, they programmed their bot to follow paths through the seasons. #Coding #BeBrave
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
student using markers to code her Ozobot Mat.
student using markers to code his mat
student watching his boy go through his coded mat
two boys with thumbs up and their Ozobot mat
Big shout out to our Junior Braves of the Month! Your gratitude is contagious and makes our school a better place. Keep up the great work! #CharacterCounts #BeBrave
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Fifth grade students in front of book vending machine with books
Fourth Grade Students in front of the book vending machine with our Asst. Principal
🍂 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.
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Thanksgiving graphic with pumpkins and leaves
🍂 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! 🦃
8 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Thanksgiving graphic with pumpkins and leaves
Wow! Check out our students exploring the wonders of weather and energy sources on our interactive science bulletin board. Learning in the halls has never been so fun! #Sciencefun #BeBrave
8 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
student reading interactive bulletin board
student figuring out the interactive bullentin board
student completing a sort on the interactive bullentin board
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography! 25% off a purchase of $29.99+ with code THANKFUL25 Valid through 12/31/2024 To order, please visit https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69660
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School Photos 25% Off THANKFUL25 #BeBrave
Check out our Feather of Honor winners! Congratulations! #featherfriday
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Mrs Brittingham with the Feather of Honor
student with the golden ticket
student with the golden ticket
🎙 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! 🎧
8 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
AI in the Classroom Part 2 with Andrew LeClair and Maria Kainz. Amplifed : The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast
Did you know that rereading a text can boost comprehension and critical thinking skills? Mrs. Kirkpatrick's class is putting this into action with a fun midnight read! 🌙📖 Watch out, world, these bookworms are on a mission! #LiteracyGoals #ReadOn #BeBrave
9 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Three students reading with flashlights
Three students reading with flashlights
2 students reading in the dim lights with flashinlights'
Two students reading with flashlughts
Two students reading with flashlights
🌍 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
9 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
colorful graphic explaining GSA Day wiith images of earth, mountains and people
Join us on Thursday, November 21st from 4-5pm for Getting to Know ParentVue. Learn how to access your account, report absences, see assignments and grades, update information, turn on notifications, and more!
9 months ago, Sparrow Road Intermediate School
Getting to Know ParentVue Nov. 21st 4-5pm #Bebrave