
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!


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!


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.





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


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





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



🍂 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.


🍂 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! 🦃


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




As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
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Check out our Feather of Honor winners! Congratulations! #featherfriday




🎙 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! 🎧


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

🌍 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


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!
