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🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧

Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates 👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/

‼️REMINDER: The Title 1 Job Fair is this Thursday‼️ The Department of Human Resources is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Oscar Smith Middle School. This event will focus hiring great people for the following positions: ☑️Bus Drivers ☑️Custodians ☑️General Education Teachers ☑️School Nutrition Services Workers ☑️Special Education Teachers ☑️Substitute Teachers ☑️Teacher Assistants 📝Bring plenty of resumes to share with school teams! We can't wait to meet you! 💻For more information please visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

SWE is so proud of 5th grade student Lyric who had the opportunity to recite the pledge at Monday's School Board Meeting! Great job Lyric! #swebruins #cpsinspires

🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧 💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24

🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎 📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present! 👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912 ‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA

🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨 🗓 September 19, 2024 ⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School 📌 Spread the word and bring your resume! 💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers #JoinOurTeam

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Our first PTA meeting will be today at 5:30! PTA Meetings will be on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30 in Southwestern’s Library or you can join us virtually at https://meet.google.com/upp-qeqw-dbk

🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 . 💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708

Welcome back Bruins! Happy first day of school! #firstdaycpsva #swebruins #CPSCelebrates #backtoschool

5th grade parents, mark your calendars for the Strings Information Meeting Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 PM!

🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.

🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎 🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA 🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school 🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!

We loved seeing everyone at Meet and Greet today! See you Tuesday! #swebruins #firstdaycpsva

We can't wait to see our Bruins Thursday for Meet & Greet!!

💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱 🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝 👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app 🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks 👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document. 🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements. 👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district 🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st 🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM 📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474 🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA

SWE is getting ready for a new year! Please help support positive behavior at SWE by purchasing something off of our PBIS wish list! The item you purchase will go directly to our school! You can find our list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D3UA1BP6FQ57?ref_=wl_share