May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
Just a reminder that Friday, May 3, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
Join us on May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the transition to middle school. Our panelists are school staff members who will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, extracurriculars and more!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMiddleSchool2024
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
5th grade used Makey Makey to review science concepts! They researched their topic then used Scratch to record and code their projects! #makeymakey #science
April is the Month of the Military Child! SWE Bruins enjoyed participating in Spirit Week to celebrate! #momc #spiritweek #swebruins
We’re so excited to announce our Spring Community Festival! We invite all of our Chittum, Jolliff and Southwestern families to an evening of fun, food, laughter and fellowship!
When: May 16th 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Jolliff Middle School
Due to students arriving late from a field trip, bus dismissal will be delayed 15-20 minutes. Another message will be sent once buses depart school. Thank you!
Due to students returning late from a field trip, bus dismissal will be delayed 15-20 minutes today. Another message will be sent once buses depart the school property.
SWE students had a great time learning about future job options on career day! Thank you to our wonderful school counselor for working hard to plan this event! #careerday2024 #swebruins #CPSInspires
Yesterday, third grade students at Southwestern Elementary were able to participate in a Fire Safety Education Program! The program was presented thanks to a collaborative effort between the Chesapeake Fire Department, the Department of School Safety and Security and Curriculum and Instruction.
Students got to learn about fire prevention methods, how to identify an emergency and what to do in an emergency situation. They even had the opportunity to explore a fire engine while participating in fun and creative activities!
Special thanks to the Chesapeake Fire Department and the Community Risk Reduction Division for their continuing commitment to educating our students and our community.
The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉
🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
🎧 April is the Month of the Military Child, and we invite you to join us for a special episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast: "Supporting Our Military Families.” 💜 🇺🇸 In this episode, Laura Lerf, one of our Family and Community Engagement Specialists, and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer, the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, share the successful partnership and collaborative resources designed to ease the challenges faced by our military-connected students and families. 🌟 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
April is Month of the Military Child! Next week SWE will have our MOMC Spirit week!
🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!
🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!
Kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year is open! Please join us to learn about online registration, health information, child care resources, FREEBIES and more! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/nFN9cRskHqL9yKLP6
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Southwestern Elementary
Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/kindergarten for information on how to enroll your student, access resources on Kindergarten readiness, and more!
