This week in Library students read a story about Mazes then built their own. Then they programmed Dash Robots to drive through them! What a fun way to integrate literacy, engineering, and computer science! #coding #maze #dashrobot
SWE Preschoolers had their moving up ceremony today! Congratulations Future Kindergarteners! #swebruins #movingupceremony2024
2nd graders have been enjoying math breakout boxes this week! They are "o-fish-ally" awesome! #breakout #review #swebruins
🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.
We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers
SWE Kindergarteners enjoyed a field trip to the zoo! #swebruins
SWE students and staff had a great time at the Spring Community Festival! #westernbranch
📣 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 📚
Attention parents and guardians: It's time to enroll your little one in the Class of 2037! 🎓 Ensure your child is set to embark on their educational journey this fall by starting today!
🍎 If you live in the City of Chesapeake and your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024, you can register now! Visit our website to review other enrollment requirements, a kindergarten readiness checklist, and begin the online registration process: http://cpschools.com/kindergarten
Enrolling early helps us prepare to welcome your child on the first day of school!
The Spring Community Festival is this Thursday! Come out for an evening of fun, food and laughter!
When: May 16th 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Jolliff Middle School
What: Games, face painting, spirit wear, food trucks (bring $$ for dinner & a sweet treat) and so much more!
It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates
Last chance to order your SWE yearbooks! Click here to order: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob (Southwestern Elem School Yearbook Id Code - 15195624)
Our teacher appreciation luncheon was a success! Thank you to the PTA for appreciating our teachers and staff!
🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
Thank you Food Lion Airline Blvd, Hampton Roads Dominion Church & our wonderful PTA for supplying treats for Teacher Appreciation! The PTA is still looking for dessert donations for the Teacher Luncheon tomorrow! If you're interested please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TYT2cnYj94SgAFTk6 Thank you for your support!
We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events
This week is teacher appreciation week! We are excited about celebrating our amazing SWE staff. Select one or more of the ideas below to show how much you appreciate our phenomenal teachers!
Join the fun! PTA Glow Party this Wednesday! Only $5!
🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
Come support SWE at Chipotle on Portsmouth Blvd tomorrow! #swebruins #PTA
