🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🚨Last chance to participate in Southwestern Elementary Fun Run! 🚨We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $12,000, can you help? ✅First donation of $35 =30 FREE Games at Chuck E Cheese 🎉PLUS your last shot at winning a FREE MEGA Birthday Party! Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
We’ve already raised $11,570 as a school! 🎉 We can make it even further to help our Southwestern Elementary reach our goal of $12,000 with our challenge tonight - The class per grade level with the most students that get a pledge of any dollar amount will get to have a hat day! Go to mybooster.com to register and share!
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Your student can star 🤩 in a video with trick shot sensations Dude Perfect! 🏀 Just head to MyBooster.com and upload a photo. Then let the fun begin as you share with friends and family to support Southwestern Elementary Fun Run. ✅ Plus our nightly challenge is the class per grade level with the most people that get a pledge of any dollar amount will get to have a PJ day! 💤
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🐻 Help Southwestern Elementary reach our $12,000 goal! Tonight’s challenge is:🍧Snow cone party for the top 10 kids per grade level with the highest donations!!🎉 Make your first $35 donation and your student will receive 30 FREE Games at Chuck E. Cheese!🐭 Plus, you'll be entered to win a MEGA Birthday Party!🎂
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Reminder! Our fundraiser is ongoing! Get signed up today at MyBooster.com and try to finish the Weekend Challenge before time is out. 💪
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋♀️ Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per minute donation before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain. Good luck!
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our Southwestern Elementary Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $12,000 for our scholarship funds and school enhancements and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family! We’re launching our fundraiser and need your help to reach our goal! ✅Be the first to donate $35 for your student and earn: 30 FREE Games at Chuck E Cheese 🎁Plus—you’ll be entered to win a FREE MEGA Birthday Party
🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🍦 Join us for a Community Resource Fair & Ice Cream Social at Oscar Smith Middle School!
📅 Thursday, October 2nd, 5:30-7:00 PM
This is your chance to: ✨ Discover local and school district resources ✨ Connect with other families in our community ✨ Enjoy FREE ice cream!
Whether you're looking for support services or just want to meet your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Plus, stick around for the OSM Choral Presentation at 5:30 PM!
💙 This event will also be available in Spanish
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https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420458 11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
We're so excited to announce our Southwestern Elementary 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Connie Askew! 🏆 A huge congratulations to this amazing 2nd-grade teacher! Her dedication, passion, and creativity make a real difference in the lives of her students every single day. We're so lucky to have her! 💙 💛TeacherOfTheYear #CPSInspires #SWEBruins
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🌟 After 34 years in education, Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton still gets excited for the first day of school: "Every year is a fresh start." In this episode, he shares our district’s new Empower 2030 strategic plan, explains how we’re supporting students through innovative programs and authentic learning experiences like SmithTech, and highlights the importance of prioritizing student voices. 🎧 Get inspired for the 2025-2026 school year and listen to the episode at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on Apple Podcasts, our YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more!
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Southwestern Elementary Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $12,000 for our scholarship funds and school enhancements and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/24/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/01/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/10/2025
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 16, 2025, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon. For weather-related updates, visit cpschools.com/emergency.
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Happy IT Professionals Day! This Tuesday, September 16, we recognize our school's IT staff and EdTech specialists. We especially want to thank our TSS, Ben, for keeping our equipment running smoothly, and our Technology Coach, Mrs. Breakfield, for helping us learn how to use our devices and software. #swebruins #CPSInspires
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🚌 Join us for the ONE STOP JOB FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY and become part of the Chesapeake Public Schools team!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 10
📍 School Administration Building 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
⌚ 11:00am - 2:00pm
👉 Openings include: Bus Drivers, School Nutrition Services, Custodial Services, and more!
✅ Full-time positions include health & dental insurance, CPS employee wellness center, pharmacy benefits, and retirement plans
❗Bring two forms of ID. Substitute teachers: bring transcript copies
💻https://www.cpschools.com/page/careers We'll see you there!
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🐻 Show Your Bruin Pride! 2025-2026 Spiritwear is HERE! Spiritwear builds belonging, boosts school pride, and makes Spirit Fridays extra fun. Wear yours on field trips, assemblies, or any day you want to represent our Bruin family! Choose 1 or collect them all! Click here to pick your spiritwear: https://swepta1.givebacks.com/shop
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
The first day of school at Southwestern Elementary was a huge success! 🎉 So many smiling faces ready to learn and grow. We're looking forward to an amazing year! 🍎✏️ #SWEBruins #FirstDayCPSVA
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Save the date for Southwestern Elementary's Title 1 Open House, September 9th from 5:30 - 7:00!
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
