INFORMATION SCHEDULING NIGHT FOR RISING 6TH GRADERS! Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 PM Important scheduling information will be discussed. Hope to see you there! For more information visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/jms/ or call 757-465-5246
3 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
INFORMATION SCHEDULING NIGHT FOR RISING 6TH GRADERS! Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 PM Important scheduling information will be discussed. Hope to see you there! For more information visit https://www.cpschools.com/o/jms/ or call 757-465-5246
Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled. Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule. For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
weather update graphic
SWE 1st graders enjoyed exploring motion using LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kits last week! #coding #motion #legos
4 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
students building with legos
Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more! Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:30 p.m. via Zoom For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023 This is part of our Peake Parent University Program
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
student on laptop smiling
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice: When: Jan 14 Time: 6:30pm Where: School Admin Building TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
SEAC General Meeting Dates
📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️ We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Hiring flyer for substitute teachers
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Weather Update: cpschools.com
Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more. Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
4 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Weather Update - cpschools.com
SWE had a special visit during our Holiday Sing Along's this morning! #hesameanone #mrgrinch #swebruins
4 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
the grinch
the grinch
the grinch
the grinch
the grinch
SWE would like to thank Alexander Baptist, Alive Church, Western Branch Philanthropy, Chesapeake Rotary Club & Colonial Point Civic League! Your donations of gifts, food baskets & coats will make a real difference in the lives of our students this holiday season. We are so grateful for your support! #swebruins #communitypartners
4 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
community Partners providing for swe
community Partners providing for swe
community Partners providing for swe
community Partners providing for swe
🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
The Power of the Peake with Melissa Oliver, Van Gholston, and Laura Labyak. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Profile Van, Melissa, and Laura
🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan #EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Cotton speaking.
Fallon Graham listening to community member.
Community members engaged.
Community member talking.
In-person meeting.
School leader speaking with community.
Community members laughing and talking with each other.
Community members talking.
Community members smiling and talking.
Dr. Cotton and Dr. Smith listening.
SWE enjoyed Spirit week last week! We look forward to continuing to count down to break this week! #swebruins #spiritweek #countdown
5 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students dressed in holiday attire
students dressed in holiday attire
students dressed in holiday attire
students dressed in holiday attire
students dressed in holiday attire
🤖 Yesterday, we visited Southwestern Elementary to see students coding with their new Dash Bots! Thanks to a grant from the CPS Educational Foundation, students are diving into coding during #HourOfCode for Computer Science Education Week. Their excitement was inspiring! 💻
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
two girls programming bot on laptop
image of blue and orange bot
teacher helping two boys with bot
two girls on laptop programming bot
class on rug learning about bots from teacher
two boys on floor playing with bot
teacher at front of class teaching with bots
two girls focused on programming
teacher helping two boys with programming
two boys coding on laptop
SWE would like to give a HUGE shout out to Kimberly for supporting our PBIS store! These prizes will help our students make positive choices! Thank you so much!! If you would like to donate here's our wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1D3UA1BP6FQ57?ref_=wl_share
5 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
an assortment of prizes for students
SWE is counting down to Winter Break! Please join us in spreading cheer with our Holiday Spirit Days!
5 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
December 9th -  Merry Hat Day - Wear your favorite Christmas Hat December 10th -  Don we now our plaid apparel - Wear plaid  December 11th -  Rudolph Day - Dress as a reindeer and  wear a shiny red nose December 12th - Sock Day - put on your coziest Holiday socks December 13 th - Holiday Glow - Choice an outfit that sparkles and shines December 16 - Merry Monday - Wear red & green December 17 - Santa's Workshop Imposters - Dress like you work in Santa's workshop. You can be Santa, an elf, reindeer, toy, tree, etc. December 18 - What Not to Wear Wednesday - Wear your ugliest sweater. December 19 - Christmas Character Day - Dress as a character from a Christmas movie or cartoon. December 20 - Night Before Christmas - Wear your coziest (school-appropriate) PJs!  Festivity is key!
Our third graders had an exciting day learning about fire safety! 🔥🚒 They explored a fire engine, participated in fun activities, and learned valuable life skills. Thanks to the Chesapeake Fire Department for this amazing opportunity!
5 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
students learning about fire safety
🎉 We’re proud to celebrate November’s Power of the Peake winners! Yesterday, we surprised three honorees: 🌟 SUPPORT: Diane Overmiller - Executive Assistant in Human Resources 🌟 TEACH: Rebecca Karch - Teacher at G.W. Carver Intermediate School 🌟 LEAD: Helene Robinson - Principal at Southwestern Elementary Congratulations to these three exceptional staff members—representing three categories - teach, support, and lead. This award recognizes dynamic individuals and celebrates their inspiring work in our district. #PowerOfThePeake #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS #engagecps 👉 To learn more about the program and nominate someone to be the next Power of the Peake, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employee-recognition 🎥 Check out this video from yesterday’s visits: https://youtu.be/VyTi775Nci4
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Teacher with students and admin smiling
Dr Cotton handing Mrs. Robinson her award
two women hugging after award presentation
Dr Cotton  awarding teacher
Principal standing Holding award
woman teacher standing with award smiling
woman standing with Power of the Peake box
Superintendent, HR Director, and Peake winner smiling
Principal smiling with leadership
🍂 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! 🦃
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Thanksgiving graphic with pumpkins and leaves
🍂 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.
5 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Thanksgiving graphic with pumpkins and leaves