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🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13802982 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we're excited to bring you our latest episode that looks closely at the complex issue of bullying. Dr. Brooke Rudis, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Support, and Meredith Sargol, Student Engagement & Resource Counselor, provide insight into the problem and how it impacts our students and schools. Learn about our policies and procedures that ensure a safe and supportive environment for students. You’ll also hear from Undersheriff David Rosado, who unveils his innovative approach to bullying prevention, through his "Be a Hero, Not a Zero!" magic show for our elementary students. 🎩✨ 🔊 Listen today and be part of the change!

November is Family Engagement Month! Celebrate with us at a family-fun night on Nov. 9 at Oscar Smith Middle with dinner, a movie, and community resources! Super Mario Bros. Movie 🎥🍿 Pre-registration required for dinner: tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023

Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The Federal Impact Aid Program provides funding directly to school divisions to compensate for lost real estate revenues due to an increased amount of federal property in their districts. Impact Aid funds support all of our students and programs across the district. We ask all families to sign and return their completed cards tomorrow. Federal Impact Aid generates close to $3 million for our schools each year! Help make an impact by returning your completed card. Learn more about Impact Aid: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1279692

🛑 October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week, and we're all on board for spreading awareness about the importance of school bus safety. 🚌 ✨ More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day. Let's join forces, raise awareness, and make school bus safety a top priority in our community. Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw to learn more about National School Bus Safety Week. You will also find several resources about school bus safety provided by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. Together, we can protect our future and keep our students safe on the road.🛡 👉And, don’t forget to join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day to celebrate our incredible transportation team! #CPSCelebrates

🇸🇻🇲🇽In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month our 🌟amazing🌟 EL teacher, Ms. Smalley, created a display featuring our EL students where they shared their favorite things about their families and culture. 🇬🇹 🇭🇳🇵🇷 #TreaklePride #HispanicHeritageMonth #CPSCelebrates

Join our team! Our next job fair will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Central Library We are looking for: School Nutrition Workers Custodians Bus Drivers Groundskeepers Painters You can also apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/

We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.🏫 🍎 🎥 Click here to see what sets Chesapeake Public Schools apart, and what motivated them to join our Chesapeake Public Schools family: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4?si=REhHgCS8EXN_0oLQ 👉 If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴 This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆ #NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates

🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡 We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS

🎊Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! We held a celebration to recognize those students who showed kindness throughout the month. After the ceremony, students played games with their family members to celebrate!🎈💜 #TreaklPride #CPSCelebrated #InspireCPS

🎉Congratulations to Treakle's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Carmen Wilson!🎉 Dr. Wilson goes above and beyond for everyone who comes in contact with her! We are proud to have her as our TOY representative!💜 #TreaklePride #CPSCelebrates

🎃This year's Trunk or Treat Event will be Friday, October 27th: 4:30-6:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help set-up, donate candy, distribute candy, decorate your trunk or assist someone in decorating their trunk! Scan the QR code below! #TreaklePride #CPSCelebrates🎃

Just a reminder that Friday, October 6, 2023, 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

🌟Treakle Elementary School Stands Up Against Bullying! 🚫 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Undersheriff David Rosado from the Sheriff's Department visited Treakle Elementary School to share an important message with the students: "Be a Hero, Not a Zero." 🏫✨💪 His magic show captivated everyone, spreading awareness about the importance of kindness and respect. 🎩🐇 Treakle Elementary School was also awarded the prestigious "Bully Free Zone Award" 🏆 in recognition of their efforts to combat bullying and make our community a better place! 🤝🏡 See the full story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/chesapeake/chesapeake-sheriffs-office-uses-magic-to-promote-anti-bullying-campaign-to-students/291-73033192-dc32-48c5-ad2d-8678799f4ee6?fbclid=IwAR2xgDAn_9CF54za7PWuxuzwt8vb4my6hEVJx4Ngo08peK7OlbTgF-jiyqo Undersheriff Rosado plans to visit other elementary schools during this month to help promote a safe, inclusive environment for all! He will also be sharing about this presentation in Episode 3 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. 🎙#InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS 🌟👏

During the month of October, we join schools across the Commonwealth and the country to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates

Have you completed your student verification? ⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All families should complete the Online Student Verification process by this FRIDAY! More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618

Join us as we discuss our newest learning management system, Canvas. Parents will learn how to navigate their child’s course schedule, assignments, and upcoming events. We will also discuss the Canvas Parent app and how to gain access as a parent observer. Canvas replaced Schoology this year. You can learn more on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teaching-learning-instructional-resources-technology Register to attend this webinar: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCanvas23

Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Elementary Families Webinar) Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗ October 12, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/elementarymathmatters

🎙Episode 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now available! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have something special for you! 🎧 Join us as we feature Kiera Whiteman, a high school senior and SCA president at Deep Creek High School. She'll give you a peek into the life of a multitasking senior, juggling everything from Scholastic Bowl 🧠 to raising chickens 🐔. Plus, she'll share her top three "nuggets" of advice for incoming high school students. 💡 But that's not all! We also spoke with Yvette Lagares from the Office of Student Enrollment and Attendance. Yvette shares the crucial role of attendance in student success and how it shapes future adults. 🌟 #AttendanceMattersVA #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode! Tune in today: https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13635528

Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for today, September 22, 2023, must conclude by 5:00 p.m., including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. All activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023, are canceled.