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Important Calendar Updates & Reminders! 📅

April 6 - 10 is Spring Break. Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break! 🌸

April 13 is a Teacher Workday. No school for students.

April 21 is now an Asynchronous Day for all students. Meals will also be available at select school sites. More information is available here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=53908933

As a reminder, you can full our full calendar of events here: https://www.cpschools.com/events

💫 Ms. Krell’s 1st graders are taking literacy to the next level! Our students didn't just find the answers, they programmed their way to them. Using the Indi robots, students coded unique paths to navigate through their reading comprehension challenges. 📚

🎉Today we held a special assembly to celebrate our students and their many accomplishments. We are so proud of our student. Go Tigers! 🏅🐯

🎶 Fine and Performance Arts Month Spotlight! 🎙 Our latest district podcast episode highlights the powerful impact of music education across our division. In “From First Note to Full Ensemble,” Supervisor of Music Orion Burke and Deep Creek Middle School chorus director Taylor Mercier share how Chesapeake’s K–12 music pathway helps students discover their voice, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging. From the first notes in elementary music class to full ensembles in middle and high school, this episode celebrates the teachers, opportunities, and experiences that help students grow as musicians and leaders. 🎙️ Listen to the episode at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!

🍎 Your future starts here!

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced educator, we want you on our teaching team in the City of Chesapeake! Join us at one of our upcoming hiring events:

1️⃣ Title I In-Person Job Fair

• 🗓️ March 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• 📍 Oscar Smith Middle School

• ⚠️ Must be eligible for a VA teaching license.

• 📝 Apply here:https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

2️⃣ Virtual Teacher Job Fair

• 🗓️ March 23 – March 27, 2026

• 📝 Deadline to Register: March 13 (Required)

• 🔗 Register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839

✨ We offer incredible perks for our educators, including:

• ✅ Low-cost health insurance

• ✅ Our own dedicated pharmacies & health clinics

• ✅ A supportive professional community

🔗 See all benefits: https://www.cpschools.com/page/benefits

🎥 Check out this video highlighting our pharmacy: https://youtu.be/G5Do-FMSsaU

🍎Don't miss our Title I Teacher Job Fair!
This is your opportunity to connect with principals and leaders and explore rewarding careers in Title I schools.

📅 March 11, 2026
⌚ 5-6:30PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School

What's Included:
✨ Casual networking with school leaders
✨ Career insights & resources
✨ On-the-spot interviews

Who Can Attend: Experienced teachers AND new candidates welcome!

Before You Come: ✓ Must be eligible for teaching license ✓ Apply at cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teach ✓ Register at the link below

📍 Oscar Smith MS Cafeteria, 2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA

For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51819906

Can’t make this event? Check out our Virtual Job Fair March 23-27: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=51833839 

To view our open positions and other upcoming job fair events, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers

We were honored to welcome Sam Allen to TME! A former Negro Leagues player who competed during segregation, Mr. Allen represents resilience and excellence. His visit to our school during Black History Month reminds us of the powerful legacy that helps shape the game of baseball, and our nation. ⚾🧢