We have had a fantastic day creating and celebrating student learning. Our 1st grade students were tasked with creating Carnival Games out of recyclable materials. These are just a few of the students showing off their creativity. The finished products are amazing! #InspireCPS
The Baby Bruins have it made in the shade this week at our new courtyard tables. Thank you to the Western Branch Primary PTA for the great picnic tables!
WBP Families, is your child missing a personal item? Check out our Lost and Found website to claim their items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after the close of business on June 17th. https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home
Shout out to these Baby Bruins. They are the May Students of the Month for being good friends. Amazing! #InspireCPS
Students in Ms. Mistler's class participated in a classroom transformation today. They were treated to Starbooks for working so hard on their recent writing project! Way to go! #InspireCPS
🎧 As we close out Season 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast, we highlight three remarkable student-athletes from Grassfield High, Great Bridge High, and Oscar Smith High!🎙 Sophie Rambo, Caleb Neal, and Jaden Dabbs reflect on how they’ve achieved state and national honors in track, wrestling, and football, all while maintaining academic focus and leadership. Their insights into discipline, resilience, and time management offer valuable lessons for educators, families, and future student-athletes. 🔊 Tune in at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
The Chesapeake Preschool Initiative (CPI) program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. 🎒
CPI is a FREE full-day program for children who will be four years old by September 30th and live in Chesapeake.
💻Please review our website for eligibility criteria and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/cpi
🎥 You can also check out this webinar exploring the preschool options that are available for Chesapeake families as well as learn next steps for enrolling your child: https://youtu.be/OpG0nmF_XcA
Our KG Baby Bruins enjoyed their strawberry-picking field trip to the Hickory Ridge Farm this week. Yum!
Congratulations to this group of Baby Bruins who were recognized for "Being a Bruin" in May. They earned a trip to the book vending machine today. Way to go! #EmpowerCPS
Thank you to the Western Branch Primary School PTA and Mrs. Robertson for replenishing our classroom recess equipment. Our students and staff are so grateful!
In honor of Memorial Day, our Anchored for Life Team Leaders placed flags along the front walkway at WBP. Happy Memorial Day! #CPSCelebrates
☀️💲The Virginia SUN bucks program assists families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. It is a one-time benefit of $120 to each school-age child that meets the program requirements.
To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/ebt
Our Art Power-Up group is so talented! Check out this video they created to help our students remember to Be a Bruin in the Cafeteria. https://youtu.be/TWt2C4-Ixkk #InspireCPS
Thank you to the drama department at WBHS for the wonderful performances today! Our Baby Bruins enjoyed your creative performances! Bravo @thebruin_wbhs!
WBP Families, is your child missing a personal item? Check out our Lost and Found website to claim their items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after the close of business tomorrow. https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home
Our CPI classrooms have recently been observing caterpillars as they progress through their life cycle. The butterflies have now emerged from their chrysalises as painted ladies. These butterflies will be released into nature later this week. Way to grow CPI Baby Bruins!
Our students have been learning about Work, Jobs, and Community Helpers. Special thanks to Tobey Allen from the Chesapeake Fire Department for this recent visit where she shared how the Fire Department works and helps our community every day.
We recently celebrated 2025 Bike to School Day at WBP. The Baby Bruins were invited to participate in a Bike Safety Poster Contest. Please join us in congratulating these winners for the powerful posters that they created. Great job reminding us to be safe on our bikes!
This week, we celebrate good attendance! Students enjoyed Reading Day yesterday as a reward for good attendance. They listened to read-alouds, responded to stories, and read with buddies. #attendancematters
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public.
💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
