This week we learned how archeologists help us learn about the Jamestown Settlement through digging. Students completed an archeological lesson with cookies! YUM! They recorded how many chips in each of their cookie "dig sites." And, they had a sweet time!
Western Branch Primary was pleased to welcome readers from NAS Hampton Roads this morning to read to our kindergarten students. They joined us in celebration of Reading Month. Our Baby Bruins had a blast celebrating a love of literacy with our special guests! #CPSCelebrates #nationalreadingmonth
The Baby Bruins have an attendance goal of 95% daily. We reached our goal last week and earned a special schoolwide "Snow Day" incentive. #attendancematters https://youtube.com/shorts/tskN19HBwsE?feature=share
The Baby Bruins are celebrating Reading Month in March. Please refer to this flyer for the opportunities that your child will have to participate in fun activities and show their school spirit!
WBP Families,
Is your child missing a personal item? Check out our NEW Lost and Found website to claim their items. https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home
Join us in congratulating our February Students of the Month for being respectful!!! Way to go! #WeAreBruins
WBP Families,
Please join us in welcoming our newest Baby Bruins to Mrs. Siebels and Ms. Staub's first-grade class! They have received such a warm welcome in their first few days here at WBP. https://youtube.com/shorts/hxjw6k-APeA?feature=share
⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
💻 For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, March 7th, 2025, 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
Recently, we have been learning animal growth through life cycles, physical characteristics of animals , and habitats centered around our chickens! We have been watching carefully for the past 3 days in anticipation. WBP is happy to report the arrival of our newest Baby Bruin in Ms. Staub's class today- "Shelly"
This talented Art PowerUp group of 2nd graders, led by Mr. Burke, is driven by the mission to bring beauty to our school and improve their artistic skills. In celebration of Black History Month this month, they created this banner inspired by Marcus Garvey's quote "A person who does not know their history is like a tree without roots" #EmpowerCPS
The WBP Baby Bruins showed celebrated the 100th day of school today! They could dress like they were 100 years old or wear a shirt representing and celebrating 100 days. Way to go Bruins! #WeAreBruins
📢 Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice!
🗓 When? March 11
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM
📍 Where? School Admin Building
🎯 Topic of Discussion: I'm Determined: Transition & Inclusion
Join us for an important conversation about empowering students with disabilities through transition planning and inclusion!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
💻 The Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. CVA offers full and part-time online learning for K-12 students in Chesapeake.
📝 The deadline to apply is March 10, 2025.
🔗https://www.cpschools.com/article/1951420
The Baby Bruins will experience animals, habitats, and life cycles as they watch these chicken eggs go through the 21-day process of growth during incubation. Today is day 10, stay tuned- more photos to come!
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all CPS school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
🌨️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day 2🌨️
Due to the ongoing severe winter weather impacting our area, Chesapeake Public Schools will continue with asynchronous remote learning on Friday, February 21, 2025. 💻
🏫 All school buildings & offices will be closed. Additionally, all school activities and athletic practices are canceled for Friday, February 21, as well as all school activities and athletic events scheduled for the weekend.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed.
🔗 For the latest information, please visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
❄️Stay warm and stay safe! ❄️
❄️ Weather Alert: Remote Learning Day❄️
Due to severe winter weather, Chesapeake Public Schools will shift to asynchronous remote learning on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 💻
All school buildings & offices will be closed. We’re closely monitoring the weather and will share updates as needed. Stay safe! ❄️
🔗 For more details, visit www.cpschools.com/emergency
