Mrs. Hoy's class recently designed marble mazes with many twists, turns and traps. They are amazing engineers!
Some of our second grade classes got to see (and taste) a rainbow with a fun STEM activity using warm water and Skittles. They discussed how the warm water dissolves the colorful candy coating and the colors mix to create new colors.
Our second graders made goods to sell at their economics store last week. Learning through experiences!
Those sneaky leprechauns won't get past Ms. Kravchak's class! Today the class visited the maker space to build some leprechaun traps before St. Patrick's Day.
Mr. Fanny's Second Grade Art Students are celebrating "Music in Our School Month"- They created caricatures of students "singing" their favorite tunes.
🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.
Literacy Month kicked off with a visit from the Norfolk Tides mascot, Riptide! Our Baby Bruins are working on their Tides Reading Challenge this month.
Our Literacy Night was a huge success! Thank you so much to all of our families and volunteers for joining us!
The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety
🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉
Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Just a reminder that Friday, March 8, 2024, 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
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
A former student returned to WBP to complete her Eagle Project. She built a buddy bench for each playground. They look amazing and have been filled by our little ones every day! Thank you!
STEAM Day was amazing! Thank you to Mrs. Wilfong and all of our presenters that made this day, the best day ever!
A group of students used Makey Makey, which was purchased with a CPSEF grant, to learn about communication through the ages yesterday. They made telegraphs built out of foil and clothespins along with the makey makey components to practice sending messages in Morse code.
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
Are you looking for ways to support your young reader? Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for our Supporting Literacy at Home webinar. 📚
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSupportingLiteracy
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
All grade levels have been celebrating Black History Month in Mr. Fanny's art class by weaving tapestries, creating African masks and hand print kente cloth designs over the flag of Ghana. WBP is proud of their talented artists!
