We would like to recognize our amazing School Counseling team: Ms. Key-Baldwin, Ms. Dawson, and Ms. Evans! Our Baby Bruins achieve greater success every day in every way with your support. We appreciate you!
WBP teachers and staff engaged in high quality training today from Catlin Tucker at IRHS on expanding small group instruction & the classroom Station Rotation Model.
❤️ Our Adaptive Physical Education program ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience PE through personalized support and adaptations. 🏊
🎥 Watch Western Branch Primary students shine in their swim class at the YMCA: https://youtu.be/3m98-iJN9d8
We're so proud of these instructors and the difference they make every day! #CPSCelebrates
🎥 Watch Western Branch Primary students shine in their swim class at the YMCA: https://youtu.be/3m98-iJN9d8
We're so proud of these instructors and the difference they make every day! #CPSCelebrates
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! They were recognized today for being responsible. Great work!
WBP was transformed into a Zoo today for KG's Math Performance Based Assessment (PBA) on Measurement. Baby Bruins had a blast and learned about how large or small to build zoo animal enclosures based on comparisons of the animals length, height, and weight! Nice work!
Way to go Baby Bruins! You have earned another fun attendance reward by filling the attendance jar!
Reward day will be on Wednesday, January 28th. We have so many fun activities planned!
Students should wear the following colors for Color Wars...
PK- Green
KG- Blue
1st- Red
2nd- Orange
Reward day will be on Wednesday, January 28th. We have so many fun activities planned!
Students should wear the following colors for Color Wars...
PK- Green
KG- Blue
1st- Red
2nd- Orange
Our 2nd Grade Baby Bruins were treated with a special visit from our 4H partners today. They shared experiences on weather tools with us. Special thanks to Ms. Pearson, Ms. Borer, and Ms. Clevenger for providing this valuable experience!
These staff members were recognized by their peers as our December Shining Stars. They go above and beyond in supporting our school community. Each star received a special gift bag courtesy of our partners at ATCO Transport.
Congratulations to the following classrooms for earning a Golden Award in December! They were "Being a Bruin" in their resource class and will be able to proudly display their trophies in the hallway by their classroom doors this month!
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Stewart, Siebels, Glance
Golden Shoe (PE): Williams, Becker, Roberts-Brown, Gardner, Davis, Denius
Golden Music Note (Music): Frasher, Bailey, Fletcher
Golden Paint Brush (Art): Suarez, Staub, Voorhies
Golden Book (Library): Trinkala, Ricciarelli, Kravchak
Golden Heart (Counseling/Guidance): DeAguiar, Duregger, Carter
Golden Fork (Cafeteria): Stewart, Siebels, Glance
Golden Shoe (PE): Williams, Becker, Roberts-Brown, Gardner, Davis, Denius
Golden Music Note (Music): Frasher, Bailey, Fletcher
Golden Paint Brush (Art): Suarez, Staub, Voorhies
Golden Book (Library): Trinkala, Ricciarelli, Kravchak
Golden Heart (Counseling/Guidance): DeAguiar, Duregger, Carter
Our PK Baby Bruins got a special treat today from Siren Sparky's Station and Santa himself! Thank you Siren Spary's!
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We hope you can join us in celebrating the holidays around Western Branch tonight!
Click here to see our route:
https://bit.ly/4pO9luy
We hope you can join us in celebrating the holidays around Western Branch tonight!
Click here to see our route:
https://bit.ly/4pO9luy
Big shout-out to these December Students of the Month! They were recognized today for showing perseverance and strong character. #WeAreBruins
What is that sound? Why, that is the Western Branch Primary Carolers! They will be caroling around the streets of town tomorrow from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. More details on our route will be coming soon. We hope to see you and spread holiday cheer!
These Shining Stars were recognized today for going above and beyond making good character choices. Nice job Baby Bruins!
Our WBP community came to Indian River High School to support our Teacher of the Year finalist, Mr. Martin Burke, at the CPS Teacher of the Year event!
📢 Calling all future Chesapeake Public Schools families in the City of Chesapeake!
We are exploring the establishment of new preschool centers to meet the growing need for high-quality early childhood education. If you live in our district and have children ages 0-4 or are planning to have children, your voice is essential!
Help us plan for the future of our youngest learners by sharing your needs and priorities in our new Early Childhood Education Survey. Your input will shape these vital programs!
📋 Survey is open NOW - December 18: www.cpschools.com/surveys
On the 67th Day of School, we have so much to celebrate!
We are showing our Bruin Pride today on this Super Hero Spirit Day with masks and capes. There was even a Roar Roll Call!
🌟 We are excited to recognize Martin Burke, Art teacher at Western Branch Primary, as our final Teacher of the Year finalist spotlight!
A Savannah College of Art and Design alum, Mr. Burke brings 21 years of teaching experience to Chesapeake Public Schools, having taught 18 years at the high school level before bringing his magic to elementary students. His innovative spirit shows through his achievements: He wrote the curriculum for the first-ever animation course in Portsmouth Public Schools, sponsored award-winning animation clubs, and is a two-time recipient of innovator grants! 🎨
Mr. Burke's philosophy is as unique as his teaching: "A Big Mac shouldn't compare itself to a Whopper, make your own Flavor! And create something the world has never tasted."
His superpower? Silliness! His advice to fellow educators? "No job is stressful if you're prepared... Have a great lesson plan, work it out and run it through 3-4 times and you will have a classroom that is buzzing!"
Mr. Burke, thank you for 21 years of innovation, creativity, and joy! You remind us that learning should be fun and unforgettable! 💙💛
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026
A Savannah College of Art and Design alum, Mr. Burke brings 21 years of teaching experience to Chesapeake Public Schools, having taught 18 years at the high school level before bringing his magic to elementary students. His innovative spirit shows through his achievements: He wrote the curriculum for the first-ever animation course in Portsmouth Public Schools, sponsored award-winning animation clubs, and is a two-time recipient of innovator grants! 🎨
Mr. Burke's philosophy is as unique as his teaching: "A Big Mac shouldn't compare itself to a Whopper, make your own Flavor! And create something the world has never tasted."
His superpower? Silliness! His advice to fellow educators? "No job is stressful if you're prepared... Have a great lesson plan, work it out and run it through 3-4 times and you will have a classroom that is buzzing!"
Mr. Burke, thank you for 21 years of innovation, creativity, and joy! You remind us that learning should be fun and unforgettable! 💙💛
#CPSCelebrates #CPSTOY2026
These Baby Bruins got treated to a special trip to the Book Vending Machine for Being a Bruin in November! Nice job! #charactercounts
🚌 Join the Chesapeake Public Schools Team!
We're hiring for multiple classified positions at our ONE STOP Job Fair. Come prepared to interview on the spot!
📅 Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 School Administration Building
💼 Now Hiring:
Bus Drivers
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Substitute Teachers
📋 Bring With You:
Two forms of ID (all applicants)
Transcript copies (substitute teacher applicants)
❗ This is your chance to become part of the CPS family! We can't wait to meet you.
💻 Learn more and explore additional opportunities at: https://www.cpschools.com/careers
