The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

about 2 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
Congratulations to WBP's 2025 Teacher of the Year & official Joy Ambassador, Mr. Martin Burke. He is a finalist for Chesapeake Public School's Teacher of the Year!!

We are so proud of you Mr. Burke!
about 2 months ago, Daniel White
Martin Burke Teacher of the Year
The Baby Bruins are jumping on the 6-7 bandwagon with this reminder to READ every night! #LiteracyMatters
about 2 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Reading Marquee Message

The halls are filled with spirit this week!. We are looking forward to bringing home a gold at the homecoming parade tonight. Our neighboring schools need to bring their best, because we have got a winning "Under the Sea" plan & spirit showing up tonight! #WeAreBruins

2 months ago, Western Branch Primary
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
School Spirit Week Homecoming 2025
Happy Fall y'all! Recently, the Baby Bruins at WBP have been able to experience our outdoor courtyard garden & watch this pumpkin grow from a seedling into a fully grown pumpkin! #WeAreBruins
2 months ago, Daniel White
WBP Pumpkin Patch
WBP Pumpkin Patch
WBP Pumpkin Patch
WBP Pumpkin Patch
Congratulations to our October Staff Shining Stars!!! They were recognized by their colleagues for inspiring excellence and connecting our Bruin community. Special thanks to ATCO Transport for sponsoring this program! Way to go Bruins!
2 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Shining Star Staff
Congratulations to these Shining Star students! They filled their row on the Bruin 100 Wall this week and got to pick out a special reward from the office. Way to go!
2 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Shining Star Students
Shining Star Students

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

3 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23
Please mark your calendars, Fall Picture Day is on October 17th! Visit mylifetouch.com and create an account with code: EVTQ94W6R
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Life touch Picture Flyer
Congratulations Mrs. Megan Roten, Support Staff Person of the Year 2025-26! She models integrity, promotes excellence & fosters community in her kindergarten classroom, in the halls, and throughout our school community. Thank you Mrs. Roten for all you do!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Support Person of the Year Mrs. Roten
Support Person of the Year Mrs. Roten
Support Person of the Year Mrs. Roten
Support Person of the Year Mrs. Roten
Western Branch Primary's 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year is Mr. Martin Burke! His passion & love for our community is evident in everything he does. In his art classroom, students bring images to life in meaningful new ways each day! Congratulations Mr. Burke!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Mr. Burke and WBP Administrators
Mr. Burke and family
Mr. and Mrs. Burke
Teacher of the Year Announcement
Introducing the Anchored4Life (A4L) peer-to-peer club at WBP. These students are our A4L team leaders. They will welcome new students to our building and help them be comfortable in their new school home. Thank you team leaders!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Anchored4Life Team Leaders

The amount of lost and found at WBP is down this year with your help! Thank you for labeling your children's personal items! It's not too late to get some more labels for your child through our Mabel's Labels fundraiser. The fundraiser ends on October 16th. Visit them @ campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select WBP to make a purchase. Note: Does your child have an allergy? Mabel's Labels offers labels that help with allergy notifications!

3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Mabel's Labels Flyer
Come Rock Your School with us @ WBP on Thursday, October 2nd. If you’d like to add to the excitement, have your child dress in their best rock 'n' roll attire!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Rock Your School
Help us launch our Resource Teachers into a great year! At Western Branch Primary, our Art, Music, PE, Library, Reading Specialist, ESL, and Technology teachers support every student but don’t have classroom parents to help with supplies. We're collecting tissues, hand sanitizer, paper towels, and more to keep their learning spaces clean and healthy. During our Stock the Classroom Supply Drive you can send items to school with your student, a collection box will be located by the security desk, or order from our Amazon's Wishlist for a direct delivery boost! Let’s give our Specials the lift-off they deserve! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JTZ3B0MEBF8O/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
supply drive
Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! They were treated with a trip to the book vending machine today AND their faces will join other students on our Shining Star for even more chances to earn prizes! #CharacterCounts
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
September Students of the Month
September Students of the Month
September Students of the Month
September Students of the Month
The staff is grateful to the amazing Western Branch Primary PTA for the bagel and coffee breakfast this week. Thank you so much!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Staff
Staff with Bagels
Coffee
Bagels
Congratulations to these Baby Bruins! They were recognized for "Being a Bruin" in September. They were recognized today with a special trip to the WBP Book Vending Machine. Great work!
3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Book Vending Machine September Bruins

Thank you ATCO Transport for supporting our Staff Shining Star this year This group of Shining Stars were nominated by their colleagues for going above and beyond in fulfilling their duties. Special shout-out to Shining Stars: Ms. Staub, Ms. Mistler, and Ms. Myers!

3 months ago, Western Branch Primary
Shining Star Staff
Shining Star Staff Wall
Shining Star Staff
Shining Star Staff
A big thank you to WBP's community volunteer, Mrs. Barbara Head. She donated her time and talent to spruce up and beautify our front entrance and the building's green spaces! Thank you Mrs. Head!
3 months ago, Daniel White
Pansies near entrance
Trimmed bushes near bus ramp
Front of building shrubs
Bus ramp shrubs