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

Our Baby Bruins staff felt so appreciated this week! Thanks to all of our students for showing their school spirit. Check out these Bruin twins on PJ Day!

As we continue to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff this week, we would like to thank our partner @valottery for the Thank a Teacher tickets. Here are a few of our lucky winners from this week!



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 on May 16th . https://sites.google.com/cpschools.com/lostandfound/home

The Baby Bruin teachers and staff would like to say thank you so much to @hatcherandfreyorthodontics for the great teacher appreciation treat bags!



🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 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

🗓️Just a reminder that Friday, May 9, 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

