BRI's 2023-2024 Support Staff Person of the Year is Marie Gandy! Mrs Gandy works in our front office and keeps BRI running smoothly with her positive attitude and great attention to detail. We are so lucky to have her! #SOARingHighatBRi
Happy Buffalo Bills Day! Oh, wait... that's not right. It was Red, White, & Blue SCA day to support our military. ;) Our lil hawks sure have spirit! #SOARingHighatBRI
BRI's Book Fair Military Event was packed tighter than a Taylor Swift concert! Thank you so much for your service to our country and for supporting this event. Many great books were sold to our avid Hawk readers. #SOARingHighatBRI
BRI's Muffins with Military was a huge success! Thank you to all BRI Hawk families who serve and support our military. Be sure to comment with any pics you took at the event- especially at the balloon display. #SOARingHighatBRI
BRI had some very special guests from the Mary Poppins production at HHS greet our students at parent drop off and the bus ramp. A few popped into classrooms! Be sure to get your tickets for Mary Poppins today! #SOARingHighatBRI
BRI hosted some VERY special guests today! BRP's 2nd graders came to tour the school! They got to listen to current third graders & visit the 3rd grade hall, resources, & the playground! Fun fact: did you know Ms Clark was a student at BRI in Mrs. McIntyre's 5th grade class???
Attention BRI Parents - students will browse the Book Fair options VIRTUALLY this year, prior to going to the Media Center on their buying day. Be sure to take a look at this link to see all the great novels our fair has to offer! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/buttsroadintsch
Mrs. Benton's class designed circle stencil bookmarks in TinkerCad, measuring diameters to the nearest millimeter. They are now printing in our mobile 3D printer- so the kids can watch the process from their desk. Way to SOAR, kids!
BRI's Gardening Lunch Bunch learned about vermiculture this week- Gerald the Worm and his worm buddies are now living in style a worm house printed on our 3D printer. They'll be composting for our garden!
The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉
🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
🎧 April is the Month of the Military Child, and we invite you to join us for a special episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast: "Supporting Our Military Families.” 💜 🇺🇸 In this episode, Laura Lerf, one of our Family and Community Engagement Specialists, and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer, the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, share the successful partnership and collaborative resources designed to ease the challenges faced by our military-connected students and families. 🌟 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!
🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!
Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates
🌟 April marks National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in honoring the rich history, culture, and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our nation. It's a time to celebrate diversity, combat prejudice, and foster understanding. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the richness of Arab American heritage. #CPSCelebrates
🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!
BRI Book Fair Info #SOARingHighatBRI Set up your child's eWallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5491057
🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
