🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th to 10th!
Students - Show your teachers some extra Love!
Families - Help us stock the lounge. Please send in snacks and drinks.
CPSchools Gold Medal Educators - Honoring Our Champions in Teaching... https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472
Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
Just a reminder that Friday, May 3, 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
Join us on May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the transition to middle school. Our panelists are school staff members who will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, extracurriculars and more!
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMiddleSchool2024
Join us for our second School Safety Forum on Wed., May 22nd at Western Branch High School at 5:30 p.m. Representatives of the School Safety Taskforce (SSTF) will provide a brief update on policies and procedures followed by a Q&A session. Learn more: www.cpschools.com/safety
On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
What: Mother / Son 💎 Diamonds💎 &👖Denim👖 Event at Camelot Elementary!
Who: Kindergarten to 5th Grade Boys and Mom!
When: Friday, May 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Where: Camelot's Rec Center
How: Tickets are Pre-Sale Only. Purchase your $25 ticket before May 10th.
* Food, Music, Fun & Games *
Camelot's SOL Testing Schedule...
Fri, May 10 - 5th Grade - Reading.
Tues, May 14 - 5th Grade - Integrated Reading & Writing.
Wed, May 15 - 4th Grade - Reading.
Thurs, May 16 - 3rd Grade - Reading.
Fri, May 17 - 5th Grade - Science.
Wed, May 22 - 4th Grade - Math.
Thurs, May 23 - 3rd & 5th Grade - Math.
Fri, May 31 - 5th Grade - History.
Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 🚴 Remember to wear your safety helmet! ⛑
Knight Families - Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon! Please donate individually wrapped snacks or drinks to show our teachers some extra love! Thank you! 💜 #TeacherAppeciation #WeAreTheKnights
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
5th graders investigating force, motion, and friction with Legos. 3rd graders exploring how to build and code Legos. #EmpowerCPS #LegoSpike #LegoEducation #Coding #HandsOnLearning #WeAreTheKnights
Some of our Knights looking cool in their camo today! #EmpowerCPS #MilitarySpiritWeek #camo #WeAreTheKnights
🎧 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!
Chesapeake Public School's Elementary Spring Art Show is now at the Central Library (298 Cedar Road). Come out to see Camelot students' artwork on display from April 11th to 23rd. 🖼
We are so proud of our artists!! 🎨
