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🏫💬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
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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Walski. We are grateful that Mrs. Walski is such a wonderful, talented, nurturing & skilled teacher & we are lucky to have her & very excited to honor her as our TOY.
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Join us for a fun-filled night featuring dinner, school and community resources, and a showing of Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2!
Note: Pre-registration is required to participate in our free dinner!
For info & to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31420459
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💵We need your input on the resources needed for our schools. The information you provide will help guide budgetary decisions. The survey closes on October 8th.
💻To complete the survey visit: https://cpschools.com/surveys
Thank you for your participation.
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🕸️Join us as we share parenting tips and tricks while featuring the Parent Cafe’s Protective Factors: Parental Resilience & Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development.
🍴FREE dinner and childcare during the event.
💻RSVP by 10/8: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33986435
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During the month of October, we join schools throughout the Commonwealth and nationwide to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we can educate others and raise awareness to combat bullying and cyberbullying. We encourage you to use this month to participate in acts of kindness and speak up when someone is being bullied.
🗣️Remember, if you see something, say something.
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, September 27, 2024, are canceled. YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will remain open this afternoon.
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📝Join us as we discuss unique aspects that make Chesapeake Public Schools a stand out employer. Participants will gain an understanding of the application process and the opportunity to ask questions.
💻For more info & to register: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33982886
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🎙📴Discover how our "Away for the Day" cell phone policy is reshaping school culture on Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast! Great Bridge High School principal Jeff Johnson, teacher Corey Perillo, and senior Katelynn Diehl share their insights, challenges, and the positive impact of the policy in our schools. Plus, hear practical tips on managing screen time! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
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Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/
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Please enjoy the September edition of the CCSS Family Newsletter.
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🍎Parents and students are invited to join us as we discuss the transition to high school. Our panelists will give tips on study skills, organization, time management, student activities, and more!
For more info & to register visit, https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588709
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🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24
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🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA
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🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
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🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!
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CCSS staff members engaged in an escape room activity during our "pre-school" week. We have some very competitive staff members and a good time was had by all.
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We would like to thank the Chesapeake Cavalier Ford Lincoln for their generous Chick-Fil-A gift cards. Our staff enjoyed a welcome back breakfast that was delicious and much appreciated. Thanks again for getting our school year off to a good start!
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🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.
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