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We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
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Taste it Tuesday- Ms. Ford shared her plantain fritters. Plantains are similar to bananas & originated in Southeast Asia & were introduced through trade, slavery, and colonization.
![Ms. Ford holding a fritter.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7207506/large_IMG_7981.jpg)
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![Plantains vs. bananas](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7207505/large_IMG_7984.jpg)
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Today we tasted Gibralters, a "soft paste" candy, Made by the 1st US candy company in the 1800's, it links slavery abolitionists & female empowerment. Red Bird makes them today.
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🎙 NEW podcast episode alert! 🎧Listen today at 👉 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or your favorite podcast platforms.
Christine Sperelakis-Babb, Coordinator of College Readiness, and Holly Desteli of Tidewater Community College guide us through a better understanding of our dual enrollment program. They share how dual enrollment not only accelerates academic achievement but also paints a clearer path for students stepping into higher education. Tune in as they unravel the benefits of dual enrollment, from earning college credits to gaining a head start on career-focused certificates. 🎓 #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates #EmpowerCPS
![The Benefits of Dual Enrollment with Christine Sperelakis-Babb and Holly Desteli. Episode 8. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Profile pictures of Holly and Christine smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7065458/large_Episode_8_.png)
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Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
![Staying Safe Online: The Dangers of Social Media - Tuesday, Feburary 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7013363/large_Staying_Safe_Online.png)
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Happy SSO Appreciation Day Mr. G. We are thankful for all you do to keep our building safe. Enjoy your peeps :).
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Today's "Taste it Tuesday" was about the Red Drink. From West African red-colored teas made with items like hibiscus petals & kola nuts, to Big Red Soda, red drink has a long, rich history. It is now is Juneteenth’s official beverage & linked with Emancipation celebrations.
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![A classic red tea made from hibiscus AKA sorrel.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7032613/large_IMG_7862.jpg)
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Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva
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Middle and high school families are invited to a family forum about the fentanyl epidemic on Feb. 20 at Indian River High School. In partnership with Chesapeake Police, we will discuss the epidemic and how to support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid
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A huge shout out to our amazing guidance counselor/director, Mr. Winston. He goes above and beyond when supporting our students, both in and outside of school. Thank you Mr. Winston for all you do - CCSS appreciates you.
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CCSS Staff is wearing all black today to bring awareness to the institutional and systemic racism and oppression of black and brown people in the United States and around the world.
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To celebrate Black History Month, CCSS is offering "Taste it Tuesdays" this year. Today, students learned about the invention of the potato chip in 1853, which is attributed to George Crum, who is of African American & Native American heritages. CCSS students love chips.
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This link will open up the February 2024 edition of the CCSS Family Newsletter. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1R5vmDR5-PyA2BiSPI9O3-2zlhuBUPDSdhba5HrmDsLQ/edit?usp=sharing
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🎉 Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme — The Heart of Education: Our School Board — acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates
![School Board Appreciation Month with a red heart below "month." Pictures of our 9 school board members. VSBA Virginia School Boards Association. Leadership. Advocacy. Support. February 2024. February is School Board Appreciation Month. The 2024 theme - The Heart of Education: Our School Board - reflects the leadership of the local school board members as they serve their local division and advocate local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6743767/large_School_Board_Appreciation_Month_FB.png)
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As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. 📅
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar
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Dr. Cotton was a "sub for the day" yesterday in the CCSS library/media center. He taught a lesson on non-fiction text features to some of our 6th, 7th & 8th grade classes. He did a fabulous job and Ms. DeCamillis enjoyed her day off. Thank you again Dr. Cotton.
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Our 2nd Annual Teen Summit will be held on February 24, 2024, at Great Bridge High School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All middle and high school students and families are invited to attend. See session topics and RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/2024TS
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🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
![Principles From Our Principals with Mr. Paul Joseph and Dr. Michelle Ferebee. Episode 6 Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Pictures of the Mr. Joseph and Dr. Ferebee smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6620794/large_Episode_6.png)
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🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates
![Chesapeake Public Schools Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week January 14-20, 2024. Two silver stars, blue background and 49 principals smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6629534/large_2024_VA_SCHOOL_PRINCIPALS_WEEK.png)
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Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101
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