Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024
Mrs. Thomas did an excellent job presenting as Sojourner Truth as an example to students of how their Living Museum presentation should look. She was truly "in character" and the students learned about Sojourner. Thank you Mrs. Thomas
🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
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.
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! 📚
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.
🎙 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
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
Happy SSO Appreciation Day Mr. G. We are thankful for all you do to keep our building safe. Enjoy your peeps :).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
🎉 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
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
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.
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
