Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
🍂 🍂🥫 Starting Monday, November 4th, Chittum's Student Council will be hosting our annual food drive to help those in need during the upcoming holiday season. Please help by sending in non-perishable food, baby products, or personal hygiene items with student(s). Please ensure that all donated items are not expired and in by the morning of November 15th.
Thank you for partnering with us to help make a difference. 🥫🍂 🍂
Our wonderful PTA helped our third grade Chittum bears bring their science lessons to real life by beautifying our planters. They planted bulbs around the school that will bring new blooms in the spring!!! 🌸 💛💙
🎙🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Jeffrey Faust, our Chief Technology Innovation Officer, explores how we are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence in our schools. He shares AI’s practical applications, addressing how it helps streamline teacher workloads, while also touching on critical considerations such as data privacy and the ethical implications of AI in learning environments. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of education technology and the importance of equipping students and teachers with the skills and best practices needed to thrive in a future shaped by AI. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platforms or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified!
🚌🚌shouting THANK YOU to our amazing, reliable bus drivers! 🚌🚌 we literally couldn't do "school" without you! 💛💙🐻
🎭📚✨Families, don't forget to shop our book fair this week! Students can begin purchasing books today! This Thursday is our Masked Reader event, all families are invited to join in on the fun of identifying the MASKED Reader, and shopping the book fair afterwards! Looking forward to seeing you all there!🎭📚✨
📣📣📚📚📚We are so excited about the Scholastic Book Fair coming to Chittum next week! 📚📚📚📣📣
*All classes will preview the book fair on Monday, October 21st, then the fair will be open for students to shop from October 22-25.
*We will also host a family shopping night after the Masked Reader event on Thursday, October 24th at 6:30pm.
Visit the Scholastic website to set up your eWallet now!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chittumelementaryschool1
Unity Day! 🧡🐻 Tomorrow come to school looking like you are ready to, Party like a Rockstar! 👩🎤👨🏻🎤
📢Our test of our Parent Alert System was conducted at 6:23 p.m. this evening.
The TEST message was sent via phone call, email, text message, and mobile app notification. If you did not receive our message via the platform you think you should have, please first verify that your emergency contact information is correct in ParentVue. To get a text message, you must have a cell phone number listed as your primary contact.
We appreciate your partnership in this effort to ensure we are providing effective communication. For more information about our Parent Alert System and safety and security protocols, please visit: cpschools.com/emergency
🥗Looking for a rewarding career in school nutrition?🥗
Join us at the School Nutrition Services Job Fair on October 29, 2024, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at Western Branch Primary School. This event is exclusively for school nutrition workers.
💻 Visit www.cpschools.com/Careers
Homecoming spirit week is this week! The participation for Pink Out day was incredible! Let's continue it tomorrow by wearing orange for Unity Day! 🧡🐻
REMINDER: In conjunction with Safe Schools Week, we will conduct a test of our Parent Alert System tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this test is to ensure that our families and staff receive important information from both the school and district, including information regarding safety incidents, weather delays or cancellations, and other important reminders.
If you don’t receive our message via the correct platform(s), please first verify that your contact information is correct using our Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account. If you still need assistance, please contact your school.
Visit our website for additional information: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1818081
Our first Masked Reader event is a little over a week away! Join us on October 24th at 6:00pm to guess which staff member is behind the costume. After the Masked Reader hop over to the library to shop the Scholastic Book Fair. 🎭📚✨
📢 Chesapeake Public Schools will be conducting a test of our Parent Alert System on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, after 5:00 p.m. 📢
⚠️ The purpose is to test all communications channels the district uses to alert families of important information. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, we will send a TEST message to the contact information we have on file for staff and parents via text, email, phone call, and mobile app. This will allow individuals to ensure they are receiving district and school communications through the correct platforms. We will also post the TEST message to our website and social media accounts.
🎯 Our goal is to ensure we provide accurate, effective communication in a timely manner. To update your emergency contact information, please use the Online Student Verification process through your ParentVue account. If you need additional assistance, please contact your child’s school.
💻For more information about our safety protocols, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1818081
Our first graders had the best day at Triple R Ranch yesterday. Thank you so much for hosting us, and including such interactive lessons! 💙💛🐻🐓
📆2025-2026 Calendar Feedback📆
Four Academic Calendar options for the 2025-2026 school year were presented to the School Board on October 7, 2024.
💻We invite you to review the options and select your preference by participating in the 2025-2026 Calendar Survey: https://www.cpschools.com/page/community-surveys
🚍 We're hiring bus drivers! Ready to join our team?
💻Learn more about this and other exciting job opportunities here:
https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
Únase a nosotros mientras compartimos consejos y trucos para padres mientras presentamos los factores de protección del Parent Cafe
Ofreceremos cena (¡GRATIS!) y cuidado de niños en este evento.
Confirmar su asistencia! https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33988181
🏫💬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
🍂🍂🍂📸 Parents, if you are struggling to purchase fall photos please refer to the information below.📸🍂🍂
Visit: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69643
This will bring you to the Chittum Gallery home page. Click on the Chittum Fall Photos gallery then the second page will pop up asking for the students name and Student ID. This will allow you to view the students' photos. To access the students images you will need to know your student's ID number,
