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This National School Counseling Week we celebrate our K-8 School Counselor, Grace Hicks! Thank you for all the support you offer our CVA students and families, we appreciate you!
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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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This National School Counseling Week we celebrate our school counseling director, Tiosha Macklin! Your support and guidance mean the world to CVA students and families. Thank you for making a positive impact!
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Interested in learning more about CVA? Watch our webinar recording below for details! Join us at our Open House on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 1421 Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open and due by March 10, 2025. Have questions? Let us know & we'll be happy to assist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZC8pJoI1GI
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Join us on Monday, February 3 for an exciting CVA Open House. This open house is for students new to CVA and for those moving up a level (Elementary to Middle or Middle School to High School! It’s your chance to learn, ask questions, and meet CVA teachers!
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The CVA Family Fun Night scheduled for tonight has been canceled. We will keep you posted once a new date is scheduled. We hope you are staying warm & safe!
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
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Join us for another night of fun at CVA family fun night on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. at Great Bridge Primary School! Featuring a special performance by our K-5 students! We hope to see you there!
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Applications are now open for Chesapeake Virtual Academy’s 2025-2026 school year!
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This Virginia Principals Week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jordan! Your commitment and leadership make a difference in our schools every day. We appreciate you! #ThanksCPSPrincipals #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek
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Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program
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Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
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📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs
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To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.
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Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
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🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
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🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
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Inspiring creativity! Our Art 4 students had a fantastic time connecting with a staff member from the Chrysler Museum. They discussed techniques, shared their artwork, and explored the artist's amazing pieces! This experience truly sparked their artistic journeys! 🌟 What inspires your creativity? #CVAArt4 #ChryslerMuseum #ArtInspiration
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Last night was a night of celebration as our CVA administrative staff honored Ms. Che'Marie Beam as the CVA Teacher of the Year! Her hard work and dedication make a lasting impact on our students and community. Thank you, Ms. Beam, for all you do!
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Our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders from Mrs. Beam's and Mrs. Chappell's classes had a blast at the Chrysler Museum of Art! Swipe to see all the fun!
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