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🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀 🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com. 🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!

🌟 Congrats, Kathy Mustain! She is a Health & PE teacher and a Teacher of the Year Finalist! With 31 years of experience, she's an education champion known for empathy and high expectations. Her motto: “Once a student believes in themselves, anything is possible!” #CPSCelebrates

Celebrate GIS with us! We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize. You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning

Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Middle and high school families are invited to join us for a forum about the fentanyl epidemic on November 29, 2023, at Great Bridge Middle School at 6:00 p.m. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, we will discuss the growing epidemic and how you can support your child. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSNotMyKid

This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates

📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders: - November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.) - November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.) - November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.) We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app

November is Family Engagement Month and we know that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success. Visit our website to learn more or to connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/

Join us this November in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, or as it is also referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This month is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportunity to learn about tribes and their cultures, and to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced and how they have worked to conquer these challenges. #CPSCelebrates For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

Feed your mind on a healthy budget on Tues. November 14th at 6:30 p.m. In partnership with Healthy Chesapeake, we will discuss how to make healthier food choices and how to plan meals with recipes using several ingredients on your grocery list in multiple recipes! Your tummy, wallet, and heart will thank you! Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFeedingYourMind

Please join us on November 15, 2023, at Hickory Middle School as our Military & Family Life Counselors present to military-connected students and parents. Parents will hear a presentation on Work-Life Balance while students in grades 1-8 will hear a presentation on Communication Skills & Interpersonal Interactions. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily23

Do you need assistance with support and services pertaining to Medicaid Waivers? Join us to learn about the process from qualified experts. This Family Empowerment Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Register to attend: http:tinyurl.com/CPSMEDICAID

November is Family Engagement Month! Celebrate with us at a family-fun night on Nov. 9 at Oscar Smith Middle with dinner, a movie, and community resources! Super Mario Bros. Movie 🎥🍿 Pre-registration required for dinner: tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023

Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The Federal Impact Aid Program provides funding directly to school divisions to compensate for lost real estate revenues due to an increased amount of federal property in their districts. Impact Aid funds support all of our students and programs across the district. We ask all families to sign and return their completed cards tomorrow. Federal Impact Aid generates close to $3 million for our schools each year! Help make an impact by returning your completed card. Learn more about Impact Aid: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1279692

We invite high school students to attend the Worlds of Work Career Expo on October 24, 2023! The event will be held at Tidewater Community College on Cedar Road from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Career opportunities include communications, finance, transportation, IT, engineering, and more!

Join our team! Our next job fair will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Central Library We are looking for: School Nutrition Workers Custodians Bus Drivers Groundskeepers Painters You can also apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/

Join us at our College Fair on October 23rd at Indian River High School. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with colleges from around the country. 🎓 Students and parents must register in advance to attend: https://app.strivescan.com/registration

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴 This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆ #NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates

🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡 We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS

Just a reminder that Friday, October 6, 2023, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5. Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar