📢 Attention current 8th graders and families: Applications for our high school academies are NOW OPEN! 🌟
Apply to be considered for the 2025-2026 school year:
🩺 Science & Medicine Academy (SMA): Deep Creek High School
🖥️ Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Grassfield High School
🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Oscar Smith High School
📅 Deadline to apply: December 18, 2024
👉 For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1863836
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
On November 5th, CVA teachers came together for a unique and creative in-service training session. In a judgment-free zone set to calming zen music, teachers had the opportunity to relax and express themselves through the art of Zentangle- simple, structured patterns drawn within small sections of a larger piece. This meditative art form promotes focus, mindfulness, and creativity, making it a perfect way to recharge and connect.
A heartfelt thank you to CVA student Bailey B. from GBH for this incredible CVA logo painting! Your talent not only showcases your artistic talent but also embodies the spirit of our community. #CVA #cpschools #studentartwork
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
CVA is celebrating Ms. Lee Irving as the 2024 CVA Literacy Teacher of the Year! Her commitment to empowering students through literacy, reading and writing truly sets her apart! #CVALiteracy #TeacherOfTheYear
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
🏫💬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
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
Ms. Lawrence's Fifth Graders are having a blast celebrating CVA Spirit week! They dressed up for Fall-tastic Day, Sports Day, Wacky Hair Day & Book Character Dress Day!
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
🧬🖥️🌍 Join us for the Academy Information Night!
🏫 This in-person event is open to all students (& their families) interested in applying to one of our high school academies.
💻 For more information, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33394933
CVA Artist spotlight! Ms. Grieff's Ceramics 1 class crafted Native American Effigy Bowls inspired by animals that reflect their own characteristics. Gabriella E. created a fantastic duck with intricate features. Watch her creative process here! https://youtu.be/ftny_RTVxqs
🎙🎧 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!
Sneak peek alert! Check out this amazing artwork in progress by one of our talented CVA students, Bailey from GBH ! We can't wait to see the final product!
📢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
