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Join us on Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. to learn how students in grades 11 & 12 can get a start on college through dual enrollment courses offered in collaboration with Tidewater Community College. 🎓📚
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSdualenrollment
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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
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Does your child currently have an IEP and planning to attend college? Join us on Wed. Jan. 31st as our panel of experts discuss documents needed to receive support and learn more about self-advocating to obtain accommodations. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/IEP2024
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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
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Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of materials and creative ways to read. 📚 Join us on February 1st at 6:30 p.m. to find fun ways to incorporate reading at home.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/WaystoRaiseaReader
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🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
![Principles From Our Principals with Mr. Paul Joseph and Dr. Michelle Ferebee. Episode 6 Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Pictures of the Mr. Joseph and Dr. Ferebee smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6620873/large_Episode_6.png)
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🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates
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Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 9, 2024, are canceled, including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
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 get important updates, events and more!
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
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Join us as we partner with the YMCA and Chesapeake Parks, Rec, and Tourism for this webinar about all things active on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. 🌞
Learn about summer activities, camps, childcare, sports programs, and more! 🏈🎨
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/UnlockingSummerFun
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If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024
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Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
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Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23
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Join the Chesapeake Career Center to learn more about the application process for next school year at their Open House on January 11, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. Tour the building, see programs in action, and hear from current students.
See a full list of course offerings and requirements online: https://www.cpschools.com/o/ccc/page/course-offerings
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly known as “Food Stamps”) provides eligible households with food benefits.
Students in households that receive SNAP are also eligible for meals at no cost at school. Students who have access to SNAP are more likely to be in good health and miss less school. Many households may not be aware they qualify. To learn more and to apply, visit https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi
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The Virginia Board of Education will be in Chesapeake Wednesday, December 13 as an opportunity for Virginians to learn more about new accountability measurements and discuss their expectations for the upcoming accountability measurements.
Register here: https://ow.ly/CpGS50Qgt7B
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The Hour of Code is a global initiative to support Computer Science Education Week and introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. All students (PreK-12) can participate!
Visit https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, pick an activity and spend at least one hour coding a solution.
Let us know when you have completed an Hour of Code! Students, teachers and families are encouraged to share a photo holding the Hour of Code certificate sign. Download your copy here: https://5il.co/299hj
Be sure to include our hashtag #CPSHourofCode 😁🖥️
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Computer Science Education Week begins today!
The annual call to action inspires students to learn computer science and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.
#CPSCelebrates #CSEdWeek
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We are proud to offer three high school academy programs to students throughout the district! All 8th graders are invited to apply!
- International Baccalaureate program, Oscar Smith High School
- Governor’s STEM Academy, Grassfield High School
- Science and Medicine Academy, Deep Creek High School
Applications are due by December 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Visit our website for more information and to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/academies
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Join us to understand the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Growth Program on December 6, 2023. Information shared will support the ongoing collaboration between teachers, students, and families with students in grades 1-8. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMAPScores
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