🌍 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
GBMS students participated in a week-long United Way campaign. Our Wildcats raised $182 through off team lunch passes and donations for the football and cheerleader competition. Shout-out to our competition winners, Elisha Turner and Ann-Marie Bucsek!
💻 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
🌟 Let’s celebrate #CPSTOY25 finalist, Stanley Dimich! Stanley is an 8th-grade U.S. History teacher at Great Bridge Middle School with eight years of experience, half of those in Chesapeake! 🌟
🎓 Mr. Dimich graduated from the University of Michigan - Flint with a dual major in Secondary Education and a B.A. in English. He also holds an M.S. in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and has endorsements in Social Studies, English, and Health & P.E.
❤️ Mr. Dimich’s impact is felt school-wide. As team leader and 504 Chairperson, his support strengthens both students and colleagues. From volunteering at the Green and Gold Games to cheering on students at sporting events, his dedication is inspiring. When he’s not making history with his students, Stan enjoys time with his wife and two children, attending their activities, reading, and playing board games with friends and family.
🎒 Mr. Dimich believes that teaching is a life of service, where educators can make a positive impact on students' lives as they prepare them for the future. He is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all his students, knowing that they thrive on the patience and positivity he brings to the classroom.
👏 We’re grateful for all you do, Mr. Dimich! #CPSCelebrates
🚍 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
The Art Department would like to congratulate the following students: Avery Curtis, Lilly Stine, Amber Russell, Adrienne Yttre, Mary Rial, Lily Blake, Chloe Cuddyer, and Charlotte Greifenberger. These amazing artists were chosen to represent Great Bridge Middle School for the month of November in the Chesapeake Public Library! Each of their works is on display in the children’s section of the library. Everyone is encouraged to go and look at this awesome display. We are so proud of you!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y8YRz-1Yr1s__iQPE9Hkh1OGvI5gymoZRGrPKnmCrlE/edit?usp=sharing
📙 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
Are you ready for Basketball and Wrestling?! It's almost time for GBMS Winter athletics tryouts!
Girls Basketball- November 18-20 from 4:00-6:00 in the main gym.
Boys Basketball- November 18-20 from 6:00-8:00 in the main gym.
Wrestling- November 18-22 from 4:00-6:30 and November 23 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in the auxiliary gym.
*You must have a valid athletic physical on file in order to participate!
🏫💬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
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
Who is ready for a sweet competition that helps a great cause? The SCA is holding our annual school canned good food drive starting on Wednesday November 6th and ending on Thursday November 14th. All food collected will go to the Agape Food Pantry which serves people right here in the Great Bridge community. Last year we collected over 2,000 canned goods! To give a little extra incentive, the team on each grade level that donates the most canned goods, will receive a Krispy Kreme donut party on Friday November 15th. The winning team must donate a minimum of 50 canned goods. Start bringing in your canned goods on Wednesday and dropping them in your team box which will be in the school lobby! Let's make a huge difference in our community!
🧬🖥️🌍 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
Lifetouch will be at GBMS for make-up pictures on Friday, November 1st. This will be your last chance to get your picture taken for the yearbook!
🎙🎧 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!
🥗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
📢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
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
📢 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
📆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
