📣 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 📚
Attention parents and guardians: It's time to enroll your little one in the Class of 2037! 🎓 Ensure your child is set to embark on their educational journey this fall by starting today!
🍎 If you live in the City of Chesapeake and your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024, you can register now! Visit our website to review other enrollment requirements, a kindergarten readiness checklist, and begin the online registration process: http://cpschools.com/kindergarten
Enrolling early helps us prepare to welcome your child on the first day of school!
The end of year is approaching quickly and we're excited to celebrate our students! ☀️Please check your email for Mr. Mason's letter that was sent out this afternoon regarding field day and end of year picnics for each grade level! Parents must use the sign-ups linked on the letter to pre-register to attend as a guest by May 30th.
🥧 Yesterday’s challenge may have been silly, but tonight’s challenge is easy as PIE!
🚨TONIGHT’S CHALLENGE: The Class with the Highest Amount Raised so far, gets to Pie the PTA tomorrow (each grade will have a winner!)
Today our classes with the most registered for our Boosterthon Dance Fit fundraiser got to Silly String the PTA! Congrats to Mrs. Kelleher’s kindergarten class, Mrs. Scott’s first grade class, and Ms. Addington’s second grade class! 🤪🎉 Stay tuned for more info about tonight’s challenge and remember it’s not too late to register: https://mybooster.com/
Military Spouse Appreciation Day was Friday, May 10! Although we are a few days late, we still want to take a moment to recognize our military spouse staff members for their significant contributions, support, and sacrifices! 🇺🇸❤️
It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates
🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
It’s National School Nurse Day! We love you and are so lucky to have you, Nurse Hill! ❤️
We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
🔗 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE - EXTENDED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 📅
The School Board approved a change to the current school year calendar. As a result, all schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024. To view our full calendar, please visit https://www.cpschools.com/events
Attention parents and families!
We have a ONE DAY yearbook pop-up sale happening now! If you have not purchased a yearbook, now is your chance! The link will be live until close of business tomorrow, May 8th.
Parents will go to this link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesapeakeVA/
Then pick our school, then choose "YEARBOOK SALES" to purchase a yearbook.
See the second photo for a sneak peak of our Purple Up yearbook page for our military-connected students! Thank you to Mrs. Labaire for all the hard work she has put in to make this memorable and special yearbook for our students!
Important Update‼️ There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff in the district on Friday, May 24. This decision was made at the School Board meeting last night. We are aware that this new day off conflicts with our Kindergarten Guppies field trip that is scheduled and we are working to get it rescheduled. Those teachers will share an update as soon as we know more. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Our staff is already feeling so appreciated! ❤️ Thank you to our PTA and room parents that left these sweet messages on our doors throughout the school! And another huge thank you to our amazing PTA for lunch from Jason’s Deli today! #CPSCelebrates
🥇 May 6-10, 2024 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and our teachers are “Gold Medal Educators!” #CPSTAW24
👉 📝 Join us in “honoring our champions” in teaching by visiting https://www.cpschools.com/article/1579472. Once there, you can send a “gold medal message” to a teacher who has helped shape your (or your child’s) future or remind them of a gold-medal moment that mattered to you! The message will be delivered with care to your teacher and could also be featured on our website or social media channels! #CPSCelebrates #ElevateEducatorsVA
We are looking forward to showing how wild we are about our teachers and staff next week! Thank you to our PTA for organizing these fun spirit days. All students and staff are encouraged to participate! 💚🐾
Between preparing healthy meals for students, adhering to nutrition standards, navigating food allergies, and offering service with a smile, our school nutrition professionals are true heroes. 🍕🌮🥛🍇
School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. Please be sure to thank your favorite School Lunch Hero today! #CPSCelebrates
Our next Sibshops will be held on May 8, 2024, at Portlock Primary School. This event is free for siblings (brothers and sisters of children with special needs) in grades 2-8 only. Light dinner will be provided.
Learn more and register: www.cpschools.com/sibshops
Our Spring Book Fair is in full swing and tonight is FAMILY NIGHT! The book fair is open until 6 PM and Kona Ice is here too! Don't forget to swing by to get some new books and Kona ice on this warm day! 📚🍧
🎉 Join us in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We encourage you to take some time to honor the incredible culture, history, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout May. Learn more about Asian Pacific Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Virginians here: http://www.virginia.gov/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
This month offers all Americans an opportunity to celebrate and draw inspiration from Jewish Americans' contributions to the fabric of our nation’s history and culture. You can read more about the celebration in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proclamation: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/jewish-american-heritage-month-2.html
Join us as we celebrate and honor the rich culture, traditions, contributions, and enduring legacy of Jewish Americans. #CPSCelebrates
