
We are a few months late but we still want to take a moment to recognize our 🎉November Students of the Month🎉 These outstanding students were selected for showing gratitude! Way to go, Wildcats!
We apologize for the delay- there were technical difficulties with the original post.







🎉 December Students of the Month! 🎉 These students were nominated last month for always being caring. We are so proud of these students for displaying caring behavior in their classrooms and around GBP! ❤️







Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program


Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs


To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.


Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
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 receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


We enjoyed our last few December spirit days! Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a cozy winter break! ❄️ #GrinchDay #TackySweaters





🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition


‼️ Last call for Lost and Found ‼️ All items will be donated at the end of the school day on Friday, December 20th unless claimed. Parents and guardians coming as guests to winter parties this week, please take a peek at our Lost and Found before it’s too late!




🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS











Mrs. Staton's first graders were all cozy in their jammies yesterday! 💤🎄🎅🏼 #TwastheNightBeforeChristmas


Reindeer spotting at GBP yesterday! 🦌🎄✨ #reindeerday



Don't forget our food drive is going on until Thursday, December 19th. Please send in canned and non-perishable food items! Thank you for your support!
See food list below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KI6jk5I1ZVq2BXT69dCfBDvecMAnjN-/view?usp=sharing


Check out the Kindergarten Dragonflies winter neighborhood! ❄️ Students had fun working together to create a building that can be found in the community!






🥫Our food drive starts tomorrow and will be going on through Thursday, December 19th! 🥫GBP will be collecting unexpired canned and non-perishable foods to support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Food list 🔗: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KI6jk5I1ZVq2BXT69dCfBDvecMAnjN-/view?usp=sharing


🍂 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! 🦃


Lifetouch is offering us a special discount code! Click the link to order! 📸
🔗: https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/69647?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=F24_UC_BW_Holiday_ThankYou_oops&utm_content=cta_mylifetouch


🎙 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! 🎧
