
***Update: All spots for the holiday lunch have been filled at this time.***
We are excited to share that our holiday lunch will be on Thursday, November 14, 2024 during student lunch times! 🍂 We look forward to welcoming parents/guardians to join their students on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit the news article on our website for more information and sign up links!
🔗: https://www.cpschools.com/o/gbp/article/1848762


Just a reminder, we are currently collecting items for our Veterans Drive and pictures for our Veterans Wall of Honor! Please consider sending in items for our drive if you are able, as well as sending in a photo of/with a Veteran. Thank you in advance for your participation!


We are in need of lunch monitors! Please use the link to sign up to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48AEAB2DA3FFC70-52710406-gbplunch/143599979#/


Please read for an update about replacement student ID badges!


Bringing storybook magic to life at GBP! 📚✨ Who’s your favorite character today? #DressUpDay











🎙🎧 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!


Tomorrow is Storybook Character Dress Up Day! We look forward to seeing all our wildcats dressed up and wanted to share a few reminders! Costumes should be from a storybook, masks/face paint is not permitted, and any toy weapons must be left at home.


📢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


🥗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


We encourage our Wildcats to bring in photos of or with their Veteran(s) for our Wall of Honor. Please take a look at the flyer for everything you need to know. 🇺🇸 Photos will be accepted until November 1st.


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


It’s National School Lunch Week! This week is all about promoting the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. We are lucky to have this group of ladies in our cafeteria and love how they went all out for the Pirate theme! #NSLW24



Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice!
JOIN US:
When: March 11
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: Science of Reading
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee


We can't wait to see you tonight! 👻🎃💜


Picture Day is on Friday! 📸


📆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


TONIGHT is Literacy Night! We can't wait to see our students and families! And don't forget to wear your PJs! 💜📖

🚍 We're hiring bus drivers! Ready to join our team?
💻Learn more about this and other exciting job opportunities here:
https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities


Únase a nosotros mientras compartimos consejos y trucos para padres mientras presentamos los factores de protección del Parent Cafe
Ofreceremos cena (¡GRATIS!) y cuidado de niños en este evento.
Confirmar su asistencia! https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33988181
