Join us in honoring the International Week of the Deaf! 🌍✨ Each year, the World Federation of the Deaf dedicates this week to celebrating the resilience of the deaf community including our amazing students and their families. This year’s theme is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Let’s raise awareness together! 🤟 #IWDP #CPSCelebrates
👉 Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/
Mr. Mason donated his cereal boxes this morning! 🥣 Keeping bringing in your cereal boxes until the end of the week to support GBHS in the Cereal Wars! All unopened cereal boxes collected will be donated to the Foodbank of Southeastern VA.
Save the date! Tuesday, October 8th is our Pajama Party Family Literacy Night from 5-7 PM. October 8th will also be a school-wide pajama day for staff and students in honor of our Pajama Party theme. More information about Literacy Night and other October events coming soon!
Today is Constitution Day! We will celebrate with a spirit day tomorrow, September 18! We encourage all our Wildcat staff and students to wear red, white, and blue!
Mrs. Shinn's class experienced the voting process yesterday!
🌟📝We invite our families to a fun night of exploring the many resources that Chesapeake has to offer. We will have food trucks available for families to purchase food and mask crafts for the kids! 🍔🌭🥗🍧
💻Register now using the link: tinyurl.com/cpscarnival24
🍎 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎
📝 FACT: In education, consistent attendance is crucial for academic success. By 6th grade, frequent absences can significantly increase the risk of dropping out. Success starts with being present!
👉 For more information about our attendance guidelines and policies visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1749912
‼ Remember: #AttendanceMattersVA
🚨Join us for the Title 1 Job Fair 🚨
🗓 September 19, 2024
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Oscar Smith Middle School
📌 Spread the word and bring your resume!
💻For more information please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/careers
#JoinOurTeam
Our students are already loving the Birthday Bookshelf! Thank you to the best PTA for making this possible for our students on their birthdays. 🎉 🎈
🚸Join us for Sibshops, a program that provides siblings of kids with disabilities with peer support and information. This event is for siblings in grades 2-8 .
💻 To learn more and to register visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=32588708
Our teachers had the best first day! We hope our Wildcats had a wonderful first day, too! We can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow. #FirstDayCPSVA
🏫 It’s almost time to go BACK TO SCHOOL! 😎
🖨 Don’t forget to print your #BacktoSchool signs for the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥Download yours here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/back-to-school
🌞 We can’t wait to see all of our students on Tuesday!
🎧 🎙 We invite you to listen to our latest podcast episode with our Superintendent Dr. Jared Cotton! He shares his excitement and how we have prepared for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟Listen today on your favorite podcast platforms and visit https://www.cpschools.com/amplified to learn more about the podcast.
Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 We are super excited to welcome our students and families into the building for Meet and Greet! Can't wait to see you all there! 💚💛
💻Start the school year off right- DOWNLOAD OUR APP- and stay informed!📱
🏫Families who have the CPSCHOOLSVA App are the first to get notified about school and district news and important reminders! 📝
👉For more information visit our website at https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
🤗 Only 7 days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🖥️ Our student handbook is now available on our website! Visit: https://www.cpschools.com/page/handbooks
👉 When you log into your ParentVue account, you'll be asked to review and acknowledge receipt of this important document.
🤗Only 13 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🩺 We are working with the Chesapeake Health Department to offer another immunization clinic tomorrow to rising 7th and 12th graders who still need to meet state vaccination requirements.
👤 Who: Any rising 7th or 12 graders in our district
🗓 When: Wednesday, August 21st
🕚 Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
📍 Where: Oscar Smith High School, 1994 Tiger Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
👉 For more information and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=31468474
🤗Only 14 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
🚨 It's that time of year again! 🚨
👉As the school year kicks off, all families need to complete the online student verification process. 📅This quick process through your ParentVUE account lets you review and update your contact and opt-out information, designate emergency contacts, and more.
🎯 Take Action Today so you don’t miss any important updates from the school or the district.
🖥️For more information, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618
🤗Only 15 Days until the #FirstDayCPSVA
Meet the Teacher is officially two weeks away! Be sure to drop in during your time slot that is designated by last name. We can’t wait to see our wildcats so very soon! 💚💛
🚶🏾♂️ Walk-In Wednesdays Are Here! 🚶♀️
Looking for a rewarding career? Chesapeake Public Schools invites you to join us for Walk-In Wednesdays! 🎉
🗓 When: Every Wednesday from August 21st through September 25th
🕚Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Where: School Administration Building located at 1421 Kristina Way
We're hiring for several key positions, including:
🚌 Bus Drivers: $22.16 per hour
🍎 School Nutrition Workers: $15.00 per hour
🧹 Custodians: $15.00 per hour
📝 Substitute Teachers: $15.00 per hour
No appointment needed—just walk in and apply! This is your chance to make a difference in our community and help shape the future of our students.
See you there! 👋#WalkInWednesdays #JoinOurTeam
