👏 Let's put our hands together for Denise Chirgwin! She is a phenomenal 1st-grade inclusion teacher and has been named a Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🍎
💖 Denise's journey, marked by her military life, is full of passion and dedication across 4 schools in 2 states. Her heart resonates with students who need that extra love and support. For the past two years, she has created a nurturing space that allows students to be themselves while challenging them to achieve high academic and personal goals. She believes that the love of learning occurs when students, families, and school systems work together! 🤝
Denise is a proud member of "Team Chirgwin," alongside her two sons and her husband of 18 years, and cares deeply for their military community and the spouses and families she and her husband serve next to. 🇺🇸
A few fun facts about Denise are that she earned her CLD and even drove a school bus, is a Professional and Organizational Development Council Member and MTSS teacher leader for GFE, and she would love to live in a cabin surrounded by nature and my family. 🏞
🎉 Congratulations, Denise!
Mrs. Charlton's class used shaving cream today to learn subtraction.
Mrs. Jones' second graders disguised their turkeys today. One was even disguised as Mrs. Jones.
🎙️ 🎧 Listen today to our latest podcast episode that shares the story of how our academies help “make dreams come true” for our students!✨ https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified
You will hear from Cadence Weaver, a Chesapeake Virtual Academy student, and Dr. Kelli Jordan, Supervisor of Chesapeake Virtual Academy, about the successes in virtual learning. 💻 Then, journey through our high school academies with Dr. Shonda Windham, Director of College and Career Readiness, and Mrs. Meredith Strahan, Governor's STEM Academy Coordinator. 🚀
🌐 For more on all of our academy options, visit cpschools.com.
🔊 Don’t forget to subscribe or follow "Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast,” on your favorite podcast platforms, where we share the stories behind our story!
Mrs. Alexander’s class made turkey artwork to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Celebrate GIS with us!
We invite students to complete a virtual scavenger hunt using GIS technology. Students who complete the challenge by Nov. 29, 2023, can enter to win a prize.
You can find the link to the scavenger hunts here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/planning
Mrs. Charlton’s class is learning about descriptive writing by using the five sense. She modeled this today by using popcorn.
Learning about character traits in Mrs. Rosenberg's 3rd grade class.
Our schools and offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to everyone in our Chesapeake Public Schools family and community that has served our country. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Mrs. Victoria VandeMark, GFE 2023-2024 Reading Teacher of the Year!
DMA Web Coming Soon!
One of Mrs. Rosenberg's 3rd graders getting into the spirit of what they are learning about, The Water Cycle.
Mrs. Charlton’s class is so excited to mail the letters that they wrote to veterans.
The With You All the Way Tour (WYATW!) stopped by several schools recently including Grassfield Elementary for their exciting, educational presentation led by the Comfort Crew for Military Kids Co-Founder and best-selling children's author and illustrator, Trevor Romain. 📚🐊
Since 2010, the WYATW! Tour has visited over 350,000 military kids in over 16 countries sharing a vital yet upbeat message, and emphasizing the importance of caring for one another. The tour provides valuable strategies for all students to help them deal with challenging situations.
This week we celebrate #SchoolPsychWeek and the amazing work that our School Psychologists do to support our students and families! Help us celebrate, recognize, and thank our psychologists for all that they do for our community. You help us all grow together! 🌷🌱 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
- November 7: Election Day/Teacher Workday (Schools are closed for all students.)
- November 10: Veterans’ Day Observed (All schools and offices are closed.)
- November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday (All schools and offices are closed.)
We encourage you to download our app to easily access both district and school-level events and add them directly to your personal calendar: https://www.cpschools.com/page/mobile-app
We invite you to join our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for an upcoming General Meeting.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
🏢 Location: School Administration Building, Multipurpose Room, 312 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SEAC is a supportive committee of parents, educators, and community agencies dedicated to the education of students with disabilities. The Business Meeting will follow the General Meeting.
If you'd like to make a public comment, please email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com at least 3 days before the meeting. Ensure your comments are limited to 3 minutes and do not include identifying information.
For any questions or further information, feel free to call 757-494-7600 or email chesapeakeseac@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation! 👥📣
Candy Corn Scientific Investigation:
Mrs. McKay’s 2nd graders testing how water temperature affects the rate candy corn dissolves!
November is Family Engagement Month and we know that families and schools working together can create meaningful relationships that lead to significant gains in student achievement and success.
Visit our website to learn more or to connect with our Office of Family and Community Engagement: https://www.cpschools.com/page/family-and-community-engagement/
Join us this November in celebrating Native American Heritage Month, or as it is also referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
This month is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also an opportunity to learn about tribes and their cultures, and to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced and how they have worked to conquer these challenges. #CPSCelebrates
For more information and resources, visit: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
