🎓 Exciting News! 📢 Join us for the College Fair!
📅 October 23rd from 6 to 8 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to explore higher education options.
The Access College Foundation will also be there to lead a session on the college admissions process, the FAFSA, and scholarships.
To attend, please register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration. See you there! #CollegeFair #HigherEducation #ExploreYourFuture 📚👨🎓👩🎓
Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The Federal Impact Aid Program provides funding directly to school divisions to compensate for lost real estate revenues due to an increased amount of federal property in their districts. Impact Aid funds support all of our students and programs across the district. We ask all families to sign and return their completed cards tomorrow. Federal Impact Aid generates close to $3 million for our schools each year! Help make an impact by returning your completed card.
Learn more about Impact Aid: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1279692
🛑 October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week, and we're all on board for spreading awareness about the importance of school bus safety. 🚌 ✨
More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day. Let's join forces, raise awareness, and make school bus safety a top priority in our community. Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw to learn more about National School Bus Safety Week. You will also find several resources about school bus safety provided by the National Association for Pupil Transportation.
Together, we can protect our future and keep our students safe on the road.🛡
👉And, don’t forget to join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day to celebrate our incredible transportation team! #CPSCelebrates
❗️Update: The AAPI is a committee within the Multicultural Club and not an individual club 🌺 Join Us at the Asian American Pacific Islander Committee! 🌺 📅 When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, starting this Tuesday! 🕕 Time: 8:15 AM 📍Where: Mrs. Emerson's Room A116 Are you ready to embark on an exciting cultural journey? 🌏✨ The Asian American Pacific Islander Committee is thrilled to invite all students to come and be a part of our vibrant community! 🙌 🌺 Whether you're Asian, Pacific Islander, or simply interested in learning and sharing, all are welcome! 🌏🤝 #AAPI #MulticulturalClub #DiversityMatters #AllAreWelcome #JoinUs
🎉 What an incredible day at the Grassfield homecoming parade! 🚗🎈
A massive thank you to all the students, families, and community members who came out to support us. Your enthusiasm and energy made this event truly special! 🙌
Huge shoutout to our amazing parade participants, the cheerleaders, the band, and all the colorful floats – you lit up the streets! 📣🥁🚛
#GrassfieldHomecoming #CommunityLove #GoGrizzlies
We invite high school students to attend the Worlds of Work Career Expo on October 24, 2023! The event will be held at Tidewater Community College on Cedar Road from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Career opportunities include communications, finance, transportation, IT, engineering, and more!
🎉 Join the Fun & Make a Difference! 🎉
It's that time of year again! Our Annual PTSA Membership Drive is officially underway, and we've got some incredible incentives for our members. 🌟
From now until December, become a proud member of our PTSA and you'll be automatically entered to win some fantastic prizes, including gift cards, exclusive event tickets, and more. But that's not all – you'll also enjoy the many benefits of being part of our community, from supporting our school to forging lifelong friendships.
Joining is easy! Just visit our website https://grassfieldhigh.memberhub.com/ and sign up today. Remember, every membership strengthens our voice and enhances our impact in shaping our children's education.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference and win big. Let's make this membership drive the most successful one yet! 🙌 #PTSA #MembershipDrive #GetInvolved
🎉 Exciting News! 🥁 Join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM on Scenic Blvd. for the Grizzly Homecoming Parade! 🐻 Get ready for a fantastic evening with food trucks, floats from clubs, activities, sports, and our amazing community. Let's kick off the Homecoming game in style! See you there! 🎊 #GrizzlyPride #Homecoming2023 🌟🏆
Join our team! Our next job fair will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Central Library
We are looking for:
School Nutrition Workers
Custodians
Bus Drivers
Groundskeepers
Painters
You can also apply online: cpschools.com/human-resources/employment-opportunities/
We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.🏫 🍎
🎥 Click here to see what sets Chesapeake Public Schools apart, and what motivated them to join our Chesapeake Public Schools family: https://youtu.be/x-SaBsPGTI4?si=REhHgCS8EXN_0oLQ
👉 If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/
🎓 Exciting News for the Class of 2024! 🎓
🗓️ Juniors and Seniors attended an assembly today with presentations from Jostens! 📣 They dropped some major info about our upcoming graduation, and you won't want to miss out on the details. See the flyer attached for more information.
🌐 Use the following link to access the Jostens site: https://hub.jostens.com/ls/7ed522a8-6ef6-433e-a669-a571dd80545b/hhxUemNwlVAYJZ9G#/
Join us at our College Fair on October 23rd at Indian River High School. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with colleges from around the country. 🎓
Students and parents must register in advance to attend: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
🤩 Calling all Grizzlies! 🐻
Are you ready to show off your dance moves and be a part of the incredible Grassfield Dance Team? 🕺💃 Join us for conditioning sessions and auditions!
🗓 Conditioning Dates:
📅 Monday, October 16th
📅 Tuesday, October 17th
🕓 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Auditorium
Conditioning is your chance to shine and learn the choreography for the auditions! Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and passion for dance.
🌟 Audition Dates:
📅 Wednesday, October 18th
📅 Friday, October 20th
Everyone is welcome to audition, and the only requirement is to have a physical on file by Monday.
If you have any questions or need more information, don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Doerr in A108 or contact her at jillian.doerr@cpschools.com.
#GrassfieldDanceTeam #Auditions #DanceYourHeartOut
🏐🎀 Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 10th, for the Annual Grizzly Volleyball Pink Out event! 🎀🏐
Let's show our support for a fantastic cause! If you're not twinning, make sure to wear PINK to help raise awareness. 💖
🕠 Game starts at 5:30 pm vs. Oscar Smith - don't miss the action!
We're also hosting some exciting activities:
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle: Get your tickets for a chance to win big! 💰
🎁 Basket Auction: Check out the amazing baskets on display after school; no need to be at the game to win! 🎁
Please note: Cash only for both raffle and baskets. Tickets are available at these prices:
🎟️ 1 for $1
🎟️ 6 for $5
🎟️ Arm's length for $20
All the proceeds from this event will go to the Local Bra-Ha-Ha organization, supporting an important cause. 🌸
Thank you for your incredible support! Together, we can make a difference. See you there! 🙌🏐💕 #PinkOut #SupportTheCause #GrizzlyVolleyball #CommunitySupport
🤸♀️ Calling all aspiring gymnasts! 🤸♂️
Get ready to flip, tumble, and soar because the Pre-Season Gymnastics Team Meeting is just around the corner! 🌟
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 18th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
🏫 Location: Cafeteria
Returning gymnasts, mark your calendars! Your presence is a must. 🤸♀️🤸♂️
To all newcomers with dreams of mastering the balance beam or conquering the vault, you are warmly invited to join us! 🌟
For more details and to stay in the loop, feel free to contact Coach Kelley Williams:
📧 Email: Kelleyw1322@gmail.com
📧 Email: Kelley.williams@cpschools.com
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. 🍴
This week, we offer special thanks to our School Nutrition staff who work hard daily to ensure our students are fueled for school! Level Up With School Lunch! 🎮⬆
#NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates
Please find our October edition of the Grizzly Growl via the following link: https://www.smore.com/tqv85
Have a great weekend!
🏫 Earlier this week, community and school leaders attended the first Superintendent's Community Engagement Council meeting of the school year. It was an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas, especially focusing on our commitment to school safety and security initiatives across the district. 🛡
We're thrilled to see such dedication and enthusiasm from our community members. Your input is invaluable in helping us maintain a positive, safe and secure learning environment for our students. 📚🔒 We also would like to extend a special thank you to Damuth Trane for sponsoring the event! #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS
🌟 Proud to announce Grassfield High School's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Caroline Shea! 🍎 With dedication, passion, and a diverse skill set, she's shaping the future of Chesapeake Public Schools. 🏆 Join us in celebrating her incredible impact! #TeacherOfTheYear
🏌️♂️⛳ Way to Swing, Austin Stephens! ⛳🏌️♂️
Huge congrats to our talented sophomore, Austin Stephens, for his incredible performance at the Region 6A Golf Championships at The Highlands Golf Club in Chesterfield, VA yesterday! 🎉👏
Austin's outstanding play has secured him a spot in the VHSL State Golf Championship next Tuesday, October 10th, at Heritage Golf Club in Harrisonburg, VA, alongside Coach Bret Lieberman. 🏆👟
Let's rally behind Austin and Coach
Lieberman as they aim for victory at the state level! 🙌👍 #GolfChamp #Regionals #StateBound
