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Special thanks to our secondary ISS coordinators who just completed four days of Responsive Classroom training at Jolliff Middle School. The goals included developing a student-centered approach designed to create safe and engaging classrooms and school communities. #InspireCPS

Join us in celebrating the International Week of the Deaf. Annually recognized by the World Federation of the Deaf Ry, this week is a time to recognize the strength and endurance of our deaf community including our students and their families. This year's theme is "A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere" #IWDP2023 #CPSCelebrates Learn more: https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2023/

🌟 Exciting News! 🏆 Our very own Grassfield teacher, Mrs. Hammers, has been honored with the "Everyday Hero" award by @WTKR3 ! 🎉👏 Mrs. Hammers has consistently gone above and beyond to inspire and educate our students. Her dedication, passion, and hard work are truly commendable. 📚👩‍🏫 🙌💙 #EverydayHero #GrizzlyPride #Inspiration

We want you to join our Division of Technology Innovation! 💻 Current opportunities include: 💻 Technology Support Specialist 💻 Application Systems Analyst 💻 Web Developer Visit our website to apply: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities

National #HispanicHeritageMonth is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Join us this month as we recognize and celebrate the impact and influence of our Hispanic students and their families on our community. #CPSCelebrates Learn more: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html

🪩 Join the Grassfield Dance Team! Interested in showing off your dance moves? 🤩 We're holding an Interest Meeting on Monday, September 25th at 4 PM in the forum. 🗓️ Come learn about the team and auditions! To participate in conditioning auditions and practice, make sure you have a current physical. 🩺 We'll be grooving at school events and, soon enough, games! 🏈🏀 For more info, reach out to Ms. Doerr: 📧 Email: Jillian.doerr@cpschools.com 🏫 Room C116 in the mornings Let's dance our way to victory! 🎉 #GrassfieldDanceTeam #JustDance

FLYING HIGH! ✈ Thank you so much to the NAS Oceana Air Show for allowing one student media representative from each of our high schools the opportunity to attend the Blue Angels Media Day. 📷 Students were escorted to the flight line and had the unique opportunity to interview members of the elite flight exhibition team as they prepared for this weekend’s airshow! #InspireCPS 🎤

📢 Attention all current Grassfield NHS members! 🌟 Mark your calendars for our first meeting of the year! 🗓️ We'll be meeting in the auditorium at 8 AM sharp on Wednesday, September 27th. ⏰

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📅🍎 Did you know that by the time students reach 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates better than 8th grade test scores? #AttendanceMattersVA Learn more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108

🗓PSAT/NMSQT Registration Deadline is Sept. 14th for qualified freshman (in Algebra 2), Juniors, and Homeschooled students. 🗓 Sophomores are pre-registered. For more information & to register: https://forms.gle/YC7vT3bsuuymKiqv7

🇺🇸 Remembering 9/11 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 🕊️ Let us never forget the courage of the first responders, the resilience of our nation, and the strength of unity that emerged from the darkest of days.🗽 #NeverForget #September11 #UnitedWeStand

Congratulations to Kimberly Hammers from Grassfield High School! 🎉 She was named a National Civics Teacher of the Year Finalist by the Bill of Rights Institute. The finalists were chosen after a nationwide search that encouraged educators, students, parents, and community members to submit outstanding civics teachers for consideration. All finalists earned a $1,000 prize from the Bill of Rights Institute. The National Civics Teacher of the Year announcement will be held during their Constitution Day Live program on September 15, 2023. Read more: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/blog/bill-of-rights-institute-announces-10-finalists-for-national-civics-teacher-of-the-year

We will be hosting a One Stop Job Fair on Saturday, September 16th at the School Administration Building (312 Cedar Road) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Applicants can complete applications and fingerprinting on-site. Apply directly: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities

Are you 👀 for a career in Chesapeake? Plan to attend our webinar on Sept. 20th at 6:30 p.m. with panelists from our school district and the City of Chesapeake! Learn about openings and get tips on the application process! Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCareers23

September marks Attendance Awareness Month! 🍎 We hope that you are having a great first week of school! Starting as early as kindergarten, a student's attendance plays a vital role in their academic success. By the time they reach 6th grade, chronic absence can become a troubling predictor of potential dropout risks. Remember, achievement begins with showing up! #AttendanceMattersVA

Did you know that the Chesapeake Public Library has so much more to offer than books? 📚 Join us for a Family Empowerment Webinar on Sept. 14th to learn about free resources including homework help. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSLibrary23

📢 Job Opportunity Alert! 🍎 Are you passionate about serving nutritious meals to students and making a positive impact on their lives? We want YOU to join our School Nutrition Services team! 📍 Where: Chesapeake Central Library 🏫 Address: 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 🗓️ When: September 14, 2023 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Don't miss your chance to be a part of our Chesapeake Public Schools Family! Apply today by visiting: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities We can’t wait to see you at the job fair! 🍏📚🥪

Reminder for Families! Your student’s assigned 🚍 bus route information is available on our website, using our Bus Stop Lookup Tool, and in ParentVUE, by selecting “additional information” under “Student Info.” In order to create more efficient routes for our drivers and families, the Department of Transportation makes a significant number of route and bus stop changes during the first 3-4 weeks of school. As a result, the School BusHub App may not work for your student until these changes are finalized. We encourage you to check back frequently.

Welcome #BacktoSchoolVA! 🍎 Anticipation is in the air as our Chesapeake School Board eagerly awaits the return of over 40,000 students to our schools on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Here’s to an incredible #FirstDayCPSVA and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉🌟

📚👋 🐻 Welcome back, Grizzlies! We hope you had a fantastic summer break. It's time to dive back into the world of learning and fun. 🎉 📅 Tomorrow is an A day. Don't forget to check your schedules on StudentVue and, if possible, print your schedule for reference on the first day. Students may not enter the building prior to 8:35 a.m. Upon arrival, students should report directly to their homeroom or directly to the food court for breakfast. Students may drop off instruments before they report to homeroom. On your first days of arrival, staff members will be in the hallways, at the student parking and drop-off entrance (2A), and on the bus ramp to direct students where to go. 💻 Students who have not picked up their Chromebook will be called down during their homeroom. Passwords did not get reset this year, so students should be able to login through OneLogin with ease. 🍔 Lunchtimes are determined by who you have for 3rd period teacher. Ask your homeroom teacher for more information. 🚍 Bus routes may be found on the CPS website (www.cpschools.com). Students should review and memorize their bus route number. Students will remain on the buses until 8:35 a.m. 🚘 Students should be dropped off and picked-up at entrance 2A (the auditorium entrance) and can be dropped off no earlier than 8:35 a.m. Students may be picked-up beginning at 3:53. Please watch for students crossing the parking lot and medians during these times. ♥️💙 Finally, Let's make this school year the best one yet! Don’t be afraid to ask any staff member for help locating a classroom or navigating the hallways.🌟 #BackToSchool #TheGrizzlyWay