🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our incredible Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Shannon Anderson, has been selected as a finalist for Chesapeake Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Mrs. Anderson!
🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education
Senior portraits from outside photographers must be submitted to patti.peterson@cpschools.com by November 16 for inclusion in The Pawprint yearbook.
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
✨Hot Off the Press✨
Please find the most recent edition of our Grizzly Growl via the following link: https://secure.smore.com/n/x6u9vy
Go Grizzlies!
🎉Congratulations to the Competition Cheer Team for placing 3rd at Regionals! Great job team, Coach G & Coach Wilkins! 🎉
🏐Boys Volleyball Team advances in Regionals! 🏐
Big congrats to our boys volleyball team for defeating Maury in the regional quarterfinals today! Onward to the next round!
🏆Our boys XC team are REGION CHAMPS and headed to STATES! Shoutout to Ben Giffing for an amazing 3rd place finish! 🏆
A huge round of applause to Hannah Stevens on the girls’ team, taking 2nd place and securing her spot at STATES as well!
#RegionChamps #OnToStates
Drama 3 students are learning scenic painting. Today they learned how to make a marble design using a grocery bag.
We are thrilled to announce that the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children has awarded Grassfield High School the Purple Star 3rd Award for the 2024-2025 school year! 🌟 This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to supporting military children and creating an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging. Our active S2S program is just one way we help celebrate and uplift our students. Thank you for all that you do to support our military dependent students.
Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? Then SEAC is your voice:
JOIN US:
When: Nov 12
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Administration Building
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IEP ROAD MAP
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
Attention all students who are enrolled in fall or full-year AP courses. Please register and pay for AP tests by November 12, 2024.
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❤️Happy Homecoming!💙Huge shout out to all the clubs and feeder schools who rocked the parade, and big congrats to our court and Queen Kennedy Reid and King Alex Hernandez! Stay tuned for more highlights from our day!
🚨Press Release🚨
Grassfield High School has been awarded the status of Exemplar school by the VDOE. This prestigious award is a direct reflection of our Grizzlies commitment to our #CommunityofExcellence.
For more information, please click the link: https://bit.ly/GFHSVDOEAward
🎙🎧 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!
📢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
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
Join us to learn how to effectively prepare students with disabilities for life after high school with tailored support as they transition to adulthood.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=33983978
📢 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
