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Ms. Goeke's English 11 class went on a nature walk today. ๐ฟโจThey went not only to celebrate finishing the SOL, ๐ but to also understand transcedentalism on a deeper level. ๐ง
#IRHBraves #WeRISE #WatchUsRISE #IRHS
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Do you need assistance with support and services pertaining to Medicaid Waivers? Join us to learn about the process from qualified experts. This Family Empowerment Webinar will be held virtually on November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Register to attend: http:tinyurl.com/CPSMEDICAID
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The pep rally last Friday was out of this world!
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The Homecoming Dance was a blast! Stay tuned for more from homecoming week!
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AP testing is coming up, don't miss it! Make sure you join the AP online classroom provided by your teachers to register and pay the $98 (per test) testing fee. These are required to take the test and get the credit for college.
#IRHBraves #WeRISE #WatchUsRISE #IRHAP
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โโThe Worlds of Work Career Expo is underway at the Chesapeake Campus of Tidewater Community College! Our middle school students have been participating in fun, interactive, hands-on activities that showcase the wonderful career opportunities in the Hampton Roads region. We canโt wait to see what tomorrow brings and are thankful for our partnership with the City of Chesapeake Government and Dollar Bank!
๐Weโd also like to invite our high school students to attend tonight 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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๐๏ธ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! ๐ง https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13802982
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we're excited to bring you our latest episode that looks closely at the complex issue of bullying. Dr. Brooke Rudis, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Support, and Meredith Sargol, Student Engagement & Resource Counselor, provide insight into the problem and how it impacts our students and schools. Learn about our policies and procedures that ensure a safe and supportive environment for students.
Youโll also hear from Undersheriff David Rosado, who unveils his innovative approach to bullying prevention, through his "Be a Hero, Not a Zero!" magic show for our elementary students. ๐ฉโจ
๐ Listen today and be part of the change!
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November is Family Engagement Month!
Celebrate with us at a family-fun night on Nov. 9 at Oscar Smith Middle with dinner, a movie, and community resources!
Super Mario Bros. Movie ๐ฅ๐ฟ
Pre-registration required for dinner:
tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023
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IRH Families please take a few minutes to check out the Braves Rise Together Newsletter!
https://www.cpschools.com/o/irh/page/irh-newsletters
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Ms. Wilks' Nutrition & Wellness class cooked up something great! ๐งโ๐ณโฒ๏ธ They participated in a simple spaghetti lab yesterday. Yummy! โจ
#IRHBraves #WatchUsRISE #WeRISE
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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
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Students will come home today with their Impact Aid Survey card. The 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 back to their school 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
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๐ 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. ๐ โจ
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.๐ก
๐And, donโt forget to join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, for School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day to celebrate our incredible transportation team! #CPSCelebrates
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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!
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Heads up for next week! โก๏ธSpirit week is coming up fast! Don't forget, you can support your class by dressing up! ๐
![Hocoming Spirit Week 2023. Marvel Monday. Teen Beach Tuesday. Walk in the Park Wednesday. Favorite Character Thursday. Brave Pride Friday.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/5622868/large_nJR4y7XPE_Vcu8payh-hjA.png)
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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/
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Indian River celebrates our seniors on our Field Hockey team! Let's make this season great!
#IRHSports #WatchUsRISE #IRHBraves
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We spoke with several of our employees to find out why they decided to call Chesapeake Public Schools home.๐ซ ๐
๐ฅ 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
๐ If you are interested in joining our team, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities/
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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. ๐
Students and parents must register in advance to attend: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
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In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a childโs life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. ๐ด
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! ๐ฎโฌ
#NSLW23 #CPSCelebrates
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