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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

🛑 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

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/

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

🏫 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

Please join us for an in-person screening of "Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age" to learn how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments. Experts will facilitate discussion and answer questions on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world. Register today at https://bit.ly/46e1uMD. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: October 19, 2023, 5:30-7:30 p.m. *The film starts promptly at 6 p.m. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Jolliff Middle School Auditorium, 1021 Jolliff Rd., Chesapeake 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳.

During the month of October, we join schools across the Commonwealth and the country to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of individuals with disabilities to our schools and community. #CPSCelebrates

Today, many of our 8th grade students had the opportunity to hear the Johnny's Ambassadors Program. The goal is to educate students on the dangers of high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development. Additional schools will attend tomorrow. Our community program will be held tonight at Grassfield High School for parents and students. More information is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1948528202191966

Have you completed your student verification? ⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: All families should complete the Online Student Verification process by this FRIDAY! More information is available on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1203618

Math Matters: Supporting Math at Home (Secondary Families Webinar) Parents and guardians will learn to develop strategies for supporting students with math concepts and skills and learn to incorporate math instruction into daily activities. 🧮➕➗ October 17, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/secondarymathmatters

Join us as we discuss our newest learning management system, Canvas. Parents will learn how to navigate their child’s course schedule, assignments, and upcoming events. We will also discuss the Canvas Parent app and how to gain access as a parent observer. Canvas replaced Schoology this year. You can learn more on our website: www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/teaching-learning-instructional-resources-technology Register to attend this webinar: http://tinyurl.com/CPSCanvas23

🎙Episode 2 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now available! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we have something special for you! 🎧 Join us as we feature Kiera Whiteman, a high school senior and SCA president at Deep Creek High School. She'll give you a peek into the life of a multitasking senior, juggling everything from Scholastic Bowl 🧠 to raising chickens 🐔. Plus, she'll share her top three "nuggets" of advice for incoming high school students. 💡 But that's not all! We also spoke with Yvette Lagares from the Office of Student Enrollment and Attendance. Yvette shares the crucial role of attendance in student success and how it shapes future adults. 🌟 #AttendanceMattersVA #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS #EmpowerCPS Don't miss this enlightening and inspiring episode! Tune in today: https://amplifiedcps.buzzsprout.com/2223611/13635528

Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for today, September 22, 2023, must conclude by 5:00 p.m., including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. All activities on Saturday, September 23, 2023, are canceled.

As we celebrate Attendance Awareness Month, it's important to note that attendance is a school quality indicator and a factor in the accreditation process. 🎓💯 It's one of the many reasons that #AttendanceMattersVA! Read more: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1232108

Don't forget to join us for Johnny's Ambassadors: Youth Marijuana Prevention Program at Grassfield High School on September 28th. Register to attend at: http://JAsept2023.eventbrite.com There will be two sessions offered; one session for adults and one for middle and high school students. Childcare will be available for younger children.

A strong set of skills and talents is needed to fill the shoes of an Information Technology Professional. We are very fortunate to have a team that works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our students and staff connected. Today is a great day to thank your school’s IT professionals! Happy IT Professionals Day! #CPSCelebrates

Join us as we bring our diverse community together for a night of Multicultural Family Fun! The event includes food, performances, activities, and more! When: October 5, 2023 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.) Where: Deep Creek High School Register: http://tinyurl.com/CPSmulticultural23

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/