Coach B has a message at parent drop off this morning!! @smithset #ItTakesaVillage
🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧
Congrats to this week's #Staffulty Huddle award winners!! Each was recognized by a fellow staff member for going above and beyond. #smithset #Salmon
Let's pack the stadium tomorrow for @OscarSmithFB regional semi-final!! @ofsambushnation #smithset
Last chance to help the Junior Class by ordering some delicious Double Good Popcorn. Sales end tomorrow at 5pm.
Use this link to help the junior class have the best Ring Dance possible! https://popup.doublegood.com/s/v0al631p
#smithset #Classof2026 @ofsambushnation
Another impressive win for the #Smith Scholastic Bowl Team who defeated Grassfield last night 285-75! @ofsambushnation #smithset #CoachWyche
📜 Congratulations to Samuel Crowe, a University of Virginia student, on being named a Rhodes Scholar! A 2021 graduate of the International Baccalaureate Program at Oscar Smith High School, Samuel was praised by a former teacher for his curiosity, conceptual understanding, and commitment to global issues. He was also described as a passionate learner with a big heart for others.
👏 Samuel is only the 57th Rhodes Scholar from the University of Virginia. Way to go, Samuel! Keep doing great things! #InspireCPS #CPSCelebrates
🎥 Check out this WAVY TV 10 story highlighting Samuel: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-native-named-2025-rhodes-scholar/
📖 You can also read more in this UVA article: https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-student-latest-rhodes-scholar
🎥 Check out this WAVY TV 10 story highlighting Samuel: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-native-named-2025-rhodes-scholar/
🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS
Reminder: Makeup Picture Day is TOMORROW!!! #Yearbooklady #smithset @ofsambushnation
Regional Semi-Finals this Friday vs Manchester!! #smithset @ofsambushnation @OscarSmithFB
💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436
🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities
📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025
The Mighty Marching Tigers will be performing as part of the Chesapeake Rotary Club Christmas Parade on December 7th. Come out and cheer them on!
https://chesapeakerotary.org/9606/Page/Show?ClassCode=Page&Slug=chesapeake-rotary-christmas-parade
Congrats to our #Smith Staffulty Huddle award winners of the week!! Each was recognized by a peer for going above and beyond! #smithset #Salmon
#Smith Scholastic Bowl with another impressive victory defeating Nansemond River 325-65!! #smithset @ofsambushnation #CoachWyche
Congrats to the talented Choral students who were selected to participate in the District IV All-District Choral Event in February 2025!! #Smithset @ofsambushnation #Arts @MsHouston
ACCESS College Foundation Presents: FASFA Night and College Fair Tomorrow, November 6th at 5:30 in the Auditorium at #Smith.
Following the presentation, representatives from local colleges will be available to speak with families.
🏫💬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
Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
