🎙️ Exciting Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 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.
You’ll 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. 🎩✨
🔊 Listen today and be part of the change!
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 🎥🍿
Pre-registration required for dinner:
tinyurl.com/CPSFamilyMovieNight2023
How tough are you, Tigers?
Mrs. James's Reading Class participated in the NCTE's National Day on Writing to explore why we write and the power of words to heal, hurt, or educate. #WhyIWrite@nctegram
It's often the small, daily efforts that lead to big achievements. Your presence is a crucial part of the equation.
Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones.
Skipping out means missing out
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
The book fair is here! Please join us from October 16-20 to make purchases that support the OSM library! We would also love to see you for Family Night on October 17th from 5:00-6:30 PM. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oscarsmithmiddle
🛑 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/
OSM will be holding a Winter Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost $25 per Space ~ Table Rental $10.00 per 6 foot table
Apply here to be a vendor: https://forms.gle/vfBeexsNjzP1gHgV8
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
Fall Picture Day is on Monday, October 9th. Students will all have their photo taken during their PE bell. Forms were sent home, but you can also order online through Lifetouch here: https://lifetouch.com/picture-day/VA/Chesapeake/Oscar-Smith-Middle-School-69661
🏫 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
We are thrilled to announce our 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Priscilla Floyd!!! This instructor exemplifies dependability, enthusiasm, resiliency, and a positive influence on the staff.
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
