🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates
We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚
Shout out to our EL team: Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Grubbs, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Willer-Paluch! This amazing group of teachers assist our students that don't speak English as their first language. Portlock is full of diversity and we are lucky to have their exceptional support.
Are you looking for ways to support your young reader? Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for our Supporting Literacy at Home webinar. 📚
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSupportingLiteracy
Portlock Primary has decided to hold a Read-a-thon this year!
Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-a-thon starts Monday March 4, 2024.
About one week before our Read-a-thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323331383039/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates!
Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline
Today we recognize our School Security Officer and School Resource Officers. Thank you for always looking out for our Tiny Tiger Family!
Thursday's spirit day is Team Up for Kindness! As part of Black History Month, we are recognizing the Historically Black Colleges & Universities on this day. Wear any HBCU, college, or Portlock gear to show your team spirit.
Kindness makes the heart grow...wear your pink or red on Wednesday to celebrate Valentine's Day!
In honor of Black History Month, we had an exciting assembly featuring Orisirisi African Folklore performers. We danced, sang, and listened to stories of African heritage presented by Don and "Tutu" Harrell
Join us at our Title I Teacher Meet and Greet Hiring Event on March 7, 2024, at Oscar Smith Middle School!
New and experienced teachers are invited to learn about the resources, opportunities, and benefits of working with us. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/Title1Teach
Tuesday marks the 100th day of school. What better way to celebrate, than to dress like you are 100 years old.
Our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) is proud to offer fully online courses to students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. Serving students in grades K-12, CVA offers a wide range of core and elective classes, including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, and provides special education services for students with disabilities, gifted enrichment opportunities, and services for English language learners.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year. Students remain connected to their home schools and may participate in all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. New and returning students should apply online by March 5, 2024. Learn more and apply online: http://cpschools.com/cva
Monday kicks off our Kindness Spirit Week, starting with peace, love, and kindness day. Wear tie dye or colorful clothing!
Next week is Kindness Week. We will be celebrating all week with Spirit Days. Start getting those creative outfits together!
Ms. Carcana works with our students at Portlock Primary School! She has been a school counselor for five years and loves making an impact in the lives of the Tigers she serves! 🐯 We hope you have a great National School Counseling Week! 🎉 #NSCW24
Shout out to our fabulous school counselors, Mrs. Halleck and Ms. Carcana. They always make our Tiny Tigers their top priority. ❤️🐯
Congratulations to Sophia! Due to her amazing attendance the first semester of school, she won the drawing for a new bike.
Keep coming to school Tiny Tigers and you could win the next bike at the end of the year.
Thank you to Horace Mann for donating the bikes as part of our attendance incentive.
🎉 Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme — The Heart of Education: Our School Board — acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates
Tuesday is the 90th Day of School! Help us to celebrate the halfway point of the year by dressing up 90s.
