
As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. 📅
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar


Our first graders wrapped up their science unit this week by using robotic Legos to build and code examples of each type of movement




Last week, we were treated to a puppet show performance by Rainbow Puppets, courtesy of Sentara Health. We sang, clapped, and danced to nursery rhymes and learned about the Chesapeake Bay.




Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of materials and creative ways to read. 📚 Join us on February 1st at 6:30 p.m. to find fun ways to incorporate reading at home.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/WaystoRaiseaReader


Happy Virginia School Principals Week to our fabulous leader, Dr. Brusso. Your high energy and exceptional leadership have made such a positive impact. Thank you for your commitment to our staff, students, and community!


🏫✨ It’s #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! 🎧 🎙
🌟 Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
👉 You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!


🎉 Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! 🏫
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.🌟#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals 🍎📚 #CPSCelebrates


Thursday will be the 80th day of school. Dress in your best 80s attire to help us celebrate.


Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101


Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 9, 2024, are canceled, including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and get important updates, events and more!
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX


Join us as we partner with the YMCA and Chesapeake Parks, Rec, and Tourism for this webinar about all things active on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. 🌞
Learn about summer activities, camps, childcare, sports programs, and more! 🏈🎨
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/UnlockingSummerFun


If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024


Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com


Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23


Happy New Year and welcome back to school! We can't wait to see all of our Tiny Tigers on Tuesday morning. Don't forget your ID badges!


Portlock Primary would love to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our community partners who assisted many of our Tiny Tiger families with coats, meals, pajamas, groceries, and gifts for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Local churches, organizations, businesses, and even other schools all contributed to helping our families. This year, we had a special anonymous donor who provided for 20 of our Portlock families. For all of this, we are truly grateful!





Today is pajama day and our last day of school before Winter Break! We dismiss today at 12:04.


All of our classes participated in a Holiday Sing-a-long thanks to our music teacher, Ms. Nitopi. Students colored ornaments, sang carols, and best of all...raced to decorate their teachers like a snowman!




Tuesday is Grinch Day. Students are invited to wear anything Grinch or Whoville related. Or just simply wear green! 💚


Today is Holiday Headwear and Sock Day!
