📢 We’re Hiring Substitute Teachers! ✏️
We are looking for passionate, caring, and responsible individuals to join our team as substitute teachers.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/jobs
To ensure the safety of our students and staff, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, due to the potential for hazardous road conditions. For more information, please visit our website: http://cpschools.com/emergency.
Happy New Year, Tiny Tigers! We are so excited to see everyone on Monday. With the 2 hour delay, here is some important information: breakfast will still be served; student drop-off will begin at 9:15 am; the school day will start at 9:35 am; no AM preschool, and PM preschool is delayed 1 hour. Be safe!
Due to potential inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 6, 2025. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates if there are any changes. Visit our website for details: http://cpschools.com/emergency
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 receive important updates, events, and more.
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
🎙️ Episode 17 of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast is now live! 🎧 Tune in to learn about our new Power of the Peake Employee Recognition Program and hear the inspiring stories of our first winners! Learn how they’re making a difference daily in their schools, departments, and communities! 👉 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗Learn more about this program and nominate the next Power of the Peake recipients here: https://www.cpschools.com/page/employee-recognition
Grinch Day would not be complete without Mr. Grinch paying us a visit 💚
🗺 ROADMAP TO 2030! 📢 Last week, we hosted an in-person session to gather valuable community input and feedback to help develop our new strategic plan. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💻 Don’t miss our two virtual meetings happening tomorrow, December 17, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Your feedback is vital as we shape our goals for the next five years! 🔗 Learn more and register at https://www.cpschools.com/page/our-strategic-plan
#EmpowerCPS #EngageCPS #InspireCPS
Final week of Holiday Spirit Week!
Monday-candy cane/red/white
Tuesday-Grinch
Wednesday - light up
Thursday-ugly sweater
Friday- holiday pjs
Week 2 of Holiday Spirit Week:
Monday - Holiday Scarf and Hat day
Tuesday - wear blue
Wednesday - holiday accessories
Thursday - Dress like a reindeer
Friday - elf day
The Portlock faculty were so excited about dressing up this month ,that we decided to let students join in on the fun! This week:
Tuesday - Hawaiian Day
Wednesday - Holiday head gear
Thursday - Holiday socks and leggings
Friday - flannel/plaid
🦃✨ Gobblers on the Loose! ✨🦃
Portlock Primary staff participated in the first-ever Great Gobbler Goosechase, and what a feather-ruffling success it was! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Staff teamed up to tackle hilarious, turkey-themed missions that would make even the most serious pilgrim giggle. From “Turkey Trots”, "Corncob Relays" and "Human Cornucopias" to "Turkey Gobble Caroling" we celebrated the days leading up to Thanksgiving break with laughter, teamwork, and a little bit of friendly competition. And the students got involved in the fun, as well!
Big thanks to our amazing participants for making this day turkey-rrific!! Who knew turkeys could run so fast (or dance so well)? 🦃💃
#PortlockPrimary #TinyTigerstoTurkeys #GreatGobblerGoosechase #GobbleTilYouWobble
Today was our annual Turkey Parade to kick off our break. Students decorated balloons, hats, and turkeys to strut through the halls. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! See you back Monday morning!
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
🎙 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! 🎧
🌍 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
💻 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
Thank you River Oak Church for our warming tree! Every year they assemble the tree in the hall and cover it in new gloves and hats to keep our Tiny Tigers warm.
🚍 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
