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Huge thanks to BayPort Credit Union and all our amazing school families for making Money Madness Bingo such a blast! It was so much fun seeing everyone come out and enjoy the evening. We hope you all had a great time! #BayPortCU
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Ready for a comfy start to the week? Monday is "We Love to Be Comfortable" for Love & Kindness Spirit Week! Pajamas are encouraged (no slippers allowed). Who's excited? #kindnessweek #comfy
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Mrs. Bennett helped the 1st graders became engineers for the day, designing and building amusement park rides with Lego Spike kits! They explored the principles of motion in a fun and engaging way. #STEM #Lego #EngineeringForKids
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🏫💬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
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We can not wait to see our students back tomorrow! Parents, please make sure your student has their chromebook and charger in their bag.
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 21, 2025, are canceled.
Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule.
For more weather-related updates, visit https://www.cpschools.com/emergency
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Join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities through Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA), offered for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools. This webinar will provide families with the expectations, requirements, and more!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:30 p.m. via Zoom
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=36528023
This is part of our Peake Parent University Program
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Does your child have an IEP or a 504 plan? SEAC is your voice:
When: Jan 14
Time: 6:30pm
Where: School Admin Building
TOPIC: Special Olympics Presentation
For more Info: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/special-education-advisory-committee
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📢 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
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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.
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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
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It's almost time for Winter Break! Reminder to parents, please ensure that your student's ID badge is in a safe location. If your child has lost their badge, visit the Online School Payments center to purchase a new one for $5. See you back on Monday, January 6th!
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🎙️ 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
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We have a winner! Rena B. Wright's Christmas Tree: Pete the Cat won the most votes at the Winter Wonderland Forest Contest. Congratulations Mrs. Steadman and Miss Harris!
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Mrs. Reid and the 1st grade students put on a wonderful performance tonight. What a perfect way to wrap of the last week before winter break!
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🗺 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
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Don't forget, tonight our 1st Graders will present their show "A Holiday of Music". Show begins promptly at 6:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm so you can visit the Book Fair before or after the show. We hope to see you there!
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Tomorrow kicks off our Holiday Spirit Week! Monday is dress as your favorite holiday character. We can't wait to see what you will be.
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We had a wonderful turnout for our annual Santa Breakfast. It was great to see our former, present, and future students and their families. Thank you to McDonald's and Home Depot for donating to our event!
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We had our 2nd attendance incentive party yesterday. We decorated gingerbread cookies and had a drawing for 2 bicycles. Congratulations to our winners!
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