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Don't forget about our Santa Breakfast, this Saturday from 8-11am. We hope to see you there! The Book Fair will be open as well.
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Holiday Spirit Week is coming, Dec. 16th- 20th! Check out the flyer below for more information.
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Last night we got to celebrate our teacher of the year Mrs. Kristin Williamson one more time and the district celebration. Congratulations again Mrs. Williamson!
![Mr. Jones, Ms. Meehan, Mrs. Williamson, Dr. Dace, Mrs. Steadman, Mrs. Leonard, and Mrs. Weithman at the TOY Celebration.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/12284209/large_IMG_0565.jpg)
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Congratulations to our RBW Support Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Mary Jenkins! She is a vital member of our custodial staff. Mrs. Jenkins is always on the move making sure our school is in tip top shape! Thank you for hard work and service!
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Our Kindergarten students got a chance to work with Mrs. Bennett this week to code a Lego car to move with different levels of forces. They had a blast and can't wait for their next Lego Spike activity!
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Thank you to First Class Intergrity Real Estate for donating Thanksgiving dinner to some of our RBW families!
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🍂 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.
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🍂 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! 🦃
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Check out the amazing tree decorated for Rena B. Wright for the Winter Wonderland Forest Contest at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Be sure to cast your vote for our school by December 13th. Vote here: https://forms.gle/xZPU798LVeoYfkbE6
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🎙 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! 🎧
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🌍 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
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💻 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
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🚍 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
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Don't forget about our Data Date Night Event! We hope to see you there. The event begins at 5:30pm!
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Last week, we honored our Literacy Teacher of the Year, Ms. Meehan! Congratulations and thank you for your continued support and love of reading at Rena B. Wright.
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📙 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
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🌟 Congratulations to Kristen Williamson, Reading Specialist at Rena B. Wright Primary, for being named a #CPSTOY25 Finalist! 🌟
📚 With 17 years of experience in education, Kristen has taught special education, kindergarten, and first grade, and now makes an impact as a Title 1 Reading Specialist. Her dedication to literacy is boundless! With LETRS 1&2 and Orton-Gillingham training, Kristen also tutors at the Hampton Roads Center for Dyslexia, helping students become confident readers and writers.
🎒 Kristen’s commitment goes beyond her students—she creates book bags for parents to support reading at home and helps colleagues navigate new programs, leaving a lasting impact on families and fellow educators alike.
📜 With degrees from Old Dominion University and Kutztown University, plus a K-12 Reading Specialist endorsement, Kristen is a true champion of literacy in and beyond the classroom.
👏 Let’s show some love for Kristen’s dedication, empathy, and drive to inspire every student! 👏 #CPSCelebrates
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Are you ready to see your child's fall pictures? Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/code-lookup/ and simply type in our school name and your child's name and their student ID number. For more information view the flyer below.
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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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Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar
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