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You are invited to our School Plants Job Fair at Oscar Smith Middle School on August 8, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We are hiring!
⏭ HVAC technicians
⏭ Plumbers
⏭ Carpenters
⏭ Electricians
⏭ Groundskeepers
⏭ Painters
Or apply directly online: HTTP://cpschools.com/jobs
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📢 We're Hiring!! 📢
🌟Join our fun and dedicated School Nutrition Services Team! 🌟
Positions include:
🍎 Warehouse Workers
🍎 School Nutrition workers
🍎 Lunchroom Monitors
🍎 Delivery Drivers
🍎 And More!
📲 Visit http://cpschools.com/jobs to apply
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🚍 Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year
👉 Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required
👉Visit https://www.cpschools.com/article/1667336 for more information and to register
See you there!
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Our schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸
View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events
#CPSCelebrates
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🌟💲 The Virginia SUN bucks program offers a one-time benefit of $120 for grocery purchases to each school-age child that meets the program requirements. To learn more about these benefits or to apply, visit: https://virginiasunbucks.com/
As a reminder, we are participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at select sites without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website for details: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178
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In observance of Juneteenth, our schools and offices will be closed today, June 19, 2024.
To learn more about the history and significance of the day, visit: http://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth
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Beginning this week, our district will operate on a 4-day week. Schools and administrative offices will have extended hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Fridays. ⏰
All schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1631178
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To wrap up the 23-24 school year, our students got a chance to participate in the Great Summer Soak. Check out these awesome shots of Dr. Dace and Mr. Jones! Have a great summer, everyone!
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PreK & Kindergarten had a successful Field Day! They blew bubbles, had races, drew pictures on the sidewalk, played with the parachute, and had a water fight. Thank you to Mr. Brock and our volunteers for coming out to help!
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Friday was our Faculty versus Student kickball game. Shout out to Mr. Brock and the 2nd grade teachers for teaching the students how to play and organizing this event!
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![Mrs. Stocker running to base](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8793126/large_IMG_8523.jpg)
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We cannot believe how fast this school year has gone! You can download and print these Last Day of School grade-level signs at: https://cpschools.com/lastdaycpsva .
Be sure to share your last day smiles and share your photos using #LastDayCPSVA!📷🌞🎉
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Thank you, @TruittTigers for having our rising 3rd graders over to meet their pen pals, future teachers and see their new school. They had a blast and are excited for their next chapter!
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Today our 2nd graders participated in a grade level spelling bee. The top 3 students from each class went head to head on stage in front of the enter school. Congratulations to our top 3 winners: 3rd- Mason, 2nd-Nathaniel, 1st- Ayden!
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Yesterday, our 2nd grade student put on an amazing Talent Show! We are so proud of how our Tiny Tigers have grown. Check out some of the amazing shots from the show. Thank you to our music teacher, Mrs. Lindsey Reid for helping to put this together!
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🇺🇸 Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. ❤🤍💙 #MemorialDay
Our schools and offices will be closed from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024.
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We are currently hiring electricians to join our team! 💡
We provide great schedules, competitive salaries, retirement benefits, outstanding insurance, onsite pharmacy access, and employee wellness programs. Apply today: http://cpschools.com/careers
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Our 2nd grade students took a field trip to Paradise Creek on Thursday. Students explored our local habits. They learned about what type of animals and plants live in the various habitats.
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Teachers, students, and families had a blast last night during Mr. Brock's Family Fun and Fitness event. Check out the games and activities they played.
![Dr. Dace and students playing trash can](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8440720/large_IMG_9637.jpg)
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![Students participating in Just Dance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8440722/large_IMG_8366.jpg)
![Mrs. Childs and student playing game](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8440721/large_IMG_8363.jpg)
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Don't forget tonight is Family, Fun and Fitness Night! We can't wait to see you at 5:30! Can't make it by then, that's ok, you can join in anytime until 7pm. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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📣 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 📚
Attention parents and guardians: It's time to enroll your little one in the Class of 2037! 🎓 Ensure your child is set to embark on their educational journey this fall by starting today!
🍎 If you live in the City of Chesapeake and your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024, you can register now! Visit our website to review other enrollment requirements, a kindergarten readiness checklist, and begin the online registration process: http://cpschools.com/kindergarten
Enrolling early helps us prepare to welcome your child on the first day of school!
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