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On Saturday, Indian River High School hosted Operation Military Families! Operation Military Families allowed for our district's military families to participate in information sessions and fun activities for students.
Throughout the evening, families were able to get complimentary family portraits taken by Lifetouch, enjoy performances by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quartet, eat a pizza dinner and learn about resources offered to military families in our area.
Special thanks to Captain Matt Frauenzimmer for taking the time to speak to our families and the Office of Family and Community Engagement for continuing their commitment to serving our community.
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CPI preK students had a great time at the Children's Museum yesterday! Check out these awesome photos of Mrs. Carnrike & Ms. Neagle's class.
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Yearbook Sales end TOMORROW! Get yours today by visiting ybpay.com and use code 15027424. Only $15.00!
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Families: Don't forget Thursday, April 25th is Spring Picture Day! Students will take both individual and class pictures. Pictures will be available to purchase using the code provided by Lifetouch.
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Ms. Meehan's 2nd grade class was busy last week being creative making growing patterns in math, writing their name in braille after learning about Louis Braille and making amazing Pueblo Indian houses with clay. What a busy and fun week!
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We want to say THANK YOU to The Mount at Chesapeake for donating a treasure box of goodies for our Attendance Mentor Program! The students are working hard to meet their goals of coming to school each day so they can pick something from the treasure box.
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The Elementary Spring Art Show is currently underway at the Chesapeake Central Library! Visit the library during operating hours to see some of the amazing artwork by our Elementary students.
The Elementary Spring Art Show will run through April 23, 2024 so don’t miss your opportunity to see some spectacular and creative artwork. The Middle and High School Spring Art Show will take place from May 2-14, 2024 at the Chesapeake Central Library.
Thank you to our art teachers for giving our students the opportunity to showcase their talents and their creativity. 🎨🎉
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🇺🇸 April is the Month of the Military Child, providing an opportunity to recognize and honor the service of Virginia’s youngest heroes, over 77,000 military-connected children. Remember to show your support for our military-connected students for the annual “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, by wearing your purple gear! 💜 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 The event will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School.
We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
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🎧 April is the Month of the Military Child, and we invite you to join us for a special episode of Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast: "Supporting Our Military Families.” 💜 🇺🇸 In this episode, Laura Lerf, one of our Family and Community Engagement Specialists, and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer, the Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, share the successful partnership and collaborative resources designed to ease the challenges faced by our military-connected students and families. 🌟 Listen today at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts!
![Supporting Our Military Families with Laura Lerf and Captain Matt Frauenzimmer. Episode 10. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Profile pictures of Laura and Matt smiling.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7746421/large_Supporting_Our_Military_Families.png)
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🎉 April is here, and it’s time to kick off School Library Month! 📚
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians, this month is dedicated to celebrating our incredible school librarians and the vital role of school libraries. Let's take a moment to express our gratitude to these devoted professionals who inspire learning and transform our educational journey!
![AASL April is School Library Month www.ala.org/aasl/slm April 2024. Chesapeake Public Schools. For logos of a light bulb, pencil and paintbrush, a hand holding a light bulb, and a book with a plant growing out of it.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7644364/large_School_Library_Month__1_.png)
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Don't forget TONIGHT is our Kindergarten Here We Come event. All future 2024-2025 kindergartner families should plan to attend. We have goody bags for all those that come out.
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Don't miss out on our Month of the Military Child Spirit Week! Starting Mon., April 15th, students and staff dress up and support our Military Children.
Mon.- Stars, Stripes, or Sparkles, Tues.- Camo Day, Wed. -Purple Up Day, Thurs.-Patriotic Day, and Fri.-Hats Off
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🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate April as Occupational Therapy Month! Join us and the American Occupational Therapy Association as we honor the dedicated occupational therapists and the impactful differences they make every day. Together, let's celebrate how occupational therapy brings possibilities to life!
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Our annual Operation Military Families event will be held on Saturday, April 27th, at Indian River High! Take free family 📷's, enjoy a performance by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Quintet and dinner.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSMilitaryFamily2024
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Reminder to all of our families and staff, we will wear orange this Friday, April 12th.
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♾ April is Autism Acceptance Month! 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the 5th year of the theme "Celebrate Differences." Let's come together to raise awareness, promote autism acceptance, and celebrate the unique differences of every individual. Together, we can foster inclusivity and connectedness, and support children with autism and their families. It's a time to honor their unique perspectives and help each child reach their full potential. 💙 #CelebrateDifferences #CPSCelebrates
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🌟 April marks National Arab American Heritage Month! Join us in honoring the rich history, culture, and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to our nation. It's a time to celebrate diversity, combat prejudice, and foster understanding. Join us in recognizing and appreciating the richness of Arab American heritage. #CPSCelebrates
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🔍 We are looking for citizens interested in applying to participate in one of our advisory committees! Each advisory committee works in one of the following areas: career and technical education, gifted education, school health, special education, and Title I programming. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2024, to be considered.
🔗 Visit: https://tinyurl.com/4vp9whvk for more details and to apply!
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🇺🇸 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Community and Family of Policy, April is designated the Month of the Military Child. It is a time to applaud military families and their children for the sacrifices and the challenges they overcome each day. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to the United States Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, United States Space Force, and The National Guard and Reserve families. #CPSCelebrates 💜 Don’t forget to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in celebration of “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day. The day pays tribute to the sacrifices of the members of our military community and their families. 👉 Save the date for our annual Operation Military Families event! ❤🤍💙 It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Indian River High School. We can’t wait to see you there! More details can be found here: https://www.cpschools.com/events?start_date=2024-04-01&end_date=2024-04-30&id=27097302
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Happy School Librarian Day to our very own, Meredith Steadman! She is our Reading Teacher of the Year and this year's city-wide Literacy Teacher of the Year. Thanks for all you do to make our students develop a love for reading!
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