
Thank you for attending our STREAM night and to all that made it possible! #swebruins #LiteracyMonth #steam #CPSInspires





SWE Literacy Spirit week is coming up!


🔊 New Podcast Episode Alert!🎧 https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified 🛡️ Safety within our schools takes center stage as we sit down with Dr. Penny Schultz, Assistant Director of Safety and Security, and Matt Hamel, Commonwealth's Attorney, to discuss the strategies and dedication driving our local School Safety Task Force. Discover how collaborative efforts across city departments are creating a safe and secure environment for our schools. Gain insight into proactive school security measures and the role you help play in school safety. Your voice matters, and we extend an invitation to contribute your perspective at the upcoming School Safety Forums! 👉 Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/safety-and-security for more information regarding the upcoming forums. 🗣️ Join us in this pivotal conversation, because when it comes to our children's future, every voice can make a world of difference.


SWE is celebrating Literacy Month by kicking off our One School One Book program! This year we are reading, "Judy Moody Was in a Mood" by Megan McDonald. Thank you to Townebank for sponsoring this program and reading to our students! These Bruins answered the Trivia questions for the first two chapters and were able to visit the book vending machine!




SWE STREAM Night - March 21st 6:00 - 7:00! Join us for a carnival themed event filled with fun Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math activities! Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/CBknpm8YcALTHq629


Good morning SWE parents! This is a notice to let you know that we will be holding our statewide tornado drill momentarily. During this drill no one will be able to enter or exit our building and school phones will not be answered. Normal school operations will resume after approximately 20 minutes. Thank you.

Good morning SWE parents! This is a notice to let you know that we will be holding our statewide tornado drill momentarily. During this drill no one will be able to enter or exit our building and school phones will not be answered. Normal school operations will resume after approximately 20 minutes. Thank you for your understanding.

🎨 March is VAEA Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and recognizes art education as a viable factor in the total education curriculum that develops citizens of a global society. This year’s theme is “Dream in Art.” #VAartedYAM24 #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
To learn more about Youth Art Month and ways to celebrate, visit https://councilforarteducation.org/youth-art-month/ and http://www.vaea.org/youth-art-month.html. 🎉


The School Safety Taskforce will host the first of two public forums on March 20th at Indian River High School to provide an update on school safety policies and procedures. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. Learn more: http://cpschools.com/safety


Join us on March 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a webinar about Financial Planning for children with disabilities. Learn about guardianship and alternatives, ABLE accounts, and special needs trusts. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSFinancial2024


Just a reminder that Friday, March 8, 2024, is a Teacher Workday for all Elementary Schools ONLY. There will be no school for students enrolled in grades Pre-K-5.
Visit our full calendar on our website: cpschools.com/calendar


Our SWE staff members looked great in their African print clothing on Dashiki Day! #blackhistorymonth2024 #cpsinspires #swebruins


Our SWE 5th graders did a phenomenal job celebrating the impacts of African Americans from the past and present by participating in our first Black History Wax Museum. #Blackhistorymonth2024 #swebruins #CPSInspires





🎉 March marks the commencement of Women's History Month! Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Explore the impactful insights into Women's History Month at https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ to learn about the diverse ways women have significantly influenced American history. #CPSCelebrates


Congratulations to our 2023-2024 yearbook cover artist 4th grade student Xavier! Great work!


We are hosting a virtual teacher recruitment fair for the 2024-2025 school year. Interviews will be held March 25-29. Please complete the online registration by March 11, 2024, to secure your spot: https://www.cpschools.com/article/1469176
We can't wait to meet you! 📚


Are you looking for ways to support your young reader? Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for our Supporting Literacy at Home webinar. 📚
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSupportingLiteracy


SWE students did an amazing job at the Chesapeake Public School Elementary All-City Chorus Performance last night!



Parents are invited to join us on Feb. 27th to learn more about how students can stay safe online. In partnership with the Chesapeake Police Department, learn how to protect children from the dangers of social media. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CPSStayingSafeOnline


Happy 100th Day of School!


