
🌟💲 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


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


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


SWE 5th graders had a great time at their Black & White Ball Friday! #swebruins #CPSCelebrates #5thgradecelebration





1st grade teacher Mrs. Cherry and Reading Specialist Mrs. Woodbury were awarded a grant by the VSLA for the purchase of a Little Free Library for Southwestern Elementary! #littlefreelibrary #vsla #grant



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!📷🌞🎉


This week in Library students read a story about Mazes then built their own. Then they programmed Dash Robots to drive through them! What a fun way to integrate literacy, engineering, and computer science! #coding #maze #dashrobot





SWE Preschoolers had their moving up ceremony today! Congratulations Future Kindergarteners! #swebruins #movingupceremony2024






2nd graders have been enjoying math breakout boxes this week! They are "o-fish-ally" awesome! #breakout #review #swebruins






🇺🇸 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.


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


SWE Kindergarteners enjoyed a field trip to the zoo! #swebruins











SWE students and staff had a great time at the Spring Community Festival! #westernbranch










📣 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!


The Spring Community Festival is this Thursday! Come out for an evening of fun, food and laughter!
When: May 16th 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Jolliff Middle School
What: Games, face painting, spirit wear, food trucks (bring $$ for dinner & a sweet treat) and so much more!


It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! 👏🎉
These important team members deliver outstanding services and support the operation of our buildings. They often work behind the scenes, so this is a great week to thank them publicly for all they do. #CPSCelebrates


Last chance to order your SWE yearbooks! Click here to order: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob (Southwestern Elem School Yearbook Id Code - 15195624)


Our teacher appreciation luncheon was a success! Thank you to the PTA for appreciating our teachers and staff!







🎉 Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! 🌟 #CPSCelebrates
📅 Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Grassfield High School
👉🎥 The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA


Thank you Food Lion Airline Blvd, Hampton Roads Dominion Church & our wonderful PTA for supplying treats for Teacher Appreciation! The PTA is still looking for dessert donations for the Teacher Luncheon tomorrow! If you're interested please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TYT2cnYj94SgAFTk6 Thank you for your support!


