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๐ Join us for this free event and let us help you get ready for the 2024-2025 school year
๐ Pre-registration for immunizations and school entry physicals is required
๐Visit 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. ๐บ๐ธ
View our full calendar on our website: https://www.cpschools.com/events
#CPSCelebrates
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๐๐ฒ 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. โฐ
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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๐๐ Today is the last day of school! What a great year it has been! We are so proud of all the hard work and achievements. We love you all and canโt wait to see you again in September! Have an amazing summer, everyone! ๐โ๏ธโค๏ธ
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๐ Today, we celebrated our incredible 5th graders! We will miss each and every one of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish in the future. ๐โค๏ธ
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Our kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade students celebrated their achievements at a special awards ceremony yesterday! ๐โจ We are so proud of all their efforts and accomplishments. Congratulations to all our amazing students!
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๐ฉบ๐ All medication in the clinic must be picked up by noon on Thursday, June 13th. ๐
An adult needs to pick up and sign out the medication. Medications can not be sent home with students. If medication is left beyond this date, it will be discarded. ๐ฎ
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๐๐ Today was an exciting day as we celebrated our incredible preschool, 1st grade, and 3rd grade students at the awards ceremony! ๐๐
Congratulations to all of our amazing students for their hard work and achievements. We are so proud of you! ๐๐
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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!๐ท๐๐
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๐บ๐ธ Join us as we remember and honor our heroes on Memorial Day. โค๐ค๐ #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! ๐ก
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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๐๐ Big shout-out to all our students who achieved perfect attendance in March! Regular attendance in elementary school helps students in reading, writing, math, and so much more.๐
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It is Custodial Staff Recognition Week! ๐๐
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
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๐ Join us tonight for a special evening celebrating our retirees as they embark on their next adventure! ๐ #CPSCelebrates
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Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
๐ก Time: 6:30 PM
๐ Location: Grassfield High School
๐๐ฅ The event will also be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChesapeakePublicSchoolsVA
![On to the Next Adventure. Retirement Celebration. Thursday May 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Grassfield High School. 2007 Grizzly Way, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Join us for a farewell celebration honoring our retirees. Chesapeake Public Schools.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/chesapeake_public_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8222378/large_Retirement_Celebration.png)
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๐ Our 3rd graders had a blast reviewing math and reading skills at SOL Fest! Please encourage your child to get plenty of sleep and arrive to school on-time every day between May 10th and June 7th! ๐ซโฐ
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๐๐ฃGet ready to show your support as the TME Basketball Team hits the court against Carver Intermediate! ๐๐ฅ Cash Only please.
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We value the insights and feedback from our parents and community members. This survey is your opportunity to share thoughts on various aspects of our schools.
๐ Visit https://www.cpschools.com/surveys to complete the survey. Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
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๐๐ Our 5th graders rocked their math and reading skills review during SOL Fest! ๐ SOL Testing starting is Friday, May 10th to Friday, June 7th. ๐ Let's make sure our young scholars are well-rested and ready to shine! Encourage plenty of sleep and timely arrivals to school.๐ช
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