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π This School Counselor's Week, we celebrate Mrs. Chambers, whose 35 years of dedication have shaped countless futures with compassion and wisdom. π Thank you, Mrs. Chambers, for being the heart and soul of our school's journey toward greatness! π
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π¦·β¨ We want to extend a huge thank you to the wonderful dental hygiene students from Old Dominion University! They visited our first-grade students and shared invaluable dental hygiene facts and resources. ππ @OldDominionUniversity
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ππ A huge shoutout to all the amazing students who achieved perfect attendance in January! π Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day make us so proud. π And a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who came out to support our assembly today! #2nd-5thGrade
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ππ A huge shoutout to all the amazing students who achieved perfect attendance in January! π Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day make us so proud. π And a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who came out to support our assembly today! #Prek-1stGrade
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π Join us in saluting the service of over 800 school board members in Virginia for School Board Appreciation Month! The 2024 theme β The Heart of Education: Our School Board β acknowledges that the school board is at the heart of the education system, guiding it with kindness and care. The month-long observance is an opportunity to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a constitutional republic. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. #CPSCelebrates
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As a reminder today, January 25, 2024, is an early release day for all schools. π
In addition, Friday, January 26, 2024, and Monday, January 29, 2024, are Teacher Workdays. Click here to view our full calendar: http://cpschools.com/calendar
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Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of materials and creative ways to read. π Join us on February 1st at 6:30 p.m. to find fun ways to incorporate reading at home.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/WaystoRaiseaReader
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π―TME First Lego Robotics teamed up with three Chesapeake teams at the Chesapeake Coopertition Challenge, merging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving using Legos, robots, and coding. Thank you to our sponsors @VirginiaDepartmentofEducation π€π§ π€
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π° This week, our amazing students from Ms. Henderson's 1st Grade Class dove into the enchanting world of fairy tales. π§ββοΈβ¨ To bring the magic to life, they embarked on a creative adventure and built houses that not even a wolf can blow down!πΊπ· π· π· #STEM #TigerPride
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π«β¨ Itβs #VASchoolPrincipalsWeek and we invite you to a heartfelt tribute to our educational leaders in our latest podcast episode! π§ π
π Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chesapeake Public Schools' finest, Mr. Paul Joseph, principal of Oscar Smith High, and Dr. Michelle Ferebee, principal of Deep Creek Elementary. Join us in honoring their incredible stories and the unyielding commitment and passion they bring to their roles, enriching the lives of students and setting a standard for educational leadership. #ThanksCPSPrincipals #CPSCelebrates #InspireCPS
π You can listen at https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified or on your favorite podcast platforms!
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Ms. Ingram, thank you for creating an environment where learning thrives, and every student feels valued. ππHappy Virginia School Principals Appreciation Weekππ #TigerPride
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Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Safety Patrol! These student leaders are responsible, respectful, cooperative, and helpful at all times. #TigerPride
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π Celebrating Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week! π«
From January 14 - 20, 2024, join us by taking a moment to honor and appreciate the incredible dedication of our Chesapeake Public Schools principals! Thank you for your unwavering leadership, commitment, and the positive impact you make on our students, staff, and community every day.π#VASchoolPrincipalsWeek #ThanksCPSPrincipals ππ #CPSCelebrates
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Learn more about transition planning to prepare students with disabilities for after high school on Jan. 18th at 6:30 p.m. Join VA Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services as they share more information on their services.
Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/DARS101
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Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, January 9, 2024, are canceled, including YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
Be sure to get important weather, closing, or delay notifications with our district app and turn on "Push Notifications." You can also follow your school and get important updates, events and more!
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/44UPkHQ
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3KcIghX
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π Exciting News! The first graders had a ball working on magnitude stations! πβ¨
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Join us as we partner with the YMCA and Chesapeake Parks, Rec, and Tourism for this webinar about all things active on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. π
Learn about summer activities, camps, childcare, sports programs, and more! ππ¨
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/UnlockingSummerFun
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If you are interested in learning more about our Chesapeake Virtual Academy, plan to join us for an upcoming webinar on Jan. 17th as we explore learning opportunities, expectations, and requirements for students and families. Register to attend: http://tinyurl.com/CVA2024
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Our next One-Stop Job Fair will be held on January 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the School Administration Building. We are looking for teachers, bus drivers, school nutrition services, custodians, and more. Or you can always apply directly online: https://www.cpschools.com
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Sibshops are Back! Siblings of children with special needs in grades 2-8 are invited to attend a night of stories, crafts, and games on Jan. 10th at Butts Road Primary from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/CPSSIBS23
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