
🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with love and laughter! 🦃
Reminder: All schools and offices will be closed November 27 - November 29.


Mrs. Rich’s class did a bartering activity today! We saw what life was like for the colonists during that time. 😊




Hello! In Mrs. Hicks class today, we read The Name Jar and talked about the importance of being proud of our name and who we are. We made bracelets to show our name and personality!





🎙 Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education with Maria Kainz, a first-year English teacher at Oscar Smith High, and Andrew LeClair, a technology innovation coach from Hickory Middle. Together, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI into classrooms, offering insights on how it can enhance personalized learning and prepare students for a tech-driven world. This episode highlights their dedication to creating thoughtful, ethical approaches to using AI while inspiring meaningful conversations about its role in education. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/amplified! 🎧


A yummy fall treat for our staff thanks to the Social Committee! It's an APPLE DIP!
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On Wednesday, 3rd Grade enjoyed some yummy Panera bagels for being the first team to have 100% participation in paying social dues. Go 3rd grade!!
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🌍 Calling all students! Join us for Geographic Information System (GIS) Day with a fun virtual scavenger hunt adventure! Use GIS technology to solve clues and uncover answers along the way. Complete the quest for a chance to win a prize! 🎉
🗓️ The GIS Quest is open now through December 4 and can be accessed using these links:
🔗 Elementary (K-5) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377731
🔗 Middle/High (6-12) Link: https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35377710
📍 Don’t miss out on this exciting journey—start your quest today! 🗺️✨ #InspireCPS


Mrs. Hoy's class doing a science activity! They are working on 5.9 energy resources and integrated poetry into the activity. Poetry is what they are doing in wonders right now! Looks like fun!!

Lauren Dittberner did a fantastic job at the School Board Meeting tonight …she led the Pledge of Allegiance. She’s the Best of The Branch. 🐻


💻 Military families, join us for a valuable online session covering ways to make college more affordable! We'll discuss financial aid, GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill, scholarships, and more. 💲
👉For more info and to register, visit https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=35542436


Mrs. Atkins class had fun “graphing the rainbow” with Skittles to practice their graphing and data analysis skills!






🚍 One Stop Job Fair for Bus Drivers 🚍
Join us on November 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the School Administration Building!
🎉 Turkey Giveaway
🚌 Test Drive a Bus
For more info and to see other job openings, visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/employment-opportunities


📙 The Anxious Generation Book Club 📙
Join us as we dive into “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”
📅 Pre-register by December 13th. Meetings will begin in January 2025
💻Please complete the questionnaire for your preferred day of the week and meeting style: tinyurl.com/CPSBookClub2025


WBI had an incredible Veteran's Day Celebration to honor those that have served!
#CPSCelebrates
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Mrs. Frazier's class had 100% of their class wearing their badges today! It's a trip to the book machine for the whole class to celebrate!
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The students in Mrs. Walker's class made survey questions and took data for their graphing unit.
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🏫💬You are invited to attend the Gifted Advisory Committee Meeting to help advocate in the interest of gifted students. These meetings are open to the public. 💻For more information, visit our website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/advisory-committees-gifted-education


Upcoming Calendar Reminders:
✔️ Nov. 5: Teacher Workday
✔️ Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Holiday
💻 You can view complete district calendar online: https://cpschools.com/calendar


Mrs. Dennis's class used Oreos to create a model of the moon phases. They did an amazing job!!
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Mrs. Burnette's class on PJ Day:)
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