Hosted in partnership by the Office of Family and Community Engagement, Office of Federal Programs & Chesapeake Parks Recreation and Tourism.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Oscar Smith Middle School

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Join the team of families from Carver Intermediate, Portlock Primary, Rena B. Wright Primary, Truitt Intermediate and Thurgood Marshall Elementary Schools as we prepare for the end of the school year. Learn tips for building effective routines, creating meaningful study habits, preparing for SOL Testing and gearing up for summer activities. Experts from Chesapeake Public Schools and Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will be on hand to share information with you. Light refreshments and raffle prizes will be provided.

Register at: tinyurl.com/CPSTeamingUp23

The Early Awareness team is hosting the All-District Family Night event by Zoom again this year. It will take place Tuesday, March 21st at 6:00pm.

On the night of the event, families will:

• hear from their Early Awareness Advisor
• learn how Access helps prepare students for college and beyond
• have a chance to win gift card prizes

Virtual Family Night Information for event:

Date: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Link to Register: https://accessmiddleschoolvirtualfamilynight2023.eventbrite.com/

We had an ACCESS Join Now Challenge going on where students who had signed up for ACCESS would be entered into a drawing for Amazon gift cards.

Please find below the winners of the ACCESS Join Now Challenge.

Grand Prize $25 Winner: Darius Moore

$10 Two 7th Grade Winners: Keymoni Worsley & Davaren White

$10 Two 8th Grade Winners: Je’caylah Perkins & Noah Hagedorn

After school tutoring is held in the media center and extra help is available in all subject areas. After school tutoring is from 3:45-4:45 and students must have a ride home at 4:45. Tutoring will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Our district offers several communications platforms that provide students, parents, and staff the opportunity to engage in a two-way dialogue.

Quick Tip is an anonymous way to make school administrators aware of a specific safety concern.

Send the school district your questions, concerns, suggestions, and or compliments through Let’s Talk.

Chesapeake Crime Line provides a way for citizens to report criminal activity to local authorities.

Families who are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals are also able to participate in a new program designed to reduce the cost of internet for households who qualify. A qualifying household will receive $30 a month towards internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at GetInternet.gov or by calling 877-384-2572.

We encourage all families to take advantage of the nutritious meal options available to students at school. Visit our district website for access to menus, meal prices, and other important school nutrition information. You can also see our latest School Nutrition News e-fliers online.

We are so excited to announce that Ms. Tina Saurers has been named our Teacher of the Year!  Ms. Saurers has been at OSM for 30 years and has taught 6th grade science for all of those years.  She has impacted thousands of our South Norfolk families, including our very own Assistant Principal, Dr. Amanda Jones.  Please join us in celebrating Ms. Tina Saurers!!