The 3Cs Connection

Full of Thanks

Greetings Cyclone families,

John F. Kennedy stated, "We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." During this season of Thanksgiving, I want to say THANK YOU to those who make Chesapeake Career Center an incredible place to learn and work. In the time I have been at CCC, I am inspired by what I see our students do in the classroom. I marvel at the incredible devotion of our instructors and staff and their unique ability to teach and inspire our Cyclones. I celebrate the amazing support of our parents and community partners. I am thankful that CCC continues to strive for excellence in each and every classroom, to grow stronger by our diversity, and to cultivate an open and positive school climate.

During this time of Thanksgiving, I want to share my gratitude and thank YOU for being such an important part of our Cyclones’ lives. On behalf of the Cyclone family, I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a safe and happy holiday season.

Read through the newsletter to meet students and faculty members and see what makes us proud to be CCC.

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Full of Cyclone Pride,

Dr. Kelly Kitchens

Meet Karalyne Shaffer, Collision Repair

Karalyne is a senior at Hickory High School and a second year Collision Repair student. Karlayne loves all the career opportunities Collision Repair provides; welding, estimating, and painting to name a few. She shared that Collision Repair has so many opportunities and there is a demand for workers. While Karalyne is not sure this is where she will land with full-time employment, she knows the skills she has learned will allow her to further her career and support her family. To learn more about the Collision Repair course, click here.


Karalyne with Collision Repair Instructor, Mr. Sells.	Karalyne in action.	HHH Senior and 2nd year Collision Repair student, Karalyne Shaffer.

Karalyne with Collision Repair Instructor, Mr. Sells.

Karalyne in action.

HHH Senior and 2nd year Collision Repair student, Karalyne Shaffer.

It takes the collective effort of all of us to ensure that we all remain safe. One of the most effective ways to do that is to report anything that could affect the safety of our students and staff. Many threats are dealt with before they can come to fruition because of individuals willing to report directly to a trusted adult. That is strongly encouraged. We also encourage families to have discussions with their children about the seriousness of and consequences for these actions.

There are other ways that these safety concerns can be reported. CPS offers QuickTip, a way to anonymously report any safety concerns. The icon can be found on our webpages. The CrimeLine icon is also available on our webpages and that platform can be used to report concerns directly to the police department. You will also see the K-12 “Let’s Talk” icon on the CPS homepage and on many other CPS webpages. Clicking that will take you to another platform for registering concerns and asking questions. Non-pressing messages can be left here and they will be addressed by appropriate administrators. More information can be found on the CPS website. Of course, in any emergency situation, please call 911.

Bus Driver Appreciation Week

We love our school bus drivers and enjoyed celebrating them! We appreciate that they get our Cyclones to and from school safely every day!

Shout out to Mrs. Perkins, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Smith who run the bus lane with smiles and, to the Early Childhood Education II students who made cards and treats to celebrate the bus drivers.


Mrs. Manning, Mr. Spence, and Mrs. Fager	Dr. Kitchens, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Smith	Mr. Bernstein, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Moritz

Mrs. Manning, Mr. Spence, and Mrs. Fager

Dr. Kitchens, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Smith

Mr. Bernstein, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Moritz

November is National Scholarship Month and is a time to raise awareness of financial opportunities for future college students. In November, many scholarship providers begin posting new scholarship information for the next academic year. Seniors, now is the perfect time to dedicate time to finding scholarships for your upcoming college year. Be sure to check ScholarshipVue on your home school’s website. Your student ID is your username and password. Sign in today and start applying! See Ms. Brinkley if you have any questions or need assistance.


Hangin' in the Hood	Mr. Sells, Mrs. Cesil, and Mrs. Perkins	We love supporting The Bra-ha-ha.

Hangin' in the Hood

Mr. Sells, Mrs. Cesil, and Mrs. Perkins

We love supporting The Bra-ha-ha.

Early Childhood Education

Thinking of becoming a future educator or working with small children? Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the course for you. A dual enrolled course with Tidewater Community College, ECE is a two year program and students can earn up to 16 credits and a Career Studies Certificate from TCC. For more information, click here.


ECE II students researched and created a clock to help Mrs. Kello's daughter with time management skills.	After studying a Fall themed unit, ECE I students crafted a fall pumpkin.	Showing some love to our school bus drivers, ECE II students made treats and cards for School Bus Driver Appreciation Week.

ECE II students researched and created a clock to help Mrs. Kello's daughter with time management skills.

After studying a Fall themed unit, ECE I students crafted a fall pumpkin.

Showing some love to our school bus drivers, ECE II students made treats and cards for School Bus Driver Appreciation Week.

WOW - Worlds of Work

CCC participated in the inaugural Chesapeake Worlds of Work interactive career expo event. The three day event held on the campus of TCC allowed over 3,000 8th graders the opportunity to experience hands on, real world, work experiences. The 8th graders were also exposed to the program opportunities offered at CCC. Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS), the Chamber of Commerce, local colleges/universities, and the City of Chesapeake partnered to present the Chesapeake Worlds of Work. We are already looking forward to next year's event.

Maritime Advisory

Recently, several industry partners from the Maritime Industry joined forces to start the Maritime Advisory Committee. This group will help steer the course of the Maritime Career Pathway. Presently, we offer Welding in the Maritime Career Pathway and plan to add Precision Machinists (Dual Enrolled at TCC). Over the next few years, additional courses will be added to the pathway to create a direct pipeline of industry certified, skilled workers to the Maritime industry.


Maritime Advisory visiting the welding classroom	Mr. Twine, owner of Collins Machine Works, with two welding students who are also CMW employees	Maritime Advisory visiting the welding classroom

Maritime Advisory visiting the welding classroom

Mr. Twine, owner of Collins Machine Works, with two welding students who are also CMW employees

Maritime Advisory visiting the welding classroom

Cyclone Level - Bay Automotive, Service & Collision

Thank you to our community partner Bay Service and Collision Center for their financial investment in our school and students. Bay Service and Collision Center is one of 2 full service and collision centers in Norfolk, Virginia, certified by AAA. They make customer satisfaction their ultimate goal, and have maintained an excellent reputation for quality for car, truck and SUV repair and if you do happen to get in an auto accident they work with all major Insurance companies for collision repair and paint. All of their technicians are I-CAR trained and ASE certified, and they heavily invest in state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that our work not only meets, but also exceeds customers' expectations. We appreciate their continued support.

Become a Community Partner

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming one of our Community Partners, please let us know. Levels of participation could entail providing guest speakers, mentoring, or making much-needed financial and equipment donations. An explanation of our partnership levels is provided here.

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Kelly Kitchens

The 3Cs Connection

Student & Parent Newsletter for CCC - November 2022

The 3Cs Connection

Student & Parent Newsletter for CCC - November 2022

Full of Thanks

What are you Thankful for at CCC?

Meet the Main Office Staff

Student Spotlight

Meet Karalyne Shaffer, Collision Repair

Be Smart - Be Safe

Use Your NetSmartz!

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Save the Dates!

Family Engagement Month

November 5th - Fall into health

November 8th - Teacher Work Day

November 9th - Virtual College Fair

November 11th - Happy Veterans Day

November 14th -18th - Can Food Drive

November 24th - 25th - Happy Thanksgiving

We love our Support Staff!

Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Happy School Safety Officer Week

Feeling Sick? Stay Home!

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We RISE Together!

School Counseling News

CCC Pinked Out

The Bra-Ha-Ha

Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Careers

Early Childhood Education

Looking towards our Future

WOW - Worlds of Work

Maritime Advisory

Community Partners

Cyclone Level - Bay Automotive, Service & Collision

Become a Community Partner

CCC Daily Schedule

Chesapeake Career Center

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