Weekly Outlook
February 12th- February 16th
This is an A Week
Upcoming Events
- February 12th: 5th Grade Field Trip - National Aquarium
- February 15th: Virtual Tool Talk #2 for grade 5-8 - see info below
- February 16th: Two Hour Early Dismissal
- February 19th: No School - Presidents' Day
- March 1st: Two Hour Early Dismissal
- March 2nd: Casino Night
CPCS Brick Builders
The CPCS Brick Builders won the Challenge Solution Award at the First Lego League Expo at JHU APL this weekend.
Virtue focus of the month: Responsibility
At home, support our community focus by talking about, modeling, and recognizing the following behaviors that align with this month's virtue. We are very much working on teaching and recognizing ways to communicate and problem-solve effectively. If you click here, you can access the slide decks for classroom counseling lessons that have been taught this month. (Slides will be updated after they are shared with students.)
use non-aggressive language to express oneself
verbalize and present my ideas, values, and needs to others
take responsibility for words and actions and acknowledge the impact of behavior on the community
We Need Tennis Balls
We are in need of tennis balls again - used or new. We use these to cover our chair and table legs so our floors don't get scratch. Please drop them off to the main office.
Check out our Nurse's Office Custom Gift List on Amazon
Our nurse's office desperately needs boys' underwear in XS (4-5) and small ( 6-7) Also needed, are gently used pants in boys' and girls' sizes XS 4-5 and 6. We have provided a Nurse's office wish list for Amazon which has some ideas for the underwear. Thank you all for your support.
Check out our Nurse's Office Custom Gift List on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B3AGWTC3QBX4?ref_=wl_share
Attendance Matters
Here is our attendance as of January 10th. Let's reach our goal of 98%!!
Elective Session 2
Spotlight on Special Education
How Can You Help?
Become a Registered Volunteer
Volunteer applications are open for the 2023 - 2024 school year.. Both new and previously registered volunteers must complete a new volunteer application every school year.
CONTACT our Volunteer Coordinator, Christina Jones at cpcsvolunteers@gmail.com to get on the distribution list for all of the volunteer opportunities at CPCS
WE NEED SUBSTITUTES AND ARE HAPPY TO TRAIN YOU! (There is a virtual training on February 23rd, March 15th, April 12th, April 26th, May 17th, May 31st, and June 14th) Apply here: Substitutes
CHESAPEAKE CHARTER SCHOOL ALLIANCE
Counseling Corner
Community Took Talks
We are excited to offer two informative Tool Talks in February. Please check them out and RSVP here! Our 2/15 talk will be a discussion about a new article that will help us better work with our middle schoolers. Read the article HERE. Replays will be available on our Support Services website, but the Q&A sessions will not - join us so you don't miss out on those rich discussions.
Tool Talk #2: The 8 New Characteristics of Middle School Students (grade 5-8)
CPCS CARES Packages
Looking for student support?
Materials Fee
Cafeteria Staff Nominations
Did the cafeteria staff go above and beyond for a student or staff member? Fill out this form to nominate them for one of our awards!
MySchoolBucks
MySchoolBucks is an online payment service that provides a convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for school-related purchases such as lunches by using their credit/debit card or electronic check. Please use this link to for more information on how to sign up for a MySchoolBucks account if they do not already have one.
This offering will help us learn strategies that will empower our kids to handle these difficult situations. There are three time slots available. Register here!
Harris Teeter - TOGETHER IN EDUCATION - Passive Fundraiser Update
Chesapeake Public Charter School
Vision - Our vision is a safe and joyful atmosphere which includes compassion and respect for others, and where students become critical thinkers, life-long learners, and global citizens.
CCSA/CPCS DEI Vision Statement 2022-2023-
The Chesapeake Charter School Alliance, and the Chesapeake Public Charter School are motivated by the understanding that students are most successful when diverse experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and interests, in our students and staff alike, are celebrated and respected. We value, strive to create and sustain a diverse environment where each member of our school family is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, while also being heard, respected, and represented. Each CPCS student is provided with developmentally appropriate resources, supports, and interventions to foster their success while learning in a community committed to holding itself accountable for educational excellence and equity.
Email: jmrayford@smcps.org
Website: https://cpcs.smcps.org/
Location: 20945 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Phone: 301-863-9585
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chesapeakecharteralliance
Twitter: @CPCS_SMCPS