Gloucester County Public Schools

🎉📚 What a magical evening at Petsworth Elementary's Polar Express Literacy Night! Families enjoyed rotating through engaging stations focused on reading and listening, all while sharing a delicious dinner with friends and loved ones. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, administrators, and our Community Engagement Coordinator for making this event a reality! We appreciate all the families and students who came out to join the fun. Special thanks to Olivia’s Restaurant for the tasty food and to Santa for adding to the joy of the night! 🌟❤️ #LiteracyNight #CommunityEngagement #PetsworthElementary

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Learning, Growing, and Leading at VSTE 2024! 🎓💻 Some of our incredible Computer Resource Teachers and Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs) recently attended the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference, the premier professional development and advocacy event for educators in Virginia. While at the conference, our team participated in sessions designed to enhance their skills and inspire innovative ways to integrate technology into education. They also joined a VSTE Certified Coach Meetup, proudly representing our division as all of our ITRTs are certified coaches! This conference embodies VSTE’s mission to promote excellence in education through emerging technologies, and our team is excited to bring these tools and strategies back to our schools. 💡✨ #VSTE2024 #EdTechLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #GCPSITRTs

🌟 A Great Week at GCPS Elementary Schools! 🌟 📐 At Botetourt, our 1st graders are having a blast learning all about shapes, while preschoolers are demonstrating the power of teamwork during center time! 🧮 Over at Achilles, students are embracing hands-on learning with their math manipulatives, making math both fun and engaging! ➗ And at Abingdon, learners are diving deep into understanding fractions on a number line, building a strong foundation for future math success. It's wonderful to see our students so actively involved in their learning! Keep up the great work! 🎉 #GCPS #ElementaryEducation #HandsOnLearning #AttendanceMatters

📊✨ It was a Math-Tastic Day at Peasley Middle School today! ✏️👩‍🏫 Our amazing math teachers participated in a professional development session hosted by CueThink Inc. 🧠💡 The session introduced innovative strategies to: ✔️ Amplify student voice ✔️ Promote math discourse 🗣️ ✔️ Capture visible thinking 🎯 A special thank you to Mrs. Kristen Heaney, our GCPS Mathematics Instructional Coach, for leading this impactful project! 🙌👏 #MathMagic #ProfessionalDevelopment #InnovativeLearning #StudentVoice #GCPSMathematics 📐📘

🎁 Spreading Holiday Cheer with Toys for Tots! 🎄 The GCPS Central Office hosted its annual “Secret Santa Gift Exchange” on Tuesday, December 3, in support of the Toys for Tots program. Over 75 toys were collected and donated to the United States Marine Corps, who sponsor this wonderful initiative to brighten the holidays for children in need. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success! Together, we’re making a difference this holiday season. 🎉💝 Pictured Front Row: Amy Heaton, Stephanie Hautz, Jennifer Tinsley, Laurie Greisz, Nikki Cox. Back Row: Bryan Hartley, Raven Carlton, Sherri Lutz, Libby Hugate, Gail Khoury, Jennifer Worrell, Jenna Dominguez, Barry Wilkins, Anthony Vladu, Tanya Deckard, Christina Long, Amy Stamm, Craig Smith, Katina Keener. #ToysForTots #HolidayGiving #GCPSSchoolCommunity #MakingADifference

🎄 December at a Glance! ❄️ Stay tuned for details and updates on all the festivities! Let’s make this December one to remember. 🎉✨ 📅 Be sure to check out our school’s websites and social media for additional events and programs happening this month! #DecemberEvents #SchoolCommunity #HolidaySeason

The Gloucester High School CTE Roadshow was an extraordinary success, propelled by the unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm of our GHS CTE Ambassadors. 🚀 Over the course of two days, these exceptional students engaged and inspired 8th graders at Page Middle School and Peasley Middle School by sharing their transformative journeys as CTE participants and showcasing the limitless career opportunities available through these programs. 🌟 Witnessing our high school ambassadors forge meaningful connections with younger students was nothing short of inspiring, as they ignited a passion for learning and set the stage for the next generation of CTE trailblazers. 🎓✨ We extend our deepest appreciation to the outstanding CTE teachers at Gloucester High School, as well as the exceptional teams at Page and Peasley Middle Schools—including administrative leaders, school counselors, and community engagement specialists—whose collaborative efforts and steadfast support were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life. 💪🤝 Together, we are shaping pathways to success and building a brighter future. 🌍🎉 #CTERoadShow #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork 🎯👏

🌟 What a fantastic end to the week at our elementary schools! 🎉 We wrapped up with exciting Turkey Trots, vibrant Turkey and Balloon Parades, and engaging Building Thinking Classrooms. We're so proud of the hard work and creativity that our students and staff showcase every day! Wishing everyone a wonderful and restful break! We can't wait to see you on Monday, December 2nd. 🦃🎈✨ #SchoolSpirit #ThanksgivingFun #BuildingBrightFutures #HappyThanksgiving #Wehavethebestteachersstudentsandstaff

The GCPS Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet at the TC Walker Education Center in the cafeteria on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will include a presentation on “Secondary Transition”. Families are welcome to join. This meeting will also be available for participation virtually if you are interested in attending virtually please contact the Special Education Office at 804-693-7994.

Carrying on the Tradition! Despite not having a kitchen due to renovations, the GHS Life Skills students carried on their annual Friendsgiving tradition. This year the students were challenged to find traditional Thanksgiving recipes that could be made in a crockpot or microwave. They made grocery lists, shopped, cooked, and set tables for the modified event. Chef Winchester and his culinary students prepared the turkey, and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all! #CreativityInAction #GoDukes #GHSLifeSkills

📸 We’re now on Instagram! 🎉 Stay connected with us at GCPS_VA for the latest updates, school highlights, events, and more! 👉 Follow us today and join our growing online community! Let’s share, celebrate, and stay informed—together.

🌟 What an incredible day at Botetourt Elementary! 🎉 We had so much fun and learned a ton in Ms. Newcomb’s 5th grade class while exploring circuits! 🔌✨ And let’s not forget about the exciting math games in Ms. Marsh’s class during small group math—who knew learning could feel like a thrilling adventure? 🏰📐 Grateful for these amazing experiences and the wonderful teachers who make it all possible! 💖 #BotetourtElementary #FunAndLearning

📢 Attention Special Education Parents! The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) wants to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential to improving parent involvement and enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities. 💻 Take a few minutes to complete the Family Engagement Survey to share your experiences with the special education process. 🗓 Survey Open Now! ✔️ Submit one survey per child receiving special education services. 🔒 Your responses are anonymous. Your voice matters—help make a difference! #VDOE #FamilyEngagement #SpecialEducation

🌟 GCPS Elementary Schools Happenings for the week🌟 At Abingdon, our students are embracing a collaborative approach to learning! They dive into math using the innovative “Building Thinking Classrooms” model, fostering teamwork and critical thinking skills. But collaboration doesn’t stop with our students! Our dedicated elementary principals are also joining forces, sharing insights and identifying effective best practices that are making a difference across our schools. Together, we’re building a brighter future! 💡✨ #GCPS #ElementaryEducation #Collaboration #BuildingThinkingClassrooms #Teamwork

🌟 Positive affirmations are radiating throughout Page and Peasley Middle Schools! Both schools are creating uplifting environments that champion great teaching and learning, surrounding students and staff with inspiring words of affirmation every day. Together, they’re building a culture of encouragement, resilience, and growth. Keep Soaring, Page! Keep The Pride, Peasley! #PositiveVibes #EaglePride #PeasleyPride #BuildingSuccess #InspiringExcellence

🌎💙 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind.' This World Kindness Day, let’s make kindness our standard, not the exception. Whether big or small, every act of kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day and strengthen our community. How will you show kindness today? 🌟 #WorldKindnessDay #ChooseKindness #SpreadJoy

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Their service has safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities, and today we pause to recognize their commitment. To all veterans, we are profoundly grateful for your sacrifices and your enduring contributions to our nation. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans

🧠💙 It’s National School Psychology Week! This week, we recognize and celebrate our dedicated school psychologists who support student well-being, learning, and growth. Through their expertise, compassion, and guidance, they help create safe and supportive environments where students can thrive. Thank you for all that you do! 🌟 #SchoolPsychologyWeek #SupportStudentSuccess #GCPS

🌟 Exciting Week at GCPS Elementary Schools! 🌟 This week was packed with fun and learning! 🟡 At Botetourt, our Kindergarteners explored patterns in a hands-on way, making learning both engaging and enjoyable! 🟠 Achilles’ 5th graders dove into science with a sandpaper ramp experiment, discovering the fascinating world of friction! 🟢 The Bethel Bears dazzled us all with their Kindergarten Alphabet Fashion Parade, showcasing creativity and teamwork! 🔵 Our Abingdon students had a fantastic time at the Humane Society, gaining valuable lessons in compassion and animal care. 🔴 Plus, our dedicated GCPS teachers participated in the “Building Thinking Classrooms” professional learning on November 5th, enhancing their teaching strategies for our students. What a wonderful week of learning, creativity, and community! 🎉✨ #GCPS #ElementarySchools #LearningThroughFun