ChesapeakeBayAcademy

Lower schoolers enjoyed a special visit from author Mitzi Glass during music class. She shared Ollie’s Journey and gave students a glimpse into how a story comes to life—from idea to final book. The engaging presentation highlighted the connection between storytelling and music!

Thank you @VACoopExt 4-H Camp for supporting this year's annual auction! For those looking for a neurodivergent youth camp - be sure to check out Camp S.P.A.R.K!

Sophomore biology students dissected squids, exploring anatomy and how structure supports function. From movement to defense, the hands-on lab brought learning to life.

Ms. Donahue’s 4th graders wrapped up their Native American unit by designing cereal boxes to showcase their research on different tribes. They hosted a “museum” for the lower school, sharing what they learned and bringing their projects to life!

Lower schoolers caught a mischievous leprechaun hiding in Ms. Nobre’s office! 🍀 He left behind shimmering gold coins and plenty of excitement—bringing a little extra magic to the school day.

Krishna Rasik Davda, CBA’s Incoming Head of School, was greeted with a welcoming handshake from a lower schooler as he continued his Listening & Learning Tour...tinyurl.com/upfw2dt5

"It was truly a gift to serve on the New Vistas School accreditation team. Watching the growth of the amazing work at NVS over the past ten years has truly been a gift. Congratulations to the entire NVS community!!!" - Dr. J

Rising 6th graders got a preview of Middle School at CBA—exploring classrooms, meeting teachers, and connecting with student ambassadors. A welcoming experience that built confidence and excitement for the year ahead.

Students explored evolution in VR this week 🧬 They built & explained models of: Divergent & Convergent evolution & Coevolution From shared origins to similar traits to evolving together—learning came to life through hands-on creativity. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

🧠 CadetNet students are experiencing vocabulary in a new way. From reading words in context to building immersive VR scenes and illustrating meanings, students are turning vocabulary into something interactive and memorable. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

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CadetNet students are connecting math concepts like angle relationships—adjacent, vertical, complementary, and supplementary—while solving for missing measures using equations and expressions. Spiral review helps everything click. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

CBA Art Teacher Jazmine Beatty presented at the 2026 @NAEA , leading a workshop on collaborative art and sharing her work, publications, and student projects. Proud to see her impact on a national stage!

🧬 CadetNet students are bringing evolution to life. Using VR, students built 3D models showing evidence for how species change over time—from adapting cats to saber-toothed tigers and biogeography concepts. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

Lower schoolers enjoyed the warm weather last week! ☀️ Coach George’s P.E. classes got outside to run, play, and stay active. More sunny spring days ahead!

CadetNet students are bringing stories to life. After reading excerpts from Two Degrees, students recreated key scenes while exploring cliffhangers and foreshadowing—the tools that keep readers hooked. Learning by creating. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

CBA Art Teacher Jazmine Beatty presented at the 2026 National Art Education Association Conference, sharing how creative, collaborative practices help students build connection and community. 🎨

Upper School Literature teacher and accomplished author Mr. Lofton will release his newest poetry collection, Dear Young People, this April. 📚 Written with young readers in mind, the book explores identity, emotions, and self-discovery through thoughtful, accessible poetry.

CadetNet students are exploring the American Revolution through stories that often go untold. After researching figures like Abigail Adams and Sybil Ludington, students created immersive VR scenes highlighting their roles in history. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet

CadetNet students learned how to classify triangles by their sides and angles. Working in pairs inside a virtual reality classroom, students collaborated to identify different triangle types and solve problems together. Schedule a demo cba-va.org/cadetnet