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Exciting News for Next Year! Outdoor Garden Learning and STEAM! Churchill Road Garden

Over the past few days, we have been planting vegetables, flowers and herbs in our gardens!  Our students learned from FCPS Get2Green staff how to use gardening tools, how to make seed starter pots out of newspaper, how deep to dig the holes for the seedlings, and then the students “planted” away!  Kindergarteners in particular will be excited to see their pumpkins grow in the fall!  Thank you to the many parent volunteers who came to support and engage in our learning yesterday!  We are grateful to Wheat's Landscape for their help in getting our raised beds ready for our students.

We will need some families to help with the gardens this summer!  At the end of the email you will find ways your family could help us keep our garden growing throughout the summer!

STEAM Next Year

We are excited to announce that next year we have hired a STEAM teacher.  Mrs. Asta-Dianne Clark will be teaching all students K-6, as well as facilitating our outdoor learning spaces including the gardens.  She recently received her Master’s degree in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning, with a specialization in STEM, and has been engaging her kindergarten students in STEAM activities. Mrs. Clark can't wait to spark a love of learning with all Churchill Road students through research-based, progressive practices for teaching science, technology, engineering and math in the classroom - indoor and outdoor! Yesterday was her first outdoor lesson using our beautiful raised beds.  She is continuing to meet with other STEAM teachers and with the FCPS STEAM office to plan engaging STEAM experiences for all of our students next year.  

We wanted to share this exciting news as we know this is something as a community we have been looking forward to!  

From the PTA….Join the CRS Garden Team!

Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your family?  Get some great bonding time outside away from screens, build on your children’s science education, and give back to the community by volunteering to help in our CRS garden. Our CRS Kindergarten, first and second grade students were busy planting seedlings this week and now we need your help! Throughout the Summer CRS families volunteer for one week each to help keep the gardens watered and growing.  It’s really easy – no gardening experience required, just a “watering” can-do attitude!  The hoses are right there, and we will walk you through what to do when your week begins.

All produce grown in the CRS Garden is harvested and donated to the SHARE of McLean food bank. 

Sign up HERE to volunteer or email Christie Buschmann at [email protected] for more information. 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 21, May 26, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families, 

We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming long weekend! Happy Memorial Day!

What a great week of events at Churchill Road. Our 2nd grade students performed their grade level play, and our Band students performed for a standing room only concert!  It was such a joy to see everyone and see our students shine!

Over the next few weeks, we are excited for many year-end activities. Please join us on Monday, June 5th for our Strings Concert at 6:00 PM. Additionally, we will have a Chorus Concert on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:00 PM. We can't wait to see and hear all the hard work our students put in throughout the school year!

Only a few more weeks!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr, Principal

Ms. Niccolls, Assistant Principal

In This Week's Issue

• Helping Hands Award
• Field Day Volunteers Needed - June 13
• Churchill Road Food Drive
• Student Health Room Medication Pickup
• End of Year Assessment Score Reporting for Families
• End of Year Library Reminders
• 6th Grade Gettysburg Field Trip
• 5th Grade Science Museum Field Trip
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program
• Important Dates

Helping Hands Award

Congratulation to 6th grader Ella C., who was awarded the Helping Hands Award by The Great Falls Optimist Club for her service to Churchill Road and in the community. She was recognized on Thursday, May 11 at the Old Forestville Schoolhouse. Thank you to Ms. DeLuca and Ms. Chin for accompanying Ella and her family to the ceremony.

Field Day June 13 - Volunteers Needed

We need parent volunteers on Tuesday, June 13th for our Pixar Movie Field Day!  Volunteer for a 2.5-hour block in the morning or afternoon.  Responsibilities are easy and fun!  Sign Up Here! Details of time and grade levels are below: 

Field day is divided into an AM block for grades 4-6 and a PM block for grades K-3.  We will need parent volunteers to assist at each specific station. 

• The AM block (Grades 4-6) commitment time is from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. 
• The PM block (Grades K-3) is from 12:30 PM -2:45 PM. 

Please contact Mr. Varhol at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you very much for your help!  We look forward to a fun and active day!

Churchill Road Food Drive

The Churchill Road PTA is helping fight food insecurity in our area. Starting May 24th, we will be collecting non-perishable, shelf-stable food donations. These donations will be assembled into weekend meal bags for northern Virginia school children who rely on free and reduced lunches during the week.

Food Drive: It is important each child’s meal bag is identical.  To ensure these bags have the correct type and number of items needed, we’ve created a sign-up form for donations.  Your children can bring your donations to school and drop them in the grey bins located throughout the school. You can also have items shipped directly to the school.

Food drive runs May 24th – June 2nd

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0849acab28a1fe3-helping

Meal Bag Assembly (2nd and 5th grades): We’ll be assembling these weekend meal bags on June 8th.  Please note this event is capped at the first 15 2nd graders and 25 5th graders.  Look for permission slips in this week’s VIP folder!  2nd and 5th graders MUST have a signed permission slip to participate.

Parent Volunteers: Finally – we need parent volunteers to help us make this event work! Want to join your student in the assembly on June 8th? Join us! Don’t have a 2nd or 5th grader but would love to pitch in? You’re also welcome!

Sign up for parent volunteering here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0849acab28a1fe3-helping1/25404333

6th Graders Visit Gettysburg 5th Graders Enjoy Virginia Science Center Student Health Room Medication Pickup

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time (1:20 PM) on the last day of school (June 16, 2023).  Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.  It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian.  Medication cannot be sent home with your student.  

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.   Look for more detailed information on the back of the medication authorization form.

If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program.  Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Your cooperation will ensure that we can safely give your student his or her medication.  If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, at 703-288-8410, or your school public health nurse, Brenda Nave RN at 571-587-2605.

End-of-Year Assessment Score Reporting for Families

Family score reports for spring assessments continue to be distributed in different ways based on the test type. Most assessment reports are distributed centrally to families through SIS ParentVUE 

• SOL - expected week of 6/12 
• MI/RI - expected week of 6/20 
• iReady -  expected week of 6/20 (Gr. 3-6)

End of Year Library Reminders

As we get closer to the end of the school year, it is important that students find and return all Churchill Road ES Library books that they have checked out.  Students can find out what library books they have checked out by visiting the Library Catalog and logging into their library account using their school google account (fcpsschools.net).  You can also email our librarian, Ashley Scott, to find out how many books your child has checked out or to ask any other library-related questions: [email protected].

• Thursday, June 1, is the last day for all students to check out books for the school year.
• All library books are due on or before Friday, June 2.  Thank you!

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Well-Being Activities at Your Child’s School
• Testing Results
• Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today. 

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
• Tuesday, June 13 - Field Day
• Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 20, May 12, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

What a wonderful week this was! Our PTA showed their appreciation for our staff all week long.  A heartfelt thank you to the PTA and all the families who made it so special for their kindness and generosity. 

Next Friday, May 19, the CRS PTA is hosting a family favorite - the Backyard BBQ.  We hope to see many of you there. More details are below.

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Bobcat Innovation Station STEAM Grant from Educate Fairfax
• Thank you CRS PTA for Staff Appreciation Treats
• Churchill Road PTA Backyard BBQ is May 19
• Field Day Volunteers Needed - June 13
• Battle of the Books
• Evidence Based Literacy Practices
• Dangers of Fentanyl in our Community - May 15
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Bobcat Innovation Station: Educate Fairfax STEAM Grant in Action!

Check out these young problem solvers who are building, exploring, and tinkering.  By using their resiliency and creative thinking, Bobcats have been creating lots of imaginative products while in the library.  Thank you to Educate Fairfax for helping grow our Bobcats' minds, and to kindergarten teacher Asta-Diane Clark, for applying for this grant and making the Innovation Station a reality!

Staff Appreciation Week a Huge Hit!

What a fabulous week! Thank you to the PTA staff appreciation committee and all of the families who made us feel special this week.  From breakfast and lunch to snacks, a giving tree and a dessert bar, we were truly spoiled.

A sincere thank you from the entire CRS staff!

Churchill Road PTA Backyard BBQ is May 19!

Our annual family favorite event is coming soon on Friday, May 19, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. 

Join us for food, games, and fun with friends! This event is on rain or shine - the fun moves indoors if needed. Wednesday 5/17 is the last day to buy tickets!

• Adults (13+): $15
• Kids (5-12): $10
• Kids aged 4 and younger are Free

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Note: This is a catered event so tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the event.

Volunteers Needed! Interested in helping out with the event? We're looking for volunteers to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up! This is a great service hours opportunity for middle school or high school students! Sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE.

Questions? Please contact Christie Buschmann at [email protected]

Field Day June 13 - Volunteers Needed

We need parent volunteers on Tuesday, June 13th for our Pixar Movie Field Day!  Volunteer for a 2.5-hour block in the morning or afternoon.  Responsibilities are easy and fun!  Sign Up Here! Details of time and grade levels are below: 

Field day is divided into an AM block for grades 4-6 and a PM block for grades K-3.  We will need parent volunteers to assist at each specific station. 

• The AM block (Grades 4-6) commitment time is from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. 
• The PM block (Grades K-3) is from 12:30 PM -2:45 PM. 

Please contact Mr. Varhol at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you very much for your help!  We look forward to a fun and active day!

Battle of the Books!

Fourteen sixth graders battled Colvin Run on Thursday, April 27th with book trivia from 10 books that were read all year.  These sixth graders worked hard and had a lot of fun as we celebrated literacy!  Congratulations to Neel A, Meera B., Emmanuel B., Sophie B., Jason H., Lauren K., Michelle K., Naomi L., Fionn M., Ann P., Mark T., Aashna U., Maggie W. and Jerry Z.

Thanks to staff coaches Ms. Donovan, Ms. Hight, Ms. Overend, and Ms. Scott.

Evidence-Based Literacy Practices

The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) just released another course in its online toolkit designed to help families learn about evidence-based literacy practices in preschool through grade three and how they can be used to support all children’s literacy needs in schools. The latest online course is titled Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices Course: Family Edition, and may be accessed at the link below: 

https://improvingliteracy.org/module/understanding-evidence-based-literacy-practices-course-family-edition

Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Middle School Athletics
• Student Awards
• Career Fair

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today. 

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Wednesday, May 17 - Grades 5 and 6 Math SOL
• Thursday, May 18 - Grades 3 and 4 Math SOL
• Friday, May 19 - PTA Backyard BBQ - 5-8 PM
• Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 5 Science SOL
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
• Tuesday, June 13 - Field Day
• Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 19, May 2, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

We have had an exciting couple of weeks.  Our first ever salad bar opened on April 19 and our students not only learned about heart health, but raised an impressive $23,444.32 making Churchill the 2nd highest fundraising school in Fairfax County and the 11th highest fundraising school in the Commonwealth of Virginia! We are focused on keeping ourselves healthy here at Churchill Rood!

Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring the  “Keeping Kids Safe Online” this evening.  Parents can access the presentation on the link below.

Looking forward, students begin SOL testing next week.  As much as possible, we would appreciate students being at school on the days of their grade level testing, and trying to avoid trips or appointments.  Thank you to our teachers and testing coordinator, Mr. Kilpatrick, for the organization of, and support of students during this time.

We are a couple of weeks away from the “Churchill Road Community BBQ” sponsored by the PTA on Friday, May 19th!  It is bound to be a wonderful time with our entire school community.

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Reminder:  PTA Presentation on Keeping Your Child Safe Online, Tonight at 7 PM
• Kid's Heart Challenge
• Salad Bar Opening
• Spotlight on Advanced Academics: Creative and Critical Thinking about our New Salad Bar
• Solo & Ensemble Festival Strings Performance
• Portrait of a Graduate: Reflection and Connection
• Counselor's Corner: Tips for Dealing with Testing Anxiety
• Chess Club Excels at Elementary Team Chess League Tournament
• Elementary Institute for the Arts
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Parent Education Night:
Keeping Kids Safe Online,
Tonight - May 2, 7 PM

Please join the PTA for a Parent Education Night, Keeping Kids Safe Online, tonight, Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m., for an important presentation from a member of the US Secret Service about the dangers our students face online. Join us on Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gya-zvdm-ftk 

Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6315 PIN: 600 330 597

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gya-zvdm-ftk?pin=7744764648870  

This presentation, developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, will cover a number of risks that come with internet use: Inappropriate Content, Online Privacy, Online Enticement, Sexting, Sextortion, and Cyberbullying. 

Kid's Heart Challenge a Huge Success!

Congratulations to our top fundraisers for being heart heroes: Layan Z, Lyla S., Caelan O.-C. , and Lilah M.

The Physical Education department would like to give a big thank you to all the students and families that participated in the American Heart Association’s Kid’s Heart Challenge  Fundraiser! Due to your efforts Churchill Road raised an impressive $23,444.32 .  Churchill is currently the 2nd highest fundraising school in Fairfax County and the 11th highest fundraising school in the Commonwealth of Virginia!  In the 22 years Churchill Road has participated in Jump Rope for Heart and now Kid’s Heart Challenge, Churchill has raised $367,945.93! 

We had 138 students participate in the fundraising side.  All students enjoyed different activities related to the Kid’s Heart Challenge as part of their warm up in P.E. class. They also learned different ways to be a heart hero.

Our top fundraiser this year was Lyla S. (5th Grade) with a whopping $2,644.81 raised. Other top fundraisers included Caelan O.-C. (1st  Grade) $1,403.14 raised, Layan Z.(3rd Grade) $1,391.48 raised, and Lilah M. (Kindergarten) $1,039.65 raised. It was a total team effort this year!

Most impressive was the enthusiasm displayed by our students to further the cause and awareness of heart disease. The money raised will be used to fund groundbreaking research that helps kids and adults survive and thrive with serious heart diseases and conditions. It also helps fund programs that trains people how to perform lifesaving CPR.  All of you are Heart Heroes!  Thank you again for all your support and effort the last couple of weeks! 

Mr. Varhol

Salad Bar Opening

We are so excited to have our first ever salad bar.  We celebrated our grand opening with a visit from our PTA board, as well as so many families.  A big “Thank you” to Real Food for Kids organization, who sent the carrot and the pea characters to engage our students, as well as, parent Ryan McElveen, who was instrumental in making this happen. Additionally, we had a visit from Region Assistant Superintendent, Douglas Tyson, who stopped by to join in the celebration. We will continue to use this hands-on experience to explicitly teach and model the impact of healthy food choices!

Spotlight on Advanced Academics: Creative and Critical Thinking about our New Salad Bar Solo & Ensemble Strings Performance

On April 28, 19 student performers represented the Churchill Road Elementary Strings program in the District XII Solo & Ensemble Festival at Rocky Run Middle School. In order to participate, each student committed themselves to preparing a solo or duet that they would perform in front of a judge for a rating and feedback. All 19 of the students representing CRS received a rating of “I” or “Superior” for their performances! Congratulations to our ambitious young strings players! 

Portrait of a Graduate - Reflection and Connection

This month’s theme involves all the POG attributes. As students end the year, we want to celebrate all of their accomplishments and hard work.

Counselor's Corner - Dealing with Text Anxiety

Standardized testing season is upon us! SOL testing is scheduled to take place starting next week - from May 10 through May 24 (see calendar of important events). Now is a good time to be looking out for signs of test anxiety in your children. Symptoms of test anxiety range from physiological symptoms, such as fast heartbeat, sweating, stomach aches, or headaches, to mental health symptoms such as low motivation, negative self-talk, and school avoidance.

Below are some tips for dealing with test anxiety:

Focus on things you/your child can control:

• Going to bed on time and waking up on time
• Eating a nutritious breakfast and having adequate snacks/lunch options
• Getting organized and prepared the night before

Combat physiological symptoms:

• Practice deep breathing strategies to calm stomach aches and a rapid heartbeat
• Drink plenty of water and don’t skip meals/snacks
• Get enough sleep
• Trouble falling asleep? Utilize a medication app, such as Headspace or Calm, play calming music, or practice calming strategies before bed

Have open conversations as a family:

• Talk openly about your child’s feelings as testing approaches
• Practice affirmations and positive self-talk statements for your child to say before taking the test
• Encourage good study habits and school performance without placing excessive pressure on the student

Want more information? Check out this article from the Child Mind Institute. If you are concerned about your child’s test anxiety, please reach out to their school counselor. We are here to support you!

Sammie Amatucci (Grades K, 1, 4, 6) & Leina Lunghi (Grades 2, 5)

CRS Chess Club Excels

Congratulations to the Churchill Road Chess Tteam who finished in second place (out of 12 teams) in the Elementary Team Chess League this year.

Way to go Churchill Road!

Elementary Institute for The Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA). EIFTA is a weekly arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades and will be held during the month of July.  Students take classes in art, music, theatre, and dance every day.   Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the website for more information or email [email protected].

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Safety Conversation
• Student Awards
• Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Tuesday, May 2 - PTA Virtual Internet Safety Presentation, 7 PM
• Wednesday, May 10 - Grades 3 and 4 Reading SOL
• Thursday, May 11 - Grades 5 and 6 Reading SOL
• Wednesday, May 17 - Grades 5 and 6 Math SOL
• Thursday, May 18 - Grades 3 and 4 Math SOL
• Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 5 Science SOL
• Friday, May 19 - PTA Backyard BBQ - Save the Date
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
• Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Staff Appreciation Week is Coming Soon

From May 8-12, the PTA will show our staff how much we appreciate them! Thanks to all of you who have already contributed. If you want to help, we still need gift cards and other goodies to make the week a success. Please check out the PTA website for more details: https://www.churchillroadpta.org/teacher-appreciation#gsc.tab=0

Parent Education Night: Keeping Kids Safe Online -- Tuesday, May 2 @ 7 pm

We hope you'll join us Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m.  for an important presentation from a member of the US Secret Service about the dangers our students face online. 

As more of our students have begun signing up for social media and utilizing smartphones and smart watches, we have noticed an uptick in social conflicts and anxiety that spill over into the classroom. Students' digital lives are having an impact on their academic performance and we need your partnership to help keep students safe, happy, and healthy. This presentation, developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, will cover a number of risks that come with internet use: Inappropriate Content, Online Privacy, Online Enticement, Sexting, Sextortion, and Cyberbullying. 

As their lives online become a bigger part of our children's' daily lives, it's important to help them navigate that world safely. The goal of the presentation is to help parents:

• assist their children in developing skills needed for online interactions like empathy, problem-solving, critical thinking, and how to ask for help
• open and support continuing conversations around healthy relationships and red flags
• be a trusted adult in the lives of tweens
• learn how to report concerning online activity

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation! Mark your calendar and join us on Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gya-zvdm-ftk  Or dial: (US) +1 304-402-6315 PIN: 600 330 597 More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gya-zvdm-ftk?pin=7744764648870  

Backyard BBQ Spring Celebration May 19

From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 19th the CRS PTA is holding the famously beloved "Backyard BBQ" in our school "backyard"! Ticket sales will open the week of May 1.

As always, we do need help! If you are interested in helping to plan ahead or day-of event, please contact Christie Buschmann at [email protected] to get involved and end this year with a bang!

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16, April 14, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

We hope you all enjoyed the respite over spring break. This past week our students returned to learning relaxed and refreshed.  Our upper grade students enjoyed a visit from author Shawn Peters, and we welcomed members of the Churchill Road class of 2030 during our Kindergarten Orientation! 

As our fourth quarter begins, we look forward to the debut of our new salad bar in the cafeteria on April 19. We are looking for parent volunteers during lunch especially to support our younger students in the first few days of the salad bar.  See below for more information.

The PTA is having a wonderful Backyard BBQ event on May 19th for our entire school community!  Look for more information from the PTA in the weeks to come.

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Bobcat Spirit Week April 17-20
• Kindergarten Orientation a Success - Thank you!
• Salad Bar Opens on April 19
• SOL Dates for Spring 2023
• April is School Library Month
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Show your Bobcat Spirit for the final Spirit Week of the school year!

Welcome Churchill Road Class of 2030!

We were thrilled to meet many of our incoming kindergarteners at our Kindergarten Orientation! Thank you for taking the time to attend yesterday afternoon.  We hope you gained an insight into Churchill Road and that your students enjoyed spending some time in the classroom meeting new friends!

Please let us know if you need any more information and we look forward to meeting all of our new Kindergartners next school year. If you were unable to attend, please contact our Student Information Assistant, Angie Kim, [email protected], with any questions.

Welcome CRS Class of 2030!

Salad Bar Opens April 19

Our Salad Bar opens this Wednesday, April 19! The Salad Bar is made possible through a partnership between Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), school communities, and Real Food for Kids. We are thankful for the teamwork that has resulted in the Salad Bar and its healthy options for our children! The Salad Bar offers a selection including vegetables, fruits, and proteins. Learn more about the Salad Bar options by watching the Student Salad Bar Introduction Video

What are students' lunch options?

 

The Salad Bar has fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Every day, there will be 2 cold protein choices on the Salad Bar. Grain and dairy (milk) options will be available inside the lunch line. There are also hot meal options. Students may select a vegetable and fruit from the salad bar along with a hot meal item. Student guidelines are shown below.

Spring 2023 SOL Testing Schedule

The Churchill Road SOL schedule for Spring 2023 has been finalized. Please see the chart above.  It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing! We thank you, in advance.

School Library Month and National Library Week

With April being School Library Month and National Library Week occurring April 23-29, 2023, now is a great time to share our appreciation for school librarians. Explore all that school library programs have to offer for student learning, and the important roles that school librarians play in the school community.

Centrally, Library Information Services provides professional resources for all administrators, school-based, and central office staff. Access information for articles and ebooks on leadership, PLCs, cultural responsiveness, and more can be found here.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for High School Students
• Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
• Curriculum Overviews available on FCPS Website

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Monday, April 17-Thursday, April 20 - Bobcat Spirit Week
• Wednesday, April 19 - Salad Bar Opens
• Friday, April 21 - Student Holiday
• Wednesday, May 10-Wednesday, May 24 - SOL Testing
• Friday, May 19 - PTA Backyard BBQ - Save the Date
• Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
• Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16, March 31, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

It has been a busy month. We had our 6th grade Philadelphia field trip this week! Many thanks to the staff and families for the organization and support.

We also enjoyed our Principals for a Day - Andrew, Olivia and Reilly - who used their administrative skills to help with arrival and dismissal, lunch supervision, and helping make some important decisions. Below you will find some pictures from their experience!

Our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation is on April 13, from 2-3 p.m.  Please share this information with your friends and neighbors, so we have a better understanding of numbers for our in-coming Kindergarten program!

Have a wonderful Spring break!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Last Call for Parent Input for 2023-2024
• Reminder: School Closed for Spring Break April 3-7
• Principals for a Day 2023
• Kindergarten Orientation on April 13
• Spotlight on Advanced Academics: FCPS AAP Spring Newsletter
• All County Chorus
• Spring Photos Online
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Last Call for Parent Input for 2023-2024

Churchill Road families may assist in the student placement process for 2023-2024 by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.  This includes hints that reference specific teachers.  We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.

Please provide your input by submitting this form  as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information.  Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is 4 p.m. today, March 31, 2023. Thank you for your input.

Spring Break Reminder

As a reminder, Churchill Road and our office will be closed Monday, April 3, to Friday, April 7. This will give our students, staff and office staff a well-deserved holiday. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10. Have fun and relax!

Principals for a Day 2023

We so enjoyed working with our Principals for a Day, Olivia, Andrew and Reilly. Each of our principals had many opportunities to assist with administrative duties.  The principals assisted with arrival and dismissal at Kiss and Ride, buses, and helped with morning announcements. Among their many duties were helping with school tours, assisting in PE, helping students with projects, reading to students and providing constructive feedback to Mrs. Pierson-Barr. They even got to host a business lunch with peers in the principal's office!

We cannot thank them and their families enough for their willingness and enthusiasm in supporting Churchill Road.

Spotlight on Advanced Academics

Please access the AAP Spring Newsletter here

All County Chorus

Congratulations to sixth graders Emily H. and Caitlyn P.!  They participated in the FCPS All County Choral Festival this past weekend at Lake Braddock Secondary School.  They performed in a fantastic concert with over 600 sixth grade students from across Fairfax County. Great job, singers!

  Kindergarten Orientation is April 13 from 2-3 PM

When you register your student, you will be added to our email distribution list for rising kindergarten parents. We will contact you with information about a Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 2-3 p.m. Please contact Angie Kim if you would like to be added to the list.

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today or sign up here to schedule an appointment!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Angie Kim, or call the main office at 703-288-8400. 

Spring Photos are Now Online!

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks.

The online code is the Student ID Number and the link is 

vosphoto.com/underclass

Questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to:

[email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to make Picture Day a success!

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Dr. Reid Reflects on her First Year
• ESSER COVID Relief Funds at Work
• Student Awards

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 - Spring Break
• Thursday, April 13 - Quarter End, Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
• Thursday, April 13 - Kindergarten Orientation from 2-3 PM
• Friday, April 14 - Teacher workday, No School for Students
• Friday, April 21 - Student Holiday

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Parent Input for 2023-2024

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements.  A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes.  Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.     

Churchill Road families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.  This includes hints that reference specific teachers.  We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.

Please provide your input by submitting this form  as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information.  Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is this Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4 p.m. Thank you for your input.

Check Lost & Found

Please check lost & found for any stray jackets, hats, gloves, lunchboxes or other missing items.  Lost & Found will be located outside the front entrance after school on Wednesday, March 29, and both before and after school on Thursday and Friday, March 30 and 31.

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Parent Input for 2023-2024

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements.  A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes.  Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.     

Churchill Road families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.  This includes hints that reference specific teachers.  We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.

Please provide your input by submitting this form  as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information.  Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is March 31, 2023. Thank you for your input.

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16, March 17, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

It was wonderful to see many of you at Carnaval last week. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are well on our way to making our new outdoor classroom and community space a reality.  Thank you to our staff and PTA leadership for a wonderful evening!  Thank you to the many parents below who worked so hard to make the evening a success.

• The PTA board led by Erin Moreno!  Thank you for your vision!
• Leigh Lewis and Zainab Javaid Vayas, who planned all of the details of the event
• FJ Hueber, our Live Auction MC

• Maggie Moran for coordinating auctions
• Vivian Lee for overseeing sponsorships
• Christie Buschmann for her participation and institutional knowledge of running PTA events
• Shelli Bushman and Diena Johnston, who coordinated grade-level baskets
• Committee Members - Erin Patel, Sarah DiMonte, Stacy LaRosa, Emily Lena, Alex Jones, and Hannah Bean.  

Our students and teachers continue to be involved in a variety of learning experiences!  Last week, the 6th grade students participated in “Inquiry Night”. This was the culminating event celebrating their two months of research, writing, and collaborating on an authentic world issue!  The presentations were thought-filled and professionally presented.  Next week is our beloved 1st grade musical, “How does our Garden grow!”  They are working so hard and we are all excited for their performance!

We are in the midst of planning for the 2023-2024 school year.  Churchill Road families may assist in this process by sharing information about their students for class placements next year.  We have created a form, linked below, for families to use; the deadline for submission of this optional form is March 31, 2023. 

Additionally, we hope you will spread the word about our upcoming Kindergarten Orientation on April 13, from 2-3 p.m.  Please share this information with your friends and neighbors, so we have a better understanding of numbers for our in-coming Kindergarten program!  Thank you in advance for your help in this area!

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Parent Input for 2023-2024
• Thank You to Wheat's Landscape
• Kindergarten Orientation on April 13
• Family-Facing Curriculum for Core Content Being Added to Public FCPS Website
• SEPTA Updates
• FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Parent Input for 2023-2024

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements.  A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes.  Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.     

Churchill Road families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement.  This includes hints that reference specific teachers.  We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.

Please provide your input by submitting this form  as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information.  Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is March 31, 2023. Thank you for your input.

Thank You Wheat's Landscape

Churchill Road is so fortunate to to have Wheat's Landscape take care of our school grounds. If you have been to the school lately, you may have noticed how beautiful the school looks.  Recently, representatives from Wheat's, including Churchill Road parent Jenni Kiefhaber and her colleague Matthew Gryskevich, shared their knowledge of plants and their life cycles with our first grade students.  Students got to experience plants firsthand and even received some seed packets from Wheat's to grow their own plants at home.

Thank you Wheat's!

 Save the Date!  Kindergarten Orientation is April 13th from 2-3 PM

When you register your student, you will be added to our email distribution list for rising kindergarten parents. We will contact you with information about a Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Thursday, April 13 form 2-3 PM. Please contact Angie Kim, [email protected], if you would like to be added to the list.

Kindergarten and New Student Registrations for 2023-24 Now Underway

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2023. 

If you know anyone who has a rising kindergartener (or 1st-6th student who will attend Churchill Road Elementary), please encourage them to begin registration as soon as possible. Notifying our office of your intent to register or complete registration helps our school secure staffing for the upcoming school year.

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today or sign up here to schedule an appointment!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Angie Kim, or call the main office at 703-288-8400. 

Family-Facing Curriculum for Core Content Being Added to Public FCPS Website

The curriculum overviews and unit standards from the planning and pacing guides have been posted on the FCPS public web and shared with the School Board.  The goal is to provide families a comprehensive overview of what students are learning and when they are learning it.

An introductory paragraph on each grade level or course page includes the following statements: “The objectives and outcomes for each unit are common across FCPS and based on the Virginia Standards of Learning. The pacing by quarter and by week provides an example of how the curriculum can be organized throughout the year. Teacher teams may adjust the pacing or order of units to best meet the needs of students.”

Information will be updated at the start of each school year to reflect curriculum updates. To access the grade level and/or course web pages directly, first search for the level within the Academics page, select grade level or content, and click on Year at a Glance. 

SEPTA Updates

Nominate your school champions of inclusion for SEPTA's Annual Awards by Friday, March 17th!  You do NOT need to be a SEPTA member to nominate someone or be nominated! Please help us share the love and recognize our students, teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, community members and more who champion the inclusion of students with disabilities! Fill out your nominations at this link: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/awards/

Join SEPTA virtually on Tuesday, March 21st at 7pm for our March General Membership Meeting. We will be announcing our slate of officers for the 2023-2024 school year, and having a presentation entitled "Talking to Your Children (of all ages) About Relationships & Sex Ed," presented by the local non-profit EASE.  They specialize in online sex ed classes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register FREE at: www.tinyurl.com/SEPTAMarch23

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• The Dangers of Fentanyl
• Mental Health Therapy for High School Students
• Proposed Updates to SR&R 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Spring Break Reminder

School will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7.  The Churchill Road front office will be closed as well.

Classes will resume on Monday, April 10.

Important Dates

• Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 - Spring Break
• Thursday, April 13 - Quarter End, Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
• Thursday, April 13 - Kindergarten Orientation from 2-3 PM
• Friday, April 14 - Teacher workday, No School for Students

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 15, March 3, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,

We are looking forward to seeing many of you next week at the PTA Carnaval. Please see the information below to purchase tickets.

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Read Across America
• Churchill Road Spelling Bee
• Kid’s Heart Challenge
• Upcoming Author Visit for Grades 4-6
• Portrait of a Graduate
• Improving Your Family’s Emotional Health, Safe Community Coalition Seminar, March 15
• Tips for Healthy Minds
• FCPS Cares Program

• Important Dates

Read Across America

Students, faculty and staff had a fantastic Read Across America week. Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Spirit Week, Buddy Reading groups, Bobcat News Jeopardy, and other classroom activities! It was a great way to celebrate our Bobcat readers!

Churchill Road Spelling Bee

Congratulations to the Churchill Road Spelling Bee finalists. The top 4 students from our February 22 Bee are:

• 1st place - Steven W. 
• 2nd place - Neel A.
• 3rd place (tie) - Claire F. and Olivia J.

It was an exciting Bee and all of our contestants were superb spellers.  Thank you to all the parents, volunteers and staff who supported this popular event.

Our winner, Steven W., will represent Churchill Road at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 19.  Go Steven!

Kid's Heart Challenge - New Name, Same Fun!

It’s time for your child to show heart! For the 22nd year, CRS has again partnered with the American Heart Association to educate students about the cardiovascular system while providing information on keeping this essential body system healthy throughout life.  The American Heart Association launched the Kids Heart Challenge, formally known as Jump Rope for Heart.  Kids Heart Challenge is the same as Jump Rope for Heart, only now it aligns more with our Health and Physical Education curriculum. 

This year we have set a goal of $10,000.  This follows the most successful year in school history!  Last year our students raised a record amount of $30,957!!! Churchill Road was #1 in Fairfax County and #3 in the state!  It is just another example of how our families value living a health and active lifestyle along with the generosity to help a good cause. 

Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser forms were handed out to the entire student body in this week’s VIP folder.  Students who choose to participate in the fundraiser will have the opportunity to earn Thank You gifts from the American Heart Association while helping millions across the United States through the American Heart Association.  We are again going 100% online donations this year.  Easy to follow steps have been sent home in VIP folders.  The fundraiser will officially begin on Monday, March 6 and end on Friday March 31, 2023. 

Click the link below to sign up now!  Search “Churchill Road.”

www.heart.org/khc

Thank you for your participation in this great event!  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Varhol.

Upcoming Author Visit for 4th - 6th Graders

Author, Shawn Peters, will be visiting Churchill Road to speak about finding the superhero in yourself on Monday, April 10th.  He has written The Unforgettable Logan Foster and its sequel, The Unforgettable Logan Foster and the Shadow of Doubt. We will be partnering with local independent bookstore, Scrawl, in Reston for this event.  Orders are due by Monday, April 3rd.   If you would like to purchase books to be signed by him, please visit the following link for ordering information:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q52_9qNkqRmDHm-GT50TdNgYqaghtSTL/view?usp=sharing

Portrait of a Graduate

This month’s theme is aligned with the Portrait of a Graduate attributes of being a Collaborator and a Global and Ethical Citizen. This involves skills such as recognizing similarities and differences among cultures, caring for our planet, acting responsibly and being a strong member of a community. Being a collaborator involves skills such as working respectfully with others by honoring different viewpoints, ideas and perspectives to achieve common goals. 

Improving Your Family's Emotional Health 7 PM March 15, 2023 at The Alden Theatre Tickets on Sale now!

Lynn Lyons, licensed independent clinical social worker and best-selling author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents and the newly-released The Anxiety Audit, presents Helping Your Family’s Emotional Health: Practical, Strategic Skills and Solutions for Managing Anxiety, Enhancing Flexibility, and Creating Wellbeing.

Based on current research and over 30 years of clinical experience, Lynn Lyons presents a strategic approach based on skill-building, with prevention as the preferred route. Using creativity, connection and awareness of their own patterns, parents will learn how to increase their child’s flexibility, support the tolerance of uncertainty, and emotionally and preventatively equip themselves and those they love as we all move forward.  

This program is offered by The Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the McLean Community Center, and is appropriate for ages 13+. It will be held Wednesday, March 15th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA.

Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Space is limited. Purchase tickets now at http://mcleanscc.org/. 

Tips for Healthy Minds

• Filling Your Child’s Emotional Bank Account - Read the latest Healthy Minds blog to understand why relationships are like savings accounts, and how you can help build trust and security with your children.

• Talking with your child about emotional topics, such as their mental health, can feel uncomfortable. This can be due to the stigma involved, lack of information or even fears of possible blame. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers helpful tips on reducing the stigma and how to have a healthy dialog on mental health.

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

Important Dates

• Tuesday, March 7 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 PM
• Friday, March 10 - PTA Carnaval Parent/Adult Event
• Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 - Spring Break
• Thursday, April 13 - Quarter End, Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
• Friday, April 14 - Teacher workday, No School for Students

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

 

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Join Us for Read Across America
February 27 to March 3

Please join Churchill Road as we celebrate Read Across America Week with spirit days on Monday, February 27 –  Thursday, March 2. Additional activities will take place throughout the week in the classrooms. Thank you for your support!

Learning about Diversity

This month our students have been learning and engaging in lessons about Black historical figures as part of Black History Month. 

If you are looking for additional resources that may spark conversation with your children and in your family and promote opportunities to think about what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to our community, the Churchill Road PTA Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Committee is marking Black History Month (February) with an invitation to read with your children.

They have compiled a list of children's books that gently explore perspectives from an intersection of marginalized voices. We hope you enjoy this selection of books.

Upcoming Student Holidays

Please be aware of the upcoming early release and student holiday:

• Thursday, March 2 - Early Release at 1:20 p.m.
• Friday, March 3 - Staff Planning Day - No school for students

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Time is running out!  

Get your tickets now for the can't-miss party of the year. Gather with friends, CRS leaders and staff to enjoy food, music, and some amazing auction items...all in support of our school and our outdoor space. 

Friday March 10th, 7 p.m.

Sample auction items: 2 nights at Four Seasons Orlando, Autographed memorabilia and toys from Creators of the Minions and Despicable Me, Golf outings at nearby clubs, and Principal for the day!

Line up your babysitters, and buy your tickets before it's sold out. Can't make it? Please consider making a donation here to support the event or send a teacher!

Buy tickets and check out the auction catalog with new items added daily here: https://crspta.schoolauction.net/crsptacarnaval/

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 14, February 17, 2023

Dear Churchill Road Families,  

It was wonderful to see many of you at Family Bingo Night last week. Thank you to our staff and PTA leadership for a wonderful evening! Our staff also thoroughly enjoyed the PTA soup and salad luncheon this week.

We do want to thank all of the parents who have attended the 2nd round of grade-level coffees.  Your insights, perspective and support have been so appreciated and valuable to us.

As we continue celebrating kindness in the month of February, we hope that your students will help show their love for our school and staff by sharing their love (see below). We look forward to seeing some of you at our fourth grade coffee this coming Tuesday, February 21.

We really would love your help getting the word out about enrolling for next year.  If you have neighbors or friends who have children they plan to enroll, please encourage them to do this as soon as possible, so that we can ensure we have the correct staffing.  Additionally, please let them know if they have specific questions, Mrs. Pierson-Barr is more than happy to personally meet with them as well.

We wanted to let you know our Assistant Principal, Jen Niccolls, will be out for a short time.  During her absence, Mrs. Megan Popelka and Ms. Kathleen Sweeney, both with administrative experience, will be taking the lead, alongside myself and others, to support. 

Over the past two weeks our students have been learning about a variety of topics

• Kindergarteners published and shared their books on a subject they chose.  
• First graders spent the day exploring the number 100 to celebrate the 100th day of school.
• Second graders applied their fraction knowledge to pizza creation.  
• Third graders enjoyed interacting with science and math during their field trip to the Maryland Science Center.
• Fourth graders worked on their own poetry anthology and will take their finished book home to keep.
• Students in fifth grade started their Electricity and Magnetism Unit by taking a closer look at static electricity!
• Sixth graders studied the early stages of government in the United States, specifically checks and balances.

We hope that everyone enjoys the extra day off this weekend.

Sincerely,

Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

 

In This Week's Issue

• Spring 2023 SOL Dates
• Month of Love
• Staff Appreciation Thank You
• Read Across America Week
• Kindergarten and New Student Registration Open for 2023-24 School Year
• In Case You Missed It
• FCPS Cares Program
• Important Dates

Spring 2023 SOL Testing Schedule

The Churchill Road SOL schedule for Spring 2023 has been finalized. Please see the chart above.  It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing. We thank you, in advance.

Thank you for a Fantastic Luncheon!

Churchill Road teachers and staff were treated to a delicious soup and salad luncheon on Valentine's Day.  A big thank you to all of the kindergarten, second, fourth and fifth grade families for going all out to make this such a relaxing event for all.  A special thank you to Shelli Bushman for coordinating this staff favorite.

Read Across America Week

Please join Churchill Road as we celebrate Read Across America Week with spirit days on Monday, February 27 –  Thursday, March 2. Additional activities will take place throughout the week in the classrooms. Thank you for your support!  

Kindergarten and New Student Registrations for 2023-24 Now Underway

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2023. 

If you know anyone who has a rising kindergartener (or 1st-6th student who will attend Churchill Road Elementary), please encourage them to begin registration as soon as possible. Notifying our office of your intent to register or complete registration helps our school secure staffing for the upcoming school year.

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today or sign up here to schedule an appointment!

If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Angie Kim, or call the main office at 703-288-8400. 

 Save the Date!  Kindergarten Orientation is April 13th 

When you register your student, you will be added to our email distribution list for rising kindergarten parents. We will contact you with information about a Kindergarten Orientation. Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Thursday, April 13 in the afternoon. A complete schedule/time for the orientation will be shared in the coming weeks.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• 2023-24 School Year Calendar
• School-Zone Speed Cameras Launched
• Tutors Needed! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  

FCPS Cares Program Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.

President's Day

As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21.

Important Dates

• Monday, February 20 - President’s Day Holiday
• Thursday, March 2 -Early Release @1:20 PM
• Friday, March 3 - Student Holiday
• Tuesday, March 7 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 PM
• Friday, March 10 - PTA Carnaval Parent/Adult Event
• Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7 - Spring Break

Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information

2022-23 School Year:

https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar/2022-23-school-year-calendar

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