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Churchill Chatter - Issue 7, November 19, 2024

Thank you Veterans!

In This Week's Issue

• Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday, November 22 -- Join Us and Volunteer
• Churchill Road Outstanding Employees
• Advanced Academic Referral Deadline is December 15
• Impact Aid Forms Due
• Character Strengths Focus - Gratitude
• Checkout Lost & Found through November 26
• Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday, November 22  Join Us and Volunteer

Dear Churchill Road families,

Second quarter has been packed with activities.  

• Fifth and sixth graders were actively engaged in team building field trips to Hemlock Regional Park last week.  
• Veterans visited the building and shared with our students.  
• Families, students and staff joined together last Friday for the first International Night in more than five years.  Thank you to all who worked so hard to plan this event and ensure it was a success!
• This week, our kindergarten families celebrated Donuts with Grownups. 
• Fourth grade is going to Jamestown and our sixth graders head to the American Art Museum for field trips.
• This Friday, November 22, we will hold our annual Thanksgiving luncheon.  We hope you will be able to join us – and if you have a little extra time, volunteer to help out (details below)
• Our next 3-hour early release Monday is December 9.  Look for an eNotify message later this week with details.

We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving next week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

Thanksgiving Luncheon Friday, November 22 Join Us and Volunteer

If you are joining your child for lunch, please be sure that your child’s MySchoolBucks lunch account has sufficient funds to pay for both you and your child because we will not be able to accept cash or charge cards that day.  This is the easiest way to keep the lunch lines short.  

The cost for lunch is $4.75 for adults and $3.25 for students.

Check out the Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule to see when your child will be in the cafeteria. 

We are still looking for volunteers to help in the cafeteria outside of your child’s assigned lunch time to either serve food in our kitchen or be a host in our dining room. All parent volunteers will get a free lunch! We would be very THANKFUL for your help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45ACAB2AA7FC1-51858440-thanksgiving

Congratulations Churchill Road Outstanding Employees!

We are happy to report the results of the Outstanding Employee Awards 2024-2025.

• Outstanding New Teacher: Ethan Locke
• Outstanding Operational Employee: Barbara Dauchess
• Outstanding Professional Employee: Leina Lunghi
• Outstanding Teacher: Tosha Morales

Congratulations and good luck to these four as hey move on to the pyramid level.

We also would like to acknowledge all nominees. Congratulations to Nick Amatucci, Sammie Amatucci, Courtney Galpin, Barbara Jackson, Jeff Kearns, Carly Pfaff, Christine Plagata-Neubauer, Meghan Overend, Kathleen Sweeney, and Bryn Varhol.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline is December 15

The Spring Full-Time AAP Screening is available to families of students in Grades 2 through 6.  The deadline for submitting Referral Forms is December 15th.  It is helpful to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before, to allow AARTs time to confirm that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  Families will be notified if any additional required information is needed or errors are found.  

You can find the Referral Form and the optional Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials (questionnaire and 2 one-page, front-side-only work samples from home) directly to Esther Lee [email protected]; and Christine Plagata-Neubauer at [email protected] in one email. You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

Reminder: Impact Aid Forms Due 

Thank you to all who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Survey.  If you have not already done so, please complete the form via ParentVUE, under "Online Packets". ** Note: only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Please note, if you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. 

Questions?  Contact the Churchill Road Front Office.

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strength our school community is focusing on is Gratitude. 

Gratitude means being aware of and grateful for good things that happen.

To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.

Free Student Ticket for "Elsewhere" FCPS News

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

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

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

Last Call for Lost and Found

Missing a jacket, lunchbox or sweatshirt?  Lost and Found will be available in the Churchill front entrance through Tuesday, November 26 for perusal.  Any items not claimed by COB on November 26 will be donated.

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.

Thanksgiving Holiday  November 27-29

Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

See the complete school year calendar.

Important Dates

• Friday, November 22 - CRS Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday (school closed)
• Monday, December 2 - Band & Strings Concert, 6:00 PM
• Monday, December 9 - 3-Hour Early Release @ 12:20 PM
• Tuesday, December 10, Chorus Concert, 6:00 PM
• Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, Winter Break
• Monday, January 6 - Classes Resume

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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 1, Nov. 2024

Welcome to our first Family Liaison Newsletter! Stay informed and engaged with our community updates on family resources, upcoming events and activities.

Questions?  Please contact Churchill Road Family Liaison, Nisha Bhatia, [email protected], or by calling the front office before 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.

National Family Engagement Month

National Family Engagement Month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong parental and family support is vital to the well-being and success of students. FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The new FCPS Family Academy is a targeted outreach effort to empower and build capacity, connections, cognition, confidence, and awareness through interactive learning experiences, tools, and resources for families in FCPS through a one-stop approach. 

Family Fun Activities

Let’s do activities together as a family to celebrate this month. Please check out this calendar for some fun ideas about activities for families while supporting learning.

November Webinars at the FCPS Family Resource Center

Information about upcoming webinars may be accessed by going to: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events

Or, visit the FCPS Family Academy for more information.

Some upcoming events include:

November 18 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Spanish)

November 19 - Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Information Night 

November 22 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Korean)

November 22 - Starting the Conversation About Drugs Webinar . Register Here

November 23 -   Co-Parenting, Two Parents, Two Homes (Spanish)

November 25 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Spanish)

Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families

Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years. Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join the webinar to learn how to navigate this important discussion with confidence and ease!  Webinar Highlights:

• Tips to start the conversation about drugs, as early as 4 years old
• Practical advice and real-world examples
• Strategies to prevent drug abuse

Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m. Register online

Fairfax County Park Authority Winter Camps 

Plan to keep the holiday cheer going with winter camp offerings taking place when schools close for holiday breaks and cultural observances. These single-day and two-day camp sessions run December 8-February 17.  Learn More About Camps

MCC Event: Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating 

Celebrate the holidays at the Mclean Community Center! Families can decorate a gingerbread house and make their own one-of-kind designs. Event on Saturday, Nov 23, 10 a.m.- Noon from ages 5 years and above. Register for MCC event

Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World

The SCC is pleased to welcome back Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child. Join us Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm at the McLean Community Center. Learn what connects teen mental health and the motivational impacts of technology and social media, competitive schools and college pressure, and growing up in an unsettled and rapidly changing environment. Ned will provide tools for fostering close connections, navigating tough conversations, and helping teens feel grounded, understood, and resilient. Tickets on sale now at McLeanSCC.org

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 6, November 4, 2024

Fun at our Fall Parade!

Dear Churchill Road families,

What a fabulous end to the first quarter.  Students, parents and families loved perusing all the books at our annual book fair, our first and third graders took a field trip to the Alden Theater and our entire student body enjoyed a beautiful day for our fall parade.

School was closed on Friday for Diwali and All Saints Day and Dios dos Muertos – we hope all who celebrate these days enjoyed them.

As we begin the second quarter, we look forward to International Night on November 15 and our Thanksgiving luncheon on November 22.

We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
• Thanksgiving Luncheon - November 22
• Impact Aid Survey - Please complete by November 8
• AAP Full-time Services Referral Deadline is December 15
• Character Strengths Focus - Bravery
• Upcoming Events

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

Thanksgiving Luncheon - Friday, November 22 Join Us and Volunteer

Please join your child and their class in celebrating Thanksgiving Lunch. We ask that you kindly RSVP by November 8.  Although not required to attend, your RSVP will assist our cafeteria staff have a general idea of attendance to prepare enough food for the day. Thank you!

If you are joining your child for lunch, please be sure that your child’s MySchoolBucks lunch account has sufficient funds to pay for both you and your child because we will not be able to accept cash or charge cards that day.  This is the easiest way to keep the lunch lines short.  

The cost for lunch is $4.75 for adults and $3.25 for students.

Check out the Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule to see when your child will be in the cafeteria. 

Volunteers are needed to help out in the cafeteria outside of your child’s assigned lunch time to either serve food in our kitchen or be a host in our dining room. All parent volunteers will get a free lunch! We would be very THANKFUL for your help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45ACAB2AA7FC1-51858440-thanksgiving

Reminder: Impact Aid Forms Due November 8

Thank you to all who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Survey.  If you have not already done so, please complete the form via ParentVUE, under "Online Packets". ** Note: only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Please note, if you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page and see a green check next to each of their names.

Questions?  Contact the Churchill Road Front Office.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Spring Full-Time AAP Screening is available to families of students in Grades 2 through 6.  The deadline for submitting Referral Forms is December 15th.  It is helpful to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before, to allow AARTs time to confirm that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  Families will be notified if any additional required information is needed or errors are found.  

You can find the Referral Form and the optional Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials (questionnaire and 2 one-page, front-side-only work samples from home) directly to Esther Lee and Christine Plagata-Neubauer, [email protected] and [email protected], in one email. You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

Learning About Diwali

Thank you to second grade parent, Mrs. Kadia, who shared information about Diwali with Ms. Finger's second graders. She gave them an overview about the holiday, read a story, and they made paper diyas (lanterns). 

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strength our school community is focusing on is Bravery. 

Bravery  means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.

To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.

FCPS News

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

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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, November 11 - No School -Veteran's Day
• Friday, November 15 - International Night
• Friday, November 22 - CRS Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday (school closed)

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Book Fair Tonight

Students browsing at the Book Fair.

Please join us tonight, October 23, from 5-8 p.m. for the Book Fair evening shopping shopping event. Come hungry as the SGA will also be selling pizza, water, and light desserts in the cafeteria!  And while here, check out Lost and Found in the front lobby for any of your student's missing items.

We hope to see you tonight!

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 5, October 21, 2024

Dear Churchill Road families,

October is off to a great start. Students had a beautiful day for our first-ever Fall Field Day – thank you so much to all who helped with this fun event.  Our Book Fair is in full swing this week.  We hope to see many of you at Wednesday evening’s late night from 5-8 p.m. The SGA will be selling pizza, water and light desserts in the cafeteria, so you don’t have to think about cooking.

Our next three-hour early release Monday is October 28. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.  Thank you to everyone who has filled out the form letting us know your child’s after-school plans.  If you have not yet filled out the form, please look for an eNotify message today with the link.

Our second round of grade-level community conversations kicks off the week of October 28.  Dates for the grade level coffees are listed below.

Thursday, October 31 is our Fall Parade, beginning at 9 a.m. Parent are cordially invited; details will follow in an email later this week.  Just a reminder that October 31 is also the end of the quarter, and students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:20 p.m. Friday, November 1, the school is closed for the Diwali and All Saints Day observances, and Monday and Tuesday, November 4-5 are student holidays.

We are looking forward to a fun and busy end to the first quarter.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Impact Aid Survey Open Now
• Upcoming Grade Level Community Conversations
• Book Fair Poster Winners Announced
• FCPS Award Nominations for Outstanding Employees
• Lost and Found in Front Lobby through October 25
• Character Strengths Focus - Creativity
• Upcoming Schedule Changes - 3-Hour Early Relase on 10/28, 2-Hour Early Release on 10/31 and Holiday on November 1 (Diwali and All Saints Day)
• Upcoming Events

The Federal Impact Aid Survey
Now Available to Complete Online! 

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available in ParentVUE starting today - Monday, October 21.  Please complete one form for each child in your household – even if there is no military/federal connection!

** Note: only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVUE Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child.

You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page and see a green check next to each of their names.

Save the Date for Upcoming Community Conversations

Calling all CRS Parents... Please join Principal Pierson-Barr and other Churchill Road staff members for your student's Grade-Level Parent Conversation!  We will be hosting our second round of grade-level specific events over the coming weeks to share information  and answer any questions you may have.

Dates for each grade-level are as follows: 

• Kindergarten: wednesday, October 30, 2024
• 1st Grade: Monday, October 28, 2024
• 2nd Grade: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
• 3rd Grade: Thursday, November 7, 2024
• 4th Grade: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
• 5th Grade: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• 6th Grade: Monday, November 18, 2024

Look for a sign-up form to be sent to each grade level via eNotify prior to the event. While registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly RSVP ahead of your grade-level event so we have a general idea of attendance.

We look forward to seeing you!

Book Fair Poster Contest Winners!

2024 Book Fair Poster Contest Winners!

One of the favorite events of the year is upon us again with the Book Fair happening from October 21 - October 25.  Look for information in the teacher's agenda with specifics about browsing and buying times with their class.  Also, please join us in shopping at the night event on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Come hungry as the SGA will also be selling pizza, water, and light desserts in the cafeteria!

A very special congratulations to our Book Fair Poster Contest winners:  Bella F.-S. (K); Stella P. (1st); Somya G. (2nd); LuLu K. (3rd); Penny W. (4th);  Grayson S. (5th); and Cameron K. (6th).  Thank you to all the students who submitted posters -- the judges had a hard time choosing the winners!

Congratulations also to our participant winners who each received a gift certificate to be used at the book fair: Kayan O. (K); Rachel K (1st); Calvin G. (2nd); Andrew B. (3rd); Sahana S. (4th); Evelyn L. (5th); Radha B. and Elena Z. (6th-tie).

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Is there a Churchill teacher, staff member, or administrator that you would like to recognize? We are accepting Nominations for Outstanding Employees from now through October 30. To learn more or to nominate someone, click the link below:

https://churchillroades.fcps.edu/nominations

If you have any questions, please email Samantha Amatucci, School Counselor ([email protected]) or Ashley Scott, Librarian, ([email protected]). 

Last Call for Lost and Found

Missing a sweatshirt, lunchbox or jacket?  Lost and Found will be available in the Churchill front lobby through Friday, October 25 for perusal.  Any items not claimed by COB on October 25 will be donated.

Pru Brings Joy to Churchill Road!

Churchill Road is delighted to welcome back our beloved visiting dog, Pru, to the classroom! Pru, a gentle three-year-old Newfoundland/Poodle mix, visits us alongside her handler, Kristin Pillay, a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist based in D.C. Kristin and Pru volunteer their time once a month, bringing comfort and joy to our students. Kristin is a strong advocate for the calming benefits of petting animals as a stress-relief tool, and we are deeply grateful for her generosity. We absolutely adore Pru and look forward to their visits!

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strength our school community is focusing on is Creativity.

Creativity means you like to find new ways to think about and do things.

To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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.

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Important Dates

• Monday - Friday, October 21-25 - Book Fair
• Tuesday, October 22 - School Picture Makeups
• Wednesday, October 23 - Book Fair Late Night, 5-8 PM
• Monday, October 28 - 3 Hour Limited Early Release @ 12:20 PM
• Thursday, October 31 - Fall Parade @ 9 AM
• Thursday, October 31 - 2-Hour Early Release @ 1:20 PM (End of Quarter)
• Friday, November 1 - School Closed (Diwali and All Saints Day)
• Monday, November 4 - No School (School Planning Day)
• Tuesday, November 5 - No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, November 11 - No School -Veteran's Day
• Friday, November 15 - International Night, 5-7 PM
• Friday, November 22 - CRS Thanksgiving Luncheon
• Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday (school closed)

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Tomorrow - Friday, October 18 - is Fall Field Day!  Grade level times are:

 

Grade Level

Field Day Time

 

 

Grades 1-3

9:00 – 10:45 AM

 

 

Kindergarten

11:20 AM – 12:15 PM

 

 

Grades 4-6

1:00 – 2:45 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 The following items are recommended for your students:

• a water bottle,
• sneakers/socks,
• sunscreen,
• a hat, 
• an extra shirt if they would like to change after, and
• a sweatshirt if chilly.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Varhol at [email protected] . We look forward to the action packed day! 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 4, October 7, 2024

Dear Churchill Road families,

We hope you had a wonderful weekend. It’s a great time of year to enjoy outdoor activities with your family.

Next Monday, October 14 is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.

Be sure to save the date - our family favorite, Book Fair, returns the week of October 21.  The Book Fair will be open late Wednesday, October 23, from 5-8 p.m., for families unable to come in during the day.  

Highlighted below is an opportunity for sixth graders from Cooper Middle School Theatre Department.

Our next three hour early release Monday is October 28.  We are happy to share that SACC will provide coverage for our SACC families.  

Enjoy the next few weeks.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Field Day Help Needed
• Student Kudos: Eleanor Hwang Winner of Voting Sticker Design Contest
• Book Fair October 21-25
• STEAM Opportunities
• Cooper Theater Opportunity
• Character Strengths Focus: Integrity
• Important Dates

Field Day Help Needed!

We are excited to announce we are having our Field Day in the Fall!  Our Fall Field Day will be held on Friday, October 18th!   Our field day will use cooperative games as an opportunity to build teamwork and relationships within our classrooms.  We are very excited to be offering 15 different activities.  Another change is we have added a 3rd time slot just for our new Kindergarteners!   

Field day will be divided into 3 blocks.   Please see the allotted times for each grade below. We are in need of parent volunteers to assist at each specific station.

• Grades 1-3- 8:25-11:00 AM
• Kindergarten - 11:00-12:15
• Grades 4-6 12:40-12:45

Responsibilities at your assigned station are to reset the station after each group and briefly review rules of the activity. 

If you would like to volunteer for Field Day please use the link to sign up!  Thank you very much for your help--We look forward to a fun and active day!

Field Day Sign-Up Genius 

Student Kudos

Congratulations to Churchill alum Eleanor Hwang, daughter of our Spanish teacher Sra. Hwang.  Eleanor designed a sticker to be given out at polling places this fall; one of two students whose design was selected.  See the complete details below. 

10/1/24 WTOP - Fairfax students design stickers to be given out at polling places this fall

Way to go Eleanor!

Book Fair - October 21-25

One of the favorite events of the year is upon us again with the Book Fair happening from October 21 - October 25.  Look for information in the teacher's agenda with specifics about browsing and buying times with their class.  Also, please join us in shopping at the night event on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Come hungry as the SGA will also be selling pizza, water, and light desserts in the cafeteria!

STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest 

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024; 11:30 am - 3:00 pm.
• Audience: K-8 Students and families
• Location: Mount Vernon H.S., 8515 Old Mt. Vernon Rd., Alexandria, VA 22079
• More Information: See this flyer
• Student and Volunteer Registration: Visit the STEAMOLOGY STEM FEST Website

2024 NoVa Maker Faire

Maker Faire is a gathering of people who enjoy learning and love sharing  hobbies, experiments, and projects.  More Information at: 2024 NoVa Maker Faire

• When: Sunday, October 20, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm
• Where: Alexandria City High School, 3330 King St., Alexandria, VA 22302
• Advance Purchase Tickets: $13 (Adult); $4 (Child, ages 2-18) (Prices higher at door.)

Coding programs through GWC

GWC is an organization aiming to expand computer science opportunities and teach coding to students in 3rd-12th grade.  

• Audience: All students 3rd-12th grade 
• More information: GWC website; watch a recorded webinar 
• Online application: Application for facilitators

NSF Game Maker Awards

This competition is an exciting opportunity for students to highlight their creativity, technical skills, and passion for game design.

• Audience:  K-12 Students
• More Information: Game Maker Awards Toolkit; Game Maker Awards Website
• Team Registration: at this NSF site

Dates: Projects due by 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2025

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strength our school community is focusing on is Integrity.

Integrity means being honest, truthful, and genuine.

To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.

FCPS News

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

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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, October 14 - No School (Staff Development Day)
• Friday, October 18 - Field Day
• Monday - Friday, October 21-25 - Book Fair
• Tuesday, October 22 - School Picture Makeups
• Wednesday, October 23 - Book Fair Late Night, 5-8 PM
• Monday, October 28 - 3 Hour Limited Early Release @ 12:20 PM
• Thursday, October 31 - 2-Hour Early Release @ 1:20 PM (End of Quarter)
• Friday, November 1 - School Closed (Diwali and All Saints Day)
• Monday, November 4 - No School (School Planning Day)
• Tuesday, November 5 - No School (Teacher Workday)

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 3, September 23, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

We have so enjoyed meeting so many of you and hearing your thoughts during our first round of grade-level community conversations.  

As we head into fall, we’d like to update you on our search for an Assistant Principal.  We have asked Mr. Kilpatrick to fill in throughout this school year in a staff development position to support our staff and students until the end of the year.  Mr. Kilpatrick knows our staff, students, and families well, and will provide continuity until we begin the interview process this spring.  Feel free to reach out to him with any questions or concerns.  He will begin this position on October 1, 2024.  We will let students know about Mr. Kilpatrick this coming Friday on the news show.

Today was our first 3 hour early release Monday where teachers worked on professional development.  It was so helpful to them.  Thank you especially for confirming your response as to how your students will be going home. It led to a smooth dismissal.

Have a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Blue Star Welcome Week and Spirit Day - Friday, September 27
• Attendance Reporting
• Character Strengths Focus: Perspective and Forgiveness
• Health & Safety Notice: Dogs Not Allowed on School Property
• Important Dates

  Blue Star Welcome Week! 9/23 - 9/27

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.  Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 23 - September 27, 2024, and throughout the year!

Churchill Road Elementary School will celebrate by wearing patriotic colors of red, white, and blue on Friday, September 27th! We will also share Star cutout cards for all our military families to sign. The signed stars will be displayed on a banner near the entrance.  We look forward to your support! 

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences (maximum of 2 consecutive absences).
• Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  [email protected]

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Did you know?

• Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
• Chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or more school days per year) is a primary cause of lower academic achievement even when the absences are "excused" or understandable.
• Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
• Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with schoolwork, dealing with peer conflicts or facing some other potentially serious difficulty, and help is available. 

Character Strengths Focus

Over the next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strength of Perspective and Forgiveness.

Perspective means understanding and appreciating different points of view.

Forgiveness means letting go of anger toward those who have done wrong and accepting that people make mistakes.

To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.

Health & Safety Notice: Reminder about Dogs on School Property

We love dogs, too!  However, please follow the county guidance and signs around Churchill Road and leave your dog at home when you walk to drop off or pick up your student.  Some students are afraid, some are allergic, and the number of students at peak arrival and dismissal times can scare your pup. And we have also noticed an uptick in pet waste on school grounds.   Let's not take any chances.  We want to keep our students and four legged friends healthy and safe.  

Langley Lights Up Broadway

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "Langley Lights Up Broadway" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Broadway tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on October 9th and 10th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at langleychorus.thundertix.com. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive timeless Broadway classics with the Langley High School Chorus!

FCPS News

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

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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

• Friday, September 27 - Red, White & Blue Spirit Day
• Thursday, October 3 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
• Friday, October 4 - No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, October 14 - No School (Staff Development Day)
• Friday, October 18 - Field Day
• Monday - Friday, October 21-25 - Book Fair
• Tuesday, October 22 - School Picture Makeups
• Wednesday, October 23 - Book Fair Late Night, 5-8 PM

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 2, September 9, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the PTA’s movie night this past Friday. This week we began our first round of grade-level community conversations.  We hope many of you will be able to join us as these continue into next week.

Starting next Monday, the PTA and Chatter newsletters will be sent out biweekly on alternating Mondays, beginning September 16 with the PTA. The next Churchill Chatter will go out on September 23.

We will be sending an email to the community reminding about safe arrival and dismissal practices.  Safety of students is foremost, and we want our entire community to follow these practices to keep everyone safe.  Please pay special attention to this email.

Thank you to everyone for responding to the three hour early release after-school survey.  The first early release Monday is coming up September 23.  Later this week, you will be getting a follow-up email confirming your response as to how your students will be going home. Should there be any changes, please follow the directions in this email.

As a reminder, the dates for the Three Hour Early Release Mondays are as follows: 9/23, 10/28, 12/9 (change from 11/25), 2/24, 3/17, 4/28 and 5/19. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Meet Churchill Road's Family Liaison - Nisha Bhatia
• Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Session
• Ability Retesting Retake Request Deadlines
• PTA News and Updates
• Important Updates

Meet Churchill Road's New Family Liaison

Hi Churchill Road family!

My name is Nisha Bhatia, and I am your go-to new Family Liaison. I am so excited to be part of the working team at CRS!          

I was born and raised in India where I received a degree in Chemistry and my passion for business and communication led me to pursue a master’s in marketing.  

When I am not navigating family dynamics, you can find me indulging in my passion for cooking, traveling to new destinations and discovering this beautiful country, or at times pursuing my passion for classical music. I also love to make music with my son who likes playing the piano.

I have been living in this area for the past three years and am a proud mother of two boys. My elder son is a third grader at CRS while my younger one is a toddler. As a parent I understand the importance of fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our children. Additionally, I am an active volunteer with the Department of Family Services at Fairfax County, where I have had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children.

I look forward to knowing you all and team up to create a supportive and thriving community for our kids and families. You can reach out to me with any questions you may have at: [email protected]

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Session

A parent information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 9AM in the Exploratory Arts Room.  An overview of AAP services and the identification & screening for full-time services will be shared. 

For more information please visit:  FCPS AAP.  Please note:

• For families (grades 3-6) new to FCPS boundaries as of January 1, 2024, the Fall parent referral is due on October 15, 2024. 
• For current FCPS families in grades 2-6, the Spring parent referral deadline is December 15, 2024.

Questions? Please contact Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), Christine Neubauer, [email protected] or Esther Lee, [email protected].  Please email AARTs the Parent referral form to apply for full-time services.

Ability Testing Retake Request Deadlines

FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration of the holistic screening process for advanced academic services. Test scores are not weighted or prioritized in the holistic screening process.  

• All students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT).
• All students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). 
• NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows.  

Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Nick Kilpatrick ([email protected]), no later than September 30 to request the CogAT, or October 15 to request the NNAT.

FCPS News

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

• Immunization Reminder
• Make Attendance a Priority
• How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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, September 10, In-Person PTA General Membership Meeting @ 6:30 PM
• Monday, September 23 - Early Release Monday #1, Dismissal @ 12:20 PM
• Thursday, October 3 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
• Friday, October 4 - No School (Teacher Workday)
• Monday, October 14 - No School (Staff Development Day)

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Look for a PTA Newsletter Next Week

Beginning next week, the PTA will be sending out a separate newsletter bi-weekly.  Make sure you have a PTA account to stay informed!  See www.churchillroadpta.org to sign up!

Back to School Movie Night Thank You

It was so great to see our CRS backyard full and everyone enjoying the pizza, popcorn, and perfect weather together on Friday.  Thank you to everyone that came out for Movie Night and a special thank you to all our parent and student volunteers!

CRS PTA General Membership Meeting September 10

The first PTA Meeting will be in-person at Churchill Road tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m.  Q+A with our Principal Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Fairfax County School Board Member At-Large Ryan McElveen.

Membership is $20 per family.  Donate to the Bobcat Fund and Class Funds.  Join by 9/15 and enter our raffle!  

Update your information and child’s teachers in the CRS Directory to receive grade level communications!   PTA membership not required.

Link the PTA Google Calendar to Personal Calendar

Subscribe to the PTA google calendar

Lunch Volunteers Needed

Swing by the school for an hour and help out in the lunchroom!   Reminder: Classrooms are nut-free zones, the cafeteria has a nut-free table.

Volunteer Here

Upcoming PTA Events Parents Social Breakfast

Meet and mingle with other CRS parents!   Mark your calendars for the Parents Social Breakfast at Fresh Baguette in McLean on September 20 8:45-10:30 AM

Fresh Baguette Fundraiser

All next week September 16-22, Fresh Baguette in McLean will donate 20% to the PTA!   In-person orders mention Churchill Road ES and online use code ‘CHURCHILLELEMENTARY’

Fall Mini Sessions

 

Freshen your family photos and fundraise September 21-22!   Reserve your spot for fall mini sessions.

Don’t miss the CRS photo on the field at the Commanders vs Brown’s game October 6th 1 PM.

Upcoming Community Events

MRC Movie Under the Stars on September 20 at Franklin Sherman ES!   Click here for free tickets

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 1, August 26, 2024

Welcome Back!

Welcome to our new families, families from Franklin Sherman, and returning Bobcats to a new and exciting school year! It was wonderful to see so many parents at Open House and Back to School Night this year. All of your children seem excited to be in school and eager to learn.  We appreciate your support in preparing your child for the school year.

As you know Ms. Niccolls retired over the summer.  We sent her off with a wonderful lunch on her last day, and she is enjoying getting up each day and going for walks!  She was so helpful in ensuring we were ready to go for this coming school year.  Currently, if you need to reach an administrator, please reach out to Mrs. Pierson-Barr.  We will update you in the days to come regarding next steps.

During this year, we are focused on using our outdoor spaces and already some of our staff have had students outside learning.   Below you will find photos from 6th grade teacher, Ms. Morales, who took her students out to write this week.  During teacher work week, our staff went on a scavenger hunt to find all the places on our property to engage students in learning!  We even found a time capsule.  Do you know where that is?

Please be sure to read all of the information our fabulous PTA has put together regarding upcoming events and our many volunteer opportunities. We are combining our newsletter this year so you have all information in one spot, every other week.

Thank you so much for your partnership as we start this school year.  It has been a wonderful week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr 

In This Week's Issue

• Crossing Guard Guidelines - look for an eNotify message tomorrow with tips from our crossing guard on keeping us safe in the crosswalks
• Save the Date for Grade-Level Community Conversations
• Literacy Coffee Chats
• Labor Day Holiday, School Closed August 30 and September 2
• Important Dates
• PTA News and Updates

Save the Date for Upcoming Parent Conversations

Calling all CRS Parents... Please join Principal Pierson-Barr, Technology Specialist Nick Kilpatrick,  PTA Vivian Lee and other staff members for your student's Grade-Level Parent Conversation!  We will be hosting our first round of grade-level specific events over the coming weeks to share information about school-wide assessments and answer any questions you may have.

Dates for each grade-level are as follows: 

• Kindergarten: Monday, September 9, 2024
• 1st Grade: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
• 2nd Grade: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
• 3rd Grade: Monday, September 16, 2024
• 4th Grade: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
• 5th Grade: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
• 6th Grade: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Look for a sign-up form to be sent to each grade level via eNotify prior to the event. While registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly RSVP ahead of your grade-level event so we have a general idea of attendance.

We look forward to seeing you!

Literacy Coffee Chats

Please join us for our first literacy-focused coffee chats where we will discuss the major changes in Reading and Writing for the 24-25 school year. We will talk about the Virginia Literacy Act, the new core curriculum, Benchmark Advance, assessments, and the state-required Reading Plans connected to assessments.

• Parents of students in grades K-2 will attend on Wednesday, September 4th from 8:45am-9:30am.
• Parents of students in grades 3-6 will attend on Thursday, September 5th from 8:45am-9:30am.
• We look forward to seeing you there!

Labor Day Holiday
August 30 & September 2

Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.

In Case You Missed it...

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

• Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
• Updating Immunizations and Records
• Transportation Patience and Safety
• Superintendent Reid Welcomes Everyone Back to School

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please 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

• Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2, Labor Day Holiday - School Closed 
• Friday, September 6, Fall Picture Day, 8:45-2:00 PM
• Friday, September 6, PTA Back to School Movie Night, 6:45 PM
• Tuesday, September 10, PTA General Membership Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:30 PM
• Monday, September 23, 3-Hour Early Dismissal at 12:20 PM

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)

Back to School Movie Night

Buy Tickets Now for our Back-to-School Movie Night in the CRS "Backyard" on September 6th featuring the Dreamworks film, Kung Fu Panda 4!

Membership is $20 per family and includes perks such as early access to our After School Activities and discounts on PTA events. Join by 9/15 and enter our raffle!

Donate to the Bobcat Fund and Class Funds

• Bobcat Fund is our direct donation drive. The funds raised help CRS fund additional academic enrichment, programs, teacher support, technology upgrades, and more.
• Class Funds Your $30 contribution helps our Room Parents and teachers create a fun classroom culture.

 Don’t forget to update your information and child’s teachers in the CRS Directory to receive grade level communications!

  Link the PTA Google Calendar to Personal Calendar

Subscribe to the PTA google calendar

Help make the 2024-2025 year a great one for your children!  Let us know your interest in helping out as:

• Room Parent (Orientation Sept. 11 at 7pm)
• Library
• Multicultural Reading Club (Orientation information below)
• PTA Events

Volunteer Interest Form

Lunch Volunteers Needed

Swing by the school for an hour and help out in the lunchroom!

First Quarter   Second Quarter   Third Quarter  Fourth Quarter

Help with Picture Day

Volunteers needed to help with Picture Day on Friday, September 6th!

Sign up here

Upcoming Events Multicultural Reading Club Meeting

The CRS Multicultural Reading Program helps students learn about the different languages and cultures that make up our amazing and diverse community.   Learn more and how to volunteer at our virtual information session this Thursday, August 29th at 11:30 AM.

Video link:  https://meet.google.com/sev-sgze-bjb

Science Olympiad Meeting

After the huge success Churchill Road students had last year, we are excited to start planning for our school’s Science Olympiad Program for 2024-25! All interested families are encouraged to attend the Information Session for Science Olympiad Division A and Division B on Wednesday, August 28 at 7 PM. The Zoom link is found below. The meeting will be recorded and the recording will be shared with those who cannot attend. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93982598031?pwd=i8lXq3w5EaFMyj8WXymd057c9c9Boq.1

Meeting ID: 939 8259 8031

Passcode: 533427

CRS PTA General Membership Meeting on September 10

Save the Dates for the PTA Meetings this school year:

• 9/10/24 6:30 PM
• 11/12/24 6:30 PM
• 2/4/25 12 PM
• 4/7/25 12 PM
• 5/13/25 6:30 PM

Join us on September 10 at 6:30pm for the first PTA meeting and Q+A with Ryan McElveen!

Video link: https://meet.google.com/oxp-uboy-cja

Parents Social Breakfast

Meet and mingle with other CRS parents!   Mark your calendars for the Parents Social Breakfast at Fresh Baguette in McLean on September 20 8:45-10:30 AM

Don’t miss the CRS photo on the field at the Commanders vs Brown’s game October 6th 1 PM.

Fall Mini Sessions

Freshen your family photos and fundraise!   Reserve your spot for fall mini sessions.

Reminders

Make your child famous!!! Label everything that belongs to them so they don't lose, and it makes it easy for you to find it!

Quick Links:

• Calendar for 2024-25 School Year
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center

Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

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Welcome Back!

Dear Churchill Road families,

We cannot wait to have everyone here next week!  The entire staff has worked incredibly hard this summer (and especially this past week) to ensure we are ready to start the 2024-2025 school year.

As we start the year, let’s continue to partner with one another to ensure all are cared for in our community.  And that we work together to support our students not only academically, but in how our students grow in their development of life-long positive character traits as well.

Whether you are a returning family or a new family to our school, we want you to feel welcomed!  Thank you for entrusting your children to us.  We are so grateful for the support of our community.

Sincerely,

The entire staff of Churchill Road Elementary School

Required Back to School Actions

The 3-Hour Early Release Mondays - Deadline Monday, August 19.  We assume students are going home, but to ensure our students are safe, we need to confirm with you!

Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/QtwXRPatfmc727h29 for each of your children who are enrolled at Churchill Road Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. 

Our instructional staff will be in professional development and will not be available, so we need to plan for student supervision and again ask you complete the survey by Monday, August 19.  

Online Verification Update (OVU)  The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue.  Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information.  Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet. Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.

Parent Digital Consent Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).

Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent 

Need to Know Items First Day of School - Monday, August 19

The school hours are 8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note the arrival and dismissal schedule below.  We ask that families say their goodbyes to students before they enter the building.  Staff members will stationed throughout the building to help the students get to their classrooms.

• Student Arrival: 
• 8:25 a.m.: students are allowed into the school to go to their classrooms. 
• 8:35 a.m.: students should be seated in their classrooms, ready to begin the school day. Students arriving after 8:35 a.m. should report to the front office and will be marked tardy.
• Student Dismissal:
• 3:20 p.m.: All students will be dismissed.
• Student Arrival/Dismissal Procedures, for bus riders, walkers and those using Kiss and Ride are outlined in our Arrival and Dismissal Presentation.

New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year

FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year.  Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024.  ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information.  How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Student Lunch

Online payment for student fees and school store items are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.

Important Dates

• Monday, August 19 - First Day of School, Classes start 8:35 AM
• Wednesday, August 21 - BTSN, Grades K, 2, 4, 6 - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, August 22 - BTSN, Grades 1, 3, 5 - 6:00 PM
• Friday, August 30 & Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday, School Closed
• Tuesday, September 10, PTA General Membership Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:30 PM

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (printable version)

 

Welcome back Bobcats!   We’re excited to kick off the school year!  

The PTA is committed to creating a thriving learning environment for all our students.   Strong partnerships between home and school are essential and your involvement is crucial to making this happen.   By joining the PTA and contributing to the Bobcat Fund and Class Funds, you’ll help us create fun events, support our teachers, and provide essential resources for our students. 

We’re planning a variety of events, from fun-filled family nights to informative workshops.  But we can’t do it alone!   We need your help.   Your contributions make a real difference whether you can volunteer an hour, attend a meeting, or share your ideas.  

Let’s work together to create a fantastic year for our students.   Join us at our first PTA meeting virtually on September 10 at 6:30 pm.   We look forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

Vivian Lee

PTA President 2024-2025

Save the Dates

• PTA events and meeting dates are set so subscribe to the PTA Calendar to plan for the year!  
•  Mark your calendars for our first social family event September 6 - Family Movie Night at Churchill Road!!!   Details and ticket sales info coming soon.
• The first PTA meeting is September 10 at 6:30 pm.   See you online! 

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oxp-uboy-cja

Or dial: (US) +1 386-866-5068   PIN: 257 124 499#

3 Ways to Support the PTA! 

• Join the PTA to receive benefits such as early access for After School Activities and discounts on PTA events. Our website is full of helpful resources to navigate the school year! Membership is $20 per family.
• Donate to the Bobcat Fund to support academic enrichment, student assemblies, parent education, teacher support and appreciation, and technology upgrades!
• Contribute to Class Funds to cover the costs for class celebrations and grade events.

Go to churchillroadpta.org and either log in or create an account. 

The PTA is only able to electronically communicate with families registered on our website, so make sure you stay “in the know” by signing up to receive the PTA Newsletter and class information from your Room Parents.

CRS Directory

When you create or update your CRS PTA website account, you can choose to share your selected information in our CRS Directory — essential for connecting with other CRS families! Although a CRS PTA website account is necessary to access, membership is not required. 

Volunteer at School

Interested in being more involved at school? Fill out the volunteer interest form to let us know  if you would to help out:

• At PTA events
• With the Multicultural Reading Club
• In the library
• As a Room Parent in your child’s class

Lunch helper volunteers can sign up on the PTA website throughout the year.   Help students collect trays and food waste for our Composting Program.

Learn about all the volunteer opportunities on our website.

Fall After School Activities (ASA) and Clubs

Our After School Activities (ASA) Program is returning for Fall, Winter, and Spring!   Look for more information in late September about Fall Session registration and class offerings, with the session running from October to December 2024. Please note the Fall Session is not offered to Kindergarten students.

Don’t forget that PTA members get priority registration and classes fill up by ‘first come, first serve’.

Teachers and parent volunteers make our school clubs happen by sharing their talent, knowledge, and time with our students in the areas of theater, literature, science, and math!  Questions? Contact our ASA Coordinator Erin Patel at [email protected]

7100 Churchill Road, McLean, Virginia 22101 | Main Office: 703.288.8400
Attendance: 703.288.8484 | Web

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Join Us for Open House Tomorrow - August 15

We can't wait for the new school year to begin. Our Open House is tomorrow and our first day of classes is next Monday.  Be sure to mark your calendar for our Back to School Nights.  Dates are below:

⭐Churchill Road ES Open House⭐

Thursday, August 15 (Parent and Students) 
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Welcome for New Families.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Open House for Kindergarten Families 
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Open House for all Families Grades 1-6

⭐First Day of School⭐

August 19, 2024 Bell Schedule: 8:35 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

⭐Back to School Nights⭐

(For Parents/Caregivers Only)
Churchill Road Elementary School, In-Person 
Wednesday, August 21, from 6:00-6:45 p.m. (Grades K, 2, 4, 6)
Thursday, August 22, from 6:00-6:45 p.m. (Grades 1, 3 & 5) 

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2024-2025

 

While at the Open House tomorrow, please check out the PTA Welcome booth in the front lobby for information on joining the PTA, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

7100 Churchill Road, McLean, Virginia 22101 | Main Office: 703.288.8400
Attendance: 703.288.8484 | Web