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 Family Liaison Position

Churchill Road is looking for a Family Liaison for the 2024-2025 school year. Our family liaison will help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. The family liaison will welcome and orient families who are new to the school and community and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. 

The family liaison will also assist with parent engagement events such as grade-level conversations, provide parent resource links and offer any additional support for families to assist with their journey through FCPS.  

The family liaison position is part-time hourly. The hours may change from week to week depending on the events and activities the family liaison is involved in.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Churchill Road team, please contact Jennifer Niccolls, [email protected]. 

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Summer Updates

Mark your calendars for upcoming activities planned to welcome our returning AND new students back.  We look forward to seeing you!

⭐Kindergarten/New Family Playdates⭐

Sunday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. on the playground
Thursday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. on the playground
Sunday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. on the playground
Thursday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m. (after the Open House) on the playground

⭐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) 

⭐Labor Day Break⭐

Friday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 2
No School

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2024-2025

 

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 19, June 21, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

What an amazing school year we have just completed! It was a so much fun to see our students participate in the many end of year activities – Strings and Chorus concerts, Field Day, Ancient Civilizations Day, Reading Rodeo and the 6th grade party and promotion ceremony.  As we finish out the year, we would like to thank all of you for your continued partnership and support.  We could not do what we do without you.

Earlier this afternoon you should have received a message about FCPS’ planned early release Mondays for the 2024-2025 school year.

This summer will be a quiet, but busy, preparation for the new school year. Many of our staff members are scheduled to attend training on the new language arts curriculum and may also be working at summer learning programs across the county. 

We hope our staff, students and families will take time this summer to relax, go on adventures, read new books and fill their buckets in many ways. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next fall.. 

Have a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

In This Week's Issue

• Summer Registration Information
• Bring back a Cup of Sand
• Summer Learning Adventures
• Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt
• Summer Math Resources
• Summer Camp Opportunities
• Important Dates

Churchill Road Summer Registration Information

Welcome to our Churchill Road Elementary School Community!   We are so excited to have your family join us for the 2024-2025 school year.  My name is Angie Kim, Student Information Assistant, at Churchill Road Elementary and I will help you with the registration process.   The FCPS registration database has closed with the last day of school.  I am currently off contract and registrations will be taken upon my return on July 15. 

Registration is completed by appointment only. You can start registration one of two ways: 

1. Here is how you can start the online registration process:  https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration
2. Should you find the online registration difficult, you can email me the following forms and documents to [email protected]:

• • Kindergarten Registration forms bundle (if registering a student for kindergarten)
  • Registration forms bundle (for each student in Grade 1 - 6)
  • Proof of Residency in Fairfax County
    • FCPS Residency Attestation and Deed or Lease  or
    • FCPS Residency Attestation and 3 supporting documents
  • Student Identification (Name and age)
    • Original Birth Certificate, or
    • Affidavit with substantiating documentation
  • Parent Identification
    • Government-issued photo identification for parent
  • Health Documentation
    • Immunization Records
    • Physical examination (for New Elementary School Students Only)
    • Tuberculosis Screening, if applicable (For all students who were born in, resided in or visited a foreign country on the High TB Burden Country List for a consecutive period of four weeks or longer)
  • Previous school contact information

For further information please go to our FCPS website for registration information.

Once the online submission is completed or you have emailed me the forms and documents, please sign up for an appointment!   

Thank you and I look forward to working with you to complete registration!

A Cup of Sand for Any and All Beaches!

Did you know that sand looks different on every beach across the United States and around the world?  I’ve read that you can find sand in most of the colors of the rainbow.  So cool! (Read an article - click HERE!) 

Would you bring back 1 to 2 cups of sand from any beach you visit this summer? From Virginia Beach to India to Antarctica, we want to see all the different types of sand you find. 😊 Simply put the sand in a small clear Ziplock baggie. And attach a notecard telling; your name, the name of the beach, the state or country where you found it and bring in back in August.  We will plan to gather and display the sandbags during Back to School Night.

Happy Beach Walking!

Enjoying Our Canine Companions

Beginning this spring, we were fortunate to have visits from "Frankie" and "Pru".  Mrs. Jackson's class had a wonderful time meeting "Frankie" and reading with him.  We hope to see both our friends back next school year.

Summer Learning Adventures

Are you looking for a fun way to keep your brain sharp over the summer break? Look no further than our summer learning opportunity.  Click on the link below to find a variety of exciting activities like reading, cooking, and even exploring to guarantee a summer that's both educational and entertaining. Say goodbye to summer boredom and say hello to a summer full of learning adventures!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLf5CldGrRbCfHWSBCTDrYaWy-ZUJJr0/view?usp=drive_link

Fairfax County is Hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt! 
When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

Summer Math Resources

Please visit the link below for summer math resources: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/mathematics/independent-learning-options-families

Did You Know...

Nauman Naeem MD from Psychology Today writes, “At any given moment there are hundreds of entities vying for our attention — whether they are people we are close to, workplace associates, email accounts, social media, popular culture, marketing and advertising, and global events.” This attention seeking is usually to fulfill someone else’s agenda. People fear being bored but in reality, it means nothing needs your attention in that moment. Here is the full article, The Beauty of Stillness

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

South Loudoun Youth Chorale Elementary School Choir Camp

South Loudoun Youth Chorale is offering their first ever elementary school choir camp for rising 4th-6th grade students taught by GFES very own, Mrs. Forrest! Camp will take place July 15-19 at Willard Middle School (40915 Braddock Rd, Aldie, VA 20105) from 12pm-4pm each day. SLYC also offers a camp for rising 7-12th grade students. This camp will take place July 22-26 from 10am-4pm each day. Watch a promo video with information about camp on our website: https://www.slychorale.org/ and register here: https://www.slychorale.org/slyc-summer-camp. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa Newton, executive director: [email protected].

In Case You Missed it...

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

• End-of-Year Reminders
• Summer Resources
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

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

• Thursday, June 20 - Summer Office Hours Begin, 9 AM- 12 PM, Monday-Friday
• Thursday-Friday, July 4-5 - School Closed for 4th of July Holiday
• Thursday, August 15 - Open House, Details to Follow
• Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

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

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Tomorrow, Friday, June 7, is Bobcat Olympic Field Day! Thank you to all who signed up to volunteer, we are very appreciative.  The following items are recommended for your students:

• water bottle,
• sneakers/socks,
• sunscreen,
• hat, and
• an extra shirt if they would like to change after due to the warm weather.

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

• Grades 4-6 will participate from 9-11 AM
• Grades K-3 will participate from 12:45-2:45 PM

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 18, May 31, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

What a fabulous few weeks we have had leading up to the end of the school year. Our band and string students, under the direction of our band teacher, Alex Singer, and strings specialist, Chris Fyhr, put on a wonderful musical performance for our students and families. Our second graders performed their musical, How Does Your Garden Grow?, to rave reviews. Our Girls on the Run team, led by Jill Truax, Sue Lackey and Meghan Overend braved the elements and completed their 5K on a rainy Saturday morning.

As we approach the end of the school year, we have a series of events to look forward to at Churchill Road, including our chorus concert, 3rd grade Ancient Civilizations Day, 6th grade hot air balloons and Promotion Party, 1st grade Reading Rodeo, All School Field Day, our 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, and our end of year class celebrations. We are sincerely eager to celebrate all we have accomplished together.

Many thanks to the PTA for the lunch they provided to us this week!  It was such an encouragement as we seek to be the very best we can be as we finish the school year.

We again thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

In This Week's Issue

• Congratulations to Ms. Niccolls on her Retirement
• Bring back a Cup of Sand
• Health Room Notice - Medication Pickup by dismissal on June 12
• Student Test Results Coming Soon
• Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt Begins June 15
• Last day of school is June 12 - Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
• Important Dates

Congratulations to Ms. Niccolls on her Retirement!

Today, Ms. Niccolls, our assistant principal, announced to the staff she will be retiring later this summer!  She is very excited to spend time with her daughter and go on exciting vacations with her family.  

We are so appreciative for all Ms. Niccolls has done to support Churchill Road families and students over the past 9 years. She is an incredibly loyal individual who has always looked out for the interests of our students in every way. 

Next Thursday, June 5th, Ms. Niccolls will be at the front door at arrival and dismissal should any families like to stop by and send her off with "Congratulations"! 

Please join us in congratulating her on a job well done!

A Cup of Sand for Any and All Beaches!

Did you know that sand looks different on every beach across the United States and around the world?  I’ve read that you can find sand in most of the colors of the rainbow.  So cool! (Read an article - click HERE!) 

Would you bring back 1 to 2 cups of sand from any beach you visit this summer? From Virginia Beach to India to Antarctica, we want to see all the different types of sand you find. 😊 Simply put the sand in a small clear Ziplock baggie. And attach a notecard telling; your name, the name of the beach, the state or country where you found it and bring in back in August.  We will plan to gather and display the sandbags during Back to School Night.

Happy Beach Walking!

Health Room Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:20 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 12. 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. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

Student Test Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions. 

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt! 
When: Launches June 15, 2024

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to  www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.

Did You Know...

Nauman Naeem MD from Psychology Today writes, “At any given moment there are hundreds of entities vying for our attention — whether they are people we are close to, workplace associates, email accounts, social media, popular culture, marketing and advertising, and global events.” This attention seeking is usually to fulfill someone else’s agenda. People fear being bored but in reality, it means nothing needs your attention in that moment. Here is the full article, The Beauty of Stillness

In Case You Missed it...

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

• School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
• Online Campus Summer Registration
• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

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, June 4, Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
• Friday, June 7 - Field Day
• Tuesday, June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9 AM - Langley HS
• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM
• Monday, June 17  - Eid, School Closed
• Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth, School Closed
• Thursday, June 20 - Summer Office Hours Begin
• Monday, August 19 - First Day of School

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

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

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Reminder: Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 27 -  School Closed

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Classes will resume at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

Field Day Help Needed from 8:30-11 AM June 7!!

Field day is Friday, June 7th!  This year’s theme is Olympics in celebration of this years summer Olympics! 

We are still in need of volunteers for the AM block (Grades 4-6) from 8:30 - 11:00 AM.  If you would like to volunteer for Field Day please use this link: Churchill Road Elementary School: Field Day Parent Volunteer (signupgenius.com)

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

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

6th Grade Parent Book Club

Mrs. Lunghi is hosting a book club for parents of rising 7th graders next week.  We will be discussing the book Middle School Superpowers by Phyllis Fagell, LCPC.  If you haven’t had a chance to read yet, don’t worry!  We will have two sessions, the first is a virtual meeting on May 29th at 6 p.m.  Our second session will be on May 31st at 11 a.m. here at the school. Come on out for a great conversation about common fears, setbacks, and some strategies to support your children. Questions? Contact Mrs. Lunghi, [email protected]. 

6th Grade Families - Parent Volunteers Needed

6th Grade Families: We need LOTS of parent volunteers at the upcoming 6th Grade Party on June 5th from 11a.m.-2 p.m. Inflatables, Rides, Games & Activities -supervise many of the fun stations! Volunteer to help in the morning (10:30-12:30) or afternoon (12:15-2:15). We need the following items to borrow: Canopy Tents, Large Outdoor Checkers Game, Large Connect Four Game, Large Outdoor Cornhole Set. If you can loan any of these, please use the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054BA4AD2CA57-49758262-class#/

Note: Only parents/guardians who are volunteering can be at the party.

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 17, May 17, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

It has been another busy few weeks as we head toward June. 

Our wonderful PTA and families showed their appreciation for all of our staff with breakfast, snacks, a delicious lunch from District Taco, a giving tree and yummy dessert bar.  We cannot thank everyone enough for the kind words and special treats.

Last weekend, our Bobcat Theater students put on an outstanding performance of Annie Jr. at the Alden Theater.  The students shined in their roles, reflecting all their hard work and dedication to making this such a memorable event.   We want to thank our PTA for supporting this wonderful opportunity for our students.  Many parents put in hours of volunteer work to ensure our community had this experience together.

Other activities this week included our kindergarten classes welcoming families for their annual Bagels for Bobcats event.  Our fifth graders enjoyed a trip to the Virginia Science Center in Richmond, in anticipation of their final science SOL next week.  And, our sixth graders traveled to Gettysburg as the culmination of their studies of American history. 

Our SOL testing window is nearly complete.  We are so proud of each and every student who displayed their learning in reading and math. More information to come regarding when to expect accessing testing results.

Hope to see many of you at tonight’s Backyard BBQ.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

Teachers enjoying snacks from the PTA during Staff Appreciation Week

In This Week's Issue

• Final  Community Conversation with the Superintendent
• Spring Music Concerts
• Health Room Notice
• Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed May 27
• Important Dates

Final Community Conversation With the Superintendent

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The date for the final Community Conversation is below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for the last community conversation of the school year.  Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

• May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 - REGISTER HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you at this last Superintendent Community Conversation of the year.

Spring Music Concerts

Our students will be celebrating their hard work with  concerts for parents and family. Please join in to celebrate your child:

Band: Monday, May 20 at 6 PM, Gym

Strings: Thursday, May 30 at 6 PM, Gym

Chorus: Tuesday, June 4 at 6 PM, Gym 

Bagels with Bobcats

Kindergarten students enjoyed celebrating with their families during this week's Bagels with Bocats celebration!

Health Room Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:20 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 12. 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. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.

Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 27

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day. 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:

• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
• 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
• Free Student Bus Passes

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the 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, May 20 - Spring Band Concert, 6 PM
• Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL
• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed
• Thursday, May 30, Spring Strings Concert, 6 PM
• Tuesday, June 4, Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
• Friday, June 7 - Field Day
• Tuesday, June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9 AM - Langley HS
• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

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

Quick Links:

• 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
• 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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Backyard BBQ - Friday, May 17 The weather report is calling for a beautiful day on Friday, so 

BUY your tickets by MIDNIGHT tonight

 

Bring your own blanket for a picnic, or small table and chairs to set up inside the track!

Kids will play on the playground or dance/play games with the DJ, and adults can socialize!   

Please note that this is a catered event, so NO ticket sales will be permitted at the door.

Ticket sales through May 15 at Midnight!

The event will be held rain or shine — if it rains, we'll move the picnic indoors between the cafe and gym! 

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Tickets for Bobcat Theater's performances of Annie Jr. at the Alden Theatre

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16, May 3, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

The past few weeks have been packed with activities.  Last Friday, our 6th grade boys and girls basketball teams were victorious over their Oakton counterparts.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this fun family event – the PTA, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Steven, Ms. Judkins, Ms. Galpin and Ms. Iandolo, to name only a few. Also last Friday, our music specialist, Ms. Judkins, worked with some of our 6th grade chorus students to help put on a fantastic All County Chorus performance at Hayfield Secondary School.

This week we welcomed members of the Churchill Road class of 2031 to our kindergarten orientation!  What a treat it was to meet our future students and introduce them to “a day in the life of a kindergartener”. They walked through the lunch line and took a bus ride! We cannot wait until they join us in August. If you know of any families with rising kindergarten students, please have them contact our front office for more information on registration.

Looking ahead, our SOL testing continues, with students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 taking their reading assessments on May 8 and their mathematics assessments on May 15. Thank you for checking the testing schedule in the message below to avoid absence on testing days and for making sure your students are well rested for these tests.

Hopefully, you have purchased your tickets for Annie Jr……Linked here is more information.

On Friday, May 17, the PTA is planning a fun end of year family event. We hope to see as many of you as possible there.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

In This Week's Issue

• All-County Chorus
• 6th Grade Basketball Game - Churchill Rocks!
• Field Day Help Needed!

• Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day - May 8

• Character Strengths, Focus on Enthusiasm and Leadership
• Summer STEM Kits
• Spring 2024 SOL Test Dates
• Summer Camp Opportunities
• Important Dates

All County Chorus

Allie S, Lydia B. Ms. Judkins, Ella B and Lucy R during a break at the All County Choral Festival.

Congratulations to sixth graders Allie S, Lydia B, Ella B, and Lucy R!  They participated in the FCPS All County Choral Festival this past weekend at Hayfield Secondary School.  They performed in a fantastic concert with over 600 sixth grade students from across Fairfax County.  Great job, singers!

Churchill Basketball Teams Rock!

Our 6th grade boys and girls played a great two games of basketball against Oakton Elementary! We walked away with two wins and some great memories! These students never cease to amaze us in their abilities.

Thank you to the PTA and all the many individuals who made this happen. A special thank you to team coaches Mrs. Clark and Mr. Steven!

Field Day Help Needed!!

Field day this year will be held on Friday, June 7th!  This year’s theme is Olympics in celebration of this years summer Olympics!  We are very excited to be offering 17 different activities (stations) related to different to the Olympic Games 

Field day is divided into an AM block for grades 4-6 and a PM block for grades K-3.  The AM block (Grades 4-6) commitment time is from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM.  The PM block (Grades K-3rd) is from 12:30 PM -2:45 PM.  

Responsibilities at your assigned station are to reset the station after each group and briefly review rules for the activity. We will need parent volunteers to assist at each specific station.

If you would like to volunteer for Field Day please use this link: Churchill Road Elementary School: Field Day Parent Volunteer (signupgenius.com)

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

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

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day-May 8

Join us on Wednesday, May 8th for Walk and Roll to School Day!  Participate with our Churchill Road School Community by walking or riding your bike to school.  Enjoy the health benefits to the exercise associated with this event, as well as the benefits to the environment by removing vehicles from the road.  We hope to see you walking or rolling on May 8th!

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strengths our school community is focusing on are Enthusiasm and Leadership

Enthusiasm - You feel excited and energetic about life! When people are around you, they start to feel the same way.

Leadership - You believe that everyone in your group is important and inspire others to do their best.

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.

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "The Magical Music of Disney" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Disney tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on May 15th and 16th 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. Students adorned in Disney costumes will receive FREE admission to this unforgettable event! Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the magic of Disney with the Langley High School Chorus

Spring 2024 SOL Testing Dates

Please see the chart above for Churchill Road Spring SOL testing dates.  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.

• Looking for fun and engaging STEM activities to engage learners? The FCPS ACE STEM kits include hands-on materials and curriculum with step-by-step instructions for children to build six exciting projects and complete 15 challenges and activities. Intended for third through fifth-grade students, the STEM Explorer Pack features activities across science, technology, engineering, and math that also incorporate reading, art, and more! All activities are completely hands-on and will have your learners engaged for hours as they create, explore, invent, and, most importantly, have fun! Instruction booklets come in both English and Spanish.
• Audience: G3-G5 students and families
• More information and to order: ACE Summer Registration Website
• Cost: $99.00 for pick-up; $135.00 if shipping required

Summer Opportunities

Looking for summer opportunities for your students?  Check out these camps:

Children’s Science Center Summer Camps (weekly and single day) 

Audience: Rising grades 1 - 5
Cost: $85-$425 
Location: Children's Science Center Lab- 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 
More information:  https://www.childsci.org/plan-your-visit/camps

Boolean Girl Summer Camps  

Audience: Options for grades 3 - 8 
Cost: $300-$400
Location: Alexandria, Arlington, and Montgomery County Options 
More information: https://booleangirl.org/

Building Momentum Innovation Academy  Summer Camps

Audience: Options for grades 5 - 7
Cost: $75- $450
Location: 5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C Alexandria, VA 22304
More information: https://buildmo.com/summer-camps-2024

NOVA Systemic Summer Camps

Audience: Options for grades 4 - 12
Cost: Most camps are $475
Location: NOVA Manassas or Annandale Campuses
More information: https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/divisions/iet/systemic/outreach.html 

STEAM Opportunities in Fairfax County: Our community is rich with opportunities for students and families to engage in STEM activities.  Check out the county web pages to see opportunities in your area. More information: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=683179&p=5496746 

https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=683179&p=6453790 

Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging.

In Case You Missed it...

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

• May Webinars and Events for Families
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the 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

• Wednesday, May 8 - Reading SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Wednesday, May 15 - Mathematics SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Friday, May 17 - PTA Family Event, 5:30 PM
• Monday, May 20 - Spring Band Concert, 6 PM
• Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL
• Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed
• Thursday, May 30, Spring Strings Concert, 6 PM
• Tuesday, June 4, Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
• Friday, June 7 - Field Day
• Tuesday, June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9 AM - Langley HS
• Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

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

Quick Links:

• 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
• 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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Churchill Chatter - Issue 15, April 19, 2024

CORRECTION: Please see the corrected date below for the 6th-grade basketball game. It is actually on Friday, April 26th at 6 pm.

 

Dear Churchill Road Families,

As we wrap up our fourth round of grade-level parent coffees, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended. Your presence and engagement truly make a difference in our school community.  We are so grateful to Dr. Andrews, our reading specialist, for sharing valuable insights about the upcoming changes in Language Arts instruction. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn about our new basal curriculum for next year!

Our staff was treated to a Chick-Fil-A lunch this week by the PTA.  It is a fan favorite here, and we can’t thank the PTA enough for their thoughtfulness and generosity. 

On Wednesday, our school community came together to honor our military families by wearing purple. To our military families, we extend a special thank you for all that you do. 

Mark your calendars!! Next week is Earth Week Spirit Week.  The week culminates with our 6th-grade basketball team taking on Oakton Elementary next Friday, April 26th, at 6 pm at James Madison High School. Be sure to check your child's VIPs for details on how to order tickets. Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

In This Week's Issue

• Earth Week Spirit Week, April 22-26
• Science Olympiad
• CRS PTA Long-Range Planning Survey
• School Health Services Survey
• Character Strengths, Focus on Purpose and Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

• SEL Screener Results

• Spring 2024 SOL Test Dates
• Important Dates

Earth Week Spirit Week is April 22-26 Science Olympiad

Congratulations for making 2023-24 one more successful year in Churchill Road Elementary' s rich legacy at the Virginia Science Olympiad Div B competition!  Division B is primarily designed as a Middle School competition...  In a highly competitive field, Churchill Road ES excelled in the Regional competition and continued to the State Tournament at University of Virginia!  

Churchill Road students placed in the Top-10 in seven different events at the State tournament on Saturday, April 6th:

• 2nd place in Can't Judge a Powder: Neal B. and Aarav J.
• 5th place in  Disease Detectives: Sadie R. and Katrina X.
• 7th place in  Write It Do it:  Radha B. and Aleeza M.
• 8th place in Wheeled Vehicle: Eleanor B and Liam Br.
• 9th place in Roller Coaster:  Radha B.and Ilha C.
• 10th place in Forestry:  Aleeza M. and Run X.
• 10th place in Flight: Neal Bi and Oliver S.

The top two teams above in Bold were recognized with a medal at the award ceremony.  

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and to the CRS PTA for their sponsorship and support.  And a special shout out to Mr. Nick Kilpatrick who was the sponsoring teacher for our school. 

CRS PTA Long-Range Planning Survey

The CRS PTA engages in long-range planning every two years to identify focus areas based on member feedback.   Click here to access this 5-10 minute survey.  Deadline to fill out is Friday, May 3rd.  Thank you for your help!

Offer Your Feedback: School Health Services Satisfaction Survey Through A26, 2024

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.

FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians who interact with the school health rooms. The survey will open on April 15, 2024 and will remain open until April 26, 2024. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.

Submit your survey.

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strengths our school community is focusing on are Purpose and Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence. 

Purpose - You have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.

Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence - You appreciate the world’s beauty and the amazing skills that people have.

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.

Did You Know...

Charles R Chaffin Ed.D from Psychology Today writes, “Digital fatigue is a real thing. That feeling of being tired and burned out from all the screen time in our lives. The endless and sometimes habitual scrolling and texting back and forth limits our attention and can just plain wear us out.” Here are some strategies to put down the devices and recharge.

Spring 2024 SOL Testing Dates

Please see the chart above for Churchill Road Spring SOL testing dates.  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.

SEL Screener Results

FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. 

In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail. 

Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s counselor. Mrs. Amatucci ([email protected]) or Mrs. Lunghi ([email protected]) 

Middle School Start Times-Virtual Date Added

FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates: 

• Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School
• Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
• Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School
• Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School

A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.

While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times. 

Elementary Institute for the Arts Summer Camp

Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email [email protected] with any questions.

In Case You Missed it...

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

• Spring Assessments
• Family Conference
• Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the 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-Friday, April 22-26 - Earth Week Spirit Week
• Tuesday, April 23 - Grade 5 IRW (SOL)
• Wednesday, May 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9-10 AM
• Friday, May 3 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
• Wednesday, May 8 - Reading SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Wednesday, May 15 - Mathematics SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

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

Quick Links:

• 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
• 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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Churchill Chatter - Issue 15, April 19, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

As we wrap up our fourth round of grade-level parent coffees, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended. Your presence and engagement truly make a difference in our school community.  We are so grateful to Dr. Andrews, our reading specialist, for sharing valuable insights about the upcoming changes in Language Arts instruction. Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn about our new basal curriculum for next year!

Our staff was treated to a Chick-Fil-A lunch this week by the PTA.  It is a fan favorite here, and we can’t thank the PTA enough for their thoughtfulness and generosity. 

On Wednesday, our school community came together to honor our military families by wearing purple. To our military families, we extend a special thank you for all that you do. 

Mark your calendars!! Next week is Earth Week Spirit Week.  The week culminates with our 6th-grade basketball team taking on Oakton Elementary next Saturday, April 26th, at 6 pm at James Madison High School. Be sure to check your child's VIPs for details on how to order tickets. Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls

In This Week's Issue

• Earth Week Spirit Week, April 22-26
• Science Olympiad
• CRS PTA Long-Range Planning Survey
• School Health Services Survey
• Character Strengths, Focus on Purpose and Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence

• SEL Screener Results

• Spring 2024 SOL Test Dates
• Important Dates

Earth Week Spirit Week is April 22-26 Science Olympiad

Congratulations for making 2023-24 one more successful year in Churchill Road Elementary' s rich legacy at the Virginia Science Olympiad Div B competition!  Division B is primarily designed as a Middle School competition...  In a highly competitive field, Churchill Road ES excelled in the Regional competition and continued to the State Tournament at University of Virginia!  

Churchill Road students placed in the Top-10 in seven different events at the State tournament on Saturday, April 6th:

• 2nd place in Can't Judge a Powder: Neal B. and Aarav J.
• 5th place in  Disease Detectives: Sadie R. and Katrina X.
• 7th place in  Write It Do it:  Radha B. and Aleeza M.
• 8th place in Wheeled Vehicle: Eleanor B and Liam Br.
• 9th place in Roller Coaster:  Radha B.and Ilha C.
• 10th place in Forestry:  Aleeza M. and Run X.
• 10th place in Flight: Neal Bi and Oliver S.

The top two teams above in Bold were recognized with a medal at the award ceremony.  

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and to the CRS PTA for their sponsorship and support.  And a special shout out to Mr. Nick Kilpatrick who was the sponsoring teacher for our school. 

CRS PTA Long-Range Planning Survey

The CRS PTA engages in long-range planning every two years to identify focus areas based on member feedback.   Click here to access this 5-10 minute survey.  Deadline to fill out is Friday, May 3rd.  Thank you for your help!

Offer Your Feedback: School Health Services Satisfaction Survey Through A26, 2024

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.

FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians who interact with the school health rooms. The survey will open on April 15, 2024 and will remain open until April 26, 2024. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.

Submit your survey.

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strengths our school community is focusing on are Purpose and Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence. 

Purpose - You have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.

Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence - You appreciate the world’s beauty and the amazing skills that people have.

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.

Did You Know...

Charles R Chaffin Ed.D from Psychology Today writes, “Digital fatigue is a real thing. That feeling of being tired and burned out from all the screen time in our lives. The endless and sometimes habitual scrolling and texting back and forth limits our attention and can just plain wear us out.” Here are some strategies to put down the devices and recharge.

Spring 2024 SOL Testing Dates

Please see the chart above for Churchill Road Spring SOL testing dates.  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.

SEL Screener Results

FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. 

In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail. 

Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s counselor. Mrs. Amatucci ([email protected]) or Mrs. Lunghi ([email protected]) 

Middle School Start Times-Virtual Date Added

FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates: 

• Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School
• Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
• Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School
• Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School

A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.

While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times. 

Elementary Institute for the Arts Summer Camp

Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email [email protected] with any questions.

In Case You Missed it...

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

• Spring Assessments
• Family Conference
• Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the 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-Friday, April 22-26 - Earth Week Spirit Week
• Tuesday, April 23 - Grade 5 IRW (SOL)
• Wednesday, May 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9-10 AM
• Friday, May 3 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
• Wednesday, May 8 - Reading SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Wednesday, May 15 - Mathematics SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

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

Quick Links:

• 2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
• 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.

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

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School Closed Tomorrow
April 10

Wednesday, April 10 is an FCPS holiday. All schools and offices, including Churchill Road ES, will be closed for the Eid al-Fitr Holiday.  Classes will resume at 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 11. See the school year calendar

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