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Churchill Chatter - Issue 14, March 24, 2025

Mrs. Wallace and students enjoy the student art show at the McLean Community Center.

Dear Churchill Road families,

This week we wrap up the third quarter.  Friday is a full school day, and the school will be closed on Monday, March 31 for the Eid-al Fitr holiday, and students will be off for the teacher workday on April 1.

As we come closer to Spring Break, we ask you to brainstorm with your child concerning ways to stay focused on their learning and show kindness to one another in our community.  Thank you for your support and help in this area.  Everyone is excited for Spring Break!

Next week, our 6th grade boys’ and girls’ teams will be playing against Spring Hill ES 6th graders at Langley High School.  It promises to be a fun event - we hope to see you there.

FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid is continuing her community conversations.  Events are open to all. Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on the following dates from 6:30-7:30 p.m.:

• Tuesday, April 1, Lorton Station Elementary School
• Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
• Monday, April 21, Mount Eagle Elementary School
• Wednesday, April 23, Mason Crest Elementary School

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Kid's Heart Challenge Begins March 31
• Garden Sign Design Contest Open for Submissions
• Kindergarten Orientation April 9 - Sign Up Now
• Purple Up Day April 9
• Character Strengths Focus - Humor
• Lost and Found in the Lobby through March 28
• Important Dates

Kids Heart Challenge!

Churchill has heart! For the 26th year, Churchill Road has again partnered with the American Heart Association to educate students about the cardiovascular system while providing information on keeping this essential body system healthy throughout life.  The American Heart Association launched the Kids Heart Challenge, formally known as Jump Rope for Heart.  Kids Heart Challenge is the same as Jump Rope for Heart, only now it aligns more with our Health and Physical Education curriculum. 

This year we have set a goal of $12,000. Last year our students raised an amazing $27,280.40!!! Churchill Road was #2 in Fairfax County and in the top 20 for the state of Virginia!  It is just another example of how our families value living a healthy and active lifestyle along with the generosity to help a good cause. Our total fundraising over the past 26 years has been a whopping $418,878.12!!

Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser forms will go out in this week’s VIP folder.  Students who choose to participate in the fundraiser will have the opportunity to earn Thank You gifts from the American Heart Association while helping millions across the United States through the American Heart Association.  We are again going 100% online for donations this year, no physical money will be collected. The fundraiser will officially begin on Monday March 31 and end on Friday April 25, 2024. 

Click the link below to sign up now!  Search “Churchill Road.” Thank you for your participation in this great event!  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Varhol.

https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html

Garden Sign Design Contest Open for Submissions Purple Up Day - April 9

To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 9  for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. 

Show your Bobcat spirit and wear puple to support our own military-connected families on April 9.

Register Now For Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 9th

We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m - 10 a.m. Please let us know if you and your child will be attending on this sign-up genius link. 

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

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

Lost and Found

Please check out our lost and found before Friday, March 28.  All items are available for perusal in our front lobby.  Items not claimed by Friday will be donated to those in need on April 1.

Character Strengths Focus

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

Humor means enjoying laugher and bringing smiles to others.

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.

In Case You Missed It

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

• Student Achievements
• Art in our Schools Month
• Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples

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, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students. 

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Langley Pyramid Family Activity - April 22 Important Dates

• Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed
• Tuesday, April 1 - Teacher Workday/No School for Students
• Friday, April 4 - Bobcat Basketball Game, Langley HS, 6 PM
• Wednesday, April 9 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up Day 
• Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 14, March 10, 2025

Dear Churchill Road families,

We are halfway through the third quarter, enjoying longer days and warmer temperatures. Our 6th graders are heading on their field trip to Philadelphia later this week and our students are looking forward to beginning planting in our raised beds.

Next week, March 17, is our next three hour early release Monday.  See below for details and to update your student’s dismissal plan, if necessary.

We hope you enjoy the end of winter weather and are able to spend time outdoors with your families.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Next 3-Hour Early Release Monday is March 17
• CRS Science Olympiad Division B Team Advances to States
• Kindergarten Orientation April 9 - Sign Up Now
• Character Strengths Focus - Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others
• Transportation Reminder
• Important Dates

3-Hour Early Release Next Monday, March 17

Our next early release is scheduled for Monday, March 17. All students will be dismissed at 12:20 PM.

Mark your calendars and check our CRS records to make sure your child(ren) are accurately scheduled to stay or go home. 

We understand you may need to adjust your former plans!  To ensure we are able to plan for all students to get home safely, THURSDAY, March 13 is the last day to submit a Change of Transportation form for March 17.    The change of transportation Google Form only should be filled out, if your plans have changed, and the information on file is not accurate.

Register Now for Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 9th 

We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m - 10 a.m. Please let us know if you and your child will be attending on this sign-up genius link. 

Kindergarten and New Student Registrations for 2025-2026 Now Underway

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2025. 

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

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

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

Congraulations CRS Science Olympiad B!

Congratulations to the Chruchill Road Science Olympiad Division B team.  Our Churchill Road team placed sixth out of the 16 participating schools, with 8 teams medaling in the tournament.  The team will move on to the VASO State Tournament on March 29. Way to go and good luck at States!

Transportation Reminder

As a reminder, students may not ride a bus that is not allocated to them.   Any after-school activities or playdates should be facilitated by families after the students have safely returned home from school.  If there are any questions, please contact the front office at [email protected].

Character Strengths Focus

The next character strength our school community is focusing on is OPM (Other People Mindset)  - Identifying & Appreciating the Good in Others.

OPM  - Identifying & Appreciating the Good in Others means it’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths

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.

Bands on the Run

Looking for a fun family activity and a great way to meet Cooper MS and Langley HS band students and their families all while supporting award winning music education in our schools? Join us for the 6th Annual Bands on the Run 5K & Fun Walk on April 6th at Langley High School. The race begins at 8 am. Proceeds benefit the Cooper Middle School and Langley High School band programs. Register and bring the entire family to enjoy fitness, music, and fun! Registrations through March 14 are guaranteed a race t-shirt! You can also donate or advertise your business by sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing you there! Email [email protected] with any questions.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.

In Case You Missed It

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

• A Strong Academic Foundation
• 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
• New Breakfast Options

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

• Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
• Monday, March 17 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
• Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed
• Tuesday, April 1 - Teacher Workday/No School for Students
• Wednesday, April 9 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up Day 
• Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break

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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 5, March 2025

March is a month of exploration – and that includes exploring careers! We're diving into career awareness activities, helping students learn about different jobs and discover how their talents can translate into future careers. Books, videos, and community trips are great ways to explore career options.

Looking for a family acticity? Explore local businesses with your child. Visit a fire station, pet store, or garden center and talk about the jobs people do there. Point out workers and their tasks during family errands, like grocery shopping or visiting the library. Please see this activity that provides ideas for exploring jobs in your community. See this website for career exploration videos that help students learn more about jobs for the future.

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

FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, tutoring services, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.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.

March Webinars at the Family Resource Center Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know March 7, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread, and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children. Register here

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) March 14, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school. Register here

Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens March 19, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 3 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies. Register here

It's Time to Plan for Summer Camp!

Click to view the Guide to Summer Camps

FCPS 2025 Family Summit
March 15, 2025

FCPS is pleased to announce the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, an in-person event hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners.  This free, in-person conference promises to cover a variety of topics designed to benefit all families. 

Please access the FCPS Family Summit link for more information.

Fairfax County Government Programs Speech and Hearing Clinics 

More information on speech and hearing clinics available here.

Community Programs and Events Sleep Issues

Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m., Location: MCC

A free discussion series for parents presented by the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with the McLean Community Center. More information available here.

Chinese Culture Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Welcome to the Chinese Culture Club at the Dolly Madison Library! Join and explore Chinese history, art, music, and culture through a variety of activities. All activities will be facilitated in both English and Chinese Mandarin. All Chinese language levels are welcome! Registrations open at 4:30 p.m.Saturday, March 15, 2025

Spring Fest at the McLean Community Center

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-noon

Free Admission. 

Join your neighbors as we celebrate the changing of seasons with spring-themed arts and crafts, entertainment and the opportunity for your child to take a photo with our costumed bunny. Make sure you bring your camera as an Old Firehouse staff member will be on hand to take a photo of you and your family. More information here.

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 13, February 24, 2025

Fourth graders enjoyed a magic show where Ms. Diorio was levitated!

Dear Churchill Road families,

It looks like the worst of the winter weather is behind us.  Spring is on the way; don’t forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 9. 

We are so proud of our teachers Ethan Locke and Chandrani Ohdedar.  Fourth grade teacher Mr. Locke has been named Langley Pyramid’s 2024-2025 Outstanding New Elementary Teacher.  He will move on to be considered at the Region 1 level.  Third grade teacher Ms. Ohdedar was recognized as an FCPS Cares recipient for her skills as an exemplary educator.  Congratulations to them both!

The second quarter is off to a great start – our fourth graders enjoyed an entertaining magic show at the Alden Theatre last week.  

A final reminder – if you would like to share insights for 2025-2026 class placements, please do so using the form linked in the article below. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. this Wednesday, February 26.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Locke, Outstanding New Elementary Teacher for the Langley Pyramid and to Ms. Chandrani Ohdedar, FCPS Cares recipient.
• Parent Input for 2025-2025 Due 4 PM Wednesday, February 26
• Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway
• Supply Wish List
• School Fasting Meal Kits
• Character Strengths Focus - Humility and Love of Learning
• Important Dates

 Congratulations to our Outstanding New Elementary Teacher Winner - Mr. Locke Congratulations to FCPS Cares Recipient
Ms. Ohdedar Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year Deadline 4 PM February 26

Reminder, should you wish to provide input for the 2025-2026 school year, your request must be submitted electronically, via this form to ensure we receive it.  Please do not email us additional information. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is February 26, 2025 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.

Please refer to the eNotify message sent on February 21 for additonal details.

Kindergarten and New Student Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2025. 

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

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

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

Save the Date! 
Kindergarten Orientation is April 9th 

We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m- 10 a.m. Please let us know of your intent to register for Kindergarten so we can send you all the information regarding Kindergarten Orientation.  

Supply Wish List

We are running low on tissues and Clorox wipes.  If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the bin in the front office or your child's classroom teacher. Thank you for your generosity.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Character Strengths Focus

The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Humility and Love of Learning.

Humility means not seeking attention and letting your actions speak for themselves.

Love of Learning means enjoying the process of learning new things, whether in school or on your own.

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.

Ramadan

Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Nick Kilpatrick regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

In Case You Missed It

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Middle School Start Times
• New Lunch Items
• Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

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

• Wednesday, February 26 - Parent Input Deadline @ 4 PM
• Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
• Monday, March 17 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
• Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed
• Tuesday, April 1 - Teacher Workday/No School for Students
• Tuesday, April 8 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up Day 
• Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break

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Attendance: 703.288.8484 | Web

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 13, February 24, 2025

Fourth graders enjoyed a magic show where Ms. Diorio was levitated!

Dear Churchill Road families,

It looks like the worst of the winter weather is behind us.  Spring is on the way; don’t forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 9. 

We are so proud of our teachers Ethan Locke and Chandrani Ohdedar.  Fourth grade teacher Mr. Locke has been named Langley Pyramid’s 2024-2025 Outstanding New Elementary Teacher.  He will move on to be considered at the Region 1 level.  Third grade teacher Ms. Ohdedar was recognized as an FCPS Cares recipient for her skills as an exemplary educator.  Congratulations to them both!

The second quarter is off to a great start – our fourth graders enjoyed an entertaining magic show at the Alden Theatre last week.  

A final reminder – if you would like to share insights for 2025-2026 class placements, please do so using the form linked in the article below. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. this Wednesday, February 26.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Locke, Outstanding New Elementary Teacher for the Langley Pyramid and to Ms. Chandrani Ohdedar, FCPS Cares recipient.
• Parent Input for 2025-2025 Due 4 PM Wednesday, February 26
• Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway
• Supply Wish List
• School Fasting Meal Kits
• Character Strengths Focus - Humility and Love of Learning
• Important Dates

 Congratulations to our Outstanding New Elementary Teacher Winner - Mr. Locke Congratulations to FCPS Cares Recipient Ms. Ohdedar Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year Deadline 4 PM February 26

Reminder, should you wish to provide input for the 2025-2026 school year, your request must be submitted electronically, via this form to ensure we receive it.  Please do not email us additional information. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is February 26, 2025 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.

Please refer to the eNotify message sent on February 21 for additonal details.

Kindergarten and New Student Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway

We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2025. 

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

If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!

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

Save the Date! 
Kindergarten Orientation is April 9th 

We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m- 10 a.m. Please let us know of your intent to register for Kindergarten so we can send you all the information regarding Kindergarten Orientation.  

Supply Wish List

We are running low on tissues and Clorox wipes.  If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the bin in the front office or your child's classroom teacher. Thank you for your generosity.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Character Strengths Focus

The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Humility and Love of Learning.

Humility means not seeking attention and letting your actions speak for themselves.

Love of Learning means enjoying the process of learning new things, whether in school or on your own.

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.

Ramadan

Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Nick Kilpatrick regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

In Case You Missed It

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Middle School Start Times
• New Lunch Items
• Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

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

• Wednesday, February 26 - Parent Input Deadline @ 4 PM
• Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
• Monday, March 17 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
• Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed
• Tuesday, April 1 - Teacher Workday/No School for Students
• Tuesday, April 8 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up Day 
• Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break

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Attendance: 703.288.8484 | Web

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Club Photo Day Tomorrow

Tomorrow is Club Picture Day for the clubs listed below.  These photographs will be used for the yearbook:

• Band-Grade 5
• Band-Grade 6
• Battle of the Books
• Bobcat Theater
• Chess
• Chorus
• Journalism
• Math Counts
• News Crew
• Orchestra-Grade 4
• Orchestra-Grade 5
• Orchestra-Grade 6
• Safety Patrol
• Science Olympiad A
• Science Olympiad B
• Student Government Association

Please contact Angie Kim, [email protected], if your student needs an individual retake.

Next Early Release Monday - February 24

Our next early release is scheduled for Monday, February 24. 

Mark your calendars and check our CRS records to make sure your child(ren) are accurately scheduled to stay/go home. 

We understand you may need to adjust your former plans!  To ensure we are able to plan for all students to get home safely, THURSDAY is the last day to submit a Change of Transportation form for Feb. 24.    

Black History Month Event
Unite, Uplift & Celebrate! Student Fasting Meal Kits for
February 28 - March 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
• March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
• March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 12, February 10, 2025

Show your Bobcat spirit this week!

Dear Churchill Road families,

The beginning of our third quarter has been a weather roller coaster.  We may be in for some more winter weather this week - stay tuned for any updates from FCPS.

Last Saturday, more than 350 members of the Langley Pyramid community came together to package 82,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger.  By working together, we made it possible for nearly 500,000 people to have a meal. We are so proud of your children for their work raising money to help children and families worldwide.

This past Friday, the PTA hosted a fun Bingo Night for more than 250 students and family members. Thank you to all who ensured this event was a success.  

Looking ahead, we begin our second round of grade level parent  conversations (see article below).  Messages will be sent to each grade level via eNotify with details. Next Monday, February 17 is the Presidents Day holiday and school is closed.  The following Monday, February 24, is our next 3-hour early release Monday - dismissal at 12:20 p.m.

Don’t forget – if you would like to share insights for 2025-2026 class placements, please do so using the form linked in the article below. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Upcoming Community Conversations
• Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Spring 2025 SOL Dates
• Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
• MathCounts Competition
• Character Strengths Focus - Love and Cheering Others' Success
• Magnet School Applications
• President's Day Holiday - February 17, School Closed
• Important Dates

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 third round of grade-level specific events over the coming weeks to share information on classroom updates, accreditation, attendance and testing, and answer any questions you may have.

Dates for each grade-level are below. (Please note: Should there be inclement weather delays, grade level events will be rescheduled.)

• Kindergarten: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• 1st Grade: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
• 2nd Grade: Thursday, February 13, 2025
• 3rd Grade: Friday, February 14, 2025
• 4th Grade: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• 5th Grade: Friday, February 21, 2025
• 6th Grade: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Sign-up forms have been sent to grade levels K-3 via eNotify.  Families in grades 4-6 should look for eNotify invitations soon. 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!

Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year

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

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

Please provide your input by submitting this form as it will ensure we have your request.  Please do not email us additional information. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is February 26, 2025 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.

Save the Dates! Spring 2025 SOL Testing

The Churchill Road SOL schedule for Spring 2025 has been finalized. Please see the chart above.  It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing! We thank you, in advance.

Staying Healthy During Cold/Flu Season

Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses are high this year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and keep them at home if they are sick. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.

MathCounts Competition

Congratulations to the Churchill Road MathCounts Team.  Churchill Road ranked fifth in the NOVA chapter, among 18 elementary and middle schools, and the second among all elementary schools.  Way to go team!

🧲 Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools

Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. 

Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.

Character Strengths Focus

The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Love and OPM (Other People Mindset) - Cheering Others' Success.

Love means you value close relationships with others and being close to people.

Cheering Others' Success means when other people succeed, you are happy for them and cheer them on.

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.

In Case You Missed It

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Proposed Budget Progress
• Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
• Black History Month Event

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

Presidents Day - February 17

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

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, February 17 - Presidents Day Holiday
• Wednesday, February 19 - New Student and Club Picture Day
• Monday, February 24 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
• Wednesday, February 26 - Parent Input Deadline @ 4 PM
• Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
• Monday, March 17 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
• Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed

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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 4, Feb 2025

Welcome to the February 2025 Family Liaison Newsletter!  February is a month for love and family.  Stay informed and engaged with our community updates on family resources, upcoming events and activites.

This Valentine's Day, let's explore what makes you YOU! Self-awareness helps students understand what they like, what they're good at, and what makes their hearts sing. Fun activities like sharing hobbies, talking about favorite school moments, or simply noticing what makes them smile can help build self-awareness.

Explore likes and dislikes through simple activities. Have your child circle pictures of activities they enjoy, such as playing with toys, helping in the kitchen, or drawing. Use a sticker chart to track activities your child tries and enjoys at home. Explore this activity that helps students connect and reflect on their interests and preferences.

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

Celebrate School Counselors this Week!

We are so thankful for our school counselors Mrs. Amatucci and Mrs. Lunghi and all that they do for our students.

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair Saturday, Feb. 10  from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Lorton Community Center 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079. 

Free Books for Families and Educators! Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early! Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family. Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.Fun family activities including DJ, food trucks, and free Valentine’s Day card making area! Scan QR to register.

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) February 7, 2025 ,10 - 11:30 a.m. 

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school. Register Here

Community Boundary Review Meetings

Join us: Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m

If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person meeting, please consider participating in one of our virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings. All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the recently held in-person meetings, and the same information will be shared. 

FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention February 18, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.Register Here

Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens  February 21, 2025,10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.Register Here

SibShops February 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support. Enjoy games and have fun! Register Here

Community Programs and Events Lunar New Year Celebration from Fairfax County Park Authority Comic Bookaneers Book Club

Monday, February 10, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Location : Dolley Madison Library

The book for February is New Kid by Jerry Craft. Read it ahead of time, then join the club members for a discussion! 

Books Available at the Checkout Desk.  Ages 9-17

Comic Bookaneers Book Club - Fairfax Library Calendar - Library Home

Depression/Self Harm February 13th, 7.00 PM

A free discussion series for parents presented by the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with the McLean Community Center. More information.

Facilitators: Melissa Sporn, Ph.D., Carey Hitchcock, MSW

S.H.A.R.E. Thinking Studio

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Location : Dolley Madison Library

S.H.A.R.E. stands for Speak, Hear, Analyze, Read, and Evolve. This is a place where students speak up, hear others, analyze stories, read texts, and evolve into critical thinkers. Through fully hands-on, engaging activities, we teach our students to advocate for themselves, create solutions, and be intellectually curious.

This program centers around the five factors of the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate. Ages 3-12. Registrations open at 3:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025. More Information.

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Rise Against Hunger

Dear Churchill Road Families,

The Langley Pyramid has supported Rise Against Hunger since 2012. With your help, we will package our one-millionth, yes, 1,000,000th meal this weekend!

We are in the homestretch. Our last day to accept in-school donations is tomorrow - Thursday, January 30. If you have not already, please consider making a tax-deductible donation online to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

Parents, businesses, and families may Donate online here

We’re so proud of the Langley Pyramid students and families and their efforts in this worthwhile endeavor. It is great to see their impact on helping families worldwide.

Thank you for your continued support in our collective effort to Rise Against Hunger.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 11, January 27, 2025

Third graders enjoyed their field trip to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore.

Dear Churchill Road Families,

Hoping you have enjoyed some of our beautiful snow over the past few weeks. Thank you for ensuring your students are dressed for the weather.  Despite the cold temperatures, our third graders enjoyed their field trip to the Maryland Science Center. 

Tuesday marks the end of the 2nd quarter.  We have learned so much in the first half of the year, and we can’t wait to see what our students will accomplish in the second half.  Tuesday, January 28 will be a full day of school, and Wednesday, January 29 will be a holiday for students while teachers work on progress reports.

We are so proud of our students for their contributions to the Rise Against Hunger Service Learning project.  We will be accepting in-school donations through Thursday, January 30.  We need your help to reach Langley Pyramid Schools’ goal of 82,000 meals to make this the year we package our one-millionth meal. The Langley Pyramid is trying to raise about $11,000 more dollars to get to one-million meals.  Thank you so much for your generosity.

Looking ahead, we hope to see many of you at the PTA’s Family Bingo Night on February 7th.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Congratulations to Leina Lunghi - Langley Pyramid Outstanding Professional Employee!
• Rise Against Hunger
• Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
• Reminder: Student Holiday on January 29 (Teacher Workday)
• Character Strengths Focus - Perseverence and Social Intelligence
• Upcoming STEAM Opportunities
• Important Dates

Congratulations to Leina Lunghi! Rise Against Hunger 

Our students have contributed more than $3,400 in in-school donations, and our participation rate is closing in on 100%.  

We still need your help to meet the Langley Pyramid's one-million meal milestone, packing our one-millionth meal since the event began in 2012! Our last day to accept in-school donations is Thursday, January 30. Parents, businesses, and families can donate online here through Friday, January 31.

Thank you for your continued support in our collective effort to Rise Against Hunger.

📍 Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Reminder: End of Quarter 1/28 and Student Workday 1/29

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. It is a full school day; students will be dismissed at 3:20 p.m.

Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29. January 29 is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

Character Strengths Focus

The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Perseverance and Social Intelligence.

Perseverance means completing what you start despite obstacles. It means never giving up.

Social Intelligence means you are aware of other people's thoughts and feelings.  You understand why they 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.

Below are some upcoming STEAM opportunities for students and families.

Engineer Girl Writing Contest

This contest is sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering and the theme this year is Innovating Smarter. Students will write a piece describing a common object they would make “smart” and explain what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. The contest is open to all students, of any gender, in grades 3-12.

• Additional Information: EngineerGirl website.
• Registration Information: Innovating Smarter
• Due Date: February 1, 2025

Air Force Office of Scientific Research Legacy Craftsman Camp

Build an interest in STEM through hands-on demonstrations while showing how math and science apply to the world around us. This camp will build knowledge while reinforcing self-confidence and leadership. LEGACY Craftsman Camps are a series of individual one-week camps for ages 11 to 15. Students can apply to join the camps at any age. 

• Application Dates: January 1, 2025, to March 1, 2025
• Camp Dates: One week in July, 2025, depending on student age.
• Camp Location: 4100 Fairfax Drive #450, Arlington, VA
• Camp Flyer: Craftsman Camp Flyer
• Additional Information: http://wpafbstem.com/LEGACY/legacy_craftsman.html 

2025 Science Fairs with Fairfax County Public Schools Need Your Support!

Science Fairs across Fairfax County are looking for judges from the community! Are you a scientist looking to give back and inspire future scientists? FCPS School-Based and Regional Science Fairs are looking for you! Volunteers are needed for: Judges at High School fairs and Judges at the Regional Science Fair. Learn more and sign up today!

• Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
• Location: Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA  22032
• Time: Usually 8:00 am to mid-afternoon
• Registration information and sign-up form: Registration

FCPS News

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

• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

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

• Wednesday, January 29 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
• Friday, February 7 - PTA Family Bingo Night
• Monday, February 17 - President's Day Holiday
• Monday, February 24 - Three Hour Early Release Monday

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Rise Against Hunger

We are so proud of our students for their particpation in Langley Pyramid's Rise Against Hunger Service Learning Project.  Our goal is 100% student participation, and we are at or near that in many grade levels.

To date our students have raised nearly $3,000 and we are very close to our school goal.  We will continue to collect in-school donations through Thursday, January 30. Tax-deductible online donations may be made to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

An eNotify message with more detailed information about additional ways to support Rise Against Hunger will be sent later today.

Thank you for your continued support and for encouraging your students to raise money to help children and families in our collective effort to Rise Against Hunger. 

This weekend, January 24-27, is Big Beam Weekend. All 495 Northbound traffic will be reduced to 2 lanes near Tysons and diverted to express lanes for approximately one mile. As part of this diversion into the NB express lanes, vehicles will not be charged a toll and trucks will be allowed.

Motorists are urged to stay away throughout this weekend. For more information see: https://bit.ly/495NEXT

Reminder: End of Quarter 1/28 and Student Workday 1/29

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. It is a full school day.

Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 3, Jan 2025

Happy New Year! Welcome to our 2025 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.

January, 2025

FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.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.

January 2025 Webinars
Sponsored by the Family Resource Center Sibshops
January 11, 2025 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun! Register Here

 

A Series on Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function Skills
January 17, 2025  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school. Register Here

  Depression in Teens
January 24, 2025 10-11:30 a.m.

Practitioners will discuss the prevalence of major depressive disorder and how to identify depression in teenagers. In addition to understanding brain-based depression in teenagers, elements of recovery and strategies for treatment and strategies for Families to support families. Register Here

  FCPS Math Week January 13-17, 2025

Participate in a full week of family time with stories, games, and math activities in English and Spanish for families with students in K-6.

mindresearch.org/fcps-math-week

Academic Support

FCPS students have unlimited access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to online tutoring support services through Varsity Tutors at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during scheduled days off and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during scheduled or weather-related school closures.

Junwen Liang, Piano Sunday, Jan. 12, 2 p.m

Originally from Nanning, China, Junwen Liang is already making his mark on the classical music scene. He has concertized at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie and the  Academy of Music in Philadelphia, won more competitions that we can begin to list and all while he has been pursuing his Performance Certificate at Peabody

$10/$7 students and seniors/$5 MCC district residents. Buy Tickets.

Collage Dance Collective presents “RISE” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

“RISE”, choreographed by company Co-Founder and Artistic Director Kevin Thomas, is inspired by the words of civil rights leader and pioneer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” which was delivered at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn. on April 3, 1968.

$25/$20 students and seniors/$15 MCC district residents.Buy Tickets.

Sweetheart Parent & Child Dance Friday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m.
Admission: $20 per person

For children ages 2 and up. Children are invited to come to MCC for a fancy “date” with their parents or guardians. For all ages. Featured activities included a photo booth, a DJ playing your favorite tunes, craft projects and light refreshments. Create lasting memories by joining us! A parent or guardian must attend the event with their child/children and register individually.  Register

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Churchill Chatter - Issue 9, December 16, 2024

Dear Churchill Road Families,

It’s hard to believe this is the last week of school for 2024! Our band, strings and chorus students performed in their spirited winter concerts for families, and all are celebrating winter spirit week this week.  Second graders are heading to the Kennedy Center this week and all our students are looking forward to Friday’s winter parties!  We are so grateful to all the parents who have participated in these activities and volunteered for the winter celebrations.

Our staff is excited about Wednesday’s Secret Snowman event. We especially want to thank our incredible PTA, for their thoughtfulness and everyone's generosity during this time of year.  

As a reminder, to ensure students take a well-deserved break, no homework will be assigned over winter break. Also, no assignments will be due immediately following the break. 

We hope you and your family enjoy your time together, and we look forward to welcoming all of our students back in the new year. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025!

As always, thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children.  We do not take for granted the trust you have placed in us.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr

In This Week's Issue

• Bobcat Spirit Week December 16-20
• Character Strengths Focus - Self Control and Optimism
• Region 1 Boundary Review Meeting - December 18
• Winter Break December 23 - January 3, Classes Resume January 6
• Important Dates

Character Strengths Focus

This week our school community is focusing on the character strength of Self Control.

Self-control means having the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.

When we return from winter break, students will be focusing on Optimism.

Optimism means you expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.

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.

🤝🏻Boundary Review Community Meeting

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

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.

📅Churchill Road Front Office Closed During Winter Break

The front office will be closed from December 23rd - January 3rd. Students and staff will return on January 6, 2024.

Winter Break 

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Exploring Boundaries in Parenting: Pros, Cons and Consequences

January 9th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Exploring Boundaries in Parenting; Pros, Cons and Consequences, helps parents set effective boundaries for children and teens and helps to create healthier family relationships. Join Mimi Weisberg, LCSW, Heather Tedesco, Ph.D., and Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.  as we explore setting reasonable expectations and boundaries for different developmental stages. Participants are encouraged to share scenarios and techniques that have been effective and tools and resources to help with the challenges of parenting will be provided.

Can't attend in person? Join us via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87503068171?pwd=SfH90jxayzdbN8vOiqarYCs3HjtIWr.1

Important Dates

• Monday-Friday, December 16-20 - Spirit Week
• Wednesday, January 18 - FCPS Boundary Meeting @ Madison HS, 6:30-8:00 PM
• Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3, Winter Break
• Monday, January 6 - Classes Resume @ 8:35 AM (Doors open at 8:25 AM)
• Monday, January 20 - MLK Jr Birthday/Inauguration Day Holiday
• Wednesday, January 29 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 2, Dec. 2024

Welcome to December! As the holiday season approaches, let's embrace the spirit of giving and togetherness. This month's newsletter is filled with exciting updates, holiday event reminders, and valuable resources to help you navigate this festive time.

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

FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.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.

December Webinars - Family Resource Center Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation:
Keeping Kids Safe Online
December 13, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly between Fairfax County Schools, Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Register Here

Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course)
December 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. 

 Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid (in-person course) 30 spaces available

Upcoming Activities Grade 4-6 Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dolley Madison Library

Calling all Grade 4-6 readers! Join us for Book Club! This month we will be discussing The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street!

More Information

The Chess Group

Friday, December 13, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dolley Madison Library

A chess group for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play chess, then pair off to put your skills to work. All Ages, Beginner/Intermediate. 

More Information

Milk and Cookies with Santa

Saturday, Dec 14, 10 a.m.-Noon

Meet and greet Santa and other holiday characters and enjoy cookie decorating and snowy crafts. Milk and hot chocolate will be served by an adult. All children participating must register. Admission: $20/$15 MCC district residents. At the McLean Community Center. Register Here

Winter Block Party

Saturday, Jan. 4, 1-4 p.m.

Join us for the 4th annual Winter Block Party! Participants will enjoy entertainment, games, food, and a wide variety of amusements, crafts and more. At the McLean Community Center. Free Admission

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Today, Monday, December 9, is our third early release Monday. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m. to allow for teacher professional development and planning.

Thank you to all our families for confirming students' dismissal plans. Please note for the safety of your children, we are now not able to make any changes to these student dismissal plans for today. 

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