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Churchill
Chatter - Issue 22, February 7, 2018
In This Week’s Issue:
- Churchill families and teachers Rise Against Hunger
- Welcome student teachers
- Churchill Road summer camp and Girls on the Run registration open
- Staying healthy during cold and flu season
- New family coffee with Mr. Hutzel on February 14
- Save the date for the International Parade of Cuisines on March 2
Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger Event
SCA officers, along with sponsors Ms. Antonio and Mr. Craig-Kuhn, worked hard packaging meals at last Saturday's Rise Against Hunger event.
Churchill Road teachers and families joined other Langley
community members to package 100,000 meals for needy families at Saturday’s
Rise Against Hunger event at Colvin Run Elementary. Thank you to all those who contributed to make this event a huge success.
Welcome Student Teachers!
You may have noticed some new faces the last time you visited Churchill Road. We are fortunate to have several student teachers working with us for the next semester or two. Pictured, all from James Madison University, are: Erin O'Connor, working with Mr. Kilpatrick's fourth grade class; Amanda Welsh, currently with Ms. Lewis' kindergarteners; and Madison Conway, in Mrs. Dierman's third grade class. David Anderson, from George Mason University (not pictured) is assisting our Band Specialist, Ms. Carina Gutjahr, for the quarter. A warm welcome to all!
Churchill Road Summer Camps
Churchill Road is excited to host seven unique summer camps sponsored by some of our very own teachers! Fliers for each camp are in today’s (Feb 7) VIP folders. Additional fliers can be downloaded from the CRS homepage: http://www2.fcps.edu/ChurchillRoadES/summer_student_programs.html.
Art Camp – Hosted by Art Teacher Mrs. Wallace
For rising 2nd-8th graders
Bobcat Sports Camp – Hosted by P.E Teachers Mr. Varhol & Mr. Yellen
For rising 1st-6th graders
Count Me In Math Camp & Math Mindset Girls’ Camps – Hosted by CRS Teachers Ms. Hamlin & Mrs. Lackey
For rising 3rd-7th grade girls
Kid’s Kitchen – Hosted by CRS Teachers Mrs. Alvarez and Mrs. DiCamillo
For rising 3rd-6th graders
Nature Camp & Nature Camp Junior – Hosted by CRS Teacher Mr. Woler
For rising Nature Camp (5th-7th graders) and Junior (2nd-4th graders)
Summer STEM Camp – Hosted by CRS Teacher Ms. Dyer
For rising 4th-6th graders
Summer Theatre Camp – Hosted by Teachers Mr. Ericson & Mr. Gustaveson
For rising 4th-7th graders
 Girls on the Run Registration Open Now
Calling
all girls at Churchill Road in 3rd through 6th grades! Want to join a fun
and interactive after-school program that just happens to involve running?
Sign up for Girls on the Run (GOTR) with your friends! GOTR is a physical activity based
positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-6th grades. The program
teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The
goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment, while
establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Starting the week
of March 5th the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to
4:45 p.m. The program culminates in a celebratory 5k at the end of the
season on the weekend of May 19th and 20th!
Registration
is now open at www.gotrnova.org.
For more information, contact Ms. Hamlin at jehamlin@fcps.edu
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Kids' Lit Quiz Teams Excel at Nationals
 Congratulations to Churchill Road for a superb showing at this year's USA Kids Literature Quiz Competition, held from January 29-31 at Central Connecticut State University. Twelve of our very own CRS students participated in this contest that tests their knowledge on an expansive range of books, from The Cat in the Hat to To Kill A Mockingbird.
Congratulations to Abigail L., Samuel L., Amaya O., and Conner T. for placing second in the USA nationals. They bested 79 other teams and helped CRS become the only elementary school to reach the finals. A huge congratulations also goes to Emily J., Kyra M., Clara S., and Anthony X. for placing sixth, as well as to Clelia B., Isabella C., Dylan T., and Greta U., for placing fourteenth. All of the students won book prizes, and some even received cash! Their time in Connecticut was the culmination of months of reading, and their maturity, poise, and sportsmanship made CRS so very proud. Well done, readers!!
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 Wellness: Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Despite our vigilance to stay healthy amidst the flu season, you probably know someone who has suffered from the flu or a cold this winter. Here are several quick reminders to help you and your family stay healthy and recover quickly:
- Get plenty of sleep. Taking time to recuperate is one of the best things you can do to keep your body healthy and strong.
- Drink plenty of fluid. Drinking water helps fight against the flu, wards off headaches, and flushes toxins from our bodies. When we are sick, especially when we have a fever, we are at risk for dehydration. Be sure to drink plenty of liquids to keep the body hydrated. Warm beverages like tea can be particularly soothing when we are not feeling our best.
- Gargling with salt water can help to reduce swelling in the throat and loosen mucus. A study in Japan found gargling with green tea reduced the likelihood of getting the flu due to green tea’s catechins, a type of antioxidant which may help prevent infection.
- Enjoy a steamy shower to help moisturize your nasal passages and clear out mucus in your nose and throat.
- Regularly wash your hands with soap and water. We frequently touch our eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. All are places where germs can enter the body and make us sick.
Of course, you want to seek medical attention if your condition does not improve and limit your contact with others to prevent the spread of illness.
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 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday is March 2
and
We’re Having a Bookmark Contest!
We are celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday by holding a Bookmark Contest! There will be three winners in each grade level. The winning drawings will be made into bookmarks, and available for giveaways during student library time. Look for a flyer in today’s (February 7) VIP envelope or check the CRS website for the guidelines and dates at: http://www2.fcps.edu/ChurchillRoadES/forms/2018_%20Seuss-draw_character.pdf, Bookmark entries are due Wednesday, February 21.
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Cheer
Winners of the Week
Congratulations to our Churchill Cheer winners for the week of
January 29. Cheers are given to students who follow the four R’s. Churchill
Cheer winners are: Mia Stute (K); Sage Phillips-Robertson (1st); Anna Newell (2nd); Estelle
Banks (3rd); and Ava Tarquinio (4th). Our good citizenship winners are Daniel Chy (5th)
and Sophia Bruno (6th).
Our teacher winner is Ms.
Isom. Remember, at CRS we follow the four R’s. We respect
ourselves, we respect others, we respect property, we respect the Earth, and we
are responsible.
CRS Calendar of Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 14
New Family Coffee, 8 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
PTA Meeting, 8:45-9:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
Valentine’s Exchange
Monday, February 19
President’s Day Holiday – School Closed
Friday, February 23
Wacky Tacky/Crazy Sock and Hair Spirit Day
Family Fitness Day, 8:00-8:20 AM
Friday, March 2
Read Across America Day – Wear red, black and white
Parade of Cuisines and Fashion Show, 6:00-8:00 PM, Gym/Stage
Check the Google calendar on the CRS website for event dates later in the school year: http://www2.fcps.edu/ChurchillRoadES/.
Save
the Date for a
New Family Coffee with Mr. Hutzel!
Join Mr. Hutzel to learn more about Churchill Road and the many
exciting events that will be occurring this year! (Children are welcome to
attend the coffee with their parents.)
When: Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
Where: CRS
Exploratory Arts Room
Who: All
CRS Parents with a Special Welcome to families NEW to CRS!
You are also invited to stay for the General PTA Membership Meeting
at 8:45 a.m. (immediately following the coffee). Let us know how the year is
going and discuss upcoming events.
CRS Spirit Wear Pop-up Shop
Need some Churchill Road spirit wear? Stop by our Pop-up Shop next Wednesday (2/14) from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in the CRS front lobby. Check out our gear at http://www.churchillroadpta.org/spirit-wear. Note: Pre-orders of PJ pants will be available for pick-up at the shop.
Save the Date!
One of our great traditions at CRS is back again on Friday, March 2 – the 24th annual International Parade of Cuisines! Let’s celebrate our amazing cultural diversity at CRS!
The event includes our second Multicultural Fashion Show – a big hit last year! Kids can walk alone or with family/friends. To perform in the show, you must sign-up by Friday February 23.
Find all the details, sign up to be in the fashion show, host at table to showcase your culture, or volunteer to help at http://www.churchillroadpta.org/international-parade-of-cuisines.
Links
to PTA News
Link to the CRS PTA homepage:
http://www.churchillroadpta.org/
Link to the PTA Week-at-a-Glance:
https://cresp.memberclicks.net/crs-pta-week-a-glance
As
outlined by FCPS Regulation 1367.2, school principals shall offer options to
nonprofit organizations that want to make their materials available to students
and parents. At Churchill Road, non-profit organizations will be permitted to
send home flyers in the take home folder 4 times during the year. The dates for
the 2017-2018 school year are the
weeks of October 2, December 4, March 5 and May 14. These
fliers must be related to the school’s educational mission and be
age-appropriate. Community organizations must submit their materials in advance
to the school’s principal and must include the disclaimer “These materials
are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the
Superintendent, or this School.” Once approved, the organization will be
required to make the copies necessary for distribution. Any questions can be
directed to Kim Moran, Churchill Road's Public Relations Liaison.
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