Churchill Chatter - Issue 23, February 14, 2018
In This Week’s Issue:
- Spring 2018 SOL Testing Schedule
- Churchill Road Crossing Guard honored
- Dr. Seuss Bookmark Contest entries due February 21
- School closed on Monday, February 19, in honor of President’s Day
- Martha’s Table volunteers needed
- Sign up for the Multicultural Fashion Show at the International Parade of Cuisines on March 2
Spring 2018 SOL Testing Schedule
Mark your calendars! Churchill Road students in Grades 3-6 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests from May 22 through May 31, 2018. Testing will begin at 8:45 a.m. on each of these days. If your student will be absent on a scheduled testing date, please notify his or her classroom teacher. Make-up tests will be scheduled upon the student’s return, through the end of the testing window (June 8, 2018).
It will be very helpful if you can avoid appointments which may take your child out of school during this time period. Also, it will help your child perform his or her best if he or she has had a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and comes to school with a positive attitude. Dates for each grade level test are shown below.
The Virginia SOL tests measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills specified in content areas such as writing, reading, mathematics, history/social studies and science.
Please look for additional information to be posted on grade-level BlackBoard sites and future Churchill Chatters.
Congratulations Beeda-Lee Pawlik, CRS Crossing Guard
Churchill Road crossing guard, Beeda-Lee Pawlak, is one of two FCPS crossing guards to be presented with Virginia’s 2018 Most Outstanding Crossing Guard Award. Although only a first year crossing guard, Beeda expertly manages the traffic at Raymond Avenue and Churchill Road. She approaches motorists with a friendly and firm demeanor, resulting in clear communication on how vehicles should operate with minimal traffic backup. We are fortunate to have Beeda working with our student population. Be sure to congratulate Beeda the next time you are walking to school with your students.
Wellness: Benefits of Creating Art
Mrs. Ojeda's kindergartners share some Seussical inspiration for the Bookmark Contest!
Research has demonstrated there are both physical and mental benefits from creating art. Expressing yourself through art can reduce stress and anxiety, increase positive emotions, and improve flow and spontaneity. Of course, you can sign up for a stained glass class or learn how to throw pottery, but you can also reap the benefits of making art right where you are right now. You can pick up a pen and doodle a fun sketch, write a poem, snap an inspiring photo, crank up the music and dance, build something, or paint something. Decide to make more art and improve your health and happiness, as well as brighten our community.
Students are encouraged to submit their Dr. Seuss-inspired artwork as part of the annual bookmark contest by next Wednesday, February 21. Entry forms are online at http://www2.fcps.edu/ChurchillRoadES/forms/2018_%20Seuss-draw_character.pdf
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. 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 next Wednesday, February 21.
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Cheer
Winners of the Week
Congratulations to our Churchill Cheer winners for the week of
February 5. Cheers are given to students who follow the four R’s. Churchill
Cheer winners are: Sarah Workie (K); Layla Farahi (1st); Emery Stover (2nd); Sophia Morse (3rd);
and Carlos Janada (4th).
Our good citizenship winners are Mia Berkland (5th) and Abigail Dix (6th). Our teacher winner is Mrs. Breddy. 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.
Reminder: School Closed on February 19 for Presidents Day
School will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. If your student will be absent any additional days surrounding the holiday, please call the CRS 24-hour attendance line, 703-288-8484, or email churchillattendance@fcps.edu. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20.
CRS Calendar of Upcoming Events
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
International Parade of Cuisines and Fashion Show, 6:00-8:00 PM, Gym/Stage
Wednesday, March 14
Principal’s Family Coffee, 8 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
PTA Meeting, 8:45-9:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
Martha’s Table Sandwich-Making, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Cafe
Friday, March 16
Spring Individual and Group Picture Day
Friday, March 23
Vacation Spirit Day
Family Fitness Day, 8:00-8:20 AM, Playground
Monday, March 26 – Friday, March 30
Spring Break
Monday, April 2
Teacher Workday – No School for students
Check the Google calendar on the CRS website for event dates later in the school year: http://www2.fcps.edu/ChurchillRoadES/.
Martha's Table
We need you! Sign up to help with this much loved community service event (our spring sandwich making is 3/14 for grades K, 2, 4, 6) - without coordinators and supporting volunteers to run the event we will need to cancel. Learn more and sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d45adaf2fa1f85-marthas
PTA Survey
Please help us make our PTA even better by participating in our survey - we need your feedback and ideas! The survey will be open until Wednesday, February 28 at: http://bit.ly/2nZCV2B.
Questions? Email crslongrangeplanning@gmail.com.
Sign up for the Multicultural Fashion Show!
Is your student ready to design their own catwalk style and shine on the runway? Sign up by 2/23 to participate in the Multicultural Fashion Show on March 2nd, as part our cultural diversity celebration at the annual International Parade of Cuisines. Kids can walk alone or with family/friends - wear an outfit that represents the culture you want to showcase! Participants must attend rehearsal on 2/28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the CRS gym. Learn more and sign-up 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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