Churchill Chatter - Issue 36, May 23, 2018
In This Week’s Issue:
- Important end-of-year reminders
- CRS teacher graduates
- Registration information
- Go Home Notes end on Friday, June 1
- Important dates for the 2018-2019 school year
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
Important Year-End Reminders
As the 2017-2018 school
year draws to a close, here’s some information to help you wrap up this year
and transition to next year.
Students will be
dismissed at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, June 15, the last day of school. If your child
will not be here for the last day of school, your child’s progress report will
be available for pick-up in the front office over the summer. If you want
your child’s progress report mailed home, please give his or her teacher a
stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Requests for student
academic records and student medical records may be directed to
Chris Redding in the front office. There is approximately a 5 day
turn-around time, so please plan accordingly. Also, Fairfax County
requires us to charge for copying as follows: first 6 pages (one side):
$5.00, and 20 cents for each page (one side) thereafter. Please note that
records cannot be sent home with a student; parents/guardians will receive a
call when the requested items are available for pick up. All requests for
student academic and medical records must be put in writing. Forms to
request records are available in the front office.
Any money left on your
child’s lunch account will remain in the account for the next school year. If
your child will transfer to another Fairfax County school, the
lunch account will be sent to the new school. If you will be leaving
FCPS entirely, and have money remaining on the account, please call Yan Cheung,
Cafeteria Manager, at 703-288-8421.
Student library books are due back to the
library by Friday, June 1. Bills for replacement costs will be sent to
all students with outstanding library books. You will receive frequent
reminders of your child’s overdue books. All books will be overdue on
June 4, 2018. If you believe your child has returned the book, we are
happy to check the shelves. Lost materials should be reimbursed.
Please send in exact payment in the form of cash, checks made payable to
Churchill Road School or pay via “My School Bucks”. Questions should be
directed to Mrs. Warren at sewarren@fpcs.edu.
Thank you for your help!
Medication Pick-up: The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all
medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the
student dismissal time on the last day of school (June 15 at 1:20 pm).
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 child. If you require
Authorization Forms for the 2018-2019 school year, they may be downloaded from
the FCPS website at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.
Need a summer tutor? Please contact
Jamie Meyers, CRS Guidance Counselor, at jlmeyers@fcps.edu, for additional information.
Summer Office Hours start Monday, June 18.
The office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Other
hours by appointment only. The office will be closed Wednesday, July 4th, in
honor of Independence Day.
Congratulations CRS Teacher Graduates!
Churchill Road sixth graders are not the only ones to "graduate" this year. Congratulations to CRS’s recent teacher graduates. These
teachers earned their Masters Degrees and graduated from George Mason
University this weekend.
- Dana DiCamillo (3rd grade): Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners
- Mary-Lynn Robosky (6th grade): Education Leadership
- Nick Kilpatrick (4th grade): Learning Technology
Wellness: Staying Sun Safe
Mr. Haden's sixth graders come prepared for hot weather -- bringing their water bottles with them to class each day.
Memorial Day, May 28, marks the unofficial beginning to summer and the opportunity to spend more time outside doing the things you love. While swimming, biking, hiking, running, playing tennis, golf, tag, or any outdoor activity, it is important to take care of your skin. Remember to wear a hat to protect your face and sunglasses to shade your sensitive eye skin and eyes. Cover up as much skin as you can. Some clothes even offer a UV protection rating. Do some research on sunscreens to understand the different types and to learn which brand can offer the best protection to you and your family. If possible limit your sun exposure during peak hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Also, remember to drink plenty of water. More time outside in higher temperatures can dehydrate the skin and lead to possible headaches and dizziness; water will hydrate your skin and flush out any toxins. Examine skin at least once a month to check for signs of sun damage, being especially attentive to moles that have changed shape or size, hurt, or itch. Protecting your family’s skin is an important part of enjoying summer time fun.
1st Graders' ABC Countdown Continues
First graders continued their ABC countdown to the last day of school. Last Friday was "G" for Games Day. As of Friday, only 19 days to go....
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year
We
are accepting registrations for kindergarten students residing in our
boundary who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2018, as well as
students in grades 1-6 transferring from Private/Home Schools or moving into
our boundary prior to the start of the new school year. Registration forms may be downloaded at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms. (Be sure to print single-sided.) Please contact our
registrar, Chris Spencer-Redding at 703-288-8400 or cbspencerred@fcps.edu
to set up an appointment to register.
Important Dates for the 2018-2019 School Year
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Thursday, August 23, 2018, 11:00 a.m.–Noon -- Open House. Students may visit their classrooms and meet their teachers for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents may put money onto student lunch accounts in the cafeteria and/or visit the school health room for medication authorization forms.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018, – First day of school. Students should be in their classrooms by 8:30 a.m. Instruction begins at 8:35 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. -- Back to School Night for Kindergarten and Grades 1, 3 and 5.
- Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. – Back to School Night for Grades 2, 4 and 6.
- Monday, September 3, 2018 – Labor Day, School Closed
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2018-2019 School Year Bell Schedule
8:35 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. Monday-Friday
At this time, we anticipate that the Churchill Road bell schedule will remain the same for the 2018-2019 school year. The FCPS Standard Calendar for School Year 2018-2019 can be downloaded at: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/2018-2019-fcps-standard-school-year-calendar.
Cheer
Winners of the Week
Congratulations to our Churchill Cheer winners for the week of May 14. Cheers are given to students who follow the four R’s. Churchill Cheer
winners are: Hudson Pierre (K); Natasha Charnoubi (1st); Owen Fangonil(2nd); Forrest Barnes (3rd); and Kevin Ren (4th). Our good citizenship winners are Ray Seo (5th)
and Joseph Hoeymans (6th).
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.
 Mary Poppins Jr.
Join us June 9th and 10th at Arena Stage in DC as Rise Up Theater and Churchill Road presents Mary Poppins Jr. Mary Poppins Jr. is a magical family musical based on the series of children's books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film. Churchill Road students portray Mary, Bert, and the Banks family, along with multiple other memorable characters. Tickets are available in the link here. We hope to see you there.
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Attendance
Reminders
School will be closed on Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. If your child will be absent additional days
surrounding Memorial Day, please call the CRS 24-hour attendance line at 703-288-8484, or email churchillattendance@fcps.edu.
Thank you!
CRS Calendar of Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 15 - Friday, May 25
SOL Testing for Students in Grades 3-6 (see SOL Testing Calendar, above)
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed
Wednesday, May 30
Strings Concert, 7:00 PM, Gym
Thursday, May 31
Strings Concert for Students in K, Grades 1,3,6, 9:15 AM, Gym
Strings Concert for Students in Grades 2,4,5, 10:15 AM, Gym
Friday, June 1
Field Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, School Grounds
LAST DAY FOR GO HOME NOTES
Monday, June 4
Field Day RAIN DATE, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, School Grounds
Band Concert, 7:00 PM, Gym
Tuesday, June 5
Band Concert for Students in K, Grades 1,3,6, 9:00 AM, Gym
Band Concert for Students in Grades 2,4,5, 10:00 AM, Gym
Wednesday, June 6
Chorus Concert for Students in K, Grades 1,4,6, 1:45 PM, Gym
Chorus Concert for Students in Grades 2,3,5, 2:30 PM, Gym
Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM, Gym
Wednesday, June 13
Principal's Coffee, 8:00-8:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
PTA Meeting, 8:45-9:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
Thursday, June 14
6th Grade Graduation, 9:00 AM, Gym
Friday, June 15
Color Day Spirit Day
Last Day of School - Dismissal at 1:20 PM
Scroll down to "Upcoming Events at Churchill Road Elementary School" on the CRS homepage for event dates later in the school year: https://churchillroades.fcps.edu/.
Fun and Games at the Barbeque!
CRS families enjoyed some tasty BBQ at last Friday’s Backyard
Barbeque. With music and games throughout the evening, students had a blast!
Thank you to our BBQ Coordinator Bonnie Myshrall, all the parent volunteers,
and especially our student volunteers Katie M., Sophie S., Dylan T., and
Lachlan T. who helped make this event so fun!
Go Home Notes End 6/1
The last day to use the Go Home Note System this
school year is Friday, June 1, 2018. After that date, all transportation
changes and early pickups are to be communicated directly to your child's
teacher and to the attendance line (703-288-8484) or email (churchillattendance@fcps.edu)
until the last day of school. After-school play dates cannot be scheduled after June 1st. The Go Home Note System will resume on Monday,
October 1, 2018. Please direct any questions to the Go Home Note Coordinator,
Elaine Kelley: elainekelleydvm@yahoo.com.
Thank you.
Yearbooks On Sale
Our yearbook for 2017-2018 is available for purchase
until stock runs out. Learn more and order at https://goo.gl/DtVQ88 .
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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