Churchill Chatter - Issue 4, September 19, 2018
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This Week's Issue
- Churchill Road receives Board of Education Excellence Award
- Getting to Know Churchill: Cheryl Bamdad, 2nd Grade Teacher
- Lockdown drill (#2 of 4) Thursday, September 20 at 2 PM
- BBQ lunch on Wednesday, September 26
- Fairfax Association for the Gifted Math Education Event on September 26
- Advanced Academic Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, October 4
- CRS Calendar
of Upcoming Events
- CRS PTA News - Reflections Art Contest, Grocery Shopping benefits CRS, Clip Box Tops to raise $ for CRS
Churchill Road Receives Excellence Award
At the September 13 School Board meeting, Churchill Road received the Board of Education Excellence Award, the Commonwealth's highest award for education excellence. Thank you to sixth grade teachers Megan Brown and Nicholas Kilpatrick (pictured at left next to Superintendent Brabrand) for accepting this award on behalf of the school.
Getting to Know Churchill:
Cheryl Bamdad, 2nd Grade Teacher
This
week’s staff spotlight shines on Cheryl Bamdad. Ms. Bamdad is CRS’s longest
tenured teacher. During her 28 years at the school, Ms. Bamdad has worked
with four principals and has taught first, second and fifth grades – including a first-second combo and has been the
mathematics lead for 24 years. She considers the advent of the internet
the biggest change in education and is proud to be the first 2nd
grade teacher who implemented 1:1 computer use in the classroom. Ms.
Bamdad is the monarch butterfly expert at CRS and has even been known to stop
by the side of the road to pick wild milkweed to feed the caterpillars.
Ms.
Bamdad’s teaching career began at her former elementary school in her home town
of New Hartford, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education from SUNY Geneseo, a Master of Science in Education with a
Math Concentration from SUNY Cortland and a Master of Science in Educational
Leadership in Math from George Mason University. Before deciding on a
career in education, Ms. Bamdad was a checkout supervisor at Kmart and worked
at a bakery, making her a donut snob who will only eat fresh donuts.
Outside
of school, Ms. Bamdad enjoys traveling not only to visit family in Colorado and
Myrtle Beach, but to spend time skiing, hiking and camping in the
mountains. Ms. Bamdad’s daughter, Sydney, got a great start at Churchill
and is now a junior at Langley HS, about to get her driver’s license.
We
are happy that Ms. Bamdad has been such an integral part of Churchill for the
past decades. Oh what stories she must have…
Butterflies Abound
Mr. Eddy and students from Ms. Betchar's second grade class get ready to release three monarch butterflies. Thanks to the school's productive milkweed gardens, this classroom alone expects to have at least 18 monarchs. Way to go second grade.
Fourth Graders Study Virginia Geography
Fourth graders created postcards they made to showcase
the Piedmont region of Virginia as part of their Virginia studies unit.
Working Together
First graders took advantage of one of the last (hopefully) indoor recess times to build this great dinosaur habitat. What great collaborators they are!
Wellness: Importance of Good Posture
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Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies and limbs
when standing, sitting or lying down and, probably, most
of us have been reminded at some point to maintain good posture. Good posture
keeps the bones and joints in alignment so that muscles are being used
properly, decreases stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine
together, prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, and
prevents backache and muscular pain. Good posture also contributes to a
confident appearance, which may sound superficial, but our physical stature has
been proven to be powerful in informing our mental state. (Quick experiment:
Wherever you are sink your head to your shoulders, slump forward, rounding your
back; take note of how you feel. Now, take a commanding superhero stance, hands
on hips, proud chest, chin lifted; did you feel a boost of confidence?)
Periodically assess your posture during the day, small corrections on a regular
basis can lead to big improvements over time.
Our sixth and fifth graders have an option this year
to choose a stability ball over a traditional chair. Although a stability ball
is not a great fit for everyone, it can help promote good posture by constantly
engaging core abdominal muscles. Many of the students who have selected a
stability ball might also suggest that it adds a fun bounce to their school
day!
 BBQ at Churchill Road
Please join us for a Rotational Barbecue on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in the Churchill Road cafeteria. The cost is $3.25 – Students and $4.50 – Adults. The menu includes: Hamburger on Bun , Cheeseburger on Bun, Veggie Burger on Bun, Turkey Hot Dog, Turkey Half Smoke, Celery Sticks and/or Baby Carrots, Apple Slices or Orange Quarters, Iced Cold Milk.
Sponsored by FCPS Food and Nutrition Services
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Great Math Education:
Cultivating Creativity, Joy, and Talent
Please join us for a lecture and discussion about navigating a great math education from late elementary through high school, and into college, with mathematical puzzles and entertainment for kids! (By Richard Rusczyk , Author of several Art of Problem Solving textbooks and co-founder of the Art of Problem Solving online school.)
Parents of children in grades 3-8 are encouraged to attend.
Mathematical content is aimed at children in grades 5-8.
DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
Discussion/lecture will begin at 7:15 pm
LOCATION: Kings Park Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015)
FOOD: Pizza and other snacks (free!)
Registration: The event is FREE and OPEN to the public!
However, since space is limited, RSVP is required. Please email fcagevents@gmail.com with the number of people attending and kids' ages. FCAG Members have priority registration through September 17.
Not a member yet? Haven't renewed this school year? Sign up or renew here http://www.fcag.org/membership.shtml
Presented by The Fairfax County Association for the Gifted (FCAG) and
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS). (FCAG: Building a community of advocates for gifted children and connecting the people and programs that support them.)
Advanced Academic Program
Parent Information Meeting
A parent information meeting will be held at Churchill Road E.S. on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Exploratory Arts Room. Esther Lee, Churchill Road’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will provide information about levels of service and examples at Churchill Road E.S., as well as explain and answer questions about the screening process for full-time Level IV services. The meeting is open to all K-6 parents.
CRS Calendar of Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 20
State-Mandated Lockdown Drill #2 (of 4), 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 26
BBQ Lunch in the Cafeteria
Monday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 3
CogAT Testing – All Grade 2 Students
Thursday, October 4
AAP Information Night, Exploratory Arts Room, 7:00 PM
Monday, October 8
Columbus Day – Student Holiday
Wednesday, October 10
New Family Coffee, 8:00-8:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
PTA Meeting 8:45-9:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
Friday, October 12
Family Movie Night, School Grounds, 6:30-9:00 PM
Reflections Art Contest
It's the 50th Anniversary of the National PTA's
Reflections art contest. This contest is open to all students at CRS! Create an
original artwork (or multiple) around the theme "Heroes Around Me",
complete the entry form, and then submit in the CRS front office in October
(deadline is October 26). Contest categories are dance choreography, film
production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. All
CRS artists participating in the contest will be recognized with a reception in
the spring. Find all the details at https://bit.ly/2oBAiof.
Your Grocery Shopping Can Help CRS!
Did you know that you can raise money for CRS every
time you shop at Giant or Harris Teeter? It takes only a few minutes to
register your grocery cards and CRS benefits all year long. You won't find an
easier way to donate someone else’s money! Sign up now and help support the
many different activities and needs of teachers and students at Churchill Road!
Find all the details at https://bit.ly/2wIcnao.
Clip Box Tops, Raise $ for CRS
The Box
Tops for Education program is underway again this year! Our school earns money
for each Box Top turned in from your household products and grocery items -
last year we raised $708 and in total over time we've earned over $25,000 just
from clipping Box Tops! Turn in Box Tops as soon as possible to avoid having
them expire – don't save them up!
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Box Tops (including Bonus Box Tops) may be submitted in a sealed Ziploc bag or envelope - or taped/glued to a collection sheet (find them at http://www.boxtops4education.com) to your teacher or the Box Tops collection bin in the front office.
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To receive credit for your Box Tops, make sure your bag, envelope, and/or collection sheet is labeled with your student's full name and teacher’s name.
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Use the Box Tops’ bonus app to earn even more. Check it out at: http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp
Thank you for your support!
Links
to PTA News
Link to the CRS PTA homepage:
http://www.churchillroadpta.org/
Link to the PTA Week-at-a-Glance:
https://www.churchillroadpta.org/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 2018-2019 school year are the
weeks of September 24, December 3, March 4 and May 13. 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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