Churchill Chatter - Issue 36, May 29, 2019
In This Week's Issue
- Retirement Celebration for Mrs. Diffie and Mrs. Menard-Mazurowski
- Go Home Notes End this Friday, May 31
- 6th Grade Eco Week Clean Up
- Final Principal's Coffee and PTA Meeting of the school year on June 5
- Summer reading tips and suggestions with Mrs. Haines and Mrs. Warren, June 6 at 9 a.m., CRS Library
- Fiddler on the Roof Jr. performances June 8 and 9
- CRS Calendar of Upcoming Events
- CRS PTA News - Online school supply orders open until July 17 and yearbooks on sale now.
Farewell to Mrs. Diffie and Mrs. Menard-Mazurowski
As many of you have heard, we have two long time CRS teachers retiring this year: Mrs. Danielle Menard Mazurowski and Mrs. Libby Diffie. “Mrs. Maz” (pictured below) taught general music at CRS for 11 years and Mrs. Diffie (pictured at left) taught various primary grades for 12 years. We are honored to have both Libby Diffie and Danielle Menard Mazurowski join us for the June 5 evening chorus concert.
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We are holding a small reception in the school library from 6:00-6:45 p.m. The 5th/6th grade chorus concert will start at 7:00 PM and all are welcome. We hope that current CRS students, as well as alumni, join us to celebrate the wonderful contributions of Mrs. Diffie and Mrs. Mazurowski! |
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Tackling Invasive Species
 Churchill Road sixth graders spent the past week clearing the Churchill Road grounds and the area near Dead Run Stream of invasive vegetation and seeding the areas with native grasses. Thanks to the Fairfax County Park Authority's Invasive Management Area Program coordinator, Merrily Pierce of the McLean Citizen's Association and IMA Coordinator for Churchill Road Park, and the 6th grade teachers for making this project possible.
Go Home Notes End This Friday, May 31
The last day to use the Go Home Note System this school year is Friday, May 31, 2019. 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 (ChurchillRoadElem.Attendance@fcps.edu) until the last day of school. After-school play dates cannot be scheduled on the buses after May 31. We anticipate that the Go Home Note System will resume on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Please direct any questions to the Go Home Note Coordinator, Elaine Kelley: elainekelleydvm@yahoo.com. Thank you.
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First Graders' ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School Continues
First graders count down to the last day of school on "O" is for outside day, by working on their projects outside.
Wellness: Benefits of Music
Tuesday cast members rehearsing for their upcoming performance of Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
Music is a consistent element in our lives; many tune into the radio as they get ready in the morning or on their commute, practice an instrument at home, pump up favorite songs while working out, appreciate the soundtrack accompanying a film, or sing in the shower. Music has a way of improving our mood and our enjoyment of daily activities. Research has proven that in addition to elevating mood, music reduces anxiety, helps aid memory, improves sleep, enhances visual and verbal skills, reduces pain, and boosts the immune system.
We are fortunate CRS has a vibrant music program from kindergarten through sixth grade. CRS has many upcoming opportunities to embrace the benefits of music: there is the inspiring band concert on Monday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m.; the incredible chorus performance for the community on Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m., and the fantastic multi-grade Fiddler on the Roof musical at Arena Stage on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. Plus, students and staff will enjoy musical performances by the band, chorus, and strings during the day next week. According to Plato, "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." Bring on the music, CRS!
Fiddler on the Roof Jr. - Tickets On Sale Now
Rise Up Theater and Churchill Road proudly present Fiddler on the Roof Jr. at Arena Stage in Washington DC. Two casts have worked tirelessly since September to bring the tale of Tevye and his daughters to life. Please join us June 8 and 9 at 3 or 6 p.m. and see the talent CRS has to offer!
Tuesday Cast Performances: June 8 at 3 p.m., June 9 at 6 p.m.
Thursday Cast Performances: June 8 at 6 p.m., June 9 at 3 p.m.
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Kick Off Your Family's Summer Reading!
Come join Cindy Haines, reading specialist, and Sari Warren, librarian on Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the CRS library (we'll have coffee at 8:35 if you're dropping off your kids). They will discuss the importance of summer reading to avoid the summer slide. You'll come away with lists of book suggestions for family reading, popular new titles, and summer reading program opportunities in the area. You will also learn some fun, practical tips for encouraging reluctant readers. We hope to see you there. Brought to you by the PTA Parent Education Committee.
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Principal's Coffee and PTA Meeting June 5
Join Mr. Hutzel for his final Principal’s Coffee of the school year from 8:00-8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 in the CRS exploratory arts room. Take this opportunity to speak with Mr. Hutzel about topics of interest. Stay for the June PTA meeting, which begins at 8:45 a.m.
Cheer Winners of the Week
Congratulations to our Churchill Cheer winners for the week of May 20. Cheers are given to students who follow the four R’s. Winners are: Amelia Newell (K); Sebastian Calis (1st); Seojoon Kang (2nd); Michaella Park (3rd) and Emily Reuther (4th). The cheer winners for Art are: Elissa Ahdi (Gr. K-2) and Addison Thomas (Gr. 3-4).
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
May 14 - 30
SOL Testing
Friday, May 31
Last Day for the PTA Go Home Note System
Monday, June 3
Band Concert for Community, 7:00 PM, Gym
Tuesday, June 4
Band Concert for K, Grades 1,3 and 6, 9:00-9:45 AM, Gym
Band Concert for Grades 2,4 and 5, 10:00-10:45 AM, Gym
Wednesday, June 5
Principal’s Coffee, 8:00-8:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
PTA Meeting, 8:45-9:45 AM, Exploratory Arts Room
Chorus Concert for K, Grades 1,4 and 6, 1:45-2:15 PM, Gym
Chorus Concert for Grades 2,3 and 5, 2:30-3:00 PM, Gym
Reception for Mrs. Diffie & Mrs. Mazurowski, 6:00-6:45 PM, Library
Chorus Concert for Community, 7:00 PM, Gym
Friday, June 7
Field Day
Thursday, June 13
Early Dismissal at 12:20 PM - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Front Office Closes at 1:00 PM
School Supplies for 2019-2020
Want to make the start of the 2019-2020 school year even easier? Order your child’s school supplies from our online store with our partner Sprout and the exact teacher requested supplies will be delivered directly to your child’s homeroom for the first day of school! Go to https://sproutsupplies.com/school-supply-kits/churchill-road-elementary-school-supply-kits/, select the appropriate grade, add to cart, and order! All orders must be placed by July 17.
Yearbooks
Need to order a CRS Yearbook? You can order a yearbook for your student on our website at http://bit.ly/2Ap2GR7 – yearbooks will be delivered to your student’s homeroom in June. Inventory is limited – orders are first come, first serve!
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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