Churchill Chatter - Issue 31, March 21, 2021
Dear Churchill Road Families,
This week we welcomed back half of our third-sixth graders who have chosen the two day return to school option! It was awesome! Teachers have spent time getting to know their new technology setups, the new logistics of the building as well as their new students- in the cases where classroom teachers switched.:
We look forward to maintaining a strong sense of belonging for your child whether in-person or virtual as we head into the final stretch of this (unbelievable) school year. As always, please reach out with any questions or celebrations you may have.
Sincerely,
Ms. Pierson and Ms. Niccolls
Students and teachers get into the routine as in person learning gets underway.
In This Week's Issue
- FCPS Response to Increased Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- PTA Volunteer Information Night March 22
- Spring Break Calendar Reminders
- Spring Break Travel
- FLE Virtual Parent Information Night on April 12
- Forgotten Items
- Playground installation Update
- PTA News - Reflections Update
- Important Dates
- Quick Links
FCPS Response to Increased Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
In the light of this week's events, we stand alongside our Asian community in denouncing violence and racism. Fairfax County Public Schools grieves with the families of the victims and the impact on our students, colleagues, families and community. Below is the FCPS statement and School Board resolution and commit to action this week.
Read the full statement
Watch the Board present their resolution to condemn anti-Asian racism and commit to action.
PTA Volunteer Information Night
for 2021-2022
Ms. Pierson and our PTA will be having a 2021-2022 PTA volunteer information session tomorrow, Monday, March 22. We are excited about the 2021-2022 school year as we anticipate returning to a 5 day school week! And we really want and need your help as we transition into the 2021-2022 school year.
Join us for the info session on 3/22 to find out what roles are available or contact Shelli Bushman at president-elect@churchillroadpta.org There is something that will work for every individual’s schedule! You can even recruit a friend or two to do it with you.
Help us support our students and CRS! To raise your hand and learn more, complete the short Google form through this link.
Calendar Reminders
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Friday, March 26, is the last day of the third quarter. It is also the last day for students to change to in-person based on space and social distance availability. Students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:30 p.m.
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March 29-April 2 is spring break. The Churchill Road front office will be closed, and teachers will not be available for office hours. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments.
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Monday, April 5, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments.
Spring Break Travel
Spring break is just around the corner. Here are some tips to be aware of as families and FCPS staff make plans:
FLE Parent Information Night
Monday, April 12 @ 6 PM
Parents will have a virtual opportunity to preview the Family Life Education Human Growth and Development media and lessons. Ms. Niccolls, CRS Assistant Principal, and teachers from various grade levels, will be available to answer your questions. The FLE parent information night is on Monday, April 12 at 6 p.m. Please use this form to sign up. A meeting link will be sent to you the day of the event.
More information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, including detailed grade-level program descriptions, is available at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
To preview Family Life Education (FLE) materials, each parent will have to have access to SIS and FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard). Once you gain access to your Parent FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard) account, click on the “Curriculum” tab at the top of the page. All FLE Lessons are arranged by grade-level.
Program questions may be addressed to Ms. Niccolls, jniccolls@fcps.edu, CRS Assistant Principal.
Forgotten Items
If your child has forgotten an item, please bring it to the front office window at Door 1 and email the teacher so your student can pick the item up from the front office.
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Playground Progress - End of Week 2
 With only two weeks of work, our new playground is taking shape. It won't be long before our students are able to use it at recess.
Important Dates
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Monday, March 22 - Volunteer Information Session, 7 PM
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Friday, March 26 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal @ 1:30 PM
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Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2, Spring Break, Front Office Closed
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Monday, April 5 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students
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Monday, April 12 - Make-up Picture Day, 12 Noon - 5 PM
FLE Parent Preview Information Night, 6 PM
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Wednesday, April 14 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 PM
Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information: https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/2020-21-standard-school-year-calendar
Please visit the FCPS Return to School page for the most up-to-date information on student groups and the return to in-person learning: https://www.fcps.edu/returntoschool
PTA Reflections Contest Update -- VA State Winner!
Virginia PTA Outstaning Interpretation Winner in Photography (Intermediate Division) - taken by CRS 5th grader Emily Paschkewitz.
On March 15th, the Virginia PTA held a virtual award ceremony to announce the results at the state level for the Reflections competition. Reflections is the National PTA's program to encourage and recognize student creativity - over 300,000 students participate each year with entries in dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. This year's theme is I Matter Because.
Congratulations to 5th grader Emily Paschkewitz! Her entry, Hope, won the Outstanding Interpretation award (first place) in the Photography category - Intermediate division. In her artist statement, Emily wrote, "I matter because I can change the world with my ideas and happiness. By sharing a little happiness I can give others hope. Every time I give someone a little hope and happiness, they can help change the world too."
Good luck to Emily as she moves on to compete nationally in the final round with the National PTA!
Quick Links
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