Churchill Chatter - Issue 17, April 23, 2022
In This Week's Issue
- Class Placement Input for 2022-23 Due May 1
- American Heart Association Kid's Heart Challenge - Churchill is #1 in Fairfax County
- Autism Acceptance Month
- SOL Testing Schedule
- FCPS Webinars on April 26, 28
- McLean Rotary Chocolate Festival April 24
- Longfellow Open House for Rising 7th Graders
- PTA News - Summer Camps and Spring Celebration on May 13
- Important Dates
Class Placement Input for 2022-2023 Due May 1
Every year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements for the next school year. A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic abilities are considered as we create our new classes. Other factors impacting the decision-making process of student class assignments are new student enrollments and teachers moving to a new assignment.
Churchill Road families may assist in this process by sharing insights. Please note the following when providing information. We do not accept requests for specific teachers for the upcoming grade placement. This includes hints that reference specific teachers. We cannot guarantee friend requests nor exceptions for other students whereby there may be a conflict. We do our best to create a positive learning year for your child.
Please provide your input by submitting this form as it will ensure we have your request. Please do not email us additional information. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is May 1, 2022. Thank you for your input.
American Heart Association
Congratulations to our top earners this yea:; Lyla Siddiqui (4th Grade) & Rahniya Siddiqui (6th grade), Sthavir and Krishnav B. (Kinder), Layan Z. (2nd), Griffin H. (6th), Musa H. (1st), Sachin V. (K), Olivia K (K), Thomas H. (5th).
The PE department would like to give a big thank you to all the students and families that participated in the American Heart Association’s Kid’s Heart Challenge! Due to your efforts, Churchill Road raised an impressive $30,907. We are the #1 school in Fairfax County and the 3rd highest school in Virginia! This is also our new school record!
We had 172 students participate on the fundraising side. All students enjoyed different Kid’s Heart Challenge activities during their PE classes. They also got to learn more about our Heart Hero’s and the specific health messages each of them had.
Our top earners (pictured above) this year included; Lyla Siddiqui (4th Grade) & Rahniya Siddiqui (6th grade), Sthavir and Krishnav B. (Kinder), Layan Z. (2nd), Griffin H. (6th), Musa H. (1st), Sachin V. (K), Olivia K (K), Thomas H. (5th).
A special congratulations to our top four earners!
Most impressive was the enthusiasm displayed by our students to further the cause and awareness of heart disease. The money raised will be used to fund groundbreaking research that helps kids and adults survive and thrive with serious heart diseases and conditions. It also helps fund programs that train how to perform lifesaving CPR. All of you are Heart Heroes! Thank you again for all your support and effort the last couple of weeks!
Mrs. James & Mr. Varhol
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
SOL Testing Schedule
SOL testing begins next week. Please see below for all test dates.
Spring 2022 SOL Test Dates
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Subject |
Date |
| Grade 6 |
Reading |
April 28 |
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Math |
May 10 |
| Grade 5 |
Reading |
April 28 |
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Math |
May 10 |
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Science |
May 5 |
| Grade 4 |
Reading |
April 26 |
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Math |
May 11 |
| Grade 3 |
Reading |
April 26 |
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Math |
May 11 |
McLean Rotary Club Chocolate Festival
The Rotary Club of McLean is once again sponsoring its Annual Chocolate Festival. This community event will take place at the McLean Community Center on Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All proceeds from the event are used to support McLean and Langley pyramid schools and organizations (ie, scholarships, ethics days - 6th and 12th, Safe Community Coalition, elementary reading initiatives, etc.)
For more information see this website www.mcleanchocolatefestival.com.
FCPS and Fairfax County Government Partnering to Provide Substance Abuse Webinars on April 26, 28
Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District (which is consistent with national and state trends), Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide educational webinars on youth substance use trends and supports. The free webinars are scheduled for April 26 and April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each of the webinars will provide the same information.
The topics to be covered include:
- Most commonly used substances.
- In-depth opioid information.
- Reasons why youth use substances.
- Ways parents can support their children.
- Available FCPS and Fairfax County Resources.
- Ways students, parents, and community members can connect with support providers.
Registration for the webinars is available online.
Longfellow Rising 7th Grade Open House
Longfellow is excited welcome our newest Lancers to our Rising 7th Grade Open House on May 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.!
Visitors will be able to walk the halls of Longfellow and see how our classrooms are set up, check out the cafeteria, hear from some of our student organizations and more! Longfellow administrators and counselors will be on hand to answer questions. There will not be a large-group presentation; this is an ‘Open House’ style event in which students may come with their family at any time during the evening.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Madigan, Director of Student Services, at kemadigan@fcps.edu.
Important Dates
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Tuesday, April 26 - Grade 3 and Grade 4 Reading SOLs
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Thursday, April 28 - Grade 5 and Grade 6 Reading SOLs
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Thursday, May 5 - Grade 5 Science SOL
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Tuesday, May 10 - Grade 5 and Grade 6 Math SOLs
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Wednesday, May 11 - Grade 3 and Grade 4 Math SOLs
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Friday, May 13 - Bobcat Spring Family Celebration, 5-8 PM
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Tuesday, May 17 - Orchestra Concert for Families, 6 PM
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Thursday, May 19 - Chorus Concert for Families, 6:30 PM
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Wednesday, May 25 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 9 AM
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Wednesday, May 25 - Band Concert for Families, 6 PM
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Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed
Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information
2021-22 School Year:
https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/2021-22-standard-school-year-calendar
Summer Camps at CRS
Registration is now open for all our summer camps!
- Bobcat Sports Camp: for rising 1st-6th grade students; June 14 to 17, June 21 to 24, June 27 to July 1, July 5 to 8
- Bobcat Games Camp: for rising 6th-8th grade students; June 21 to June 24
- Summer STEM Camp: for rising 1st-3rd grade students; July 11 to 15 (half-day camp)
- Chess Camp: for rising 2nd-7th grade students; June 27 to July 1
- Theater Camp: for rising 4th-7th grade students; June 21 to July 1 and July 5 to July 15
More info and registration
Bobcat Spring Celebration
Mark your calendars for our CRS Families' Spring Celebration on May 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.! Tickets go on sale next week, April 25, but mark your calendars now for this fun family event which will include food, games, music, and more!
If you would like to help with this event, please email Christie Buschmann at vpmembership@churchillroadpta.org.
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