Churchill Chatter - Issue 12, February 3, 2023
Dear Churchill Road Families,
Thank you for your contributions for Rise Against Hunger. We raised $2,575 out of our goal of $3,050! We look forward to seeing some of you at the Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event tomorrow.
Over the past two weeks there have been a lot of creative learning opportunities for our students.
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Kindergarteners enjoyed guest readers on National Read Aloud Day.
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First graders designed a bird feeder during science.
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Second graders started a new unit about fractions and are learning about European Explorers, and the connection between Europe and the Americas.
- Third grade students chose a scene from their mystery story to create a diorama that will include clues and a red herring.
- Fourth graders are excited to start learning about the Revolutionary War in Virginia Studies.
- Students in Fifth Grade continued working on their Global Environment Architecture Painting unit, researching and sketching architecture styles throughout history as a basis for their own designs.
- Sixth graders learned about the Articles of Confederation as they started a new unit on the New Nation.
Thank you to all who have participated in the first round of grade level parent coffees! Dates for the next round of grade level parent coffees are listed below. Emails will be sent to families in each grade level approximately 10 days before each coffee.
Warmly,
Jen Niccolls and Cherith Pierson-Barr
In This Week's Issue
- Upcoming Grade-Level Parent Coffees
- Rise Against Hunger
- Portrait of a Graduate - Understanding Feelings in Ourselves and Others
- FCPS News
- FCPS Cares Program
Upcoming CRS and PTA Parent Grade-Level Coffees
We are beginning another round of our amazingly successful joint CRS and PTA Parent, grade-level coffees!
Please join Principal Cherith Pierson-Barr, Assistant Principal Jennifer Niccolls, and PTA President Erin Moreno for your student's grade-level coffee beginning at 8:40 a.m. in our Exploratory Arts room. Our first coffees take place next week; kindergarten and first grade families have already been sent emails with details.
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Kindergarten: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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First (1st) Grade: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Second (2nd) Grade: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Third (3rd) Grade: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Fourth (4th) Grade: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Fifth (5th) Grade: Monday, February 27, 2023
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Sixth (6th) Grade: Thursday, March 2, 2023
This is an opportunity for parents to socialize, receive grade-level information from the school, and share any questions, comments, or suggestions they may have for the grade-level teachers, school administrators, and the PTA.
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Come One Come All to Carnaval!
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Rise Against Hunger Update
Thank you for your continued support of Rise Against Hunger. We are so proud of our students for raising an amazing total of $2,575.
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Churchill Road Portrait of a Graduate
 This month’s theme is aligned with the Portrait of a Graduate attribute of being a Global and Ethical Citizen. This involves skills such as recognizing similarities and differences among cultures, caring for our planet, acting responsibly and being a strong member of a community.
Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
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Phones and Smart Watches
Parents, please help us in reminding your child that during the school day phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. The only time that they may be out for use, is if a teacher has approved them to be used for instructional purposes. Additionally, at no time, should a student be using a personal phone or smart watch to record another student or a staff member.
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Draft Calendar Updates
- Regional Science Fair
- Scholastic Art Award Winners
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Churchill Road employees.
Important Dates
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Tuesday, February 7 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 PM
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Friday, February 10 - Family Bingo Night
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Monday, February 20 - President’s Day Holiday
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Thursday, March 2 - Early Release @1:20 PM
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Friday, March 3 - Student Holiday
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Tuesday, March 7 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 7 PM
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Friday, March 10 - PTA Carnavale Parent Event
Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information
2022-23 School Year:
https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar/2022-23-school-year-calendar
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