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Churchill Chatter - Issue 20, May 12, 2023
Dear Churchill Road Families,
What a wonderful week this was! Our PTA showed their appreciation for our staff all week long. A heartfelt thank you to the PTA and all the families who made it so special for their kindness and generosity.
Next Friday, May 19, the CRS PTA is hosting a family favorite - the Backyard BBQ. We hope to see many of you there. More details are below.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jen Niccolls and Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr
In This Week's Issue
- Bobcat Innovation Station STEAM Grant from Educate Fairfax
- Thank you CRS PTA for Staff Appreciation Treats
- Churchill Road PTA Backyard BBQ is May 19
- Field Day Volunteers Needed - June 13
- Battle of the Books
- Evidence Based Literacy Practices
- Dangers of Fentanyl in our Community - May 15
- FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
- FCPS Cares Program
Bobcat Innovation Station: Educate Fairfax STEAM Grant in Action!
Check out these young problem solvers who are building, exploring, and tinkering. By using their resiliency and creative thinking, Bobcats have been creating lots of imaginative products while in the library. Thank you to Educate Fairfax for helping grow our Bobcats' minds, and to kindergarten teacher Asta-Diane Clark, for applying for this grant and making the Innovation Station a reality!
Staff Appreciation Week a Huge Hit!
What a fabulous week! Thank you to the PTA staff appreciation committee and all of the families who made us feel special this week. From breakfast and lunch to snacks, a giving tree and a dessert bar, we were truly spoiled.
A sincere thank you from the entire CRS staff!
Churchill Road PTA Backyard BBQ is May 19!
Our annual family favorite event is coming soon on Friday, May 19, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for food, games, and fun with friends! This event is on rain or shine - the fun moves indoors if needed. Wednesday 5/17 is the last day to buy tickets!
- Adults (13+): $15
- Kids (5-12): $10
- Kids aged 4 and younger are Free
BUY TICKETS NOW!
Note: This is a catered event so tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the event.
Volunteers Needed! Interested in helping out with the event? We're looking for volunteers to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up! This is a great service hours opportunity for middle school or high school students! Sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE.
Questions? Please contact Christie Buschmann at vpmembership@churchillroadpta.org
Field Day June 13 - Volunteers Needed
We need parent volunteers on Tuesday, June 13th for our Pixar Movie Field Day! Volunteer for a 2.5-hour block in the morning or afternoon. Responsibilities are easy and fun! Sign Up Here! Details of time and grade levels are below:
Field day is divided into an AM block for grades 4-6 and a PM block for grades K-3. We will need parent volunteers to assist at each specific station.
- The AM block (Grades 4-6) commitment time is from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
- The PM block (Grades K-3) is from 12:30 PM -2:45 PM.
Please contact Mr. Varhol at byvarhol@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Thank you very much for your help! We look forward to a fun and active day!
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Battle of the Books!
Fourteen sixth graders battled Colvin Run on Thursday, April 27th with book trivia from 10 books that were read all year. These sixth graders worked hard and had a lot of fun as we celebrated literacy! Congratulations to Neel A, Meera B., Emmanuel B., Sophie B., Jason H., Lauren K., Michelle K., Naomi L., Fionn M., Ann P., Mark T., Aashna U., Maggie W. and Jerry Z.
Thanks to staff coaches Ms. Donovan, Ms. Hight, Ms. Overend, and Ms. Scott.
Evidence-Based Literacy Practices
The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) just released another course in its online toolkit designed to help families learn about evidence-based literacy practices in preschool through grade three and how they can be used to support all children’s literacy needs in schools. The latest online course is titled Understanding Evidence-Based Literacy Practices Course: Family Edition, and may be accessed at the link below:
https://improvingliteracy.org/module/understanding-evidence-based-literacy-practices-course-family-edition
Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Middle School Athletics
- Student Awards
- Career Fair
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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Wednesday, May 17 - Grades 5 and 6 Math SOL
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Thursday, May 18 - Grades 3 and 4 Math SOL
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Friday, May 19 - PTA Backyard BBQ - 5-8 PM
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Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 5 Science SOL
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Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday
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Tuesday, June 13 - Field Day
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Friday, June 16 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM
Please visit the FCPS School Year Calendar for more information
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