|
To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.
.يرجى زيارة موقعنا الألكتروني لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى
Churchill Chatter - Issue 11, February 9, 2024
Celebrating 100 days of school!
Dear Churchill Road Families,
This past week was a busy one. It was fun seeing so many of you at our Bingo Night on Friday. Thank you to the PTA for coordinating this family favorite. Saturday’s Rise Against Hunger event was amazing! We are so proud that more than 90 percent of our students participated by bringing money to support! We raised $5,381, far surpassing our goal of $3,050. Way to go Bobcats! Yesterday, we celebrated the 100th day of school! Our kindergarteners love the 100th day celebration, and everyone should celebrate how much we have learned and grown in 100 days!
Don’t forget – if you would like to share insights for 2024-2025 class placements, please do so using the form linked in the article below. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 23.
Next week is our Kindness Spirit Week. We can't wait to see all our students show their Bobcat spirit and creativity.
Please remember Monday, February 19 is the President’s Day holiday, and school is closed. We hope you enjoy the extra day to relax and refresh with your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr and Ms. Jen Niccolls
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Churchill students participating the Rise Against Hunger event on February 3.
In This Week's Issue
- Bobcat Spirit Week - February 12-16
- Parent Input for the 2024-2025 School Year
- MCA Traffic Calming Public Meeting February 21
- Spring 2024 SOL Testing Schedule
- Character Strengths, Focus on Love and Humility
- Here Comes the Bus Transportation App
- Author Visit
- Presidents' Day Holiday - School Closed on February 19
- Important Dates
Show your Bobcat spirit!
- Monday: PJ Day (wear your pajamas to school)
- Tuesday: Neon Day (wear your neon colors to school)
- Wednesday: Pink & Red Day (wear pink and red for Valentine’s Day)
- Thursday: Character Day (dress as your favorite movie or book character, please no masks)
- Friday: Twin Day (dress alike with a friend)
Parent Input for 2024-2025 School Year
As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, our staff collaborates regarding student placements. 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 February 23, 2024 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.
MCA Traffic Calming Public Meeting
MCA Transportation Committee
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) will host a citizens information event regarding the Fairfax County traffic calming program. County officials will discuss how roads can be eligible for the program and what communities can do to obtain traffic calming. HOA representatives will discuss their experience in attempting to obtain traffic calming in their neighborhood. Event details below:
Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 PM
McLean Community Center - Community Hall
1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
For more information, contact MCA Transportation Committee Chair Glenn Harris at transportation_committee@mcleancitizens.org.
Save the Date for Spring 2024 SOL Testing
 The Churchill Road SOL schedule for Spring 2024 has been finalized. Please see the chart above. It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing! We thank you, in advance.
Character Strengths Focus
The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Love and Humility.
Love - You value close relationships with others and being close to people.
Humility - You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselve
To practice and encourage the character strengths with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions about these character strengths.
|
Nationally-Published Author Stuart Gibbs is Coming to Our School!
Stuart Gibbs will be coming on March 6th to speak with our 4-6 graders. If your child would like to own an autographed copy of any of Mr. Gibbs’s books, please visit HERE for more information and submit your order by February 26, 2024
🚍 Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
Did You Know...
Molly McDonough’s article in Harvard Medical, “A Walk in the Woods May Boost Mental Health” discusses some doctors “prescribing” a doses of nature as a part of broader treatment plan for mental health issues like grief, depression, or anxiety. Here is the full article.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Summer Camp and Learning Opportunities
- Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
- Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please 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
-
Monday, February 19 - President's Day Holiday - School Closed
-
Wednesday, February 21 - Yearbook Clubs and New Student Make-up Photos
-
Tuesday, March 5 - Virginia Primary Elections - Student Holiday
-
Wednesday, March 13 - Spring Individual and Class Photo Day
-
Friday, March 22 - End of Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release @ 1:20 PM
-
Monday - Friday, March 25-29, Spring Break
-
Monday-Tuesday, April 1-2 - Student Holidays
-
Wednesday, April 10 - Eid al Fitr - School Closed
Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)
Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)
Quick Links:
Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.
|
