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Churchill Chatter - Issue 14, March 21, 2024
Dear Churchill Road Families,
What a rollercoaster the past few weeks have been. We’ve gone from summer to winter to back to spring. Just in time for Spring Break!
These past two weeks have been full of activities. The PTA treated staff to a delicious array of Georgetown cupcakes. Our 6th graders visited Philadelphia and were greeted with picture perfect weather for their historical walking tour. Our first graders performed their musical, “How Does Your Garden Grow?” to an enthusiastic audience. And, our third graders learned about simple machines on their visit to Colvin Run Mill.
We have loved seeing all the parent volunteers in the building. From guest readers and field trip chaperones to cafeteria helpers and Helping Hungry Kids, we can’t thank you enough. We included some pictures this week of some of our parent volunteers! We are so grateful for each and every parent who supports us! We really want to focus on having each and every parent in our building volunteer next year! Look for more information regarding this in the next couple of months!
We are planning our final round of grade level Community Conversations beginning the week after Spring Break. Please see below for dates and details.
We hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful spring break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Wednesday, April 3!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr and Ms. Jen Niccolls
In This Week's Issue
- We Love our Volunteers
- Churchill Road Spelling Bee
- Upcoming Community Conversations
- Lost and Found
- Reminder: Spring Break and Teacher Workdays, March 25 - April 2
- Planting Seeds in STEAM Lab
- Character Strengths, Focus on Fairness
- Last Chance: Family Engagement Survey Closes March 22
- Principal Feedback Form
- Spring 2024 SOL Dates
- Important Dates
We Love Our Volunteers!
Only a few of the many parent volunteers at Churchill Road. Thank you for sharing your time with our students.
Churchill Road Spelling Bee
Congratulations to all of our Churchill Road Spelling Bee participants. They wowed us with their knowledge of the English language.
A special congratulations to our top 3 students:
- 1st place - Olivia J.
- 2nd place - Ella B.
- 3rd place - Aayan K.
Thank you to all the parents, volunteers and staff who supported this popular event.
Our winner, Olivia J., represented Churchill Road at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 16.
Save the Date for Upcoming Parent Conversations
Calling all CRS Parents... Please join Principal Pierson-Barr, Assistant Principal Jennifer Niccolls, Reading Specialist Amanda Andrews, Technology Specialist Nick Kilpatrick and PTA President Alex Jones for your student's Grade-Level Parent Conversation! We will be hosting our fourth and final round of grade-level specific events after Spring Break to share information about end of the school year, next school year and FCPS' new language arts curriculum.
Dates for each grade-level are as follows:
- Kindergarten: April 11, 2024
- 1st Grade: April 12, 2024
- 2nd Grade: April 15, 2024
- 3rd Grade: April 16, 2024
- 4th Grade: April 17, 2024
- 5th Grade: April 5, 2024
- 6th Grade: April 19, 2024
Look for a sign-up form to be sent to each grade level via eNotify prior to the event. While registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly RSVP ahead of your grade-level event so we have a general idea of attendance.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Lost and Found
Missing a sweatshirt, lunchbox or jacket? Lost and Found will be available in the Churchill front lobby April 3-10 for perusal. Any items not claimed by COB on April 10 will be donated.
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Spring Break and Teacher Workdays
🌷 March 25-29 is Spring Break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break!
April 1 and 2 are school planning/teacher work days. There will be no school for students.
See the complete School Year Calendar.
Planting Seeds in the STEAM Lab
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We are so fortunate to have a beautiful campus with so many garden beds. As the weather warms up, we are looking forward to planting many vegetables in our garden. 1st grade had a hands-on learning experience in the STEAM lab by planting seeds and witnessing the miraculous growth of various vegetables such as broccoli, peas, beets, and radishes. It has been truly captivating for them to observe the different stages of plant development, from tiny seeds to vibrant sprouts. In addition to traditional gardening, we are also incorporating a hydroponics tower garden, which will allow our students to explore the fascinating world of growing various lettuces and herbs in a soil-free environment. Each grade level will be participating in this enriched academic experience of planting and harvesting to instill in them a deep appreciation for nature, healthy eating, and sustainability. By actively participating in the garden project, our students will develop valuable skills in teamwork, responsibility, and patience. Stay tuned to see how our garden is growing and for opportunities through the PTA to water, weed, and harvest our garden after Spring Break and throughout the summer.
 We are excited to announce that we will be having a 6th grade basketball game against Oakton ES this year. The game will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Madison HS.
The link to sign up for the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams or the cheer squad is below. If your child is signing up to participate, please know that there will be after-school practices leading up to the event. Practices will take place after school April 4, 11, 18, 25. Please pick up from the Kiss and Ride Loop at 4:15.
Team and Squad spots are limited and are filled on a first come/first serve basis. We will be keeping a back-up list of interested students, should spots open at a later time.
Thank you to our parent volunteers for making this fun event a possibility!
Click Here to Sign Up for the Basketball Teams and Cheer Squad.
Character Strengths Focus
The next character strength our school community is focusing on is Fairness.
Fairness - You believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.
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.
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Family Engagement Survey - Last Call to Participate
Have 10 minutes before the end of the day tomorrow - March 22? Now is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Take the Family Engagement Survey today: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024
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Principal Feedback Form
Churchill Road Elementary parents were sent an email containing a link to , complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form on Monday, March 18. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide input about various topics related to our school.
The questionnaire will be administered until April 5. Please check your email from FCPS Surveys and take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Spring 2024 SOL Testing Dates
 Please see the chart above for Churchill Road Spring SOL testing dates. 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.
In Case You Missed it...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Updated COVID Recommendations
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey!
- April Webinars and Events for Families
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
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Monday - Friday, March 25-29, Spring Break, Front Office Closed
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Monday-Tuesday, April 1-2 - Student Holidays
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Wednesday, April 10 - Eid al Fitr - School Closed
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Tuesday, April 23 - Grade 5 IRW (SOL)
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Wednesday, May 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9-10 AM
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Friday, May 3 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
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Wednesday, May 8 - Reading SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Wednesday, May 15 - Mathematics SOL, Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
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Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL
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.
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