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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16, May 3, 2024
Dear Churchill Road Families,
The past few weeks have been packed with activities. Last Friday, our 6th grade boys and girls basketball teams were victorious over their Oakton counterparts. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this fun family event – the PTA, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Steven, Ms. Judkins, Ms. Galpin and Ms. Iandolo, to name only a few. Also last Friday, our music specialist, Ms. Judkins, worked with some of our 6th grade chorus students to help put on a fantastic All County Chorus performance at Hayfield Secondary School.
This week we welcomed members of the Churchill Road class of 2031 to our kindergarten orientation! What a treat it was to meet our future students and introduce them to “a day in the life of a kindergartener”. They walked through the lunch line and took a bus ride! We cannot wait until they join us in August. If you know of any families with rising kindergarten students, please have them contact our front office for more information on registration.
Looking ahead, our SOL testing continues, with students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 taking their reading assessments on May 8 and their mathematics assessments on May 15. Thank you for checking the testing schedule in the message below to avoid absence on testing days and for making sure your students are well rested for these tests.
Hopefully, you have purchased your tickets for Annie Jr……Linked here is more information.
On Friday, May 17, the PTA is planning a fun end of year family event. We hope to see as many of you as possible there.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls
In This Week's Issue
All County Chorus
Allie S, Lydia B. Ms. Judkins, Ella B and Lucy R during a break at the All County Choral Festival.
Congratulations to sixth graders Allie S, Lydia B, Ella B, and Lucy R! They participated in the FCPS All County Choral Festival this past weekend at Hayfield Secondary School. They performed in a fantastic concert with over 600 sixth grade students from across Fairfax County. Great job, singers!
Churchill Basketball Teams Rock!
Our 6th grade boys and girls played a great two games of basketball against Oakton Elementary! We walked away with two wins and some great memories! These students never cease to amaze us in their abilities.
Thank you to the PTA and all the many individuals who made this happen. A special thank you to team coaches Mrs. Clark and Mr. Steven!
Field Day Help Needed!!
Field day this year will be held on Friday, June 7th! This year’s theme is Olympics in celebration of this years summer Olympics! We are very excited to be offering 17 different activities (stations) related to different to the Olympic Games
Field day is divided into an AM block for grades 4-6 and a PM block for grades K-3. The AM block (Grades 4-6) commitment time is from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. The PM block (Grades K-3rd) is from 12:30 PM -2:45 PM.
Responsibilities at your assigned station are to reset the station after each group and briefly review rules for the activity. We will need parent volunteers to assist at each specific station.
If you would like to volunteer for Field Day please use this link: Churchill Road Elementary School: Field Day Parent Volunteer (signupgenius.com)
Please contact Mr. Varhol if you have any questions, byvarhol@fcps.edu.
Thank you very much for your help! We look forward to a fun and active day!
Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day-May 8
Join us on Wednesday, May 8th for Walk and Roll to School Day! Participate with our Churchill Road School Community by walking or riding your bike to school. Enjoy the health benefits to the exercise associated with this event, as well as the benefits to the environment by removing vehicles from the road. We hope to see you walking or rolling on May 8th!
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Character Strengths Focus
The next character strengths our school community is focusing on are Enthusiasm and Leadership
Enthusiasm - You feel excited and energetic about life! When people are around you, they start to feel the same way.
Leadership - You believe that everyone in your group is important and inspire others to do their best.
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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The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "The Magical Music of Disney" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Disney tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on May 15th and 16th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at langleychorus.thundertix.com. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. Students adorned in Disney costumes will receive FREE admission to this unforgettable event! Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the magic of Disney with the Langley High School Chorus
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.
- Looking for fun and engaging STEM activities to engage learners? The FCPS ACE STEM kits include hands-on materials and curriculum with step-by-step instructions for children to build six exciting projects and complete 15 challenges and activities. Intended for third through fifth-grade students, the STEM Explorer Pack features activities across science, technology, engineering, and math that also incorporate reading, art, and more! All activities are completely hands-on and will have your learners engaged for hours as they create, explore, invent, and, most importantly, have fun! Instruction booklets come in both English and Spanish.
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Audience: G3-G5 students and families
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More information and to order: ACE Summer Registration Website
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Cost: $99.00 for pick-up; $135.00 if shipping required
In Case You Missed it...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- May Webinars and Events for Families
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
- No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
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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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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Friday, May 17 - PTA Family Event, 5:30 PM
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Monday, May 20 - Spring Band Concert, 6 PM
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Tuesday, May 21 - Grade 5 Science SOL
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Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed
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Thursday, May 30, Spring Strings Concert, 6 PM
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Tuesday, June 4, Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
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Friday, June 7 - Field Day
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Tuesday, June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9 AM - Langley HS
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Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 1:20 PM
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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