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Churchill Chatter - Issue 18, May 31, 2024
Dear Churchill Road Families,
What a fabulous few weeks we have had leading up to the end of the school year. Our band and string students, under the direction of our band teacher, Alex Singer, and strings specialist, Chris Fyhr, put on a wonderful musical performance for our students and families. Our second graders performed their musical, How Does Your Garden Grow?, to rave reviews. Our Girls on the Run team, led by Jill Truax, Sue Lackey and Meghan Overend braved the elements and completed their 5K on a rainy Saturday morning.
As we approach the end of the school year, we have a series of events to look forward to at Churchill Road, including our chorus concert, 3rd grade Ancient Civilizations Day, 6th grade hot air balloons and Promotion Party, 1st grade Reading Rodeo, All School Field Day, our 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, and our end of year class celebrations. We are sincerely eager to celebrate all we have accomplished together.
Many thanks to the PTA for the lunch they provided to us this week! It was such an encouragement as we seek to be the very best we can be as we finish the school year.
We again thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls
In This Week's Issue
- Congratulations to Ms. Niccolls on her Retirement
- Bring back a Cup of Sand
- Health Room Notice - Medication Pickup by dismissal on June 12
- Student Test Results Coming Soon
- Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt Begins June 15
- Last day of school is June 12 - Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
- Important Dates
Congratulations to Ms. Niccolls on her Retirement!
Today, Ms. Niccolls, our assistant principal, announced to the staff she will be retiring later this summer! She is very excited to spend time with her daughter and go on exciting vacations with her family.
We are so appreciative for all Ms. Niccolls has done to support Churchill Road families and students over the past 9 years. She is an incredibly loyal individual who has always looked out for the interests of our students in every way.
Next Thursday, June 5th, Ms. Niccolls will be at the front door at arrival and dismissal should any families like to stop by and send her off with "Congratulations"!
Please join us in congratulating her on a job well done!
A Cup of Sand for Any and All Beaches!
Did you know that sand looks different on every beach across the United States and around the world? I’ve read that you can find sand in most of the colors of the rainbow. So cool! (Read an article - click HERE!)
Would you bring back 1 to 2 cups of sand from any beach you visit this summer? From Virginia Beach to India to Antarctica, we want to see all the different types of sand you find. 😊 Simply put the sand in a small clear Ziplock baggie. And attach a notecard telling; your name, the name of the beach, the state or country where you found it and bring in back in August. We will plan to gather and display the sandbags during Back to School Night.
Happy Beach Walking!
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Health Room Notice
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 1:20 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 12. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.
Student Test Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt!
When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Did You Know...
Nauman Naeem MD from Psychology Today writes, “At any given moment there are hundreds of entities vying for our attention — whether they are people we are close to, workplace associates, email accounts, social media, popular culture, marketing and advertising, and global events.” This attention seeking is usually to fulfill someone else’s agenda. People fear being bored but in reality, it means nothing needs your attention in that moment. Here is the full article, The Beauty of Stillness
In Case You Missed it...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
- Online Campus Summer Registration
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this 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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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
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Monday, June 17 - Eid, School Closed
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Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth, School Closed
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Thursday, June 20 - Summer Office Hours Begin
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Monday, August 19 - First Day of School
Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)
Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)
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