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Churchill Chatter - Issue 19, June 21, 2024
Dear Churchill Road Families,
What an amazing school year we have just completed! It was a so much fun to see our students participate in the many end of year activities – Strings and Chorus concerts, Field Day, Ancient Civilizations Day, Reading Rodeo and the 6th grade party and promotion ceremony. As we finish out the year, we would like to thank all of you for your continued partnership and support. We could not do what we do without you.
Earlier this afternoon you should have received a message about FCPS’ planned early release Mondays for the 2024-2025 school year.
This summer will be a quiet, but busy, preparation for the new school year. Many of our staff members are scheduled to attend training on the new language arts curriculum and may also be working at summer learning programs across the county.
We hope our staff, students and families will take time this summer to relax, go on adventures, read new books and fill their buckets in many ways. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next fall..
Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Ms. Niccolls
In This Week's Issue
- Summer Registration Information
- Bring back a Cup of Sand
- Summer Learning Adventures
- Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt
- Summer Math Resources
- Summer Camp Opportunities
- Important Dates
Churchill Road Summer Registration Information
Welcome to our Churchill Road Elementary School Community! We are so excited to have your family join us for the 2024-2025 school year. My name is Angie Kim, Student Information Assistant, at Churchill Road Elementary and I will help you with the registration process. The FCPS registration database has closed with the last day of school. I am currently off contract and registrations will be taken upon my return on July 15.
Registration is completed by appointment only. You can start registration one of two ways:
- Here is how you can start the online registration process: https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration
- Should you find the online registration difficult, you can email me the following forms and documents to ackim@fcps.edu:
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Kindergarten Registration forms bundle (if registering a student for kindergarten)
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Registration forms bundle (for each student in Grade 1 - 6)
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Proof of Residency in Fairfax County
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Student Identification (Name and age)
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Original Birth Certificate, or
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Affidavit with substantiating documentation
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Parent Identification
- Government-issued photo identification for parent
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Health Documentation
- Immunization Records
- Physical examination (for New Elementary School Students Only)
- Tuberculosis Screening, if applicable (For all students who were born in, resided in or visited a foreign country on the High TB Burden Country List for a consecutive period of four weeks or longer)
- Previous school contact information
For further information please go to our FCPS website for registration information.
Once the online submission is completed or you have emailed me the forms and documents, please sign up for an appointment!
Thank you and I look forward to working with you to complete registration!
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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Enjoying Our Canine Companions
Beginning this spring, we were fortunate to have visits from "Frankie" and "Pru". Mrs. Jackson's class had a wonderful time meeting "Frankie" and reading with him. We hope to see both our friends back next school year.
Summer Learning Adventures
Are you looking for a fun way to keep your brain sharp over the summer break? Look no further than our summer learning opportunity. Click on the link below to find a variety of exciting activities like reading, cooking, and even exploring to guarantee a summer that's both educational and entertaining. Say goodbye to summer boredom and say hello to a summer full of learning adventures!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLf5CldGrRbCfHWSBCTDrYaWy-ZUJJr0/view?usp=drive_link
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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
Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel.
They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing FRC@fcps.edu, or visiting the FRC webpage.
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South Loudoun Youth Chorale Elementary School Choir Camp
South Loudoun Youth Chorale is offering their first ever elementary school choir camp for rising 4th-6th grade students taught by GFES very own, Mrs. Forrest! Camp will take place July 15-19 at Willard Middle School (40915 Braddock Rd, Aldie, VA 20105) from 12pm-4pm each day. SLYC also offers a camp for rising 7-12th grade students. This camp will take place July 22-26 from 10am-4pm each day. Watch a promo video with information about camp on our website: https://www.slychorale.org/ and register here: https://www.slychorale.org/slyc-summer-camp. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Lisa Newton, executive director: Lisa.Newton@slychorale.org.
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In Case You Missed it...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- End-of-Year Reminders
- Summer Resources
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
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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Thursday, June 20 - Summer Office Hours Begin, 9 AM- 12 PM, Monday-Friday
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Thursday-Friday, July 4-5 - School Closed for 4th of July Holiday
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Thursday, August 15 - Open House, Details to Follow
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Monday, August 19 - First Day of School
Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)
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