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Welcome Back!
Dear Churchill Road families,
We cannot wait to have everyone here next week! The entire staff has worked incredibly hard this summer (and especially this past week) to ensure we are ready to start the 2024-2025 school year.
As we start the year, let’s continue to partner with one another to ensure all are cared for in our community. And that we work together to support our students not only academically, but in how our students grow in their development of life-long positive character traits as well.
Whether you are a returning family or a new family to our school, we want you to feel welcomed! Thank you for entrusting your children to us. We are so grateful for the support of our community.
Sincerely,
The entire staff of Churchill Road Elementary School
Required Back to School Actions
The 3-Hour Early Release Mondays - Deadline Monday, August 19. We assume students are going home, but to ensure our students are safe, we need to confirm with you!
Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/QtwXRPatfmc727h29 for each of your children who are enrolled at Churchill Road Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.
Our instructional staff will be in professional development and will not be available, so we need to plan for student supervision and again ask you complete the survey by Monday, August 19.
Online Verification Update (OVU) The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue. Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information. Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet. Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.
Parent Digital Consent Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
Need to Know Items
First Day of School - Monday, August 19
The school hours are 8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note the arrival and dismissal schedule below. We ask that families say their goodbyes to students before they enter the building. Staff members will stationed throughout the building to help the students get to their classrooms.
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Student Arrival:
- 8:25 a.m.: students are allowed into the school to go to their classrooms.
- 8:35 a.m.: students should be seated in their classrooms, ready to begin the school day. Students arriving after 8:35 a.m. should report to the front office and will be marked tardy.
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Student Dismissal:
- 3:20 p.m.: All students will be dismissed.
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Student Arrival/Dismissal Procedures, for bus riders, walkers and those using Kiss and Ride are outlined in our Arrival and Dismissal Presentation.
New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024. ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE
Student Lunch
Online payment for student fees and school store items are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
Important Dates
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Monday, August 19 - First Day of School, Classes start 8:35 AM
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Wednesday, August 21 - BTSN, Grades K, 2, 4, 6 - 6:00 PM
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Thursday, August 22 - BTSN, Grades 1, 3, 5 - 6:00 PM
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Friday, August 30 & Monday, September 2 - Labor Day Holiday, School Closed
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Tuesday, September 10, PTA General Membership Meeting (Virtual) @ 6:30 PM
Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (printable version)
Welcome back Bobcats! We’re excited to kick off the school year!
The PTA is committed to creating a thriving learning environment for all our students. Strong partnerships between home and school are essential and your involvement is crucial to making this happen. By joining the PTA and contributing to the Bobcat Fund and Class Funds, you’ll help us create fun events, support our teachers, and provide essential resources for our students.
We’re planning a variety of events, from fun-filled family nights to informative workshops. But we can’t do it alone! We need your help. Your contributions make a real difference whether you can volunteer an hour, attend a meeting, or share your ideas.
Let’s work together to create a fantastic year for our students. Join us at our first PTA meeting virtually on September 10 at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warmly,
Vivian Lee
PTA President 2024-2025
Save the Dates
- PTA events and meeting dates are set so subscribe to the PTA Calendar to plan for the year!
- Mark your calendars for our first social family event September 6 - Family Movie Night at Churchill Road!!! Details and ticket sales info coming soon.
- The first PTA meeting is September 10 at 6:30 pm. See you online!
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oxp-uboy-cja
Or dial: (US) +1 386-866-5068 PIN: 257 124 499#
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3 Ways to Support the PTA!
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Join the PTA to receive benefits such as early access for After School Activities and discounts on PTA events. Our website is full of helpful resources to navigate the school year! Membership is $20 per family.
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Donate to the Bobcat Fund to support academic enrichment, student assemblies, parent education, teacher support and appreciation, and technology upgrades!
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Contribute to Class Funds to cover the costs for class celebrations and grade events.
Go to churchillroadpta.org and either log in or create an account.
The PTA is only able to electronically communicate with families registered on our website, so make sure you stay “in the know” by signing up to receive the PTA Newsletter and class information from your Room Parents.
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CRS Directory
When you create or update your CRS PTA website account, you can choose to share your selected information in our CRS Directory — essential for connecting with other CRS families! Although a CRS PTA website account is necessary to access, membership is not required.
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Volunteer at School
Interested in being more involved at school? Fill out the volunteer interest form to let us know if you would to help out:
- At PTA events
- With the Multicultural Reading Club
- In the library
- As a Room Parent in your child’s class
Lunch helper volunteers can sign up on the PTA website throughout the year. Help students collect trays and food waste for our Composting Program.
Learn about all the volunteer opportunities on our website.
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Fall After School Activities (ASA) and Clubs
Our After School Activities (ASA) Program is returning for Fall, Winter, and Spring! Look for more information in late September about Fall Session registration and class offerings, with the session running from October to December 2024. Please note the Fall Session is not offered to Kindergarten students.
Don’t forget that PTA members get priority registration and classes fill up by ‘first come, first serve’.
Teachers and parent volunteers make our school clubs happen by sharing their talent, knowledge, and time with our students in the areas of theater, literature, science, and math! Questions? Contact our ASA Coordinator Erin Patel at afterschoolactivities@churchillroadpta.org
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