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Churchill Chatter - Issue 2, September 9, 2024
Dear Churchill Road Families,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at the PTA’s movie night this past Friday. This week we began our first round of grade-level community conversations. We hope many of you will be able to join us as these continue into next week.
Starting next Monday, the PTA and Chatter newsletters will be sent out biweekly on alternating Mondays, beginning September 16 with the PTA. The next Churchill Chatter will go out on September 23.
We will be sending an email to the community reminding about safe arrival and dismissal practices. Safety of students is foremost, and we want our entire community to follow these practices to keep everyone safe. Please pay special attention to this email.
Thank you to everyone for responding to the three hour early release after-school survey. The first early release Monday is coming up September 23. Later this week, you will be getting a follow-up email confirming your response as to how your students will be going home. Should there be any changes, please follow the directions in this email.
As a reminder, the dates for the Three Hour Early Release Mondays are as follows: 9/23, 10/28, 12/9 (change from 11/25), 2/24, 3/17, 4/28 and 5/19.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr
In This Week's Issue
- Meet Churchill Road's Family Liaison - Nisha Bhatia
- Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Session
- Ability Retesting Retake Request Deadlines
- PTA News and Updates
- Important Updates
Meet Churchill Road's New Family Liaison
Hi Churchill Road family!
My name is Nisha Bhatia, and I am your go-to new Family Liaison. I am so excited to be part of the working team at CRS!
I was born and raised in India where I received a degree in Chemistry and my passion for business and communication led me to pursue a master’s in marketing.
When I am not navigating family dynamics, you can find me indulging in my passion for cooking, traveling to new destinations and discovering this beautiful country, or at times pursuing my passion for classical music. I also love to make music with my son who likes playing the piano.
I have been living in this area for the past three years and am a proud mother of two boys. My elder son is a third grader at CRS while my younger one is a toddler. As a parent I understand the importance of fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for our children. Additionally, I am an active volunteer with the Department of Family Services at Fairfax County, where I have had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children.
I look forward to knowing you all and team up to create a supportive and thriving community for our kids and families. You can reach out to me with any questions you may have at: nbhatia1@fcps.edu
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Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Session
A parent information session will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 @ 9AM in the Exploratory Arts Room. An overview of AAP services and the identification & screening for full-time services will be shared.
For more information please visit: FCPS AAP. Please note:
- For families (grades 3-6) new to FCPS boundaries as of January 1, 2024, the Fall parent referral is due on October 15, 2024.
- For current FCPS families in grades 2-6, the Spring parent referral deadline is December 15, 2024.
Questions? Please contact Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), Christine Neubauer, cmplagataneu@fcps.edu or Esther Lee, eclee@fcps.edu. Please email AARTs the Parent referral form to apply for full-time services.
Ability Testing Retake Request Deadlines
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration of the holistic screening process for advanced academic services. Test scores are not weighted or prioritized in the holistic screening process.
- All students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT).
- All students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT).
- NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows.
Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator, Nick Kilpatrick (nfkilpatrick@fcps.edu), no later than September 30 to request the CogAT, or October 15 to request the NNAT.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Immunization Reminder
- Make Attendance a Priority
- How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?
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, September 10, In-Person PTA General Membership Meeting @ 6:30 PM
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Monday, September 23 - Early Release Monday #1, Dismissal @ 12:20 PM
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Thursday, October 3 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
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Friday, October 4 - No School (Teacher Workday)
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Monday, October 14 - No School (Staff Development Day)
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
Look for a PTA Newsletter Next Week
Beginning next week, the PTA will be sending out a separate newsletter bi-weekly. Make sure you have a PTA account to stay informed! See www.churchillroadpta.org to sign up!
Back to School Movie Night Thank You
It was so great to see our CRS backyard full and everyone enjoying the pizza, popcorn, and perfect weather together on Friday. Thank you to everyone that came out for Movie Night and a special thank you to all our parent and student volunteers!
CRS PTA General Membership Meeting September 10
The first PTA Meeting will be in-person at Churchill Road tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. Q+A with our Principal Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Fairfax County School Board Member At-Large Ryan McElveen.
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 Membership is $20 per family. Donate to the Bobcat Fund and Class Funds. Join by 9/15 and enter our raffle!
 Update your information and child’s teachers in the CRS Directory to receive grade level communications! PTA membership not required.
Link the PTA Google Calendar to Personal Calendar
Subscribe to the PTA google calendar
Lunch Volunteers Needed
Swing by the school for an hour and help out in the lunchroom! Reminder: Classrooms are nut-free zones, the cafeteria has a nut-free table.
Volunteer Here
Upcoming PTA Events
Parents Social Breakfast
Meet and mingle with other CRS parents! Mark your calendars for the Parents Social Breakfast at Fresh Baguette in McLean on September 20 8:45-10:30 AM
Fresh Baguette Fundraiser
All next week September 16-22, Fresh Baguette in McLean will donate 20% to the PTA! In-person orders mention Churchill Road ES and online use code ‘CHURCHILLELEMENTARY’
Don’t miss the CRS photo on the field at the Commanders vs Brown’s game October 6th 1 PM.
Upcoming Community Events
MRC Movie Under the Stars on September 20 at Franklin Sherman ES! Click here for free tickets
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