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Churchill Chatter - Issue 13, February 24, 2025
Fourth graders enjoyed a magic show where Ms. Diorio was levitated!
Dear Churchill Road families,
It looks like the worst of the winter weather is behind us. Spring is on the way; don’t forget to spring forward and set your clocks ahead an hour on Sunday, March 9.
We are so proud of our teachers Ethan Locke and Chandrani Ohdedar. Fourth grade teacher Mr. Locke has been named Langley Pyramid’s 2024-2025 Outstanding New Elementary Teacher. He will move on to be considered at the Region 1 level. Third grade teacher Ms. Ohdedar was recognized as an FCPS Cares recipient for her skills as an exemplary educator. Congratulations to them both!
The second quarter is off to a great start – our fourth graders enjoyed an entertaining magic show at the Alden Theatre last week.
A final reminder – if you would like to share insights for 2025-2026 class placements, please do so using the form linked in the article below. All information must be submitted by 4 p.m. this Wednesday, February 26.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cherith Pierson-Barr
In This Week's Issue
- Congratulations to Mr. Ethan Locke, Outstanding New Elementary Teacher for the Langley Pyramid and to Ms. Chandrani Ohdedar, FCPS Cares recipient.
- Parent Input for 2025-2025 Due 4 PM Wednesday, February 26
- Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway
- Supply Wish List
- School Fasting Meal Kits
- Character Strengths Focus - Humility and Love of Learning
- Important Dates
Congratulations to our Outstanding New Elementary Teacher Winner - Mr. Locke
Congratulations to FCPS Cares Recipient Ms. Ohdedar
Parent Input for the 2025-2026 School Year Deadline 4 PM February 26
Reminder, should you wish to provide input for the 2025-2026 school year, your request must be submitted electronically, via this form to ensure we receive it. Please do not email us additional information. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for any correspondence is February 26, 2025 at 4 PM. Thank you for your input.
Please refer to the eNotify message sent on February 21 for additonal details.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration for 2025-2026 Now Underway
We are now accepting kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2025.
If you know anyone who has a rising kindergartener (or 1st-6th student who will attend Churchill Road Elementary), please encourage them to begin registration as soon as possible. Notifying our office of your intent to register or complete registration helps our school secure staffing for the upcoming school year.
If you would like to register your child, begin your Kindergarten and New Student Registration today!
If you have any questions, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Angie Kim, or call the main office at 703-288-8400.
Save the Date!
Kindergarten Orientation is April 9th
We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m- 10 a.m. Please let us know of your intent to register for Kindergarten so we can send you all the information regarding Kindergarten Orientation.
Supply Wish List
We are running low on tissues and Clorox wipes. If you would like to donate these items, please bring them to the bin in the front office or your child's classroom teacher. Thank you for your generosity.
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Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Character Strengths Focus
The next two weeks our school community is focusing on the character strengths of Humility and Love of Learning.
Humility means not seeking attention and letting your actions speak for themselves.
Love of Learning means enjoying the process of learning new things, whether in school or on your own.
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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Ramadan
Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Nick Kilpatrick regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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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 and others:
- Middle School Start Times
- New Lunch Items
- Talking to Teens About Tough Topics
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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Wednesday, February 26 - Parent Input Deadline @ 4 PM
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Wednesday, March 12 - Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
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Monday, March 17 - Three Hour Early Release Monday @ 12:20 PM
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Monday, March 31 - Eid-al-Fitr, School Closed
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Tuesday, April 1 - Teacher Workday/No School for Students
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Tuesday, April 8 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 AM
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Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up Day
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Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break
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