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Churchill Chatter - Issue 3 September 22, 2025
Important Dates
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Tuesday, September 23 - Rosh Hashanah, School Closed
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Thursday, October 2 - Yom Kippur, School Closed
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Friday, October 3 - Movie Under the Stars, Franklin Sherman, 5 PM
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Monday-Friday, October 6-10, Book Fair
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Tuesday, October 7 - AAP Information Session, 9 AM
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Wednesday, October 8 - Book Fair Late Night
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Monday, October 13 - Student Holiday / Staff Development Day
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Friday, October 17 - Field Day
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Monday, October 20 - Diwali, School Closed
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Wednesday, October 29 - 3 Hour Early Release @ 12:20 PM
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Friday, October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release @ 1:20 PM (End of Quarter)
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Monday-Tuesday, November 3-4 - Student Holidays
A very special thank you to the PTA for brightening our day by taking a Woot Woot wagon full of treats around the building for staff!
Dear Churchill Road Families,
What a beautiful night last Friday for the PTA’s family movie night. We enjoyed seeing so many of you at the movie. Thank you to the PTA for organizing this incredible family favorite!
Tomorrow, September 23, school will be closed in honor of Rosh Hashanah. Next week, we will be celebrating our military connected students and families as part of Blue Star Welcome Week. We are so grateful for their service.
The next few weeks promise many fun, family oriented activities. On Friday, October 3, the McLean Revitalization Corporation is hosting a free movie under the stars at Franklin Sherman Elementary School. You can find the information below. Our Book Fair will take place from October 6 - 10, with a special evening event on October 8. And last but not at all least, our schoolwide field day will be held on Friday, October 17 - volunteers welcomed!
Thank you to all the families who have been practicing safe arrival and dismissal procedures at Kiss and Ride. We have still heard reports of cars making dangerous u-turns and would like to reiterate the need for putting student safety first.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
In This Week's Issue
- School Closed Tuesday, September 23 for Rosh Hashanah
- Blue Star Welcome Week
- Spotlight on our ESOL/MLL Teachers
- Movie Magic Under the Stars - October 3
- Field Day Help Needed - October 17
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
- FCPS Resources for Twice Excpetional Learners
Blue Star Welcome Week was created by the non-profit organization Blue Star Families to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. From September 27 - October 5, 2025, this special week raises awareness and builds support for military families across the community. We will be recognizing our military-connected students throughout the week with special activities.
To all our military families: Thank you for your service and sacrifices. We are honored to have you as part of the Churchill Road community.
Get to Know our ESOL Teachers -
Ms. Sweeney and Mrs. Flanigan
Churchill Road ESL Teachers Ms. Sweeney and Mrs. Flanigan
This is Ms. Sweeney’s 5th year at CRS, and she loves learning about her students' home cultures while working in small groups. She builds on her students’ strengths to see each develop through the year. Her goal is to help students grow in confidence in using their English skills. This year, she’s also excited to be working on the International Night committee. If you see Ms. Sweeney, please teach her a greeting in another language!
Mrs. Flanigan is in her first year as an ESOL teacher and her 21st year overall in education. After transitioning from a classroom teacher, she has enjoyed getting to know the students, staff, and community at Churchill Road Elementary. Her favorite part of teaching is building relationships with students and creating a safe environment where they can take risks, learn from their mistakes, and grow in their English language development. As a lifelong learner, Mrs. Flanigan loves to learn, and the students teach her so much!
Get Ready for a Night of Movie Magic
Under the Stars!
Roll out your blankets and grab your popcorn for another outdoor movie event! The McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC) and Supervisor Bierman's Office are thrilled to announce the second annual Movie Under the Stars event on Friday, October 3! This free event is the perfect way to spend a fall evening with friends, family, and neighbors.
Join the McLean community at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School field for an evening of community fun. The event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with pre-show entertainment, including lawn games, a musical petting zoo from Bach2Rock, face painting by McLean Family Dentistry, and more. Then, as the sun sets, they'll light up the big screen with a movie suitable for all ages, starting around 7:00 p.m. You can officially register for the event here.
This time, they're screening The Wild Robot! Don't miss out on this unforgettable community event. It's the perfect opportunity to make memories and enjoy a fantastic night out in Downtown McLean.
Field Day Help Needed!!
Our Fall Field Day will be held on Friday, October 17th! Our field day will use cooperative games as an opportunity to build teamwork and relationships within our classrooms. We are very excited to be offering 16 different activities. Another change is we have added a 3rd time slot just for our new Kindergarteners!
Field day will be divided into 3 blocks. Please see the volunteer times for each grade below. We are in need of parent volunteers to assist at each specific station.
- Grades 1-3 - 8:25-11:00 AM
- Kindergarten - 11:00 AM -12:15 PM
- Grades 4-6 - 12:40-2:45 PM
Responsibilities at your assigned station are to reset the equipment at the station after each group and briefly review rules of the activity.
If you would like to volunteer for Field Day please use the link to sign up! Thank you very much for your help! We look forward to a fun and active day!
Field Day Sign-Up Genius
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🎤 Join a Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates:
- Monday, September 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at McNair Upper Elementary School
- Friday, October 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Annandale Terrace Elementary School
- Friday, December 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Churchill Road Elementary School
- Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
- Thursday, December 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Bull Run Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
FCPS Resources for Twice Exceptional Learners
In Case You Missed it...
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 🏆 262 FCPS Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
- 🎓 Resources for Life After High School
- Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl
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.
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