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Churchill Chatter - Issue 15
March 23, 2026
Important Dates
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Friday, March 27 - End of Quarter 2-Hour Early Release @ 1:20 PM
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Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break
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Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
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Wednesday, April 8 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9 AM
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Friday, April 10 - School Planning Day, Student Holiday
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Tuesday, April 21 - NEW, Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
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Wednesday, April 22 - 3-Hour Early Release, Student Dismissal @ 12:20 PM
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Wednesday, May 6 - Reading SOL for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Tuesday, May 12 - Mathematics SOL for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Thursday, May 21 - Science SOL for Grade 5
Dear Churchill Road families,
The school year is speeding by. It is hard to believe we are near the end of the third quarter and approaching spring break!
- Our third grade students enjoyed their field trip to Colvin Run Mill, with perfect weather for all the activities.
- Our PTA treated staff to a delicious bagel breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day. We are so appreciative.
Looking ahead,
- This Friday, students will be released two hours early, at 1:20 p.m., for the end of the quarter. Students will be on spring break from March 30-April 3. Monday, April 6 is a teacher workday. We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, April 7.
- Wednesday, April 8 is our kindergarten orientation. We cannot wait to meet our newest students. If you have any neighbors with rising kindergarten students, please have them contact our registrar, Angie Choi. (Details below)
- April is the Month of the Military Child, and we will be celebrating our military-connected students and families throughout the month.
Again, we thank everyone for helping us keep our absenteeism rate as low as possible. This time last year we were at 7.8%, now we are at 3.5%. Teachers have instruction planned for this entire week, and we look forward to everyone's attendance through Friday. This is the end of the quarter, so having students here at school enables us all to finish the quarter strong.
Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
In This Week's Issue
- Kindergarten Orientation April 8
- Family Engagement Survey Closes Today - March 23
- Attendance Matters
- Student Intention for the 2026-2027 School Year
- End of Quarter Early Release - 1:20 PM March 27 and Spring Break March 3-April 6
- 2026 Special Education Conference April 18
- Language Arts Updates
Kindergarten and New Student Registrations for 2026-2027 Now Underway
We are now accepting Kindergarten registrations! Students must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2026.
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 Choi, achoi@fcps.edu or call the main office at 703-288-8400.
Save the Date for Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 8!
We will hold an in-person Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarten students and their parents on Wednesday, April 8 from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. Please RSVP here.
Family Engagement Survey Closes Today
⏱️ Have 10 minutes today? Now is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more. Take the Family Engagement Survey before it closes at midnight today - Monday, March 23: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026
Attendance Matters
Our current chronic absentee rate is 3.5%, compared to 7.8% in 2025.
Student Intentions for the 2026-27 School Year
As the end of this school year approaches, teachers and staff are being made aware of students that are moving or attending another school. If you are not returning to Churchill Road, this Student’s Intention for Next School Year form should be completed for each child ONLY if you are moving or will attend another school. This form will support our staffing and planning for the next school year. Please email the form to Angie Choi, achoi@fcps.edu. THANK YOU!
Congratulations 2026 VA K-3 State Champion Team
Congratulations to Churchill Road Chess Team members Vlad I. and Sieon J. Pictured with team coach Albert Anderson, they are the VA State Champion Team in the K-3 Division of the VA Scholastic Championships.
Way to go team!
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Author Lauren Tarshis "Visits" Churchill Road
On Tuesday, March 10th, Churchill welcomed best-selling author, Lauren Tarshis, for a virtual visit. Students listened to her share about her research process and got a first peak of the first chapter in her upcoming book released in Fall 2026. Thank you to our librarian, Ms. Scott, for arranging this much enjoyed visit.
Quarter End Early Release and Spring Break
🌷Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and early release for students. Churchill Road students will be dismissed 2 hours early at 1:20 PM
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
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📚 Finishing Up Journeys and Themes in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the different lessons that stories across cultures can teach us.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could go on an adventure like one of the characters you’ve read about in this unit, which one would it be and why?
- Activity: Ask your child to imagine that they’re going on an adventure. Ask them to draw the items they’ll need to take with them. Would their supplies be different if the adventure was underwater or somewhere very cold?
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
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2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
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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:
- Winter Sports Champions
- Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey
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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