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Churchill Chatter - Issue 16
April 13, 2026
Important Dates
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Tuesday, April 21 - NEW, Teacher Workday, Student Holiday due to Election Day
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Wednesday, April 22 - Full Day of School; NO Early Release
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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 14 - 4th Grade Strings Concert @ 5 PM and 5th/6th Grade Orchestra Concert @ 6 PM
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Friday, May 15 - PTA Fun Run and BBQ
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Thursday, May 21 - Science SOL for Grade 5
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Thursday, May 21 - Spring Band Concert, 6 PM
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Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday, School Closed
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Tuesday, May 26, Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
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Wednesday, May 27, Eid, School Closed
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Tuesday, June 2 - Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
Dear Churchill Road families,
We welcomed students back from spring break last week. Students were happy to be back at school, learning and getting back in routines.
- We held our kindergarten orientation on April 8 and welcomed members of the Class of 2033. We cannot wait to see them all in August!
- Our PTA treated staff to a delicious luncheon from Wok ‘n Roll for our Staff Development day this past Friday. Thank you to the PTA for making this day so enjoyable for our staff.
Looking ahead,
- April is the Month of the Military Child and we will be celebrating our military-connected students and families with “Purple Up!” Day April 15 and spirit days on Thursday and Friday (see below).
- Our third graders are looking forward to their twice-rescheduled field trip to the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore. Third time’s the charm! And our fourth graders will be visiting the Alden Theater to see magician, Zac Mirz.
- There is no school for students on Tuesday, April 21 due to the upcoming Virginia election.
- Students will have a full day of classes on Wednesday, April 22. There will be no early release.
Just a quick reminder about our upcoming SOLS. It is important to have students attend school on these days:
- Wednesday, May 6 - Math SOLs for Grades 3-6
- Tuesday, May 12 - Reading SOLs for Grades 3-6
- Thursday, May 21 - Science SOL for 5th graders only
If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important for your child to have a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing. We thank you, in advance.
Our absenteeism rate continues to be below this time last year: 9.2%, versus 3.8% as of today.
Enjoy the early summer weather!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
In This Week's Issue
- April is Month of the Military Child - Purple Up! Day April 15
- Provide the County with Budget Feedback
- Attendance Matters
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
- Calendar Update for April 21 and April 22
- Language Arts Updates
💜 Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. To show our support, we are inviting all students, families, and school employees to Purple Up! on Wednesday, April 15 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
We continue to celebrate our military-connected students and families with Bobcat Spirit Week with Military Colors Day Thursday and Red, White and Blue Day Friday. See below.
Provide the County Government With Feedback on its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May.
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
Attendance Matters
Our current chronic absentee rate is 3.8%, compared to 9.2% in 2025.
Update for Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22
Tuesday, April 21 is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools. There is no school for students.
Churchill Road students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 (previously an early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
📚 Uncovering History in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts is about the past, present, and future. Students in K-5 will be learning about history, culture, and geography. Grade six students will learn about the achievements of ancient cultures.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could visit any time in history, when and where would you go?
- Activity: Walk around or think about your neighborhood and talk about how the buildings or other features have changed over time. How might it look in the future?
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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In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
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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