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Churchill Chatter - Issue 18
May 12, 2026
Important Dates
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Tuesday, May 12 - Mathematics SOL for Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
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Wednesday, May 13 - 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
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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 Family BBQ, 5 PM
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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
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Thursday, June 4 - STEAM Night, 6 PM
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Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM
Dear Churchill Road families,
We are excited to welcome May and all it will bring!
While the anticipation of summer break is building, we still have a significant amount of learning to accomplish. We are working as a staff to ensure students are engaged and ready to learn each and every day. We would appreciate it if you would partner with us as well at home to encourage students of the importance of being ready to learn each day. Reminding them to stay on track and attentive will ensure these final months of school are productive and enjoyable for everyone. Thank you!
This past week was a busy one:
- Our fabulous PTA treated our staff to a week of world travel celebrating the foods of England, Mexico, Japan and Italy - capping off with gift cards. Thank you to all the Churchill Road families who made this such a special week for our staff. A very special thank you to Vicki Yu and Petra Goetz for their creativity and hard work in organizing this spectacular week.
- First graders put on a spectacular performance of their musical, “How Does Your Garden Grow?”
- Kindergarteners learned about animals and their habitats during a field trip to Zoo Wild in Reston.
- Our 3rd through 6th graders took their Reading SOL. We are so proud of our staff and students’ hard work to get to this point. Scores are starting to come in and are being posted to your ParentVUE accounts weekly on Wednesday’s and Friday’s.
Looking ahead:
- The Mathematics SOL for Grades 3-6 was today, Tuesday, May 12. The fifth grade Science SOL is next Thursday, May 21. A good night’s rest and breakfast are great ways parents can support students from home.
- Our final early release is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
- Our spring strings concerts are this Thursday, May 14. The fourth grade strings group will be performing at 5 p.m. and our fifth and sixth grade orchestra will be performing at 6 p.m.
- The PTA Backyard BBQ is this Friday, May 15. The weather is looking beautiful, and we hope to see many of you there.
- Next week, our fifth graders will be traveling to the Children’s Science Center in Richmond, our sixth graders will be visiting Gettysburg, and our band students will be performing in their spring concert Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
We look forward to finishing the year strong and making this May memorable!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
Staff Appreciation Week 2026 was a huge success!
In This Week's Issue
- Battle of the Books - Repeat Champions
- Attendance Matters
- SOL Scores Available in ParentVUE
- Final Early Release Wednesday is May 13, dismissal at 12:20 p.m.
- Language Arts Updates
Battle of the Books - Repeat Champions!
Churchill continues their winning streak in Battle of the Books. Students competed against Wolftrap ES after a yearlong club reading 10 books and answering related questions. Our team showed amazing teamwork and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Aliza A., Vera E., Aidan E., Terrence D., Kennedy H., Ellie J., Evelyn L., Josh L., Annika M., Anya M., Anna R., Grace S., Cecily W., and Masha Y. on a job well done!
Thank you to team coaches Ms. Scott, Ms. Hight and Ms. Overend for sponsoring the team this school year.
Attendance Matters
Our current chronic absentee rate is 3.7%, compared to 7.8% in 2025.
SOL Scores Available in ParentVUE
Families may view their child’s SOL scores in ParentVUE by logging in and selecting “Test History.” Scores will be updated on Wednesdays and Fridays as they become available, so families are encouraged to check back periodically.
Final Early Release Wednesday May 13
Just a reminder that our final three-hour early release is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13 with a 12:20 p.m. dismissal. We will send all students home based on the dismissal information collected for our last early release in March. Please help us make sure your child's dismissal runs smoothly by verifying and/or updating the dismissal method, as necessary.
As a reminder, all students are expected to dismiss from school at the 12:20 p.m. time.
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📚 Exploring the Earth in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 8 in Language Arts is about earth science. Students in K-5 will be learning about the world around them, different natural processes, and the solar system. Grade six students will be exploring the earth’s structures and how they inspire our endeavors.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s your favorite thing about our earth?
- Activity: Fill a ziplock bag with water, tape it to a sunny window, and watch condensation and evaporation in action by seeing how the water level changes over time.
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:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
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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