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Churchill Chatter - Issue 3
September 28, 2026
Important Dates
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Wednesday, September 30 - 3-hr early release, dismissal at 12:20 PM
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Monday, October 12 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
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Thursday, October 15 - World Heritage Night
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Wednesday, October 28 - Field Day
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Friday, October 30 - Fall Parade
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Friday, October 30 - End of Quarter - 2-hr early dismissal at 1:20 PM
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Monday, November 1 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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Tuesday, November 2 - Student Holiday (Election Day)
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Wednesday - Friday, November 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
In This Week's Issue
- Superintendent Community Conversations
- Lexia Family Nights
- Book Fair Is Back!
- New Menu Items
- Annual Special Education Family Conference
- SR&R Due
- Digital Literacy for Families
- Tap on the School Bus
Dear Churchill Road families,
Fall is officially here! We love this time of year for its cozy energy, fresh routines, and the wonderful sense of community we share with our families. A thank you to the PTA for organizing our movie night on Friday - the weather was perfect!
Wednesday, September 30 is our first 3-hour early release. Dismissal will begin at 12:20 p.m. Parents should have completed the information using this form so we know your student's dismissal plans for after school that day. Thank you for helping to ensure a smooth early release.
Looking ahead, Monday, October 12 is a student holiday. World Heritage Night is Thursday, October 15 and Field Day is Wednesday, October 28 so mark your calendars!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
- Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Lexia Family Nights
There will be family information nights around Lexia from September-November. They will support families with understanding the Lexia programs, how they are used across FCPS, and the benefit of both Lexia Core5 and Lexia PowerUp. They will also provide an opportunity for families to get Lexia-centric questions addressed. More information can be found in these flyers.
Book Fair is Back!
Mark your calendars for the Book Fair Night Event on Wednesday, October 21st from 5-8 pm in the library. Come shop for your next favorite read! Also, stop by the cafeteria while the SGA is selling pizza, cookies, and juice. We hope to see you there!
New Menu Items
Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch Menu FCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback, and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts.
Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
Annual Special Education Family Conference
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Call for Volunteers
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
Families, educators, and community members are invited to this no-cost, in-person event to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
How to Get Involved
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
SR&R Due
Review and Sign SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. We encourage families to discuss these expectations with their child(ren).
Families should review the SR&R and sign the acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or by signing and returning the Signature Sheet.
Learn more about digital citizenship at FCPS.
Digital Literacy for Families
As part of FCPS’ continued support for digital literacy, families can access lesson materials that introduce the concepts students will explore throughout the school year. These resources include student lessons and supporting materials organized by grade level. Resources will be shared on a quarterly basis through Schoology.
The All Parent/Guardian Course is available in Schoology through a parent or guardian account. Schoology and ParentVUE use the same login credentials. Families who need assistance can review How Do I Log in to and Access Schoology? or watch the brief walkthrough on the Schoology Snippets page.
Families can also learn more about FCPS guidance and practices on the Educational Technology in FCPS webpage.
Tap on the School Bus
Please help all our bus riders remember to tap on and tap off the school bus each day. We currently have about 70% of students on buses following this process correctly, which is a great start! Learn more about student IDs and bus navigation.
Families wishing to see where their child’s bus is should continue to use the Here Comes the Bus app.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
- Sign and Return the SR&R
- Check Out New Menu Options
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Nominate a Churchill Road Employee Today |
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. We encourage our community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated and we thank you in advance for your time!
From Our Family Liaison
From September 26 through October 4, we are celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week—a nationwide initiative that helps military-connected families feel welcomed, supported, and connected to their school communities.
We invite all students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday, September 30, to show our appreciation and support for our military-connected families.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center’s (PEATC) 2026 virtual webinar series will help families better understand the special education process, including eligibility, IEPs, 504 Plans, and family-school collaboration. Families may attend only the sessions that best meet their needs.
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Dates and Topics: October 7, Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings; October 21, Cracking the Code: 504s and IEPs
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Time: 6:30 p.m. Each session lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Location: Virtual
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Registration: Register for the webinar series
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