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Churchill Chatter - Issue 5
October 26, 2026
Important Dates
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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 2 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
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Tuesday, November 3- Student Holiday (Election Day)
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Wednesday, November 18 3-hr early dismissal at 12:20 PM
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Friday, November 20 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
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Wednesday - Friday, November 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break
In This Week's Issue
- Lost and Found - Final Call
- Spirit Week
- Federal Impact Aid Form in ParentVUE
- VA250 Creative Commonwealth Sticker Design Competition Winner
- Outstanding Employee Awards
- Superintendent Community Conversations
- Digital Citizenship
Dear Churchill Road Families,
Thank you for making World Heritage Night such a wonderful celebration! We are grateful to everyone who hosted cultural booths, encouraged student talent show participation, and joined us in celebrating our rich cultural diversity.
A special thank-you to our PTA for their support and contributions in making this event possible. The time, enthusiasm, and collaboration of our families and PTA brought our community together and made the evening truly special.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our diversity and build a community where everyone belongs!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick
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Final Call for Lost & Found!
Are you missing a favorite jacket, sweatshirt, or lunchbox? With the cooler weather, we have more sweatshirts and jackets!
Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found, as it will be located outside the Churchill front lobby from Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30.
Please Note: Any items remaining unclaimed in the Lost and Found after Friday, October 30 will be donated.
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Spirit Week
- Monday, October 26 - Bobcat Spirit Wear or wear blue and white
- Tuesday, October 27 - Animal prints
- Wednesday, October 28 - Wacky Tacky Wednesday
- Thursday, October 29 - Flower Power
- Friday, October 30 - Costume Day
Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
VA250 Creative Commonwealth Sticker Design ES Competition Winner
Congratulations to our very own 5th grader, Reese S., who was the elementary school winner of the VA250 Creative Commonwealth Sticker Design Competition!
The winning designs will be printed as actual stickers and will be available at the Mobile Museum and America Made in Virginia events.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Is there a Churchill teacher, staff member, or administrator that you would like to recognize? We are accepting nominations for Outstanding Employees through Monday, November 2. To learn more or to nominate someone, click the link below. If you have any questions, please email Samantha Amatucci, School Counselor (sramatucci@fcps.edu) or Ashley Scott, Librarian, (akscott@fcps.edu).
https://churchillroades.fcps.edu/nominations
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:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Digital Citizenship
In a world filled with AI-generated content, helping students become independent, critical thinkers is more important than ever. Digital Citizenship Week provides an opportunity to strengthen the human skills students need to question information, analyze media, communicate responsibly, and make thoughtful choices in an increasingly digital world. During Digital Citizenship Week, students explored five connected topics:
- Think Critically: Evaluate information before believing or sharing it.
- Protect: Make choices that safeguard privacy, personal information, and safety.
- Shape: Understand how digital choices shape identity and reputation.
- Connect: Build respectful digital relationships and respond to harm.
- Balance: Develop technology habits that support well-being.
The website, Common Sense Media has some great resources for families to continue some of these conversations!
Discussion questions and short activities that will inspire family fun and learning.
Family Activity Game Cards
Family Activities
In Case You Missed It
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Literacy Resources
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
- Download the New ParentVUE App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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!
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From Our Family Liaison
November is Family Engagement Month!
One Team, Stronger Together
Everyone benefits when schools and families work together to support learning and healthy development!
Week 1: We belong together -Building connection and belonging at home and at school
Week 2: We listen and learn together - Sharing stories, listening to one another, and learning from our experiences
Week 3: We grow together -Discovering strengths, supporting learning, and celebrating progress
Week 4: We support one another - Working together, showing appreciation, and strengthening partnerships
There is no right way to participate! Choose the activities that work best for your family. Talk, play, create, learn, or simply spend time together. Some activities offer an optional way to connect with your child's school.
Calendar
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If you have any questions please contact me:
Nirmeeta Shakya, Churchill Road Family Liaison
Tel: 571-460-9732
email: nshakya@fcps.edu
Sibshops and SibTeens: Upcoming Session
Tuesday, November 3
9 AM –12 PM (Sibshops and SibTeens)
Join us for a morning of connection, activities, and conversation with peers who share similar family experiences.
Sibshops is a community-building program for children in grades 2–5 who have a sibling with a disability. Participants can play games, enjoy art activities, and connect with other children. Register here
SibTeens is a community-building group for students in grades 6–8 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have a sibling with support needs. Through recreational and art-based activities and discussion, students can share about their lives and support one another. Register here
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A Better School Year Starts Now: Preventing Missing Work, Poor Grades, and Homework Stress
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
If homework has become a nightly battle or you are bracing for another disappointing report card, you are not alone, and neither you nor your child is failing. These struggles are often signs that your child needs different strategies, not more pressure. A few thoughtful changes now can shift the dynamic at home and help the rest of the school year feel more manageable. Register here
What You Will Learn:
- Study strategies that help students learn more effectively and take greater ownership of their work
- Conversation starters that reduce defensiveness, build trust, and make discussions about school more productive
- What may be behind poor grades and how to respond before frustration grows
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Self Esteem and Executive Functioning Skills: Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Stress
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Does your child struggle to start tasks, lose their belonging or melt down over homework? This discussion is ideal for parents of school-aged children and teens who seem “bright but scattered and appear to be losing confidence in their academic and social abilities. Register here.
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