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Churchill Road - General School Information

What happens at Open House?

  • Parents and students have the opportunity to visit their classroom and meet their teacher, their new classmates.
  • Drop off school supplies (or if you ordered from our school supplies store, you'll find your child's supply kit in the classroom).
  • Teachers may also have volunteer sign-up lists available.

What is Back to School Night or BTSN? 

  • CRS hosts 2 Back to School nights at the start of each school year
  • Parents can meet the child's teachers, the principal, and other staff members.
  • During BTSN, teachers present an overview of the grade-level curriculum and answer questions. 

What is an SOL? 

What is AAP (Advanced Academics Program)? 

  • CRS has a full-time Advanced Academics Center for grades 3-6.
  • For more information about AAP, see the details on the FCPS website.

What is Picture Day? How does it work?

  • Class photos are taken during Spring Picture Day.
  • Fall pictures are used in the yearbook (unless the student only has a spring photo).  

School Procedures

Where do I check in? 

  • All parents must sign in via the computer system in the front office (enter from the lobby).  

What do I do if my child will be absent from school? 

  • You can notify CRS via the online form, email, or phone (703-288-8400). 

What is Kiss-n-Ride? 

  • A dedicated area at the side of the school for students being dropped off and picked up during arrival and dismissal. 

How do I pay for field trips and other school costs?

Where can I find the email for my student's teacher? 

Where do I find lost and found? 

  • You can find our large collection of lost and found items near the gym
  • Periodically, all items will be cleared out and donated — CRS will send out notifications in advance to remind everyone to search lost and found for missing belongings before the deadline.
  • If the item was left on your child's bus, the driver would show the item to students the next day to try to locate the owner however, since the buses support multiple routes, items are not kept for more than a week.

communications

How do I learn about what is happening at school?

  • From Churchill Road:

    1. Email: CRS publishes the Churchill Chatter newsletter on Fridays (as well as email alerts [known as KIT or Keep-In-Touch messages] as needed). If you are not receiving CRS email communications, go to the FCPS News You Choose web page to sign up. In addition, classroom and grade-specific updates will be sent via email from either your child's homeroom teacher or the grade-level team.

    2. Social: Photos from class activities and school events are shared via Facebook @ChurchillRoadFCPS and Twitter @ChurchillRoadES.

    3. Flyers: Paper flyers are distributed via the VIP folders.

    4. Website: Be sure to check the CRS website for additional information.

    5. FCPS: Find information about all the ways parents can receive information at FCPS Communications.

  • From the CRS PTA:

    1. Email: The CRS PTA publishes a weekly newsletter on Mondays known as Week @ A Glance during the school year. To receive this newsletter, you must create an account on our website 

    2. Social: New is also shared via Facebook @ChurchillRoadPTA and Twitter @CRS_PTA. 

    3. Flyers: Periodically, the PTA will send home flyers via the weekly VIP folders for events. 

    4. Website: This site is regularly updated with the latest information.

    5. Room Parents: Our Room Parents periodically email parents of a class or grade to share important information about class/grade events, volunteer opportunities, and more. To receive these communications, you must create an account on our website.

What is a "VIP Folder"? 

  • Each Wednesday, the VIP (very important papers) yellow envelope is sent home with your student — a personal 'mail pouch.'
  • Teachers may also include evaluated schoolwork.
  • The folder should be signed and returned to school the next day (including any returning forms, etc.) 

Student Programs and Events

What after-school activities are there at CRS? 

  • Each year a variety of after-school clubs and classes are offered across 3 sessions — Fall (October-December), Winter (January-March), and Spring (April-May). The CRS PTA manages the After School Activities (ASA) program.

    • Can I register my child late?  

      A short late registration window (additional fee applies) typically applies after each registration period.  

    • How do I find my invoice/receipt? 

      Instructions for accessing your invoices are on our ASA Policies page (scroll to the Dependent Care Receipts section). 

    • For more FAQs about ASA, please consult the ASA page.

Are there summer camps at CRS? 

  • Churchill Road teachers lead several summer camps each year (offerings vary from year to year).
  • For more information (and registration, once open) refer to Summer Camps page. 

Are extended hours available for my student (before and after school care)?

What do Room Parents do?  

  • Room Parents provide volunteer support to our teachers and students and are part of a larger team that works to support an entire grade.

What are Class Funds for?

  • Each grade has a "class fund" from parent contributions that help support class parties, special events, and more — the recommended contribution per student is $25.  

What is this Book Fair Wish List that my child brought home?

  • Each class has an opportunity to wander through the Book Fair in November and make a list of books (and prices) to bring home.
  • The Book Fair is a fundraiser where the PTA raises money to support our library and reading specialists.  

What is Thanksgiving lunch?

  • Each year CRS invites parents to join their student(s) for a Thanksgiving lunch (held on a Friday in November) 

What is the 6th Grade Party? 

  • The CRS PTA 6th grade party committee organizes a well-deserved party to send off our CRS graduates each year.  

What is Field Day? 

  • In June, the PE teachers organize a Field Day event for the whole school (typically 4-6 participate in the morning and K-3 in the afternoon).
  • Parents will be asked to volunteer to help run the various activities when Field Day is in-person. 

What is the CRS music program for older students? 

  • Beginning in 3rd grade, all students learn to play the recorder.
  • 4th grade, students may also elect to play a string instrument in the orchestra.
  • 5th and 6th grades, students can choose from a band or orchestra instrument or join the chorus.