Churchill Chatter - Issue 19
May 26, 2026

Important Dates

Tuesday, May 26, Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27, Eid, School Closed
Tuesday, June 2 - Spring Chorus Concert, 6 PM
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal at 1:20 PM

Link to School Year 2026-2027 Calendar

Dear Churchill Road families,

What a whirlwind of activity the past few weeks have been. Our SOL testing has taken place and students are focusing on continued learning over the next few weeks. Our younger grade students have begun planting seeds and sprouts in our garden beds (see below). It will be so exciting for the students to see the mature plants and vegetables when they return to school in the fall.

Recently:

Our spring strings concerts and band concerts were held for parents and community members; the students all performed their best, showcasing what they had learned throughout the year. Our performing arts department always goes the extra mile to ensure students have a balanced experience alongside their academics.
Our PTA backyard BBQ was a huge success. Thank you to the PTA for organizing this fun event. We were excited to showcase the new outdoor shade and replacement of the picnic tables. We are looking forward to celebrating the finished outdoor area at the beginning of 26/27.
Our kindergarteners hosted their “Donuts with Grownups” event, entertaining guests with song. The students have grown so much over the past year, and having the opportunity to hear all about what they learned was so exciting.

Looking ahead,

Our spring chorus concert is Tuesday, June 2
First graders will demonstrate their literary and musical skills during their annual Reading Rodeo.
Ancient Civilizations Day is the culmination of third graders' study of various cultures.

We look forward to finishing the year strong and setting our students up for a successful 2026-2027 school year. We cannot thank you enough for your partnerships and ideas to ensure we have the best experience possible for your children. We are so grateful for you all.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Pierson-Barr and Mr. Kilpatrick

These past few weeks grades K-3 have worked hard to plant seeds and sprouts in our outdoor garden beds. They helped plant sunflowers, pumpkins, vegetables, lettuce, perennial flowers, and strawberries. We are all excited to watch these sprouts grow over the summer and into next year.

In This Week's Issue

Attendance Matters
Check your Lunch Accounts
Student Medication Pick up - Clinic Reminder
Language Arts Updates
Puzzle Hunt Summer Activities
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters

Attendance Matters

Our current chronic absentee rate is 3.7%, compared to 6.5% in 2025.

Helping Hands Award

Congratulations to Sabrina S., who was this year's Helping Hands Award recipient. This award, sponsored by the Great Falls Optimist Club, honors a 6th grade student for outstanding service in their school and community.

Sabrina was honored at an awards dinner along with other outstanding 6th grade students from elementary schools in the Great Falls-McLean communities.

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run!

Congratulations to our 31 girls who learned essential life skills involving confidence, community impact, and health/fitness as part of Girls on the Run. We are so proud of your achievement.

A special shout out to our teacher coaches Ms. Dina Phipps, Ms. Marisa Donovan and Ms. Anna Lea Atkinson for sponsoring this club.

We look forward to continuing to promote girls' health and fitness through Girls on the Run again in the upcoming school year.

Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance

It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.