Bulldog Bulletin

Dear Churchill Families,

We are proud to have 605 students at Churchill School this year—each one valued, supported, and reminded daily that they Belong Here and will Grow Here. As part of that growth, our students will take the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) Assessment. Developed by the Northwest Evaluation Association, this assessment provides valuable data that helps us make informed instructional decisions to support each child’s academic progress. Students will take the MAP assessment three times throughout the school year to help us monitor their growth over time. Additionally, the MAP assessment serves as a predictor of student performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR).

Testing will begin on Monday, September 8th. To help your child do their best, please ensure they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. If your child plans to eat breakfast at school, please make sure they arrive by 8:15 AM. We will send home your child’s results once testing is complete. Thank you for trusting us to teach, support, and care for your child every day.

Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Peacock

If you need to pick up your student before dismissal, please be prepared to show a photo ID. Thank you for partnering with us to keep all students safe!

To keep all of our Bulldogs safe, students may not wear Crocs, flip-flops, slippers, or similar footwear to PE class. Students must wear secure, sturdy gym shoes in order to safely participate in activities.

Gym shoes may be kept at school in cubbies or lockers for convenience. Thank you for helping us ensure that all students stay safe and ready to learn during PE class!

Hello 4th and 5th Grade Bulldog Families!

I am so excited to share that choir will be starting soon at Churchill! We are currently taking registrations for the 4th Grade Choir and 5th Grade Choir.

• Both choirs rehearse before school in the music classroom at Churchill.
• Drop-off starts at 7:15am, and rehearsal will start promptly at 7:25am;
• 5th Grade comes on Tuesdays
• 4th Grade comes on Thursdays.
• Our concert dates are December 18th and April 23rd.
• There is no fee to join choir. Choir is SO much fun, and I can't wait to see your kiddos there!
• Please use the link below to register your 4th or 5th grader for choir:
  

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sePsXjEIeEq5by6y2Nbz57GdOnJKCU9PqR1v9CmV-aBURjRVS1UzQ1hBT0hQQVRZS1pVR0ZLUE45SS4u

All the best,

Mrs. Nikki Sawilchik

Music/Choir Teacher

Calling all dads! We need you, yes you, to partner with us to share

positivity during lunch and recess. If you would like to know more, please click the tab below to complete the form.

~Churchill Leadership Team

Do you have school hoodies, t-shirts, or other gear that you've outgrown or simply don't reach for anymore? Don't let those spirit gems gather dust! Bring your gently used SD 153 & SD 233 spirit wear to the library between August 1st and September 6th. Then choose exciting, new-to-you pieces that will ignite your school pride on September 6th!

All donations must be clean and in useable condition. Supplies are limited.

We kindly ask that you do not allow your student to bring personal items to school. These items can easily be misplaced and often become distractions during the school day.

Please note: Toy weapons of any kind, including toy guns, are not permitted at school under any circumstances. Bringing such items will be treated as a serious matter in accordance with school policy.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment.

Arrival Time:

• To ensure the safety of your student, the earliest they should arrive to school is 8:15am. We do not have supervision until 8:15am. The tardy bell rings at 8:30am. If you have any questions please call the main office at 708-798-3424.

Early Dismissal/Transportation Change/ No School:

• If a student needs to be picked up early or a transportation change is needed, please call the main office at 708.798.3424, before 2:30pm. You may also send a written note to school with your student. They must bring it to the main office.
• The next early dismissal is Friday, October 31st. Students will be dismissed at 12 noon. If you need to make a transportation change, please call the main office before 11:15am.
• There is no school Wednesday, 9/10/25 due to Teacher Institute Day.

Lunch Drop Off:

• Food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc., are not allowed and will be returned.
• Parents/Guardians may drop off lunch for students 20 minutes before the lunch period begins.
• Lunch period times are:
• 3rd grade 10:15am
• 4th grade 11:05am
• 5th Grade 11:55am

Labor Day - No School

• Monday, 9/1/25

• Wednesday, 9/3/25
  
• Flyer went home in the yellow take home folder.

NWEA Testing: 9/8-9/12

• 3rd Grade - 9/8, 9/9, & 9/11
• 4th Grade - 9/11 & 9/12
• 5th Grade - 9/9 & 9/12

Teacher Institute Day - No School

• Wednesday, 9/10/25

Open House