Dear Churchill Families,

As we wrap up the month of April, we’re excited to celebrate Day of the Child on Wednesday, April 30th! Students are invited to wear an outfit or colors that represent their heritage, ancestry, culture, or tradition—a wonderful opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of our community.

Looking ahead, our final STAR benchmark test will take place on May 6th and May 8th. Please help your student prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on those days.

Our PBIS team is currently looking for volunteers to help fulfill Bone Store orders. If you’re available on Tuesday, May 6th between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM, we’d be so grateful for your support. To volunteer, please reach out to Reilly Papp at reilly.papp@hsd153.org.

Lastly, please see the important information below regarding Talent Show registration and more exciting events.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful week ahead!

Warmly,
Mrs. Peacock

Way to go Bulldog Families! Congratulations to the following homerooms for raising the most money per grade level: 3rd Grade - Mrs. Banuelos' Class, 4th Grade - Mrs. Doss' Class, and 5th Grade - Ms. Harjung's Class. The winners will have a pizza party with parent permission. Again, Bravo to these homerooms on a job well done.

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting event for our fifth graders as the school year draws to a close! On Tuesday June 3rd, we will be hosting an end-of-year celebration for our fifth graders to celebrate the achievements and growth of our students throughout their time at Churchill School.

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to attend and enjoy this special occasion, invitations will be based on student referral data. Students will earn points through positive referrals, demonstrating their commitment to showing Bulldog Best Behavior and contributing positively to our school community. Points will be deducted for office and classroom referrals that reflect behaviors that do not align with our school’s expectations. All students will start Monday, March 24th with 100 points. Positive referrals will earn students an additional 25 points while referrals that are earned due to physical altercation will deduct 30 points. Additionally, all other office (major) referrals will deduct 25 points and classroom (minor) referrals will deduct 10 points. To earn an invitation to the dance, students will need a total of 75 points.

Throughout the coming weeks, classroom teachers will maintain open communication with families regarding student’s behavior and progress toward earning their invitation to the dance. We encourage you to partner with us in motivating your child to exhibit their Bulldog Best Behavior in and out of the classroom. Together, we can create a supportive environment where every student feels empowered to succeed. We understand the importance of celebrating milestones and creating lasting memories for our students, and we are committed to ensuring that the end-of-the- year celebration is a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive event for all fifth graders.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Let’s make this end-of-school dance a memorable experience for our fifth graders!

Nakia Norman

Dean of Students, Churchill School

Ashley Evans

Interim Dean of Students, Churchill School

Thank you to all of the parents and community members that came out to our meeting last Wednesday. Your suggestions and comments are invaluable. Many of your suggestions will go into effect during the month of April and beginning next school year.

Save the date:

Our next monthly meeting will be April 30th in the evening from 6-7pm in the Churchill Conference Room. We will continue to discuss parent volunteerism and attendance. Please RSVP below.

Thank you,

Mrs. Peacock

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 or Transportation Change:

• 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 Wednesday, May 7th. Students will be dismissed at 12 noon. If you need to make a transportation change, please call the main office before 11:15am.

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 10:40am
• 4th grade 11:30am
• 5th Grade 12:15pm

1. Day of the Child - April 30th
2. Parent Advisory Meeting, Wednesday, April 30th, from 6-7pm at Churchill School
3. Lost and Found Donation to Goodwill is Wednesday, April 30th. Please remind your student to check the lost and found to claim their items.
4. Band Concert, May 6, 2025 at James Hart - 7pm
5. Early Dismissal at 12 noon - 5/7/25
6. Art Show - May 21, 2025 at Churchill from 5-7pm
7. Churchill Talent Show during the school day, May 28, 2025