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We are officially in Marking Period 2! If your grades didn’t turn out exactly as you hoped during the first marking period, there is still plenty of time to make improvements before semester grades are finalized. Let’s keep academics and attendance a priority! Come to school every day, be on time, and give it your best effort, Chargers. Every day is an opportunity to make progress!

In the world of athletics, we’re wrapping up fall sports and gearing up for winter! Our Cross Country team competes in regionals on Saturday, with Swim and Dive regionals coming up soon. We’re hoping to see some Chargers qualify for states in both sports! Our Girls Volleyball team celebrates Senior Night tonight after earning both division and city championships, with district championships coming up next week. Best of luck to our Chargers as they continue their postseason run! Varsity Football travels to Bedford this Friday, and winter sports officially kicked off yesterday with Hockey and Gymnastics. We’re looking forward to another exciting season of Charger athletics!

A quick reminder for next week: There is no school on Tuesday, November 3, due to Election Day and a full day of professional development for staff. We will have school on Monday and the rest of the week, so enjoy the one-day break and we’ll see everyone Wednesday!

🎭Murder, Mayhem & Musical Comedy at Churchill!

Get ready for a hilarious night of murder, romance, and outrageous comedy! Churchill’s CAPA program presents A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder November 12–15 in the Black Box Theater at Churchill High School.

This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows Monty Navarro, a charming young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit a family fortune. There’s just one little problem: eight relatives stand in his way! What follows is a wildly funny adventure filled with clever schemes, unexpected twists, romance, and plenty of laughs.

Don’t wait to get your tickets! Our Black Box Theater has limited seating, and this show is expected to sell out. Check out the flyer below for details and ticket information, and reserve your seats in advance to support our talented CAPA students!

Have a great weekend, Churchill, and as always, carry the shield with pride!

~Ms. Quesada

If you know Frau Roosevelt, you know that teaching German at Churchill High School is about so much more than learning a language. It’s about building relationships, making connections, and making sure every student knows they matter.

Frau Roosevelt puts her heart and 100% effort into her students and her teaching every single day. One of the ways she builds relationships is by personally connecting with each student as they enter her classroom, greeting and speaking with them in German. She makes a point of checking in with every student daily, creating a welcoming environment where students feel seen and valued.

Her care for students extends far beyond the German classroom. Frau Roosevelt is a passionate advocate for all students, whether they love school or find it more challenging to connect with. She looks out for kids, supports their needs, and reminds us all of the difference a caring educator can make. We are so fortunate to have her as part of our Churchill family!

A Little More About Frau Roosevelt

🎵Music Memories: In high school, she listened to '80s soft rock. These days, you'll mostly find her listening to Christian music.

🏦First Job: Her first “real job” was at Greenfield Village, where she had fun working and learning about history. One of the best perks? Getting to practice speaking German with tourists!

💬Advice to Her High School Self: “Do your best to participate, pay attention and study. Don’t stress out!”

Thank you, Frau Roosevelt, for the heart you bring to Churchill every day and for making a difference in the lives of our students. We are proud to have you as a Charger!

A growth mindset is the belief that skills and abilities can improve through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes. Helping children develop this mindset can build persistence, confidence, and resilience when schoolwork or other challenges feel difficult.

What Does a Growth Mindset Look Like?

• Believing “I can get better with practice.”

• Seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn.

• Being willing to try something challenging, even when it may not come easily.

• Focusing on effort, strategies, and progress rather than being “good” or “bad” at something.

How Parents Can Help

Praise the Process, Not Just the Result
Instead of saying, “You’re so smart,” try:

• “I noticed how hard you worked on that.”

• “You kept trying even when it was difficult.”

• “What did you learn from that?”

Encourage Challenges

• “Let’s try it another way.”

• “What could you do differently?”

• “It’s okay if this is hard. Keep going.”

Let Them Struggle a Little
Resist the urge to immediately fix problems. Give your child time to think, try different strategies, make mistakes, and work through frustration. Solving problems independently builds confidence and persistence.

Teach “Bounce-Back” Statements
Encourage phrases such as:

• “I can’t do it yet.”

• “Mistakes help me learn.”

• “I can try a different strategy.”

• “I can take a break and try again.”

Model Persistence
Let your child see you work through your own challenges. Talk about mistakes you have made, what you learned, and how you kept going.

Acknowledge Frustration
You don't have to make frustration disappear. Try saying, “I can see this is really frustrating. What might help you keep going?”

Remember

A growth mindset doesn't mean everything will be easy. It means helping children believe that with effort, practice, and the right strategies, they can learn, grow, and improve.

Want more ideas?

Read the full article, Supporting a Growth Mindset | Mount Sinai Parenting Center

Garfield Skills Center is proud to offer a FREE community resource for any student or family who could use a little “hand up” with groceries and clothing.

Two years in the making, the all new Garfield Garments & Garfield Groceries opens officially on October 6, 2026.

Visiting is easy! Simply park in the back lot at Garfield Skills Center, located at 10218 Arthur Street (south of Plymouth Road, between Wayne and Levan) during the “open” times listed below, enter at Door #5 on Orangelawn, and students will greet and assist with your free shopping experience!

Garfield Garments & Garfield Groceries is supported by several businesses and organizations, including Breaking Barriers for Kids & Families, Alpha USA, Meijer stores, Harvest Heaven of Livonia, Masco Corporation, and several other businesses.

We can’t wait to serve you in our beautiful new space!

Store hours are:

9 - 10 a.m. and 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. every other Tuesday and Thursday

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. one Wednesday per month

Dates to Visit and Shop for Free:

November 5, 11, 17, 19

December 1, 3, 9, 15, 17

Superchargers are staff nominated individuals who not only meet the expectations as far as achievements, but also character, strength, grit, personal resolve, courage, kindness or any other valuable trait you deem worthy.

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Discover career pathways, hands-on training, and opportunities to earn while you learn through Michigan Works!

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As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend our support and share with you when resources within our community become available to help our Churchill High School families ensure a joyful and stress free holiday experience.

Once you complete this form, you will receive occasional emails from our support staff indicating available resources including but not limited to local food banks, toy drives, financial assistance programs, community activities and events.

This is NOT to request direct financial assistance from Churchill High School but to put your family on a list to receive emails from support staff regarding resources in the community.

The Goodfellows is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that provides help to families with children at Christmas. Applications for holiday help are due at the end of October and can be found on their website. Each city has their own Goodfellows. Links provided below in alphabetical order:

Livonia Goodfellows

Redford Goodfellows

Wayne Goodfellows

Westland Goodfellows

Livonia PTSA council will be hosting their annual IEP Binder Organization Event on Tuesday, November 10th, at 5:30pm at Grant Elementary in the LMC. Please join us for an informative IEP event where you will be given materials to assemble and organize your own IEP/504 binder for your child(ren). To help ensure that there are enough materials please complete the RSVP form no later than Friday, November 6th. This is a FREE event, LPS staff are also welcome to attend.

**This is an adult only event**

The Churchill PTSA invites students to take part in this year’s national Reflections contest. Students may submit entries in the following categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There is also an Accessible Arts Division for which those with a disability may choose to participate in.

Please see the flyer and QR code for more information.

The Churchill Senior All-Night Party is a special tradition that gives our graduating seniors a safe, fun, and memorable way to celebrate together after graduation—and we need parent volunteers to help make it happen!

We are looking for parents who are willing to lend a hand with planning, fundraising, and organizing throughout the school year. We need parents from ALL GRADES- not just seniors!

You do not have to take on a big job or attend every event. Our committee meets once a month, and there are many ways to contribute based on your time and interests.

Volunteers can help with:

• Planning activities and decorations
• Fundraising ideas and events
• Gathering donations and prizes
• Helping with party logistics
• Spreading the word and getting other parents involved

Whether you can attend monthly meetings, help with a fundraiser, donate your time or talents, or simply share an idea—we would love to have you!

You don’t have to be a “committee person” to make a difference! Even a little help from many parents will make a BIG difference for our seniors.

Join Us!

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please fill out this GOOGLE FORM - we will make sure you are in the loop with the SANP activities!

Let's work together to give our Churchill seniors an unforgettable night to celebrate their graduation!

Thank you for supporting our Class of 2027!

Do you have a Senior? Or a student involved in sports, CAPA, or another organization? Time to order a yard sign! This is an ongoing fundraiser for the Senior Class.

Place your order HERE

• You will need to order and pay first, THEN you will be prompted to put your student's name and activity.

• On Eventbrite, click "check availability" and choose the next available date. The next order goes in on September 25th. Orders will be placed every two weeks.

• You will receive an email once it is ready for pick-up.

• ANY questions: email chsseniorallnightparty@gmail.com

Starting with the Graduating Class of 2026, Livonia Public Schools will be honoring qualifying seniors with the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. To find out more information about this opportunity, please carefully read the introduction letter by clicking here. Registration information is enclosed in the letter. We will arrange testing opportunities in the fall of 2026 for Class of 2027 students.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Miga (mmiga@livoniapublicschools.org).

🦃November:

• Tuesday, November 3: No School | Election Day
• November 12-15: CAPA Musical Weekend | A Gentleman's Guide
• Monday, November 23: Turkey Bowl 3-5PM
• Monday, November 23: Canned Food Drive Begins
• November 25-27: No School | Thanksgiving Break

⛄December:

• Friday, December 11: Canned Food Drive Ends
• December 21-January 3: No School | Winter Break