We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing PTA for sponsoring a schoolwide field trip to the STAR Theatre in Havre de Grace to see Seussical the Musical! 🎭✨
This special experience helped us celebrate Reading and Learning Month in such a memorable way. Our students were fully engaged, inspired, and absolutely loved the performance. It was a wonderful day filled with joy, creativity, and the magic of storytelling.
Thank you, PTA, for making this incredible opportunity possible for all our students! 💛📚
Please review the testing dates and times for next week below.
You can help your child feel prepared and confident by ensuring they arrive at school on time each day of testing. ⏰
A good night’s sleep 😴 and a healthy breakfast 🥣 also go a long way in helping students do their best.
Thank you for your support and for helping our students shine! 🌟
🎭✨ Field Trip Reminder – Star Theatre Tomorrow!✨🎭
We are so excited for our schoolwide field trip to the Star Theatre in Havre de Grace to see Seussical the Musical tomorrow, Friday, March 6, 2026 for students in grades K-5 — thanks to our amazing PTA!! 🙌
👕 Students should wear their ClubHOUSE shirt to show our school spirit! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
🚌 Transportation Reminder:
Students should ride the bus in the morning or be dropped off no later than 9:00 AM so we can prepare to leave as soon as the buses arrive. We want a smooth and timely departure!
🎟️ Theatre Expectations:
While attending the performance, students will be expected to follow proper theatre etiquette:
*No photography or videotaping
*No eating or drinking
*No cell phone use
*Remain seated
*Listen quietly without talking
*Applaud at appropriate times
These expectations show respect for the performers and fellow audience members and help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
We are looking forward to a wonderful day of learning and fun together! 💛💚
#CVESTiedTogetherWeRISE
Bell Ringer Alert! 🔔
Kindergarten writers in Mrs. Reynolds’ class are excelling! ✏️ They are using everything they know about True stories to create amazing pieces. Students added speech bubbles, wrote all the sounds they heard, and even revised their work to bring their writing to life. We are so proud of their hard work! 🌟
Kindergarten (92.11%), 1st grade (91.23%), 3rd grade (90.91%), and 5th grade (92.54%) all met or exceeded our schoolwide goal of 90%. A special shout‑out goes to 5th grade, which led the school with the highest attendance for the week! Our overall K–5 attendance for the week was 90.2%—right on track!
Every day matters—thank you for helping our students show up and succeed!
Families may also access applications for Early Entrance to Kindergarten and Advanced Placement to First Grade beginning March 6. Forms for the 2026-2027 school year will be available to print online or pick up at any HCPS elementary school.
For full details, visit: https://hcps.org/Parents/registeringforschool.aspx
Please help us spread the word!
🎉 More Bell Ringerst! 🎉
Kudos to the third graders in Mrs. Rathburn’s and Mrs. Yancone's classes for achieving their mid‑year Reading Growth Goal! Their hard work and determination truly shine, and their teacher couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishment.
Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Limelight Honoree, Julie Smith! 🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate Julie Smith, whose positivity, kindness, and dedication brighten our school every single day. Julie brings so much joy to our students and staff—whether she’s offering a warm smile, stepping in to support a colleague, or creating moments that make our building feel like home. Her energy is contagious, her heart is enormous, and her impact is felt in every hallway. 💛
We are so grateful for you, Julie! 👏
📊 WEEKLY ATTENDANCE UPDATE! 🎉
Great job, Chargers! Our overall K–5 attendance this week is 91.7%. Thank you to all the families helping students show up, learn, and grow every day — because every day matters! 💙💛
🌟 Shoutout to 1st Grade for leading the way with 94.39% attendance this week! Keep it up!
Here’s how each grade did from 2/9–2/13:
✨ Kindergarten: 91.58%
✨ 1st Grade: 94.39%
✨ 2nd Grade: 91.72%
✨ 3rd Grade: 90.91%
✨ 4th Grade: 92.5%
✨ 5th Grade: 88.93%
Let’s keep pushing toward our schoolwide goal of 90%+ attendance for the year! Together, we can do this!
What an amazing start to our spring Learn With Me events! This past week, our 5th grade and Pre‑K students proudly welcomed their families into the classroom. 💛
We loved seeing families learning side‑by‑side, exploring activities, and celebrating all the growth our students have shown. These special moments remind us how powerful school–family partnerships truly are.
Thank you to all our families for joining us—we can’t wait for the rest of our Learn With Me season! 🌷📚
February marks Black History Month!
Today, our student guest announcer helped us continue the celebration by sharing an inspirational quote from Harriet Tubman during the morning announcements - and he did an outstanding job! Throughout the month, students will share meaningful words honoring influential African Americans. More inspiring messages are in the way!
Words cannot express how deeply honored I am to have been nominated for Teacher of the Year. This recognition truly means the world to me. Every day, I am surrounded by supportive families, dedicated colleagues and amazing children who inspire me "to be the best that I can be." Teaching is a work of "heart" and I am fortunate to be to able to do this heartfelt work at Churchville Elementary.
With gratitude and love. 💗
Mrs. Michocki is so proud of Hunter! He rang the bell because he worked really hard and made growth in reading!! Way to go!
Great job to 1st Grade, who led the school this week with an impressive 97.89% attendance! ⭐
Our overall K–5 attendance for the week was 91.1%, placing us just above our schoolwide goal line. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping students be present, on time, and ready to learn each day.
Every day truly matters, and your efforts make a difference. If you need support with attendance, please reach out—we’re here to help!
🔔 Our Bell Has Been Busy Again! 🔔
We have some wonderful celebrations to share with our school community!
⭐ Weston rang the bell for truly showing what it means to be a good friend. When a new student temporarily joined Mrs. Smith’s classroom, Weston went out of his way to make him feel welcome and comfortable. He read with him, supported him during classwork, and made sure he never felt alone in a new environment. His kindness and leadership made a meaningful difference, and we are so proud of him for being such a positive role model!
📘 Mrs. Hugo also rang the bell to celebrate several of her hardworking 5th graders. Her group includes students who are among our top performers as well as students who have demonstrated tremendous growth on the mid‑year iReady math assessment.
📖 Mrs. Davidson joined the celebrations by recognizing students for both high achievement and impressive growth on the mid‑year iReady reading assessment.
Way to go, students! We are so proud of your hard work, growth, and kindness—keep making our bell ring! 🎉👏
Our PTA is already working on securing a new date, and we will share the rescheduled time as soon as it is confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!
Today, we kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser during specials! Mrs. Poole, a representative from the American Heart Association, visited Churchville to share the importance of supporting children born with heart conditions and how our school community can help make a difference.
Students received an informational paper with a QR code to scan in order to get started. This year, our fundraising goal is $19,500. Last year marked our most successful year yet, with just over $19,000 raised.
Let’s do this, Chargers!
🔔 Bell Ringers Shout-Out! 🔔
✨ Every student recognized today made significant growth and/or reached their end-of-year reading goal already! ✨
*Kennedy got to ring the bell because she had wonderful writing stamina. She explained with detail all the things she could teach the class about using their cubbies! Her penmanship was incredible and she used her resources to spell tricky words 🙂
*Congratulations to Ford for his amazing accomplishment. Ford showed tremendous growth on his mid-yearDIBELS assessment. Way to go, Ford! 🔔
*We are so proud of Mrs. Spencer’s 4th graders for their amazing work on the Mid-Year i-Ready Reading Assessment! These Bell Ringers showed what happens when hard work, focus, and perseverance come together.
M&M's: Owen, River, Noah, Laila, Levi, Kordell, Teddy, Clinton, Violet, Logan, Colin, Nathan.
Reeses': Harper A, Cora, Hailey, Cannon, Alexis, Ethan, Devin, Jackson, Ryleigh, Maya, Amelia, Rowyn, Gradyen, Alex
Special shout-out to Owen, Colin, Devin, and Teddy who achieved 300% or more growth from the beginning of the year — what an incredible accomplishment! 🌟
Way to go, Chargers! Keep ringing that bell and rising higher — Tied Together, we RISE! 💚💛📚🔔
