10/28/2024
Spirit week was a success. The objective of spirit week is to connect and build Charger pride. Between the dance, our assemblies, our lunch time activities.. the student leaders nailed it!
On Monday we had activities in classrooms and assemblies to remind students of the character expectations in our A.R.I.S.E. expectations. The counselors tied into this theme with a presentation to our 6th graders about the importance of respect. The link to the presentation is below. It is filled with a powerful message and some great videos. Please use the presentation to create a conversation with your student about respect.
Churchill Calendar
Looking even further ahead:
November 6th- School musical auditions for dance and ensemble @3pm
November 27-29th- NO School- Happy Thanksgiving!
November 30th- Basketball intramurals start, Boys 6:30am, girl 2:50pm
From the PTSA:
Hello parents,
We had another fabulous week at Churchill this week. Did your student enjoy Spirit Week?
The students did a terrific job organizing the dance yesterday, and our PTSA crew of parents worked hard to keep up with the cotton candy demand while dancing to the music. (thank you for your donations, we acquired a cotton candy machine this year, and we will get a lot of mileage for it in the coming months!).
Remember to order Churchill your hoodie or t-shirt. Go https://churchill.givebacks.com/store to find the item. Members, we will send you a $5 off to thank you for being a member, watch out for the email this weekend.
Next week is student of the month and Halloween! There is no school on Friday, which makes Halloween extra special.
As usual, you can find us on our
- On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/churchill_ptsa/).
- Website (https://churchill.givebacks.com/);
- And read this newsletter to stay updated.
Have a great weekend.
Digital resources:
Chromebooks and Internet Safety (this is the handout most parents were requesting) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uEjTJJfKQJs2pt1jtqeKCxeU4L_Ozwmg/view
Student Travel Form: If your student will be traveling out of the country and will want to access their school digital content, you will need to complete this form in order for their account to not be blocked.
Interested in skiing or snowboarding after school? The Snow Blitz program offers afterschool ski and snowboard lessons and includes four nights of transportation from Churchill Jr. High to Brighton Resort from February 12 to March 5.
Registration opens on November 1st:https://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ExtraMsg.php?OrgDir=sportsoffice&ExtraMsgID=14366
4/22/2024
Charger week was a success! Our Peer Leadership and Calm Crew teams did an amazing job with Charger Week to promote mental wellness. We are grateful for the Stand 4-Kind program and Duncan Kirkwood for our student assembly and parent night on Monday.
The track team had its meet we were proud of what they accomplished. The team is working extremely hard and we are excited for a great season.
RISE testing will start on May 1st and end on the 13th. If you haven’t already this is the last call to receive a parent letter of support for your student to receive before RISE testing begins. Please use this link to complete letter:
Skyline Women’s Soccer
Skyline Women’s Soccer Pre Soccer Meeting 2024/2025 Season May 7th @ 8:00 pm in the
Skyline Cafeteria.
Fees:
The end of the year is coming fast! Please take a moment to pay fees and purchase a yearbook sooner rather than later!
Pay fees here:
Upcoming this week:
Monday to Thursday: 8th grade RISE writing testing in Ms.Leak’s English class. Please have your students charge their Chromebooks.
Wednesday: Community of Caring event in the auditorium at 5:30pm
Friday: Rocky Mountain Strings PM Assembly
Looking forward:
May 1st:: RISE testing begins.
Digital resources:
Chromebooks and Internet Safety (this is the handout most parents were requesting) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uEjTJJfKQJs2pt1jtqeKCxeU4L_Ozwmg/view
Student Travel Form: If your student will be traveling out of the country and will want to access their school digital content, you will need to complete this form in order for their account to not be blocked.
3/29/2024
Welcome to spring! This week we celebrated our students of the month (Sophia Johnsen, Shauna Brickell, Henri Bigelow and Allison Nelson). These students exemplify the charger way by quiet kindness and respect to those around them.
The Orchestra, Choir and Jazz Bands put on a stellar performance and our talent show knocked our socks off by showcasing the immense talent that exists at Churchill.
Lastly, you may have seen our student officers this weekend on the news! Our school and community was recognized for the incredible money raised for Souper Bowl of Caring.
Behaviors: As the end of the year approaches we want to help each student achieve success understanding the behaviors that lead to strong outcomes. I wanted to make you aware of two things we are putting place to help our students:
- Tardy bells: On Monday April 8th, the school will start having tardy bells to help students arrive to class on time.
- Lunch detentions: Lunch detention is intended to help students reflect and change behaviors. In the previous letter I showcased our behavior plan that is designed to help students have several opportunities to reflect and change problematic behaviors before receiving consequences. Students that have three lunch detentions for the same behaviors will receive an overnight suspension. Overnight suspensions require a parent meeting before returning to school. This allows us to partner with you to develop a plan that will help your student succeed.
RISE: RISE testing is on its way. Please take a moment to complete the letter of support for your student before April 19th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnt4aBC0f_0zNvpOoOFeLgr2WGSvAYdGKDc3rGjXXkNPQ4_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Parents have the right to have their students opt out of RISE testing by completing the form linked below and returning it to Ms. Brimley in our office. This assessment is utilized to help you and your student understand their learning progression and our staff to develop the most comprehensive plan to help them achieve success. If you have questions about the assessment and how it is utilized please contact Mr. Hendricks or Mr. Schelble for more information. Link to Assessment opt out:
Student officer elections:
The Monday after Spring Break kicks off student body officer election season at Churchill Junior High! While sixth graders will be allowed to vote in the process, only current seventh grade students are able to run.
Information meetings start early in the week with a required student meeting on Monday either before school at 7:15 or after school at 2:50 (your student does not have to attend both). The meeting will be held in Mr. Ford’s room, 218, and during that time they will get the information packet, poster requirements, and get the chance to ask questions about the process.
This year we are also planning a parent meeting on Tuesday to help parents navigate the expectations and philosophy of being a student officer. That meeting will be on Tuesday night at 6:00 and you are welcome to either join virtually via Zoom or in-person in Mr. Ford’s room. If you are joining virtually, please use the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 589 002 6512
Passcode: 625472
Upcoming:
Monday April 8th:
- 7:15am SBO Meeting for those interested
- during 4th period students will be given glasses to view the solar eclipse during lunch.
- 2:50pm SBO meeting for those interested
- 2:50pm Dance Company Workshops
Tuesday April 9th:
- 2:50pm Dance Company Workshops
- 6:00pm Parent Meeting for students wanting to run for SBO
Wednesday April 10th
- 7:45am Orchestra Festival at Olympus Jr. High
- 1:00pm PTSA Meeting
- 2:50pm Dance Company Workshops
Thursday April 11th:
- 7:45am Jazz Festival at Wasatch Jr. High
- 8:00am SBO Petitions and Posters due in the office
- 9:30am Skyline Council PTSA Meeting in Library
- 11:40 Graduate of Granite Hot Dog BBQ
- 3:00pm Dance Company Auditions
- 11:30am Pep Assembly – SBO candidates announced
Digital resources:
Chromebooks and Internet Safety (this is the handout most parents were requesting) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uEjTJJfKQJs2pt1jtqeKCxeU4L_Ozwmg/view
Student Travel Form: If your student will be traveling out of the country and will want to access their school digital content, you will need to complete this form in order for their account to not be blocked.
Did you know that students at Churchill speak a combined 16 different languages?
In addition to providing communications in various translations, Churchill can also provide interpreters. Students and families can reach out directly to Mr. Hendricks for more information.
3/22/2024
A huge shout out to our performers and stage crew students for their performance this week in the, “Little Mermaid.” It was a huge success. We are grateful for all those that attended and for our wonderful parents and partners who help make it a success! Kudos to our wrestlers competing in the wrestling tournament at Skyline this Saturday. Ethan Gay and Paul Tokhtuev got 2nd place in their weight categories. Go Chargers!
As we transition into Quarter 4 our focus is on ending the year strong both academically and behaviorally.
We hosted an assembly for each grade level on Monday to remind students of the charger characteristics that provide success. The focus this quarter is respect. Students show respect by coming to class on time, being prepared to learn, and giving their best effort in class by listening and paying attention to the lesson.
Our school behavior plan is set up so that when students are not following these characteristics they receive a warning. If this behavior still continues students receive two opportunities to reflect on this behavior to change it themselves by completing, “think time sheets”. These important steps allow students to think about why these actions are not producing the best learning outcomes and adopt a better strategy. If these behaviors continue afterwards then our teachers will contact parents to help support their students.
Our school dress code is also set up to provide respect. As the weather warms up, it’s natural for students to want to dress comfortably, but it’s important that their attire remains appropriate for the school environment. Our dress code is designed to maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning, and your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines is greatly appreciated.
Please take a moment to review the attached district dress code policy and guidelines on behavior expectations. https://schools.graniteschools.org/churchilljr/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2023/11/2023-2024-CJHS-Student-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf
By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that all students feel comfortable and respected in their learning environment. When it becomes necessary for us as a school to address dress code with students, we are committed to maintaining positive and respectful communication with students and their parents. We hope to have your support in reinforcing these expectations.
Lasty, Students will be showcasing their learning this quarter in the upcoming RISE testing. Students value your opinion and each year we have parents complete a letter of encouragement. Please take a quick moment to complete your letter encouraging your student to work their hardest on the RISE test. Letters need to be completed before April 19th. The link to complete the letter can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnt4aBC0f_0zNvpOoOFeLgr2WGSvAYdGKDc3rGjXXkNPQ4_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you for your attention to these matters, and together, let’s make this Spring season a productive and enjoyable one for everyone at Churchill Junior High.
3/8/2024
Churchill’s PTSA met this week. If you haven’t donated to the PTSA please do so. This amazing team works hard with every student. They create a unique opportunity for our student leaders to participate and make decisions as part of the team.
Our CCA students had a great time learning about the programs at the Salt Lake Community College today! We heard positive feedback about how much the students enjoyed the field trip and saw the programs that are offered.
Kudos to Derek Tate who got the MESA teacher of the year award! He has built a strong academic program with hands on learning! Also, Kudos to Mr. Leafty and our custodians for getting top marks on cleanliness. Lastly, huge Kudos to our students and teachers. Next Tuesday we get the traveling trophy for highest median growth in the district. Churchill also got the highest proficiency. This means that not only do we grow our students to the highest level, but we grow every student. Churchill and Eastwood Elementary are the only two schools to get both trophies. Please feel free to come and give a holler of love at our board meeting if you can, 7pm at the Granite School District office.
This Thursday is the last day of Term 3 please take a moment to check your student’s grades below and look at due dates from their Canvas pages.
Upcoming:
Tuesday: Community Council @ 1:30pm. Board recognition @ 7:00pm, Granite School District offices.
Thursday: Pi day- please look for an email from your students Math teacher on way to sign up to donate a pie or volunteer, Math competition field trip time TBA, Skyline Council meeting 9:30am at Churchill library. End of Term 3
Friday: No school
Wednesday the 20th and Thursday the 21st: The Little Mermaid the musical @ 7pm, 6pm showing on Saturday the 22nd.
2/16/2024
Dear Churchill Junior High School Community,
Firstly, a huge congratulations to our boys and girls volleyball teams for their outstanding straight set victories over Bennion on Monday It was truly a fantastic way to conclude the season, and I couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication.
Additionally, I am delighted to report that our student leaders had the opportunity to witness firsthand where and how the generous $45,000 donation from our community is directly benefiting Granite School families through food and services. Their participation in this meaningful initiative reflects our school’s commitment to service and compassion.
I am also thrilled to share that our student leaders are actively engaged in our PTSA meetings, providing invaluable leadership advice to ensure Churchill continues to thrive. Their dedication to shaping the future of our school is truly commendable.
Furthermore, I’m excited to announce that this coming Friday, our students will enjoy an hour-long lunch, which they have rightfully earned. As part of the festivities, both Mr. Schelble and I have volunteered to receive a pie in the face.
The Charger swag store will be remaining open until Monday the 19th. This is a fantastic opportunity to show your school spirit and grab some stylish Churchill gear! You can access the store through this link: Churchill Swag Store.
Additionally, I am excited to announce that Churchill Junior High has achieved remarkable success this year. Not only did we receive the traveling trophy for the highest Proficiency overall, but we are also being honored with the traveling trophy for the highest proficiency gain. This incredible achievement is shared only with Eastwood, highlighting our commitment to fostering growth and excellence at all levels within our school community.
At Churchill, we pride ourselves on nurturing the potential of every student, ensuring that they not only reach high levels of achievement but also experience significant growth along their educational journey.
As we look ahead to the upcoming week, I want to reassure you that it promises to be a bit more relaxed after the hustle and bustle of recent activities. Friday will be our much-anticipated hour long lunch, providing students with a well-deserved break and a chance to unwind.
Finally, I would like to remind you that March 15th marks the end of the term. Please ensure that all necessary assignments and assessments are completed by this date to ensure a successful conclusion to the term.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of our students.
2/8/2024
Charger families,
Churchill has set up a store where you can purchase Churchill swag. This will close on February 16th. The link to the store can be found here: Churchill Swag.
What a week at Churchill!. Lego robotics League competed on Saturday at Granger. Both teams had an excellent performance. The animatronics creators were ranked 7th in the robot games. The master chargers ranked 4th in the robot games and won the overall champion award for the Granite School District competition. I am so proud of these teams! The Master Chargers will move on to Weber State on the 24th of February.
Parent conferences were a great success! Thanks for those that attended. Please reach out to teachers or staff if you ever have questions at any time.
Our Girls and Boys lost against Evergreen yesterday in Volleyball but kudos to a great season.
Souper Bowl of caring has one more full day left. We have a matching donor that will fund up to $2,000 for money donated today. We are so proud of our Wasatch and Churchill communities. This has never been about the competition, and the money raised through this fun rivalry has been overwhelming. That said, the competition with Wasatch ends tomorrow at 5:00 PM.
Kudos to our student leaders and PTA for making this happen. A good Charger side story is one student, Kolby Green, who is not a student leader, asked his parents all on his own if they could go purchase a poster board so he could put the QR code for the Souper Bowl of Caring on it. He went out every morning before school started, on his own, in the rain and campaigned for the good cause. Now how cool is that?
Have a great weekend! A reminder there is no school tomorrow.
Mr. Hendricks
2/2/2024
Charger families,
It is all about Churchill pride this month! Souper bowl of caring, Lego robotics, Science fair, Volleyball, Parent conferences we got a lot of ways to show Churchill love. To celebrate Churchill has set up a store where you can purchase Churchill swag. This will close on February 16th. The link to the store can be found here: Churchill Swag.
Congratulations to both the boys and girls volleyball teams for their wins over Granite Park on Monday.
Boys and girls lost against Bonneville on Wednesday but their tenacity, teamwork and strong sportsmanship is winning in all domains.
Congratulations to all who competed in the district science fair! Churchill represented nearly half of the district in the Middle school category (16 of our 29 projects selected to go to the regional fair in the Junior division 7/8th grades are from Churchill!). The names of the winners and results can be found here:https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/gsdscience/stem-fair#h.a3ikonbyg8dc
Souper Bowl of Caring
We currently stand at 5,330 dollars raised! Go Chargers! Next week is our big push to increase our donation amount. Please check your email for more information. Students can bring money to their advisory class on Monday for a chance to win an in school competition for a root beer float. We are competing with Wasatch this year but ultimately this friendly competition is focused on our efforts to raise money for needy families in Granite School District. I would encourage you to reach out to friends and families to donate for this great cause.
Your student’s message in this email should contain their goal based on their RISE score. Advisory teachers had students reflect on how they performed on last year’s RISE test and using that data set a goal for this year’s RISE. We wanted you to have this for Parent conferences to facilitate a conversation with teachers and your students. Advisory teachers will be spending time this quarter and next coaching on strong study and test taking strategies. I encourage you to also talk to your student on ways to be successful academically.
1/19/2024
Dear Churchill Junior High Community,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the tremendous support and enthusiasm displayed by our community during the recent Churchill on Parade open house. Your assistance in advertising and the overwhelming turnout made the event a resounding success. We received positive feedback from attendees, and it was heartening to witness the strong sense of community that Churchill Junior High embodies. Your collective efforts truly made a difference, and we are grateful for the unwavering support you continue to provide.
I am pleased to share that this week, we had the honor of hosting the superintendent, who commended our students for their outstanding performance on the RISE assessments. Churchill Junior High stood out at the district level, achieving top rankings in both proficiency and growth. In comparison to other junior highs across the state, our students’ achievements are truly commendable.
Our pride extends beyond academic excellence to the remarkable efforts of our student leaders. They not only organized and supported Churchill on Parade but also played a crucial role in the success of today’s PEP assembly. The assembly was a celebration of our students’ past accomplishments and a reflection of the pride we take in pushing ourselves to new heights. We are beyond proud of each and every student at Churchill Junior High. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence are the driving forces behind our success. As we look back with pride, we are also excited about the future and the limitless potential our students possess.
Once again, thank you for your incredible support. Churchill Junior High is a thriving community because of each one of you. Together, we will continue to inspire and empower our students to reach new heights.
With gratitude,
Mr. Hendricks
Principal Churchill Junior High School
Proud of our Volleyball students who got selected. We are also honored to have such outstanding coaches helping with this program. Kudos to all of those who have participated!
Upcoming:
CTE Open house this Thursday @ the district office, 2500 South State Street from 4 to 7pm. A reminder that our Engineering Career Pathways students get set up to attend GTI in 9th grade.
Skyline will be hosting an informational meeting for all students who are interested in the IB program next year. Meetings will be on Wednesday January 17th at 6:30 PM and again on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be in the library. Attendance is
HIGHLY recommended if they are serious about participating in the IB program.
Souper Bowl of Caring starts on Feb 29th the campaign directly goes into needy families in our Granite schools. We were the top fundraiser in the state last year and this year have a goal to achieve, 20,000 dollars. We are having a friendly competition between us and Wasatch so start your check book engines. We will announce more as it gets closer.
Monday:
Mesa @ 3pm
Volleyball with Wasatch junior @ 3pm (girls @ home, boys away)
Wednesday:
Volleyball with Olympus Junior (boys @ home, girls away)
PTSA
Get ready to show your school pride while tacking hunger in our community with a friendly competition against Wasatch Jr. High. The Souper Bowl of Caring to Tackle Hunger drive is coming up in a few weeks. If you know any businesses that would like to join Churchill in this endeavor, we welcome them. Please let us know.
We are looking to fill our board and committee positions for next year and need your involvement. For more information, please contact jtempfer@gmail.com or france@francebarral.com or visit our website:
The PTA state Student Leadership Conference is Jan 27th from 9am-1:00pm at Indian Hills Middle School. All are welcome to attend. Churchill PTSA will also cover the attendance fee. Please visit their website for more information.
Did you know that students at Churchill speak a combined 16 different languages?
In addition to providing communications in various translations, Churchill can also provide interpreters. Students and families can reach out directly to Mr. Hendricks for more information.
11/17/2023
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love the culture of food, family, fun and just sitting back and breathing… and I love gratitude and what it provides in our lives. I am beyond grateful for this job where I get to connect with our incredible students. It is so fun and your students make me better daily. Thank you and thanks to our incredible teachers and staff for helping them succeed. This is a great time to share the gift of gratitude. Teachers love to hear a thank you from a student. Taking a moment to promote how much of an impact a thank you can have for your student and their teacher can go a long way.
Basketball and Musical selections announced:
Congratulations to our students who made the basketball teams and our musical. Wow, we have some incredible talent mixed with hard work and spirit. Students have been staying late and coming early. Teachers and coaches struggle over these selections and do not take them lightly. We are proud of all those that tried out. Go chargers!
Open Enrollment
Our community council looked at our U.S.B.E. report card this week and there is no doubt that we are at the top of our game in both proficiency and growth. Thanksgiving is a great time to brag at the dinner table- just sayin… Cuz you could say:
“Did you know that Churchill got the top overall proficiency in the district and is at the top in the state?”
“Did you know that Churchill was the top for growth of their bottom 25 percent? Their Multi-language learners had the highest growth in the district. I love that they grow not just their top students to grow stronger but even their lowest.”
“Oh yeah and Skyline High is the top in the state and attending Churchill puts them on track to attend that high school? Oh, what? Do you want to attend there? Oh yeah, it is open enrollment here let me send you the link so you can apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdpeogq5aV-6JpRTdGWlROAn-2bvhM8mWX7rUByCSZTLhvYw/viewform
Upcoming:
Monday:
6:30am Boys Basketball intramurals
2:50pm Girls Basketball intramurals
Tuesday:
Pope’s classes to Grandeur Peak during their class period
6:30am Boys basketball practice
250pm Girls Basketball practice
Wednesday:
No School
7:30 to 9:00am Boys basketball practice
9:00am to 12pm Girls basketball practice.
Did you know that students at Churchill speak a combined 16 different languages?
In addition to providing communications in various translations, Churchill can also provide interpreters. Students and families can reach out directly to Mr. Hendricks for more information.
11/10/2023
This week we showcased our student STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) work. Please see our Instagram page for pictures of our showcased work. Lego League was buzzing this week with activity from their robots. It is pretty amazing how much learning you can feel in our hallways.
Student leaders put together a video in honor of our Veterans that we will show to the students on Monday. I believe strongly in the recognition of our veterans and the gratitude and honor they deserve. Here is the link to our video: https://youtu.be/_GtKdWzSJnc
Churchill has a legacy of high student outcomes and a great culture. This is partially due to attracting high-quality students from around the valley. Open enrollment starts on November 15th. We have yard signs to promote our school. We also have this video to share on your social media. https://youtu.be/jYAzjcmRk-M?si=dnbZkxnuHh4VBPXO.
We have another video coming soon that showcases our Engineering career pathways promotion.
I am sad to announce that Mrs. Butterfield had to leave our school for personal family reasons. We appreciate her time at our school. She wanted the students to know that she cares about them and was sorry to leave. If you know of anyone that may be interested in teaching Physical Education and Health please have them reach out.
Upcoming:
Monday:
- 6:30am Boys Basketball intramurals
- 2:50pm Girls Basketball intramurals
Tuesday:
- 6:30am Boys Basketball intramurals
- 1:30 Community Council Meeting in room 201
- 2:50pm Auditions for School Musical
- 2:50pm Girls Basketball intramurals
Wednesday:
- School Open Enrollment begins
- 6:30am Boys Basketball intramurals
- 2:50pm Auditions for School Musical
- 2:50pm Girls Basketball intramurals
- 3pm Building Committee Mtg.
- 4:00-6:15pm Skyline basketball in gym
Thursday:
- 6:30am Boys Basketball intramurals
- 11:40am PTSA Birthday Pizza Lunch for November Birthdays
- 2:50pm Auditions for School Musical
- 2:50pm Girls Basketball intramurals
Nov 14th- Community Council meeting in 201 @1:30pm
Nov 15th- open enrollment begins! Please share how amazing Churchill is with families in your neighborhood. We have yard signs available to promote conversations about Churchill. This school stays vibrant and amazing due to our families both in network and out of network.
11/3/2023
I have to admit I am always so sad to have to put Halloween away. There is almost nothing better than a day of students in costumes and hopefully you saw our teachers all dressed in their best Barbie versions on our social media. Although it makes for an overall exhausting day it is mostly because it is so fun and makes such a great sense of community.
Churchill has a legacy of high student outcomes and a great culture. This is partially due to attracting high quality students from around the valley. Open enrollment starts on November 15th.Your suppor of our school by talking to friends, neighbors and family of why Churchill is a great school makes an impact. We will be sending out mailers in the coming weeks. I have yard signs (please email me if you would be willing or interested in one). We have promotional videos upcoming.
Basketball intramurals:
Basketball intramurals have begun and we’ve had a great turnout so far. Students can still attend if they missed the first two days, everyone is welcome! We play Monday – Thursday from 3-4 pm until November 20th when teams will be selected from both the boys and girls. Come have fun and learn some new skills!
Coat drive:
The Churchill Community of Caring is supporting the Millcreek Business Council’s Coat Drive.
From November 1-21, students can bring items to donate that will be used to support people in the Millcreek Community. New or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves or boots can be donated, as well as new warm socks.
Please donate to help us keep people warm this winter! The donation box is inside the Main Office.
School Pictures:
School pictures taken at CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL on 10/30/2023 are now available for parents to view and order online. Please help spread the word by copying and pasting this info onto your school’s website, social media, emails from teachers or administrators to parents, your school’s newsletter, etc.
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School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- CHURCHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE269923
- Also Needed: Focus Unique Student ID
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Also, if your school signed up for it, an email from JostensPIX will be sent within 24 hours to parents with a link to the JostensPIX website.
P.T.S.A.
Thank you for the families who joined Churchill PTSA this week.
Joining Churchill PTSA is our first and main level support. This level of support simply means that you are a member. $10 to show you support the activities that the PTSA is doing at Churchill. You can join at any time, but the best time is now! We are trying to have at least one member of each family join, but the more the merrier. And if you want to fund our schoolwide activities, we appreciate your extra donation.
Upcoming:
Stop by our school and see our STEAM showcase this week in our main foyer. There will be tables and displays of student work. Basketball intramural all week from 3 to 4.
Nov 14th- Community Council meeting in 201 @1:30pm
Nov 15th- open enrollment begins! Please share how amazing Churchill is with families in your neighborhood. We have yard signs available to promote conversations about Churchill. This school stays vibrant and amazing due to our families both in network and out of network.
10/27/2023
Chargers have some mad spirit! Student leaders created a great week celebrating Charger Pride. The hats, pajamas, lunch time games and especially the dance all added up to creating pride in our Charger community. Our counselors kicked off the week by showcasing why school spirit matters in this presentation: school spirit video. Please watch our Instagram for pics of the week.
Students who had shown respect this past month were recognized at our Graduate of Granite characteristics BBQ. They and a friend attended a BBQ in our courtyard with games and good chill vibes.
This week I wanted to highlight our behavior system P.B.I.S (Positive behavior intervention support). This system utilizes behavior strategies and shared procedures for helping students be successful. A part of this program is centered around our token incentive program. Students can receive a Charger Check for good behaviors and then cash those in as real money that can be used to purchase items in our Charger Check store on Fridays. This time of year we see a trend in behaviors slipping a little especially in the area of respect. It’s a great time to talk to your student about how behaviors matter as much as grades and talk to them about ways to be respectful.
P.T.S.A.
Thank you for the families who joined Churchill PTSA this week.
Joining Churchill PTSA is our first and main level support. This level of support simply means that you are a member. $10 to show you support the activities that the PTSA is doing at Churchill. You can join at any time, but the best time is now! We are trying to have at least one member of each family join, but the more the merrier. And if you want to fund our schoolwide activities, we appreciate your extra donation.
Know also that your membership helps us advocate during the upcoming legislative session for pro family and pro children policies.
Being a member does not obligate you to do anything. But if you have the time to do more, here are the activities for which we need volunteers next week. Thank you for our volunteer who helped with the Graduate of Granite and the Dance this week.
What are the upcoming volunteer opportunities next week you may be able to help us with?
On Thursday November 2nd, we still have a few spots for the vision screening for students. Time commitment is 1 hour and a half, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. Click here to sign up.
Have a great weekend.
Next Week:
Monday-students will receive their report cards. Picture make up day
Tuesday- Student of the Month lunch, Halloween- students can dress up! No Mask or weapons follow dress code, costume should not distract from learning or students may be asked to change
Wednesday- PTSA meeting in 201 @ 1pm, Boys soccer team pizza party in room 201 during lunch, Basketball intramurals begin @ 2:50pm
Thursday- Vision screening for students in 7th grade during 1st and 2nd period.
Looking forward:
Nov 6 – 10th- Steam showcase week. Tables will be set up in our main foyer to display collaborative projects from students. Please feel free to stop by and check it out.
Nov 9- Skyline council PTSA meeting @ 9:30am
Nov 14th- Community Council meeting in 201 @1:30pm
Nov 15th- open enrollment begins! Please share how amazing Churchill is with families in your neighborhood. We have yard signs available to promote conversations about Churchill. This school stays vibrant and amazing due to our families both in network and out of network.
7/27/2023
Happy Summer Charger families,
The Churchill Family welcomes you back to another great year at our school. Hopefully you have had an excellent summer with family and friends.
This letter is to provide some basic information about upcoming registration for the 2023-2024 school year. All registration will be done on-line and be available beginning August 1st. Granite is moving to a new student information system this year, FOCUS, and registration will be completed on this new platform. Please be patient as we all learn to work and navigate through a new system. Change requires some growing pains, but I have no doubt we will get it done and have your students ready to start school on the first day. Please take some time to review the information in this letter.
***Save the Dates!***
Tuesday, August 1st all student registration will be available and completed on-line. Granite School District Communications will be sending out instructions and information districtwide. PLEASE watch your email for important information and instructions on the new FOCUS system.
August 7th to 9th from 3 to 5pm- New students are welcome to come walk the building to get familiar with the building and their classes.
Wednesday, August 16th 6th Grade students ONLY will begin school at 7:45 AM for our 6th Grade Orientation. Parents are welcome to attend the first half hour with their student. This will be a great opportunity for our newest students to learn about Churchill.
Wednesday, August 16th at 9:45 AM SCHOOL STARTS for 7th and 8th grade students! We will be on an adjusted schedule that first day and all students will attend their classes.
***Please note that bus schedules will run twice…once for 6th grade students and once for 7th and 8th grade students. The second run will be delayed by 2 hours. PLEASE DO NOT send 7th and 8th grade students to school early.
Wednesday September 6th– 4:30 to 6:30 pm- Churchill community night. This night is intended to celebrate our school and community. We will have food, activities and fun! Please watch for more information about this exciting night and invite friends and families. This is intended for not just current families but future families as well.
Churchill is an amazing place. You can be assured that every staff member cares about your student and your family. Churchill is among the top schools in the state for Math, Science, and English scores. The school’s art, musical and drama programs are legendary. Our sports program has a tradition of not just winning but building strong character. Churchill is also a career pathways school for Engineering. We have Dungeons and Dragons, robotics, debate, and Mesa clubs- bottom line there is a place for every student to grow and belong in our building.
Now please resume your regularly scheduled summer fun and know that we got you covered for the new school year.
Thanks!
Mr. Hendricks
Principal
Churchill Junior High School
385-646-3204
4/28/2023
Charger families,
Welcome to finally full fledged Utah spring! Please read about some of the great things going on this week.
Wrestling shout out
Ethan Gay placed 3rd in his weight class at the District Championship Wrestling tournament on Sat. April 15th, representing Churchill.
Shout to one outstanding Charger
I got this amazing email from our bus driver this week about Tomas Mason:
On Friday our (Churchill/Eastwood) bus was involved in an accident. As the driver I spend a lot of time getting on and off the bus. Checking on kids dealing with police and stuff from my supervisor. Without asking or even mentioning anything to Tommy. He took charge of little kids on the bus. Keeping them calm, making sure they stayed in their seats. Didn’t allow a ton of yelling in the bus. Made sure they were being appropriate.
I didn’t know any of this happened until Monday afternoon taking the kids home. After he got off the bus, a few of the elementary school kids were talking about him. And I asked them what they were talking about. And they explained everything that Tommy was doing on Friday. And it brought tears to my eyes as I was driving them home.
Tommy has truly become an amazing human! Watching him grow up over the last four years has been a highlight of my career! Tommy will be a kid that sticks in my mind and for the rest of my life! I’m excited to see where the next four years go for him.
Tommy, thank you for being you!
Breakfast
We will be offering breakfast starting Tues., May 2. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 – 7:30. The cost is $1.05.
Upcoming:
Tuesday – 7pm spring dance performance
Wednesday – 3pm Track at Cottonwood High
7pm spring dance performance
3/20/2023
This week we celebrated our office staff. We received accolades from the district’s audit team. Ms. Cluff, Ms. Brimley and Ms. Despain were all recognized as having excellent record keeping and ensuring your funds are utilized to serve your student in the best way possible. Give them a shout out next time you see them.
Churchill had 4 students win their division in the state science fair and 2 qualified for the Fisher Scientific Nationals.
Aurelia Otis -Pasternak and Dan Jansen both qualified for Thermo Fisher Nationals
Elementary division:
Dan Jansen- 1st place Microbiology
Brielle Spuhl & Azurie Felt – Honorable Mention Environmental Science
Junior Division
Aurelia Otis – Pasternak 1st -Medicine & Health Science
Rori Sorenson 1st -Energy
Scott Vars & Miles Barua- 1st Computer Science
Cody Doyle – 3rd – Chemistry
Time is flying by this month. We are getting ourselves prepared for the upcoming RISE testing. Please look below and use your students goals and results to ensure they are wrapping up quarter 3 as they prepare for quarter 4.
Upcoming this week:
Talent show auditions Monday and Tuesday with Wednesday rehearsals and assembly on Thursday
School dance Thursday at 2:50pm
No school for students Friday- Quarter 3 grading period ends. Please check your student’s grades to ensure they are on track.
3/6/2023
We are again so proud of our community and students who worked hard to raise the most money in the Granite School District for the Souper Bowl of caring campaign with 15,545.00 raised for this great cause.
This Monday come watch our boy’s and girl’s Volleyball take on Bennion @ 3pm (girls home).
We are also excited to see our amazing performers on stage this week for the play Beauty and the Beast.
Shows are this Thursday, Friday @ 7pm and our Saturday show at 6pm. Please come and witness this great performance.
2/10
This email is combined with last week’s email. We had some technical difficulties. I apologize for being a week late. Churchill had a lot going on these past 2 weeks. We loved having everyone that attended parent conferences. Seriously, we have such a great community. Congratulations to our students who were celebrated this month for our ” Student of the Month,” program. They recieved a luncheon, a letter from their nominees, candy, Charger Checks and got to sign their name in the basement of doom.
Students of the month for January:
- Rori Sorenson
- Rylee Henderson
- Makinley Mahlberg
- Wesley Candelaria
- Hendrix Parkin
We are proud of our volleyball teams this past week. The girl’s team won against both Olympus and Eisenhower; the boys lost to Olympus but beat Eisenhower on Wednesday.
Make sure and thank your counselors. This past week was counselor appreciation week and we got some of the best in the world! Please share a kind word or thought with them!
Churchill is ka ka killin it in the state Stem competition! (I apologize – Google docs which is used for this email does not translate tables well- sorry about the formatting).
Elementary Division (5th – 6th Grades)
School
Student(s)
Project Title
Churchill
Seth
Ionizing Cellular Radiation: Real or Fake?
Churchill
Dan
How Substances Affect the Growth of Biofilm
Churchill
Mason, Cyrus, Ole
How Can We Make A Self-Sustainable Engine?
Churchill
Brielle, Azurie
Trash to Oxygen
Churchill
Liam
Airfoil Modifications to Improve Lift
Churchill
Westin
A Better Sandbag
1/20
Term 3 has started out strong. We are grateful for our Volleyball coaches who have started our intramurals for both boys and girls. Churchill’s open house was a success. We met many wonderful students and families, had amazing labs and project based learning and our performing arts students wowed our incoming students. We are grateful for our PTSA for organizing the event and also for delivering pizza for our birthdays this month. I cannot say enough what a force for good is for our school. If you haven’t yet please join this great organization. A reminder that our open enrollment window is still open until February 3rd so please continue to let families and friends know we would be happy to give them a tour if interested.
Quarter 3 is important for student success. I wanted to take a moment to illustrate our school goals and how these impact student outcomes.
Goal # 1- Student self reported grades or student expectations:
John Hattie, educational researcher, shows that this focus area could lead to nearly 3 years growth in one year. Essentially this strategy is centered on students’ metacognition where they take the driver’s seat in their learning. The idea is that students look at upcoming standards or assessments, predict what they can achieve on their assessment and then lay out a plan to achieve this goal. The reason this strategy is so effective is it builds intrinsic capacity in students. This focus can not only have an impact on this year’s learning but lifelong learning. At the core of this strategy is to push students to achieve beyond their own expectations. When they do this, studies show students build strong capacity in their learning habits and self knowledge.
What can parents do to help their students in this area? Each week use the goals your student has set below to create a conversation. Ask questions, such as, “Tell me more about why you think this is the score you predict you will get? What would you have to do to improve your chances of even going farther? What are the steps you think you need to take to get there?” A few minutes of time can produce powerful results. Here is a 2 minute video of John Hattie explaining what this learning strategy looks and sounds like. Even though geared to teachers it gives a solid explanation of this strategy: https://vimeo.com/41465488
Upcoming:
Wednesday the 25th Volleyball team selection posted
12/16
We have had a great week. Our boys and girls finished the season with wins against Granite Park Junior and Wasatch Junior. Our dancers brought holiday magic to our stage with amazing performances. We are so grateful for our Community Council for helping us distribute our yard signs and our PTA who provided a wonderful holiday lunch for our staff. The snow has been beautiful and we are grateful everyone has made it safely. We are truly blessed. Three more days! Have a great holiday season. This will be the last letter for the year. Please see below for business items, reflections winners and upcoming events.
Wrestling coach needed:
We are in need of a wrestling coach again this year. We have had one student beg us to have Wrestling. If you can help us out please contact the front office.
Mr. Gunter is leaving us:
Mr. Gunter had an opportunity to return to his hometown to teach. It is his dream job. We are so sad to see him go as he has done an amazing job for the students at Churchill. He has expressed how much he has loved Churchill and is only leaving for a once in a lifetime opportunity. Please give him a shout out. We wish him the best. He will be leaving at the end of the semester. Please spread the word to help us find a dynamic teacher for this PE/Health position. Here is the link to the job posting:
https://www.applitrack.com/graniteschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secondary+Teaching
We are excited to announce our 2022/23 Reflections winners!
| Ada | Anderson | Churchill Junior High PTSA | 2D | Excellence |
| Lars | Erickson | Churchill Junior High PTSA | 2D | Merit |
| Ada | Anderson | Churchill Junior High PTSA | Literature | Merit |
| Niim | Eggert | Churchill Junior High PTSA | Literature | Merit |
| Charlotte | Soelberg | Churchill Junior High PTSA | Literature | Excellence |
| Cyrus | Hansen | Churchill Junior High PTSA | Photography | Excellence |
| Torah | Neil | Churchill Junior High PTSA | Photography | Merit |
Upcoming
December 22nd: Last day of school before holiday break.
January 4th First day of school for the new year.
School musical rehearsals begin.
January 6th Math reward party
January 10th Community Council @ 1:30pm.January 18th Churchill on Parade! 5 to 7:00pm. Tell your friends!
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