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Roadrunner Rundown - 1/13/25

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January 13, 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

As the famous lyric goes, “and mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again!” I remember being surprised when the meaning of that lyric finally clicked for me.🙂 Well if you were not in that state on January 5th, you may be given the extended break brought to you, literally, by winter! Hopefully, Winter Break and the snow days were restful and fun.

We are excited to get back to school and for the learning opportunities 2025 will bring us. We have made some “resolutions” to amplify our use of the new language arts curriculum and to support student dialogue about math and math strategies, as well as resolutions related to student reflection on being Critical and Creative Thinkers, Global and Ethical Citizens and increasing our communication with you.

Help us begin 2025 strong by restarting routines for getting a good night’s sleep, having students attend school each day, and connecting with your students about how they are problem solvers at school.

Have a great week.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters

Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow. Let’s nurture rock-solid attendance habits in 2025.

A big thank you to:

🌟 Students who show up daily and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
👩‍🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
👨‍💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow.
👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who help our learners.

If you or your child need support, please contact a school counselor, social worker, or family liaison.

Student Teachers from Seoul National University, South Korea

Marshall Road, Flint Hill, Vienna, and Wolftrap ES will be welcoming student teachers from Seoul National University in South Korea during the weeks of January 15 and 20. These aspiring educators will be observing and assisting teachers in four classrooms at our school during this time and gaining valuable insights into the teaching methods and the vibrant learning environment that MRES and our pyramid foster. This unique opportunity not only benefits the interns, but also enriches our school community by providing different perspectives and fostering international educational exchange. The student teachers will be supervised by esteemed professors from their university, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all involved.

PTA Update

Chat with Chapman

Join us in person at the school library or virtually on zoom this Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 am. Ms. Ross, our Math Specialist, will give an overview on how math is taught at MRES. We will also discuss plans for the spring including International Night, STEAM Night, Family Reading Night, and will vote on a few new budget items.

If joining virtually, please use this zoom link.

Meeting ID: 953 649 4776

Passcode: dQ3Zz2

Support Marshall Road Elementary PTA with MOD Pizza

Enjoy delicious pizza and help our school on January 15 all day long. Bring this flyer to the restaurant or order online or through the MOD app using the code MODGIVES25, and MOD Pizza will generously donate 25% of your bill to the Marshall Road Elementary School PTA. Every slice makes a difference!

Learn how to get involved in International Night!

International Night will be held Friday, January 31, 5:30-7:30 pm. This annual event is an opportunity for students to showcase their culture and heritage and to experience the rich diversity of our community. We need your participation to make it happen. Please, consider hosting a country table here. Learn more on our International Night webpage. Volunteer at the event here!

Canned Food Drive Competition

The Marshall Road weekend food program, F4T, is resuming and we need items to sustain our support for families throughout the school year. Each week, Marshall Road volunteers will pack nearly 70 weekend food packs to help support children experiencing food insecurity with healthy food for the weekend. Help students in our community with a donation, canned chicken and soup cans. The grade with the most cans donated will win a surprise. Donations can be placed in the F4T bin in the lobby by students from January 21-31. Items can also be donated via our Amazon wish list or Walmart wish list.

Spring 2025 PTA Calendar

Please mark your 2025 calendar for these upcoming spring events: International Night (January31), Science Share/STEAM Night (February 20); Book Fair (March 4-6); Family Reading Night (March 5); Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast (May 6); Family Sports Night/Picnic (May 16). Download the spring 2025 PTA calendar here.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Stirling, Technology Specialist. This is Ms. Stirling’s 21st year of teaching! She has been at MRES for 9 years as a tech specialist, but before that she was a 1st and 2nd grade teacher at another school. She said, “My favorite thing about working at MRES is the people of course! I love that I get to work with everyone…students, teachers, admin and parents in my role. I love music and play the guitar and piano. I also love yoga and hanging out with my 3 year old son!”

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our Website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

10 Years of “Most Likely to Succeed”

You are invited to a community conversation and movie on January 25 at Madison High School. The Community Conversation will take place from 1:00-3:00 pm, followed by the movie from 3:00-4:00 pm. Join in for part or the entire time. Details below.

Join the What School Could Be Community and New American History

for the 10th Anniversary screening event of the award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed.

You are invited to James Madison High School on January 25 from 1:00-4:00 pm to watch the groundbreaking film (for free!).

After the screening, enjoy cake and conversation with community members and a video discussion with Greg Whitley, director, and Ted Dintersmith, executive producer, educational thought leader, and 1969 graduate of James Madison High School!

Please share with others friends, neighbors, family, and your children. All welcome! RVSP here.

730 Marshall Road, Vienna, VA 22180 | Main Office: 703-937-1500

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Roadrunner Rundown - 12/16/24

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December 16, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Winter Break starts this Friday (in case you were not aware 😊), and we would like to wish all of you a wonderful break. As mentioned at Thanksgiving, we take these opportunities to remind our staff at each long break the need to give our students (and themselves) a respite from schoolwork during the holiday. No staff will assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break (some grades may have assignments that have started and will be completed after the break).

We all need the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends. Our goal is to have students and teachers return to enjoy the break without the pressure of looming deadlines. This is a unified message that Madison pyramid principals send to all our communities.

Our school office will be closed the entire Winter Break, December 23-January 3.

We wish you a wonderful time together with family and friends! See you next year!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Lost & Found

Our Lost & Found has grown over the past several weeks as the weather fluctuates from day to day. Please label your child’s belongings so they can be returned when found and check the Lost & Found this week so you have all of your items before the Winter Break.

Attendance Matters

Thank you for working with us to make attendance a priority in 2024. We have made significant improvements to our school wide rate of chronic absenteeism. We look forward to 2025 as we continue to strive to have great attendance!

Talking Points

Talking Points is an app that allows you to send a message directly to any of your child’s teachers. All messages will be translated to and from your home language. More information can be found in these flyers. English Flyer Spanish Flyer

Dining Room Assistant Needed

We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant to join our team. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-2:30 pm. Please contact Karlen McClain at [email protected] if you have questions or are interested in applying.

PTA Update

Holiday Gifts/Class Gifts for Teachers and Staff

This is the time of year when many families like to show their appreciation to the incredible MRES staff and there are many different ways to thank the staff. As in previous years, we are giving families the option to participate in GiftCrowd. Click here to leave a gift and note for any staff member that has made a difference to your family.

New this year, we have created teams for some staff members who might not always be in the spotlight; so please consider contributing to those as well. Members in each team can be found here. These gifts will be automatically split evenly between the members in the group as soon as the gift collection ends. Recipients will be able to see the list of participants and their messages but not the individual contribution amounts. Please note that the minimum contribution is $2 and contributions are not visible to the recipient. Staff members will be able to redeem their gifts for one or more gift cards including Amazon, Target, Walmart, or hundreds of others. The gifts collection ends on 12/20/2024 7:00 AM ET. At that time, the gifts will be sent to their respective recipients. Questions? Email Monica at [email protected].

Learn How to Get Involved in Marshall Road’s International Night!

Planning is already underway for our International Night which will be held Friday, January 31, 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more on our International Night webpage. Sign up to host a country table or join a team here. Sign up to volunteer at the event here!

STEAM Night Planning team

Join the STEAM Night Team for their planning meeting on Wednesday, December 18 at 8:00 am.

Use this zoom link to join.

Meeting ID: 953 649 4776 Passcode: dQ3Zz2.

Questions, contact Amanda at [email protected] .

Spring 2025 PTA Calendar

Please mark your 2025 calendar for these upcoming spring events:

International Night (January 31)
Science Share/STEAM Night (February 20)
Book Fair (March 4-6)
Family Reading Night (March 5)
Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast (May 6)
Family Sports Night/Picnic (May 16)

Download the spring 2025 PTA calendar here.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Nevola, one of our 3rd grade teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot. This is her second year teaching at MRES. She loves working with all the amazing staff and students! Everyone is so supportive and kind to each other. Ms. Nevola enjoys music, taking walks and interacting with nature. Ms. Nevola loves animals, especially, Cheeto, her cat.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Winter Resources for Families

Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

Even if School is Closed, Learning can Continue!

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

Plan Ahead: Future School Year Calendars are Available

Visit the calendar webpage for printable calendars of the current school year through 2026-27, lists of key dates, or to subscribe to calendars.

Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13-17. Students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish To learn more about Family Math Week, check out this video.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 12/9/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

December 9, 20024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

While the winter weather has gotten milder, we invite you to get a different taste of winter by attending the Winter Concert which is taking place tomorrow at 6:30 pm. Students will attend the afternoon concert. Our 5th and 6th grade students have been working hard to prepare for this performance and we are proud of their dedication, and willingness to practice, learn and grow.

Have a great week.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters

Every day counts! Being in school means more opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Let’s work together to keep your child’s momentum going strong!

Dining Room Assistant Needed

Makeup/Retake Images are Viewable Online

Victor O'Neill Studios sent reminder emails with details on how to view images and order photos online. Please check your spam folder if you did not see this email and contact the studio at [email protected] if you have questions.

Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents of 2nd–6th grade students

Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Christine Marucchi at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted.

Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)

Optional materials that may be included are the Parent Questionnaire and two work samples no larger than 8 ½ by 11 sized. These forms can be found here. For questions, please contact Christine Marucchi, AART at [email protected].

PTA Update

Dining for Dollars Fundraiser at Panera

When: Wednesday, December 11, 4:00-8:00 pm

Where: Panera Bread, 134 Maple Avenue, Vienna

How to Participate: Use the code FUND4U when ordering online or through the Panera app. Show this flyer when ordering at the restaurant.

Why it Matters: 30% of net sales will be donated to the PTA.

Let's come together and make a difference!

Holiday Gifts/Class Gifts for Teachers and Staff

Learn how to get involved in Marshall Road’s International Night!

Planning is already underway for our International Night which will be held Friday, January 31, 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn more on our International Night webpage. Host a country table or join a team (here). Volunteer at the event (here)!

Spring 2025 PTA Calendar

Please mark your 2025 calendar for these upcoming spring events:

International Night (January 31)
Science Share/STEAM Night (February 20)
Book Fair (March 4-6)
Family Reading Night (March 5)
Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast (May 6)
Family Sports Night/Picnic (May 16)

Download the spring 2025 PTA calendar here.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Mr. Patterson has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! This is Mr. Patterson's first year teaching PE at MRES! He enjoys teaching all different grade levels at Marshall Road. In his free time, Mr. Patterson enjoys working out and watching the JETS!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

730 Marshall Road, Vienna, VA 22180 | Main Office: 703-937-1500

Attendance: 703-937-1515 or Submit an absence online | Web | Twitter

Roadrunner Rundown -12/2/24

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December 2, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with family and friends.

As we turn our calendars to December, we have three weeks that will be filled with much learning and many opportunities for growth. This month also includes enjoyable classroom activities and school events such as our Winter Concert which is taking place on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm. Details can be found below.

The Winter Break is December 23-January 3. We will be at our best if all students attend all of the 15 days prior to break and vacation during the provided vacation time. In the new year please try to line up vacations and doctor appointments with the FCPS calendar.

Monday, December 9, is our next 3 hour early release. If you have not already done so, please complete this form indicating your plan for the remaining five Early Release Days. This choice serves as your decision for the early releases on December 9, February 24, March 17, April 28 and May 19. For those who have students enrolled in pm SACC programs, SACC will open at 1:05 pm on the early release days.

Have a great week.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Winter Concert

We are excited for our upcoming Winter Music Concert featuring our Advanced Band (6th grade only), Advanced Strings (5th & 6th grade), and Chorus (5th & 6th grade).

When: Tuesday, December 10

Time: Afternoon Concert, 3:00 pm for students and staff, Evening Concert at 6:30-7:15 pm (students arrive at 6:00 pm)

Attire: 6th graders-Vienna Music T-shirt/ 5th graders-Run-a-thon t-shirt

Who will be performing: 6th grade band, 5th & 6th grade Strings, 5th & 6th grade chorus

FLE Opt-Outs

In the fall, parents were informed about the Family Life Education (FLE) program and given an opportunity to opt-out their student if desired. Beginning December 13, for 4th graders, and December 18–20 for 5th and 6th graders, students will receive instruction from the Human Growth and Development portion of FLE. Details on the FLE program and opt-out procedures are included in the attached letters below. Additionally, paper opt-out forms will be sent home tomorrow in the Tuesday folders of students in grades 4-6. Please read the 2-sided form as there are opt-out options on both sides. If parents wish to opt their child out of these lessons, please submit the completed form by this Friday, December 6, either by returning it in your child’s Tuesday folder or by emailing Assistant Principal Antoinette Nauflett at [email protected].

English Opt-Out Letter

Arabic Opt-Out Letter

Chinese Opt-Out Letter

Spanish Opt-Out Letter

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Please complete one form per student to help FCPS receive more than $4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education. MRES has received 86% of our completed forms but are still in need of 14%!

At this point we are not accepting paper forms, however, you can complete your survey online - click here by January 31, 2025. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).

Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents of 2nd–6th grade students

Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)

PTA Update

Holiday Gifts/Class Gifts for Teachers and Staff

This time of year, many families like to show their appreciation to the incredible MRES staff. There are many different ways to thank the staff. As in previous years, we are giving families the option to participate in GiftCrowd. Click here to leave a gift and note for any staff member that has made a difference for your family.

The minimum contribution is $2. Every participant will be able to see the list of participants, however, the individual contribution amounts will not be visible. Each recipient will be able to see all of the messages and redeem their gifts for one or more gift cards (including Amazon, Target, Walmart, or many others).

NEW this year: we created teams for some staff members who may not always be in the spotlight, so please consider contributing to those teams as well.

Members in each team can be found here.
Gifts will be automatically split evenly between the members in the group as soon as the gift collection ends.

The gifts collection ends on December 20 7:00 am ET. At that time, the gifts will be sent to their respective recipients.

Questions? Email Monica at [email protected].

Spring 2025 PTA Calendar

Please mark your 2025 calendar for these upcoming spring events:

International Night (January 31)
Science Share/STEAM Night (February 20)
Book Fair (March 4-6)
Family Reading Night (March 5)
Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast (May 6)
Family Sports Night/Picnic (May 16)

Download the spring 2025 PTA calendar here.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Devadoss has won the PTA priority parking spot this week! Ms. Devadoss is happy to be part of MRES for her second year in FCPS. Ms. Devadoss played field hockey and represented her school in district leagues! Ms. Devadoss speaks, writes, and reads Hindi, Tamil and English. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at home with her kids. She said, “I am so happy to be a part of this wonderful family and to know that I am a small part in their BIG lives”. MRES welcomed me with open arms and I am so proud to be here teaching kids and changing lives.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Oakton HS Holiday Concert

The Oakton HS Bands will present the Children’s Holiday Wonderland Concert on Saturday, December 14 at 12:30 and 2:00 pm. There will also be baked goods, crafting stations and a visit with Santa. Tickets purchased online are $7 and at the door are $10. Details can be found here.

Madison HS Holiday Performance

Enjoy a showing of the animated winter classic Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman performed by the choir and orchestra on Saturday, December 14 at 10:30 am. Crafts, snacks and Snowman viewing included with $10 ticket purchase. Details can be found here.

730 Marshall Road, Vienna, VA 22180 | Main Office: 703-937-1500

Attendance: 703-937-1515 or Submit an absence online | Web | Twitter

Roadrunner Rundown - 11/25/2024

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November 25, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we would like to wish all of you a wonderful break. To that end, I have communicated to the Marshall Road Staff the need to give our students (and themselves) a respite from the daily grind of schoolwork during the Thanksgiving holiday. While teachers may have long-term assignments that span over the course of a break, I have shared with the staff to not assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break.

This Thanksgiving all of us need the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends. We want our students to have the opportunity to catch a breath from schoolwork and to enjoy time with friends and family. We also want our teachers to decompress and put their lesson plan books and laptops away for a few days to enjoy time with their friends and family. Our goal is to have students and teachers return to school anxiety-free without the pressure of looming deadlines. This is a unified message that Madison pyramid principals send out three times during the year: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break.

We want to take a moment to let you know how grateful we are to be part of such a wonderful school community. We are thankful for all of you and we are especially grateful for your children.

There will be no school for students and staff on November 27, 28 and 29. School offices will be closed and classes will resume on Monday, December 2

We wish you all a peaceful and restful Thanksgiving break!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Tomorrow is the last day to complete the Federal Impact Surveys. ALL STUDENTS must return a signed and dated form for FCPS to receive federal funding. Please check your child’s backpack for the form. he Survey can also be completed through ParentVue.

3-Hour Early Release

Our next 3-hour early release on Monday, December 9 followed by February 24, March17, April 28 and May 19. If you have not already done so, please complete this form indicating your plan for the remaining Early Release Days. We encourage parents/guardians to use the same dismissal plan that was previously used. SACC will be open at 1:05 pm for those who have students enrolled in SACC.

Winter Concert

Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Winter Music Concert featuring our Advanced Band (6th grade only), Advanced Strings (5th & 6th grade), and Chorus (5th & 6th grade).

When: Tuesday, December 10

Time: Afternoon assembly at 3:00 pm for student and staff, Evening Concert at 6:30pm (students arrive at 6:00 pm)

Attire: 6th graders - Vienna Music T-shirt/5th graders - Run-a-thon t-shirt

Who will be performing: 6th grade band, 5th & 6th grade Strings, 5th & 6th grade chorus. The concert will last about 45 minutes (6:30-7:15 pm)

Talking Points

Talking Points is a valuable tool to improve communication between families and teachers. Important messages from the school will be sent directly to your phone as text messages and will be translated into your home language. To respond to these messages, simply download the free Talking Points app and sign up using the phone number you provided during school registration. Please note that once you download the app, you will no longer receive text messages, so it’s a good idea to allow notifications from the app to stay updated. We look forward to fostering stronger connections between home and school!

Step 1: Download the Talking Points for Families app for iPhone or Android

Step 2: Allow Notifications in the app settings

Step 3: Send messages in your home language that will be translated to English for your child’s teachers!

If you decide later to stop using the app, you must LOG OUT of the app to revert back to receiving text messages. Deleting the app from your phone DOES NOT restore text communication.

Attendance Matters

It is interesting to see how school attendance has shifted over the years. The most recent federal data show that in the 2020-21 school year, at least 14.7 million students nationwide were chronically absent. This means that chronic absence has almost doubled from the more than 8 million students, pre-Covid-19, who were missing so many days of school that they were academically at risk. Read more about these attendance changes here. Please join MRES in reversing these trends.

Help Prevent the Spread of Illness

As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, please remind your children of the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.

Key Reminders:

Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Below are videos you might want to share with your children.

Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu

Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark

PTA Update

We are so very thankful for you!

We would like to thank you for all your support! Marshall Road is truly a big family where we all have a special role. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without the support of people like you!

We are in the process of planning all the activities/events for the spring 2025 and we need your help to make our spring events a success! If you’re interested in helping during the Spring 2025, please email Amanda at [email protected] or respond on our google form.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Ezikpe (Ms. E) has worked in FCPS for 21 years but this is her first year at Marshall Road ES. She is grateful for the respect, kindness and support that she has received from all at MRES - the administration, school staff, students, PTA and the MRES family at large. This has made the adjustment to a new school much easier and makes it feel like home.

Ms. E loves to cook, read, walk outdoors and travel. She enjoys having conversations, to work things out, or to get to know people better.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Oakton HS Holiday Concert

The Oakton HS Bands will present the Children’s Holiday Wonderland Concert on Saturday, December 14 at 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. There will also be baked goods, crafting stations and a visit with Santa. Tickets purchased online are $7 and at the door are $10. Details can be found here.

Madison HS Holiday Performance

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information

Preparing for Winter Weather❄️

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated here.

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

730 Marshall Road, Vienna, VA 22180 | Main Office: 703-937-1500

Attendance: 703-937-1515 or Submit an absence online | Web | Twitter

Roadrunner Rundown - 11/18/24

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November 18, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you were able to spend some time outside and enjoyed the gorgeous weather over the weekend. The mild temperatures make it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week. There will be no school on November 27, 28 and 29 (so we really hope to see everyone for the two days that we do have!) Enjoy this holiday with family and friends.

We will have a 3-hour early release on Monday, December 9. Please help us plan by completing this form and sharing your plan for the remaining early releases - 12/9, 2/24, 3/17, 4/28 and 5/19. We encourate parents/guardians to use the same dismissal plan that was previously used. SACC will be open at 1:05 pm for those who have students enrolled in SACC.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters

The attendance patterns you help your children create now, when they are young, will have a big impact on how they view the importance of school and regular attendance in the future. When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating. Read about the research done on Preventable Failure and commit to making attendance a priority while your children are in elementary school.

Federal Impact Aid Forms

All students must return a Federal Impact Aid Form signed and dated by November 26. Parents can also complete the form online by signing into their ParentVue accounts. Thank you.

PTA Update

Runathon - Thank you!

Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm and support for the Runathon. Besides all the fun and exercise, the Runathon helps us to come together as a community, where we all contribute to enrich our school. We raised over $46,000 with more than 60% of students participants. We will ensure every dollar helps our students, teachers, and staff throughout the year! Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, staff, community members and sponsors for their help to make this a successful Runathon. Congratulations to Ms. Blake's class for being the top participation and donations class! Their prize is to choose a name for our bus-lane. Finally, congratulations to all our raffle and prize winners!!

Sign up to Contribute to the Teacher & Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon

On Friday, November 22, Marshall Road teachers and staff will enjoy their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. Please help us show how thankful we are for them by signing up to donate an item to this special lunch or to help decorate. The PTA will provide turkey for the meal and MRES staff will bring sides to share with one another. Contributions can be dropped off in the lobby from 8:15-10:30 am on Friday, November 22.

Chipotle Dining for Dollars Fundraiser for MRES

When: Wednesday, November 20, 5:00-9:00 pm

Where: Chipotle (213 Maple AVE E, Vienna)

How: Order online/app (code PNHBGDA) or in-store (show flyer or mention MRES)

Why: 25% of sales benefit MRES!

Let's roll! 🌯

32nd Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show November 23 and 24

Our STEAM teacher, Ms. Kendall, would like to invite our students to attend the Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. There will be demonstrations, exhibits, kids activities and door prizes. This event will take place on Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are FREE. For more information visit their website.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Mr. Al Muressi has won the PTA priority parking spot this week. Mr. Reda, as the students call him, has been working in the technology department at MRES for 4 years. The staff, the students and the environment of MRES makes him happy to be part of this excellent team! He loves to see the kids' successes. Mr. Reda speaks English, French, Arabic and Ethiopian! He enjoys soccer, watching movies, and, of course, playing video games.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 11/12/24

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November 12, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a great long weekend. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Runathon on Friday as you cheered, walked or ran with your children. We are so grateful to the PTA for planning such a great ruanthon and for your support of MRES by your participation in the Runathon. This event is always a reminder of the great MRES community we are all a part of.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters

Missing days before and after school holidays can add up quickly. While we know that unexpected circumstances arise, please try to avoid taking your child on extended vacations. Please review the school calendar to help in your planning.

Picture Make-Up Day and Retakes

Picture retakes and make-ups will take place this Wednesday, November 13. Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like your child to have their picture retaken or taken for the first time because they missed the original picture day. Families who purchased pictures and are getting retakes are required to return their original photo packet on picture day. Pictures may be pre-ordered online and will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. More information about retakes can be found here. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at [email protected].

Federal Impact Aid Forms

Parents who have not completed the Federal Impact Aid forms online will receive a paper copy in your students Tuesday folder today. All students must return the form signed and dated by their parents regardless of their Federal Impact. Thank you!

Marshall Road is making the move from Twitter/X to Facebook and Instagram!

Marshall Road can now be found on Facebook and Instagram by searching for “Marshall Road” in either app, or by using the direct links below:

https://www.instagram.com/marshallroadelementary

https://www.facebook.com/MarshallRoadElementary

Moving forward, we will no longer be posting to our Twitter/X account. Thanks for the follow!

FCPS Student Experience Survey

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2-13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. Last Thursday, a communication was sent to families with details

PTA Update

Please help us reach our Runathon goal!

Our Marshall Road students showed great strength and endurance on the track last Friday as they ran laps to support our school! Now it's our turn to show our support for them! We are asking the Marshall Road community to please help us reach our goal! Every contribution supports student programs, as well as every student, teacher, and staff member at Marshall Road! Here is a video about how your donation impacts our teachers and staff members.

Please visit our Runathon website to learn more and make a tax-deductible donation! All donations are due by this Friday, November 15 at midnight.

Students will have a chance to earn prizes each day this week with our Daily Raffle! Our top prizes will be announced Monday, November 18. Questions? Please email [email protected].

Sign up to Contribute to the Teacher & Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon

Chat with Chapman

Join us in person at the school library or virtually on zoom on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 pm. Melanie Meren, Hunter Mill District Representative at Fairfax County School Board will join us to talk about school safety and other topics.

If joining virtually, please use this zoom link.

Meeting ID: 953 649 4776

Passcode: dQ3Zz2

Treat Not Trash-Recycle your Candy Wrappers

Bring your candy wrappers to school, and place them in the "Treat Not Trash" bin in the lobby from November 6-15. The PTA will send all wrappers collected to be recycled. Please only plastic candy wrappers (no cardboard or plastic baggies).

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Brylow, one of our 6th grade teachers, has won the priority parking spot for this week. This is Ms. Brylow first year at Marshall Road. Her favorite part so far has been the supportive staff and welcoming community, as well as the amazing students who are eager to learn!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our PTA website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research have shown that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. Activities and resources can be found here helping schools and families to celebrate together. The calendars linked below are another great resource. Families + Schools = Success!

Family and School Partnership Calendars: English, Spanish, Amharic, Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Urdu, Vietnamese.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 11/6/24

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November 6, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families

We hope you had a fun and restful long weekend. Teachers were busy on Monday and Tuesday holding Parent/Teachers Conferences and preparing for the 2nd quarter. We are excited about the opportunities the new quarter will bring for your children to grow in a variety of ways while they deepen their roots of kindness!

We have launched a new initiative in the cafeteria to encourage and reinforce positive behavior. Our students are “Aiming for the Stars” by working as a class to earn rewards for positive behavior. We are excited to celebrate the good behavior of our students in the cafeteria by providing Friday Lunch Live, a display of any age appropriate music (classical, jazz, pop etc.), during their lunch time on Fridays. Are you a musician interested in performing for our students? If so, please email Karlen McClain at [email protected].

We hope to see you at the Runathon this Friday as you cheer, walk or run with your children.

10:00 - grades Pre-K, 2, 3
11:15 – grades 4, 5, and 6
1:45 – grade K, 1

There will be no school on Monday, November 11 as we observe Veterans Day.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters- MRES Can Help

The beginning of the 2nd quarter is a good time to look at your attendance patterns and make changes as needed to keep regular school attendance a priority. Please contact the school if you have questions about attendance or would like help from a staff member. MRES and other community agencies are working together to offer help for the whole family.

Picture Make-Up Day and Retakes - November 13

Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like your child to have their picture retaken or taken for the first time because they missed the original picture day on Wednesday, November 13. Families who were not happy with their original photo and ordered a picture package are required to return the package on picture day. Pictures may be pre-ordered online and will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at [email protected].

Language Arts Curriculum and Grading

With the introduction of the new language arts curriculum, progress reports this year might look different than in the past. With our new Benchmark curriculum, rather than teach discreet skills each quarter, every skill is taught every quarter and continually reinforced and built upon. Students are not expected to have mastered any skill by the end of first quarter. Because it is the first quarter and most skills have just been introduced, do not be alarmed if you do not see any 4s on a first quarter report card in language arts. This does not necessarily mean your child needs extra support in that area, just that we have only begun to practice the skill. Likewise, please also remember that a "progress report" is different than a traditional report card and progress is what students know at a point in time rather than an average of performance over an entire period. You can read more on the FCPS website.

Student Thanksgiving Lunch in Cafeteria

The cafeteria will be serving Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 21 to students who choose to buy that day. The menu can be found here.

3-Hour Release Days

Thank you for your support with our second 3-hour early release last Monday. Please note, our next 3-hour early release is December 9, not November 25, as originally planned. The other 3-hour early release dates are:

February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19

Federal Impact Aid

The completion of the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid is critical for FCPS to obtain its share of federal funds. Parents/ guardians need to complete the survey online through their Parent VUE account by November 12. After this date paper forms will go home in Tuesday folders and need to be signed for each child and returned by November 26.

FLE Digital Opt-Out Form Closing Date

The FLE Opt-Out Form previously available in the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) portal has been closed. Parents and caregivers wishing to opt-their child out of FLE instruction may complete by going here or send a written note/email with their request to Ms. Nauflett at [email protected].

Literary Resources for Families

A new Literacy Resources for Families webpage has been published to provide families with information about how to support their children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home. It provides valuable information about reading and writing resources to be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, guidance for Parent Teacher Conferences, and training available through the Family Academy.

PTA Update

Runathon is this Friday!

The 14th Annual Runathon is Friday, November 8. Students, teachers, and parents/caregivers will be running laps during the school day to earn money for our school! This is our ONE main fundraiser of the year and money raised supports the programs throughout the year. Your contributions will help support every student, teacher, and staff member at Marshall Road! Please visit our Runathon website to learn more and make a tax-deductible donation! We hope you can come out and join us to run laps with your student or cheer on our runners. Simply come to the track behind the school at your student's assigned time. Questions? Please email [email protected].

Note: Every student will receive a free Runathon shirt to wear to the Runathon. Some teachers will send the t-shirts home with students on Thursday and others will have students keep them at school, so students don't forget to wear them. Please send a reusable water bottle with your student on Friday.

Treat not Trash - Recycle your Candy Wrappers

Bring your candy wrappers to school and place them in the "Treat not Trash" bin in the lobby from November 6-15. The PTA will send all wrappers collected to be recycled. Please donate only plastic candy wrappers (no cardboard or plastic baggies).

Compost your Pumpkins

The PTA will collect pumpkins for composting on November 6-7, 8:30-9:30 am. Please drive through the Kiss & Ride Lane and we will take the pumpkin from your car. During school hours, bring pumpkins to the compost bins outside the front entrance. Before you drop them off, please remove all decorations, such as paint, glitter, and candle wax as these materials cannot be composted. Watch this video to learn why we need to compost our pumpkins.

Glow Dodgeball at InCourage Martial Arts

InCourage Martial Arts Fairfax is having a Glow Dodgeball event for Marshall Road students on Friday, November 8, 6:30-8:30 pm and 100% of proceeds go to our Runathon. Children will get some exercise playing glow dodgeball and enjoy a pizza dinner. Please bring a water bottle, wear a white shirt and non-slip socks. Children ages 5-12 are welcome and the cost is $35 per child. Space is limited so please register here.

Chat with Chapman

Join us in person at the school library or virtually on zoom on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.

If joining virtually, please use this zoom link.

Meeting ID: 953 649 4776

Passcode: dQ3Zz2"

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Kendall, our STEAM teacher, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Although this is Ms. Kendall’s first year at MRES, it is her 5th year teaching. As the STEAM teacher, she is able to work with so many of the students at Marshall Road. She loves seeing and hearing their creativity and excitement. Her hobbies include baking, gardening, and spending time outdoors by regularly going hiking and camping. Ms. Kendall is a mechanical engineer and a fluent Spanish speaker.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 10/28/24

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October 28, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Students and staff enjoyed the Runathon Kickoff on Friday where we gathered for the unveiling of the runathon video. Rhodie, our roadrunner mascot, made his appearance, along with a special lama friend. Students were encouraged to continue to grow in being “rooted in kindness” and to get involved in the Runathon by cheering, walking, running and/or raising funds to support the PTA. Red runathon packets were sent home with students with information about how you can support the PTA with their one fundraiser of the year.

Our 1st Quarter ends on Thursday, October 31 and students will be dismissed 2 hours early. Other upcoming changes to our schedule are:

November 1, Holiday - no school
November 4, School Planning Day - no school
November 5, Teacher Workday - no school
November 11, Holiday - no school

The end of the quarter is a great time to celebrate with your children their accomplishments of the 1st quarter and to discuss ways they can make the 2nd quarter even better. Teachers have been and continue to hold Parent/Teachers Conferences over the next few weeks. If you have not scheduled a time to meet with your child’s teacher, please reach out to schedule a time to touch base. Meeting early in the school year is a great way to ask questions and hear from the teacher about your child’s progress.

There is lots of good information below, please take a moment to go through it.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

AAP Parent Referral Process Meeting

The AAP Parent Referral Process Meeting for parents of 2nd–6th grade students is taking place this Wednesday, October 30 at 6:00 pm. Please use the Zoom link for the meeting.

Lost and Found

Our Lost & Found has grown over the past weeks. Please check the Lost & Found this week for items your child is missing. Unclaimed items will be donated on November 1.

Student Photos are Available Online

Victor O’Neill Studios have sent E-proofs to families. Please check your spam if you did not receive an email and contact Victor O'Neill at [email protected] if you have questions about your child's pictures. Make-up and retake pictures will be taken on November 13.

Federal Impact Aid

The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program relies on parents whose employment is on federally owned property in Virginia and can bring over $3 million to the Fairfax County School System. All parents are asked to complete the form regardless of their employment. The enrolling parent can do this on ParentVue. For more information, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/dwJCXpMB0EU.

Attendance Matters

We know there are a variety of days off over the next two months. Please, please work with us to assure your students are present for all the days we are in school!! Below are some tips that can make a difference in having regular attendance.

Set a regular bedtime and morning routine, making sure children get 9 to 11 hours of sleep.
Make sure that when the lights go out, so do the cell phones, video games, and computers.
Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
Touch base with teachers or administrators if you have questions or concerns about your child’s attendance.
Set an example for your child. Show him or her that attendance matters to you and that you won’t allow an absence unless someone is truly sick.

PTA Update

Runathon Donations due November 15

The PTA is excited to host Marshall Road’s 14th Annual Runathon on Friday, November 8. This is our ONE main fundraiser of the year, and money raised supports programs throughout the year, including community events (Family Picnics, Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast, International Night, STEAM Night, etc.), author visits, classroom grants, teacher appreciation, and much more! Visit our Runathon website to create a personal fundraising page for your student, make a donation, view the class leaderboards and learn more about prizes! Donations are due on November 15 at midnight.

Decorate your Bike and Ride to School Tomorrow!

Join us on the Bike Train, tomorrow, October 29 where everyone is invited to decorate their bikes! (Note: No costumes, only bike decorations.) See here for some ideas. The Bike Train departs Meadow Lane Park at 8:45 am. Students may meet at Meadow Lane or join the Bike Train along the route.

Glow Dodgeball at InCourage Martial Arts

InCourage Martial Arts Fairfax is having a Glow Dodgeball event for Marshall Road students on Friday, November 8, 6:30-8:30 pm for childen ages 5-12. The cost is $35 and space is limited. 100% of proceeds go to our Runathon! Children will get some exercise playing glow dodgeball and enjoy a pizza dinner. Please bring a water bottle, wear a white shirt, and non-slip socks. Look at the flyer for more information and register here.

Treat not Trash! Let’s Recycle our Wrappers!

For a third consecutive year, the MRES PTA will support a candy wrapper collection program. Bring your candy wrappers to school, and place them in the "Treat not Trash" bin in the lobby from November 6-15. The PTA will send the wrappers collected to be recycled. Please only bring in plastic candy wrappers (no cardboard, plastic baggies or food waste).

Don’t throw your pumpkins in the trash!

The PTA will collect pumpkins for composting on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday November 7, 8:30-9:30 am. We will take your pumpkins from your car as you drive through the Kiss & Ride. You may also drop off your pumpkins to the compost bins outside the front entrance during the school day. Before you drop them off, please remove all decorations, such as paint, glitter, and candle wax as these materials cannot be composted. Why do we need to compost our pumpkins?

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Rajesh, one of our Special Education teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! This is her 8th year at MRES. She initially stepped in to fill in a short-term vacancy. Then she was asked to support Special Education students and found a path to pursue a second career quite different from her field of Economics & Human Resources. Ms. Rajesh loves supporting her students and their families. She commented: "I owe my growth to the MRES community (students, colleagues, families & admin team) for their encouragement & trust". She can fluently speak, read, and write 3 very distinctive regional languages of India apart from English and she enjoys what she does at Marshall Road!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 10/21/24

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October 21, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a wonderful fall weekend and had opportunities to be outside and enjoy the beauty of this season. Our students have been hard at work alongside their teachers. By now you likely have seen the unit 1 student “magazine” that students were using as part of their language arts instruction; ask your student to share this with you if they have not already done so. Students in 2nd and 3rd grade have done some great work in their “scientific field journals” during the Gardening specials class. 5th grade students have been using evidence from their text to highlight character traits. Last week our 4th graders traveled back in time via a trip to historic Jamestown and our kindergarteners explored nature by spending some time at Cox Farms.

Our runathon will give us an opportunity to enjoy time outdoors together. This annual event is taking place on Friday, November 8 and parents are invited to join their children by cheering, walking or running. We would like to recognize our veterans at the beginning of each run. If you are a veteran and will be attending, please let us know by emailing Karlen McClain at [email protected].

The Runathon times are:

10:00 am - grades 2, 3

11:15 am – grades 4, 5, 6

1:45 pm – grades K, 1

Our second 3-hour early release will take place next Monday, October 28. Parents/guardians are expected to use the same dismissal plan that was previously communicated to the school for the first early dismissal. We want to ensure all of our students get home safely, as planned. Your cooperation is needed so that your family’s plan is clear. SACC will be open at 1:05 pm for those who have students enrolled in SACC. If you plan on picking up your child between the early and regular dismissal times, please know we are operating on an altered schedule in various locations, this may take longer than usual. If your child is staying until the regular dismissal time, please send a snack, if possible.

Safety at arrival and dismissal is a priority and it is imperative that all families follow the guidelines. Whether it’s raining, cold, orchestra/band day, or your child is running late, there is no stopping or parking along Marshall Road. For everyone’s safety please ONLY cross the street at the designated crosswalks. The Kiss & Ride entrance is on Dellwood Drive and is the only place where children can be dropped off. Thank you for keeping our community safe!

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Federal Impact Aid

The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program relies on parents whose employment is on federally owned property in Virginia and can bring over $3 million to the Fairfax County School System. All parents are asked to complete the form regardless of their employment. The enrolling parent can do this on ParentVue starting today, October 21. For more information, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/dwJCXpMB0EU.

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations are open for parents to nominate a MRES staff member they feel is deserving of this honor. Please use the QR code or link below to submit your nomination by October 30. https://forms.gle/XseBDsX5hKwFJSry5

SEL Screener Participation Social and Emotional Learning Screening

FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring.

Marshall Road ES has scheduled the administration of the SEL Screener for this week, October 21-25. Opt-out forms have been shared through the Parent Digital Consent System and a digital copy is also available. Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at [email protected] or 703-937-1558 if you have questions.

Chronic Absenteeism: What is it, and why does it matter?

Chronic absenteeism (missing more than 10% of the school year) has been connected to significant problems for students as young as kindergarten and first grade. It is also associated with failure to read and do math on grade level in third grade.

Students will likely be sick at some time during the year. Students can come to school with a simple cough/cold and at other times they may need to stay home because of an illness. Please have children attend at all other times.

How can you help?

Avoid vacations that require your child to miss school.
Set a regular bedtime and morning routine, with clothes and needed materials laid out the night before, so your child does not miss the bus or arrive late at school.

PTA Update

Winter Clothing Drive

The MRES community will be collecting new or very gently used winter coats, hats, snowsuits, boots, gloves, and scarves for children from October 21-25. A drop-off box is located in the MRES lobby.

Runathon - Friday, November 8

The PTA is excited to host Marshall Road’s 14th Annual Runathon on Friday, November 8. This is our ONE main fundraiser of the year, all money raised supports programs throughout the year, including community events (like our Family Picnics, Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast, International Night, STEAM Night, etc), author visits, classroom grants, teacher appreciation, and much more! You can sign up here to volunteer.

Bike Train is Still Running

The Marshall Road Bike-Train will continue until Tuesday, November 12. The Bike-Train departs from Meadow Lane Park at 8:45 am, but you can join at any point along the route. For more information go to the website. Consider joining our chat group to receive updates or to let us know if you can help chaperone: Bike-Train WhatsApp.

Seeking Volunteers for School Play

Each spring, we offer 5th and 6th grade students an opportunity to participate in a theater enrichment class where they learn about theater and are part of a live production. We are looking for volunteers to help as the liaison between the director, school, PTA board, & families. If you are interested, please contact Amanda at [email protected].

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Somensatto, one of our ESOL teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Somensatto just started her 4th year at MRES! She feels that the students are the best part of her job. "Their eagerness, their honesty, their creativity, and of course their playfulness and sense of humor - they really make my job fun!" In her spare time, Ms. Somesatto enjoys skiing, walking and yoga!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy is providing immunizations for all FCPS students age 18 or younger at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). Immunization clinics are being held on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3:00-7:00 pm at Frost Middle School.

Students age 18 or younger, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Senior MAD Wings

All Madison seniors participate in the Mad WINGS program, a 30-hour volunteer career shadowing / community service opportunity at a senior’s choice of business or service organization in May of their senior year. This year, the Senior WINGS Experience dates are May 12-28. We are seeking additional organizations to sponsor one or more seniors for their WINGS Experience. As parents, we know you have many contacts in the local community with businesses and organizations. More information can be found on the Madison website.

Please consider giving students an opportunity to career shadow at your business/community service organization and forward to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Sign up by completing this form by Thursday, October 31.

Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) Presentation

Marshall Road Parents are invited to attend a HIPS presentation on Thursday, November 7, 6:30-8:30 pm at Madison High School. Details can be found in this flyer and you may use the QR code to register.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 10/15/24

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October 15, 2024

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and the beautiful weather it brought. We had great support on Saturday from families to beautify the front of the building and to prepare parts of the courtyard for our new turtle enclosure! Additionally, we mulched under the tent out back - goodbye mud pit 🙂.

Yesterday was a packed and productive day for our staff who were involved in professional development, team building, and planning for the remainder of the first quarter.

We will have our second 3-hour early release on Monday, October 28. Parents/guardians are expected to use the same dismissal plan that was previously communicated to the school for the first early dismissal. We want to ensure all of our students get home safely, as planned. Your cooperation is needed so that your family’s plan is clear. SACC will be open at 1:05 pm for those who have students enrolled in SACC. If you plan on picking up your child between the early and regular dismissal times, please know we are operating on an altered schedule in various locations, this may take longer than usual. If your child is staying until the regular dismissal time, please send a snack, if possible.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Book Character Pumpkin Patch

We will be decorating the MRES Library with painted/decorated pumpkins representing some of our favorite books and book characters again this year for our 2nd annual Book Character Pumpkin Patch. This is an optional activity that some of our teachers, staff, and students will be participating in. Families are welcome to decorate and paint a pumpkin at home too! If you would like to decorate a pumpkin at home, just be sure it represents a book or book character (google “Book Character Pumpkins” for inspiration!). You can use a real pumpkin, which the school will compost when the event is over OR you can also use an artificial pumpkin which will then be returned to you/your child. Pumpkins can be dropped off in the main office or in the Library and are due by Monday, October 21st. Contact Librarian, Lisa Hoffman, with any questions/concerns: [email protected].

Federal Impact Aid

The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program relies on parents whose employment is on federally owned property in Virginia and can bring over $3 million to the Fairfax County School System. All parents are asked to complete the form regardless of their employment. The enrolling parent can do this on ParentVue starting Monday, October 21. For more information, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/dwJCXpMB0EU.

AAP Fulltime Referral Parent Meeting

In response to a high volume of parents that were unable to attend last week’s in person AAP Referral Parent Meeting, we will have an additional meeting. Please use the link below to attend our virtual AAP Parent meeting to learn about the full-time referral process on Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm. This meeting is open to parents of students in grades 2-6.

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95111996158?pwd=YPbOSdFvXxH6QB255w3Ne5wIEHANLq.1

SEL Screener Participation Social and Emotional Learning Screening

Marshall Road ES has scheduled the administration of the SEL Screener for the week of October 21-25. Opt-outs forms have been shared through The Parent Digital Consent System and a digital copy is also available. Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at [email protected] or (703) 937-1558.

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations are open for parents to nominate a MRES staff member they feel is deserving of this honor. Please use the QR code or link to submit your nomination by October 30.

https://forms.gle/XseBDsX5hKwFJSry5

Attendance Matters

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

A Caring Culture that creates a sense of belonging is a key component for students to attend school regularly.
Being in school helps students to get to know peers, teachers, and school staff, and to create trusting relationships that motivate students to participate in learning.
Students and their families should reach out to a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, school social worker or administrator—if they are having a hard time attending school every day.
Schools help students and families gain access to basic resources such as meals, physical and mental health services, and fun enrichment activities including sports, clubs, music, afterschool, and summer programs.

Expectations for Student Absences Reported through ParentVUE

Parents and caregivers can report full-day absences for the current school day and the next four school days using ParentVUE. For absences that extend beyond this five-day window, parents and caregivers must report these directly to the school by calling the attendance line (703-937-1515) or using the attendance email ([email protected]). Parents and caregivers must also report late arrivals and early dismissals directly to the school, as partial-day absences cannot be recorded in ParentVUE.

Please be aware that processing parent-submitted attendance is a mandatory responsibility. It is essential that these reports are handled promptly and accurately to maintain the integrity of our attendance records. Please use the Review Parent Submitted Attendance quick reference guide for detailed information on the process.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued commitment to student attendance.

PTA Update

D4D at Lombardi's Tomorrow

In the mood for pizza? Lombardi's/Church Street Pizza has you covered! Join MRES families this Wednesday, October 16, 4:00-8:00 pm and Lombardi's will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school!

Winter Clothing Drive

The MRES community will be collecting new or very gently used winter coats, hats, snowsuits, boots, gloves, and scarves for children. There will be a drop-off box in the MRES lobby for items from October 21-25.

Seeking PTA Play Director

Each spring, we offer 5th and 6th grade students an opportunity to participate in a theater enrichment class where they learn about theater and are part of a live production. We are so excited that our former director has received a full time teaching opportunity this year, but that means we are in search of a director for the play this spring! If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out to Amanda at [email protected].

Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast

Thank you to all of the students and families that joined us on Tuesday morning! A special thanks to all of our volunteers and staff members, especially Meaghan Leone, Matt Glassman, and Catherine Andricos, who made this event such a success! Congratulations to Ms. Guertin's class for winning the "Roadrunner Golden Shoe!" We hope you will join us in the Spring for our next Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast.

Runathon - Friday, November 8

The PTA is excited to host Marshall Road’s 14th Annual Runathon on Friday, November 8. This is our ONE main fundraiser of the year and money raised supports programs throughout the year, including community events (like our Family Picnics, Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast, International Night, STEAM Night, etc), author visits, classroom grants, teacher appreciation, and much more! You can sign up here to volunteer.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Koshuta has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Koshuta has been a crucial part of the main office since 2014. She loves being the school registrar, meeting new families entering MRES, and seeing former students when they return to Marshall Road for their senior walk through! MRES is truly a family affair for Ms. Koshuta with all 5 of her children AND husband being alumni!

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FCPS Communications

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:

Tuesday, October 8, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Monday, October 28, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.

Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 10/7/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

October 7, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

The return of the sunshine this weekend was such a wonderful sight! Staff and students were excited to spend time outdoors today for recess and other learning opportunities.

Tomorrow morning is a great opportunity to enjoy time outside with Marshall Road families by joining in on the bike-train, walking-bus or with other runners and then enjoy breakfast at 8:30 am on the blacktop. Saturday will be another occasion to be outside with our community from 9:00-11:00 am during our Fall Garden Clean Up! More details on both events can be found below.

There will be no school for students next Monday, October 14. Our staff will be involved in professional development and planning .

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

AAP Fulltime Referral Parent Meeting

The AAP Referral Parent Meeting will take place in the library on Tuesday, October 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm for parents of students in grades 2-6.

Fall Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for thisThursday, October 10. Pictures will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Place your online order before Picture Day and enjoy free shipping. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at [email protected].

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations

MRES Outstanding Award Nominations are open for parents to nominate a MRES staff member that they feel are deserving of this honor. Please use the QR code or link to submit your nomination by October 10.

https://forms.gle/XseBDsX5hKwFJSry5

Chronic Absenteeism: What is it, and why does it matter?

Missing 18 days of school in one school year, for any reason, is considered chronic absenteeism. While 18 days might not sound like a lot, it means that a student who misses as few as two days a month is considered chronically absent.

Let’s make sure students are getting enough sleep. Elementary age children benefit greatly from 9-11 hours of sleep a night. Establishing good nighttime routines, such as “screens down” time an hour before bedtime are helpful. Reading with your child at the end of the evening is a great way to ease into bedtime and a relaxing way to end the day with your child.

Report Future Absences through ParentVUE

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact the school at [email protected] or call 703-937-1515 and leave a message.

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences only not partial absences. For more information on this feature, click here https://www.fcps.edu/attendance.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact the school at [email protected] or call 703-937-1515 and leave a message.

SEL Screener Participation Social and Emotional Learning Screening

Marshall Road ES has scheduled the administration of the SEL Screener for the week of October 21-25. Opt-outs forms have been shared through the Parent Digital Consent System and a digital copy is available. Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at [email protected] or 703-937-1558.

Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) Presentation

PTA Update

Empty the Bus and Kiss & Ride Line

Help us to empty the bus & Kiss & Ride Line tomorrow by joining the bike-train, walking-bus or runners at any point along the route! The class with the most participants will win the "Roadrunner Golden-Shoe!” Breakfast will be waiting for you on the blacktop at 8:30 am.

International Night - Postponed

We regret to inform you that we have decided to postpone the MRES International Night until January 31, due to the lack of volunteers. This was a hard decision to make, but we believe changing the date will help us get the support needed to carry out this very important event at MRES. Thank you for your understanding, and a heartfelt thank you to those who continue to support our community efforts. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact: [email protected].

Fall Garden Clean-Up

Please join MRES families as they tackle some gardens and grounds projects on Saturday, October 12, 9:00-11:00 am. This is a fun, family friendly event that allows our community to come together and help beautify our school. Please sign-up to see a list of projects and rsvp to make sure we have enough doughnuts and cider for volunteers. Many hands make light work! Hope to see you there!

Runathon

The 14th Annual Runathon is Friday, November 8. Students, teachers, and parents/caregivers will run laps during the school day to earn money for MRES! This is our ONE main fundraiser of the year. Money raised supports the PTA’s programs throughout the year, including community events (like our Family Picnics, Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast, International Night, STEAM Night, and Ice Cream Social), author visits, classroom grants, teacher appreciation, and much more!

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Emerson won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Emerson has been a 4th grade teacher at MRES for the past 9 years and just completed her Master's in Literacy! She loves working with our amazing staff and students. Ms. Emerson shared, "I love forming relationships with students and families and being involved in the family events that we offer." In her free time, she enjoys walking, hiking, puzzles, attending music venues, and spending time with her 3 children!

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