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Roadrunner Rundown - 10/28/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

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.

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

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

Roadrunner Rundown - 10/21/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

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.

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

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

Roadrunner Rundown - 10/15/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

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!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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.

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

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

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!

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 - 9/30/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

September 30, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a great weekend and were able to appreciate the ways rain can help us slow down as well as the sun making a guest appearance on Saturday! This quote is a great reminder as we begin the week with cloudy skies and rain.

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,

you gotta put up with the rain”

-Dolly Parton

Speaking of weather, we will continue to use outdoor spaces as much as possible. Please have your children dress in layers and label all jackets and coats so those left behind can be returned to the correct student. Our Lost and Found is located outside the cafeteria. There are many jackets, water bottles and other personal items that have been found and left there. Please have your child check our Lost & Found for items they are missing. All unclaimed items will be donated the first week of November.

There will be no school this Thursday, October 3 (holiday) and Friday, October 4 (Teacher Workday).

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Dining Room Assistant Needed

We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant to join our team this school year. 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.

Call for Parent Musicians

Are you a musician interested in performing for our students? 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. Please email Karlen McClain at [email protected] if you are interested. We hope this fun incentive will keep the positive behavior going.

Fall Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 10. Pictures will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Pictures may be preordered online. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at [email protected].

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

Attending school every day is critical to students reaching their fullest potential. Regular attendance helps students engage in learning that builds proficiency in reading and math, which will help them to graduate from high school as well as a variety of critical and creative thinking skills which will help them in all areas of life.

Students who attend school regularly do better academically in middle school. They are also more likely to graduate on time from high school, if they miss less than a week of school each semester.
Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families, and create a sense of safety and security, especially after chaotic transitions.

Report Future Absences through ParentVUE

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day 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.

Safeway Pharmacy Immunization Clinics on October 8 and 12

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, 3:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 9:00-5:00 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 18.

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.

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 are available through the Parent Digital Consent System. A digital copy can be found here. Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at [email protected] or (703) 937-1558.

PTA Update

Runathon Sponsors

The deadline for sponsorships is approaching. If you know a local business that you think would like to support Marshall Road as a sponsor, please email Monica at [email protected] to learn more. T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500), which will help us purchase a T-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event!

Empty the Bus & Kiss & Ride Line

Let's enjoy the weather and gather together on Tuesday, October 8. This will be the first time the walking-bus and bike-train depart on the same day! Remember, you can join at any point along the route. Breakfast will be waiting for us on the blacktop at 8:30! All MRES students and their families are invited. Enjoy bagels, juice, fruit, and coffee, courtesy of the PTA. Sign-up here to help with this event.

International Night - Calling all Families

Marshall Road’s International Night will be held Friday, October 18, 5:30-7:30 pm. This annual event is an opportunity for students to showcase their culture and heritage by hosting a table that highlights their country of choice or heritage. Learn more on our International Night page, or sign up to host a country table here.

Fall Garden Clean-Up

Please join MRES families 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 makes light work!" Hope to see you there!

Custodian Appreciation Day

This Wednesday, October 2, we will recognize Rich, Sharron, Jessica, Haifeng, Jessica and Pablo, our amazing custodial team at MRES. Each day these custodians make our school safe, clean, and run smoothly. Without them, our school couldn't function. They are a key part of our students' daily lives at MRES. We thank them all so much and appreciate everything they do! Please encourage your students to take some time and thank them too. On behalf of all MRES families, the PTA will provide a gift and lunch to the custodial team.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Robak, one of our two music teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Robak (formerly Ms. Welsh) has lived in 5 different states, but we are so lucky she came back to Virginia to be close to family. This year we are celebrating her 10th year at MRES! Ms. Robak truly enjoys working with like-minded people who care about the children we educate.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Community Conversations with Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations across the school division. These informal conversations will provide a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. The third conversation will be held Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 pm at Fairhill Elementary School. Please register here. Registration is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 9/23/24

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September 23, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We are glad to share that our first 3 hour early release went smoothly today. Thank you for communicating your dismissal plans for your children with us and for your patience as we navigated this new schedule to allow our teachers more planning time. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming 3 hour release days which will take place on October 28, December 9, February 24, March 17, April 28 and May 19.

Are you a musician interested in performing for our students? 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. If so, please email Karlen McClain at [email protected]. We hope this fun incentive will keep the positive behavior going.

This is the time of year when we see more sick children in the clinic. Please make sure you have emergency back-ups listed on your Emergency Care Form to pick your child up in case you are unable to do so. Sick students should be picked up within an hour of the parent receiving the call from the school.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters

Your children can suffer academically if they miss 10 percent of the school year or about 18 days. That can be just one day every two weeks, and that can happen before you know it.

Some absences are unavoidable. We understand that children will get sick and need to stay home occasionally. The important thing is to get your children to school as often as possible.
If too many absences occur, it is still a problem whether they are excused or unexcused because they represent too much lost learning time in the classroom.
Attendance matters as early as kindergarten. Studies show many children who miss too many days in kindergarten and first grade can struggle academically in later years. They often have trouble mastering reading by the end of third grade.
Too many absent students can affect the whole classroom, creating churn and slowing down instruction.

Dining Room Assistant Needed

We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant to join our team this school year. 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.

Lost and Found

Please have your child check our Lost and Found (outside the cafeteria) for sweatshirts, jackets and water bottles. To prevent lost items, we ask that you write the last name of your student on their belongings. Items with names on them can be returned to the student instead of the Lost and Found. All items will be donated at the end of the quarter in November.

Fall Picture

Madison High School Homecoming

You are invited to Madison High School's Homecoming this Friday, September 27. The Football Senior night begins at 6:30 pm and the Football Game Kickoff is at 7:00 pm. The dance/cheer combo and band will perform at halftime.

PTA Update

Save the Date: Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast

Please join the Marshall Road community for Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast on Tuesday, October 8 at 8:30 am on the blacktop! All MRES students and their families are invited. You can join the MRES bike-train, MRES walking-bus, or MRES runners! Enjoy bagels, juice, fruit, and coffee, courtesy of the PTA, you can sign up here to volunteer.

Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!

The 14th Annual Runathon is coming up November 8 and we are already in the process of designing our new Runathon t-shirt!!! Do you have a business? Are you looking for a fantastic, local advertising opportunity? Sponsor the Marshall Road Elementary Runathon and have YOUR logo on 1,000 shirts! Your business’ support through a tax-deductible donation will assist us in purchasing a t-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event! T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500). Email Monica at [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot on this year's t-shirt.

Chat with Chapman

Join us in person at the school library or virtually on zoom on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 am. Enjoy coffee and light refreshments, hear the update from the PTA about boundaries, middle school start time and learn more about Advanced Academics at MRES from Christine Marucchi our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).

If joining virtually, please use this zoom link.

Meeting ID: 953 649 4776

Passcode: dQ3Zz2"

International Night - Calling all Families!

Marshall Road’s International Night which will be held Friday, October 18, 5:30-7:30 pm. This annual event is an opportunity for students to showcase their culture and heritage by hosting a country table that highlights their country of choice or heritage. Learn more on our International Night webpage, or sign up here to host a country table.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Fischer, one of our CSS teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! She has been working at MRES for 6 years, 4 of those in the enhanced autism program. Ms. Fischer is a dog lover and enjoys all types of cuisine!

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Madison Pyramid County Fair

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James Madison High School

8th Annual County Fair

September 20, 5:00-6:45 pm

Baseball Field

Madison vs. Marshall Football Game

September 20, 7:00 pm

Halftime Highlights

Dance Team and Band Performances

Cheer Senior Night

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Roadrunner Rundown - 9/16/24

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September 16, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Thank you so much for your input as we plan for the first 3 hour release which will take place next Monday, September 23. Students will have lunch prior to the early dismissal. Students leaving early will be released at 1:05 pm and those staying will be released at the regular time of 4:05 pm so student pickup times at the bus stops, Kiss & Ride lane and doors for walkers should be adjusted accordingly.

Regarding cell phones and smartwatches, the FCPS official policy is “Away for The Day.” Students in Grades 3-6 were reminded during their SR&R lessons that all cell phones should be turned off and stored in their backpacks during the school day. Any students with smart watches can wear their watch as long as it is not connected to WiFi (ideally in airplane mode). Students should only be using their smart watch as a watch. If you need to contact your child please call the school and we will have your student come to the office.

We do not allow edible treats of any kind to be brought to school to share with other students in the cafeteria or classroom for your child’s birthday or for any other occasion. You are welcome to recognize your child’s birthday at school by donating a book to the classroom library or sending in pencils or stickers for the students in the classroom. Please respect the school’s request and find creative, non-edible ways to celebrate birthdays at school. This eliminates issues with allergies and unhealthy foods but also protects instructional time.

We are proud to share that the Thoreau Middle School Band was selected for the VMA award! They are one out of two middle schools that were selected. The music programs at MRES are a stepping stone for this type of honor.

Have a great week!

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance Matters - Planning a vacation during the school year?

Take a look at the FCPS School Year Calendar to ensure that any trips that you have planned for the school year are on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success.

Holidays are important as is connecting with family and home countries and the cost of travel is a factor but travel during the academic year is considered an unexcused absence by FCPS/VDOE. Contact the attendance office if your child will be absent due to traveling. Families will be contacted by the school after five unexcused absences.

Fall Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 10. Pictures will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following picture day. Pictures may pre-ordered online. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at [email protected].

PTA Update

Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!

The 14th Annual Runathon is coming up on November 8 and we are already in the process of designing our new Runathon t-shirt! Do you have a business? Are you looking for a fantastic, local advertising opportunity? Sponsor the Marshall Road Elementary Runathon and have YOUR logo on 1,000 shirts! Your business’ support through a tax-deductible donation will assist us in purchasing a t-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event! T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500). Email Monica at [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot on this year's t-shirt.

Registration for Fall Enrichments is Still Open

Registration for PTA sponsored fall enrichment classes is open until Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 pm. Classes and registration information are listed on our PTA enrichment site. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register. Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Questions? Email Cheryl at [email protected].

Dining for Dollars at Big Buns

Have a craving for a great burger? Come on out to BIG BUNS in Vienna on Wednesday, September 18, 4:00 pm-close and Big Buns will donate 20% of sales to MRES. Online orders and deliveries included! No code needed, just mention MRES at checkout. Check out the menu or place an order online at: www.eatbigbuns.com.

MRES Family Picnic

Thank you so much to Kalee McLeod, Ismini Michail and Regina Gimenez who made this event possible! Please help us make our International Night a success as well! Volunteer for this or other events here. Marshall Road’s International Night will be held Friday, October 18th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Neurodivergent Community Support Group

In conjunction with the PTA, a few MRES families who have neurodivergent students have started a WhatsApp group. The objective of the group is to share information and resources, as well as ask questions, share doubts or concerns, advocate, etc. The group is open to anyone who would want to join. We hope you will consider joining and working together to strengthen the neurodivergent community at MRES. You can join the group using this link.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Mr. Rich, our building supervisor, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Mr. Rich has been working at MRES since 2017. He enjoys roller skating and spending time with his 6 children. Mr. Rich can always be seen greeting the students with fist-bumps, high fives and of course a smile.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Pyramid Happenings

Madison Robotics Kids' STEM Camp

The Madison Robotics Team is offering a Kids' Day Camp for 3rd-6th graders on Saturday, October 12. Kids will participate in STEM activities, games, see a demo of a robot, and get a tour of the Robotics Room. Those who attend could one day be the future of Madison Robotics! Enrollment is limited to 50 kids. More details can be found in this flier.

Madison Junior Warhawk Dance Workshop

Madison High School’s Dance Team is sponsoring a Junior Warhawk Dance Workshop!

Who? Open to grades 3-8! No dance experience necessary! Dancers will be grouped by age and also level!

When? Workshop will be held on Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. There will be an optional performance offered on Thursday, October 10 at the Varsity Football game at 7:00 pm. Arrival time will be 6:00 pm for the game. Workshop includes a performance t-shirt, which will be worn at the game on October 10!

Where? The workshop will be held in the JMHS Dance Room and gym. Participants will meet in the gym prior to the game on October 10. Dancers will be escorted into the game by the JMHS Dance Team and coaches.

Need more details? Want to register? Scan the QR code on the flier or email [email protected].

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Roadrunner Rundown - 9/9/24

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September 9, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you enjoyed the lovely weather over the weekend.

We are planning for the first 3-hour early release on September 23 and need to know if your child will be going home at 1:05 pm or 4:05 pm. If you have not already done so, please complete this form ASAP which covers the first two release Mondays, September 23 and October 28, to help us prepare for our child care needs. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. To clarify, this date applies to NEWLY enrolled students or PRE-EXISTING enrolled students who have been contacted by their Registrar as being NON-COMPLIANT with required vaccines.

How Families Can Help with Attendance

Make school attendance a priority. Parents can log into the Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account to view your child's attendance. For additional support with accessing and using the SIS Parent Account visit our SIS Parent Account overview page.
Help your student stay engaged. View handouts for families from AttendanceWorks.
Communicate with the school. If parents are aware of a future absence, such as a full day absence for a civic engagement activity (middle or high school) or cultural observance, they may contact the school to report the absence and related date. Extended absences, typically for hardship reasons, must be documented and submitted to the school principal at least three to five school days in advance for review and action. Elementary Prearranged Absence Form

PTA Update

Registration for Fall Enrichments is Open!

Registration for PTA sponsored fall enrichment classes will be open on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm and will close on Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 pm.

This fall offerings include Fitness Warriors, Chess, Spanish, Cooking, Roblox Game Creation, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Yoga, Strategic Board Game Club, and MORE! Classes and registration information are listed on our PTA enrichment site.

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register. Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Questions? Email Cheryl at [email protected].

Food4Thought (F4T) Food Drive

The Marshall Road weekend food program, F4T, is resuming in September. 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. If you can help students in our community with a donation, we would be most grateful. See the flyer for more information.

Items can be placed in the F4T bin in the lobby by students during the week of September 9-13. Items can also be donated via our Amazon or Walmart wishlists.

Join us this Friday at the Fall Family Picnic

Join us on Friday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 pm for our Fall Family Picnic on the MRES field. There will be food trucks, ice cream, music, games, and more. Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!

Save the Date: Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast

Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!

MRES Staff Spotlight

Ms. Willis, our assistant principal, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Willis has 18 years of experience as a teacher and instructional leader. She taught grades fourth and fifth grade both General Education classes and AAP classes. She has 2 boys, ages 13 and 17 who attend FCPS schools. She’s excited to be a part of the MRES family.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Screening Procedures

Each fall, elementary Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) hold family information meetings to explain the continuum of services, the screening process for Full-Time AAP, and a brief overview of AAP opportunities beyond elementary school. The meeting for Marshall Road families will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at 6:00 pm.

The newsletter articles contain information about AAP services, ability testing, screening, and the annual parent referral deadline for Full-Time AAP services (translations below). Additional details, including the Fall Newsletter article and translations, can be found on the AAP Hub page under the section “Screening and Identification”.

Arabic Chinese Korean Spanish Urdu Vietnamese

Screening of elementary and middle school students for eligibility in AAP is ongoing throughout the year for Subject-Specific and Part-Time services, and has specific deadlines for Full-Time AAP placement.

In addition, Mrs. Marucchi will present an overview of AAP at the PTA meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 am.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 9/3/24

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September 3, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a wonderful long weekend especially with the lovely fall-like weather.

We look forward to seeing you tonight at Back to School Night. The first 15 minutes of your time band will be a classroom visit and the final 30 minutes will be presentations regarding academic instruction, critical thinking and social-emotional learning. You are invited to stop by the library before or after your visit to the classroom to meet Principal Chapman and meet Specials teachers in the lobby! BTSN is for parents and is not a time for individual conferences about individual students, you will receive some information about when conferences will begin to take place during the presentation.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm

We are excited that School Board Member Melanie Meren will be joining us tonight in the library. Please stop by to speak with her and take a moment to listen to the School Board Welcome Back Messages below.

As we shared last week, the Early Release Mondays (7 times throughout the school year) planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. If you have not already done so, please complete the Afterschool Form for Release Monday by this Friday, September 6 to help us plan for our school’s child care needs for our students on September 23 and October 28.

Student and staff safety at arrival and dismissal is a top priority. It is crucial that everyone follow the guidelines.

Cross only at the crosswalks by Vienna Aquatic Club (the pool) and Delilah Drive
No U-turns on Marshall Road or at the top of Rachel Lane
No stopping on Marshall Road to let students out or pick them up

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

School Board Members and Welcome Back Messages

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member and is chosen by their peers each year. The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved. Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.

Below are the Welcome Back messages from our school board members.

Karl Frisch

Melanie Meren

Direction for how to change the subtitle language can be found here.

Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)

If you have not already done so, please log in to the PDC using your ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC include:

School Counseling Opt-Out
Digital Resources Consent
SEL Screener Opt-Out
Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
Family Life Education Opt-Out
SOL Retest Permission
Hazel Health
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
SOS Screener Opt-Out
Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

For more information, please visit the hub.

Attendance Matters

Below are 10 facts about the importance of regular school attendance.

Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Read more...
The most recent federal data show that in the 2020-2021 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...
Absenteeism and its ill effects start early. Read more...

PTA Update

Registration for Fall Enrichments

Registration for PTA sponsored fall enrichment classes will be open on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm and will close on Tuesday, September 17th at 9:00 pm. This fall offerings will include Fitness Warriors, Chess, Spanish, Cooking, Roblox Game Creation, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Yoga, Strategic Board Game Club, and MORE! Classes and registration information are listed on our PTA enrichment site. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register. Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come first-served" basis. Questions? Email Cheryl at [email protected].

Food4Thought (F4T) Food Drive

The Marshall Road weekend food program, F4T, is resuming in September 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. If you can help students in our community with a donation, we would be most grateful. See the flyer for more information.

Save the Date for our Fall Family Picnic

Join us on Friday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 pm for our Fall Family Picnic. There will be food trucks, music, games, and more. Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!

Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!

The 14th Annual Runathon is coming up November 8th and we are already in the process of designing our new Runathon t-shirt!!! Do you have a business? Are you looking for a fantastic, local advertising opportunity? Sponsor the Marshall Road Elementary Runathon and have YOUR logo on 1,000 shirts! Your business’ support through a tax-deductible donation will assist us in purchasing a t-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event! T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500). Email Monica at [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot on this year's t-shirt.

MRES Staff Spotlight

Mr. Goodwin, our kindergarten teacher, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Mr. Goodwin taught in Japan for 8 years before joining MRES! His students are so excited to have such a kind and fun teacher and love having choice time in the classroom.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

2024 Back to School Virginia Medicaid Flyer

The Virginia Medicaid agency, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has launched its 23rd annual Back to School campaign to support our students, families, and the community with gaining access to Virginia’s free health coverage through Cardinal Care (Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS programs). Details can be found in this flyer.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 8/26/24

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August 26, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We had a great first week of school and are excited to be jumping into week #2! This morning we saw many smiling faces enter the building. Our staff continues to focus on getting to know students, establishing routines, and diving into instruction.

Please consider joining the Madison Pyramid for the County Fair this Thursday, August 29, 5:00-7:00 pm followed by the first football game of the season where Madison will play Stonebridge. This event includes fun family games and food trucks. More details can be found in this flyer and below.

There will be no school for students and staff on Friday, August 30 and Monday, September as we are off for the Labor Day weekend. We hope you enjoy this extended weekend with your family.

Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 3 at the times listed below. The purpose of BTSN is to provide a view of the typical student day and the longer view of the curriculum across the school year. The first 15 minutes of your time band will be a classroom visit, the final 30 minutes will be presentations regarding academic instruction, critical thinking and social-emotional learning. You are invited to stop by the library before or after your visit to the classroom to meet Principal Chapman and meet Specials teachers in the lobby! BTSN is not a time for individual conferences about individual students, you will receive some information about when conferences will begin to take place during the presentation.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Attendance and Dismissal Information

Attendance and dismissal information can be shared with the office by sending an email to [email protected] or by leaving a message on the attendance line at 703-937-1515. Please provide your child’s first name, last name and teacher's name to avoid confusion.

Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)

Forms available in the PDC include:

School Counseling Opt-Out
Digital Resources Consent
SEL Screener Opt-Out
Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
Family Life Education Opt-Out
SOL Retest Permission
Hazel Health
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
SOS Screener Opt-Out
Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

For more information, please visit the hub.

PTA Update

Volunteers Needed

As we welcome this new school year, we want to help students, teachers and staff have a successful year. We cannot do this without your help! Please consider volunteering, in any way you can, with our many events throughout the year. The PTA is happy to hold events such as family picnics, the runathon, and Dining 4 Dollars, but we need volunteers to make these all a success. It takes a village! Volunteer here !

Chat with Chapman

Join us in-person at the school library or virtually on zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00 pm. The PTA will provide pizza and a movie in the cafeteria for all children who attend, while you hear from Principal Chapman and the PTA. Please use this zoom link if joining virtually. Meeting ID: 953 649 4776 Passcode: dQ3Zz2

Bike Train Every Tuesday

The Marshall Bike Train will run every Tuesday this fall, both morning and afternoon. For more information go to the Bike Train Website. Plan ahead with our flyer.

Back to School Night at iCode

Enjoy Back to School Night while your kids have a fun game night at iCode. Register using this link. Pizza and drinks are included. Proceeds will benefit the Marshall Road PTA.

Stay Informed and Get Connected

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages

FCPS Communications

Food & Nutrition Services Job Opportunities

FNS is looking for food service workers to join their team for the 2024-2025 school year. Details can be found here.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 8/19/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

August 19, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

The halls and classrooms today were brimming with excitement today! We want to share a vision of how our staff views the MRES school community: Our school is like a garden. We don’t plant only one kind of plant. They all need to be tended to but in their unique ways. They all need to be cared for but they all don’t need the same care. So we don’t water them all the same. They do need to be harvested and admired; planted and replanted so they can sustain growth. All plants will need to stretch down into the soil and extend skyward.

Our theme for the year is Rooted in Kindness and this starts in each classroom and the goal is for the roots of kindness to go deeper as they strengthen the connections in our building and into the community.

Teachers will be sending home yellow Tuesday Folders with students each week, beginning tomorrow, when there is information to be shared. This is a major way we communicate school and PTA news. This week's folders will contain important start of school year information. Please return forms as soon as you are able and remind your student to return the yellow folder ASAP.

Please be sure to send a water bottle and snack with your child daily and label them. Teachers give students a snack break in the morning or afternoon, depending on when their lunch is scheduled.

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Transportation

The first few weeks our buses and Kiss& Ride lane are slow. Buses often arrive late despite their best effort. We load buses slowly to avoid errors and are cautious with how many students come out to Kiss & Ride at one time. In time, the whole process will move faster. To help us please adhere to the following:

Do not park and attempt to come in to pick up your child because the Kiss & Ride line is long; do not park and then try to back out in the Kiss & Ride lot.
Make sure your student has their Kiss & Ride tag and to the best of their ability know how they are going home.
Be patience with us, we are all in this together.

Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances children will read on grade level.
Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate high school on time.
Starting in Kindergarten, missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read. (That is just a day or two days every few weeks).

Back to School Night

This informative evening will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at the times listed below. You will be able to spend time in your child’s classroom and hear from grade level teams about the year to come. Please take a few minutes to stop by the library before or after your visit to the classroom to meet Principal Chapman and meet Specials teachers in the lobby! This event is for parents.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm

2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook

We will be sending home the 2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook with students tomorrow. An electronic version can be found here.

PTA Update

Join the PTA!

We encourage all MRES family and community members to join the PTA! Visit our website to complete your membership. Our calendar year runs July 1 - June 30, and memberships need to be renewed each year. An annual membership is $15 for one parent/guardian, $10 for a second parent/guardian (a total of only $25 for a family), and $10 for faculty and staff.

Bike Train Every Tuesday!!

The Marshall Road Bike Train season will start on Tuesday, August 20 at 8:30 am. Meet at Meadow Lane Park for safety tips, policies, and answer any questions. The Bike Train will run every Tuesday this fall, morning and afternoon. For more information go to the Bike-Train website. Plan ahead with our flyer.

Celebrate at at Ben and Jerry's!

Let's kick off this school year with a D4D sweet treat at Ben and Jerry's Wednesday, August 21 from 4:00 pm to close. 20% of all sales will be donated to the Marshall Road PTA. Just mention MRES when you place your order. See you there!

Chat with Chapman

Join us in person at the school library or virtually on zoom on Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00 pm. Kids will enjoy pizza and movie at the cafeteria provided by the PTA while you hear from Principal Chapman and what the PTA has planned for the year. If joining virtually, please use this zoom link. Meeting ID: 953 649 4776 Passcode: dQ3Zz2

Fall 2024 PTA Calendar

Please download our fall PTA calendar to stay up-to-date!

Neurodivergent Community Support Group

In conjunction with the PTA, a few MRES families with neurodivergent students have started a WhatsApp group. The objective of the group is to share information and resources, ask questions, share doubts or concerns, advocate, etc. The group is open to anyone who would like to join, just use this link.

Stay Informed and Get Connected!

Visit our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Food & Nutrition Services Job Opportunities

FCPS is looking for food service workers to join their team for the 2024-2025 school year. Details can be found here.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 8/12/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

August 12, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Our staff came together this morning for the first meeting of the new school year. It was wonderful to reconnect with one another and share about our summer adventures. We also spent time reflecting on the year past as we look forward to the year ahead of us. Our theme this year expands on our theme from last year by connecting to a core tenant of our Marshall Road identity as we focus on being “Rooted in Kindness”.

NOW is the time to start preparing for a return to the structure of a school schedule by adjusting when we settle down for the night and time we get up. Let’s start to build up our rhythm by getting a good night’s sleep. Pro tip: decrease screen time leading up to bed time, target an earlier bedtime if you have been staying up late, start using a morning routine when waking up that has you ready to walk out to school or to a bus stop on time!

Student teacher assignments will be released in ParentVUE on August 15. Information about setting up or logging on to your ParentVUE account can be found here. Please call the main office if you are unable to access this information.

We will be holding school tours for new MRES families Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 am followed by a PTA sponsored playdate on the playground from 10:00-11:00 am.

You are invited to our Open House this Friday, August 16 to visit your child’s classroom and meet their teacher. School supplies can be brought to the classroom, medications to our clinic, cash or checks to the cafeteria for deposit on student accounts.

Session 1 - 9:00-9:30 am – A - L (alpha last name)
Session 2 - 9:45-10:15 am – M-Z (alpha last name)

We hope you enjoy this last week of summer break and are looking forward to a wonderful school year.

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis

School Events and Information

School Supplies

School supply lists can be found here. Supplies can be brought to classrooms during Open House or on the first day of school. Supplies that were ordered through the PTA will be delivered to classrooms prior to the first day of school.

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

Now is the time to make sure your child’s school-required immunizations are up to date! Details can be found in these flyers. English Spanish If you have a student returning to Marshall Road and vaccine updates have been requested, please provide these to the school office as soon as possible. For a list of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics click here.

If you are a newly enrolled student at Marshall Road and you have NOT completed Step 2 of the registration process, please contact the school Registrar, Shelly Koshuta, at [email protected] or call 703-937-1500. Your student will not be eligible to begin school if registration has not been completed.

Back to School Night

This informative evening for parents only will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at the times listed below. This visit will allow you to spend time in your child’s classroom and learn more about the year to come. You are invited to stop by the library before or after your visit to the classroom to meet Principal Chapman.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm

Band & Strings Registration

Strings & Band Information and Registration for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students can be found on our school's homepage or at this link.

PTA Update

Join the PTA!

We encourage all MRES family and community members to join the PTA! Visit our website to complete your membership. Our calendar year runs July 1 - June 30, and memberships need to be renewed each year. An annual membership is $15 for one parent /guardian, $10 for a second parent/guardian (a total of only $25 for a family), and just $10 for faculty and staff.

Teacher & Staff Wish Lists

Right now, our Marshall Road teachers and staff are hard at work planning for the year ahead, including gathering all items they will need to make the year a success for our students. The PTA features Teacher and Staff Amazon Wishlists on our website here. These lists are up year-round, and we will continue to add to the lists as we receive them.

Bike Train Every Tuesday!!

The Marshall Road Bike Train season will start on Tuesday, August 20 at 8:30 am. Meet at Meadow Lane Park for safety tips, policies, and answer any questions. The Bike Train will run every Tuesday this fall, morning and afternoon. For more information go to the Bike-Train website. Plan ahead with our flyer.

Stay Informed and Get Connected!

You can find the most up-to-date information on our website, and Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE which allows parents to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and add new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. If you have not already done so, please sign up for a ParentVUE account so you can access student information directly and quickly. Instructions and detailed information is available here.

Opt-Out Flyer Now Online

The 2024-25 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms flyer is now online. Translations will be added as they become available on this webpage.

The flyer linked above is not the Family Life Education (FLE) opt-out but provides information for parents on FCPS’ policies regarding:

Parents’ rights to inspect, and to consent or opt out, before their child participates in certain surveys administered to students.
Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum.
FCPS’ maintenance, retention, and disclosure rules regarding student scholastic records including parents and eligible students’ rights to inspect such records, to request amendment to such records and to opt out of disclosure of directory information about the student.
FCPS’ disclosure of student information for graduation photographs or other commercial purposes and the right of parents and eligible students to opt out of this disclosure.
FCPS’ disclosure of secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters and the right of parents and students to opt out of this disclosure.
Parents’ right to opt out of any physical examination of their child not required by state law.
The FCPS school counseling program and parents’ right to opt out their child from participation in academic, career, and/or social or emotional counseling.
Student participation in the Library Equity Access Pass Project, and the rights of parents to refuse participation in the program.
Parents’ rights to opt out of their child’s access to VarsityTutors.com.
Student participation in the Social and Emotional Learning Screener and the rights of parents to opt out of the screener.
The process by which parents and students may file complaints if they believe their rights as referenced above have been violated.

Prepare for Meals at School

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meal benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75 and lunch is $3.25.

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price

The application for free and reduced-price meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.

Paying for Lunch With MySchoolBucks

The best way to purchase meals and additional food items is to use MySchoolBucks. If you have not already, set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today where you can add money to the account automatically as needed, and families with multiple children can use the same account. Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 8/5/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

August 5, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

The excitement and anticipation of the new school year grows daily as we plan for the return of our staff and Roadrunners! One week from today our staff will return and the preparations for the return of our Roadrunners will be in full swing.

Roadrunner Rundown emails will be sent out every Monday (except on holidays) throughout the school year. This will be our main way of communicating school and county information with you. Please take a moment each week to go through this information!

We hope you are savoring these summer days while looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year.

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Antoinette Nauflett and Kelly Willis

School Events and Information

Summer Reading

Summer Reading with MRES is happening now! Students can participate by filling out a choice board and by keeping track of the books that they read. Click here for resources and for more information about participating in summer reading with Marshall Road ES. Email Librarian, Mrs. Hoffman, anytime with questions: [email protected].

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

Now is the time to make sure your child’s school-required immunizations are up to date! Details can be found in these flyers. English Spanish If you have a student returning to Marshall Road and vaccine updates have been requested, please provide these to the school office as soon as possible. For a list of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics click here.

If you are a newly enrolled student at Marshall Road and you have NOT completed Step 2 of the registration process, please contact the school Registrar, Shelly Koshuta, at [email protected] or call 703-937-1500. Your student will not be eligible to begin school if registration has not been completed.

School Supplies

Tours for New Families

We will be holding school tours for new MRES families.

Thursday, August 8 at 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 am

Open House

You are invited to our Open House on Friday, August 16 to meet your teacher. We have staggered the times to allow for smaller groups in the classrooms at a time and to minimize challenges with parking. School supplies can be brought to the classroom, medications to our clinic, cash or checks to the cafeteria for deposit on students’ accounts.

Session 1 - 9:00-9:30 am – A - L (alpha last name)
Session 2 - 9:45-10:15 am – M-Z (alpha last name)

Back to School Night

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm

Band & Strings Registration

Strings & Band Information and Registration for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students can be found on our school's homepage or at this link.

First Day of School / Bell Schedule

Our school day begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Students may enter the building at 9:05 am. Arriving at school on time is important so that students are prepared to start their day at 9:20 am.

Upcoming School Holidays

Labor Day Weekend-September 1st and 4th are school holidays for students and staff.

Dining Room Assistant

We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant to join our team this school year. Please contact Karlen McClain at [email protected] if you have questions or are interested in applying.

PTA Update

Are you ready for the 2024-2025 school year?

Roady has missed you all this summer and can't wait to see you at the Open House. Here is a video of Roady.

Welcome Back Breakfast for Teachers and Staff

We are welcoming back our teachers and staff with breakfast on Monday, August 12. Please sign up here to make a contribution.

2024-2025 Volunteers

There are so many great reasons to volunteer with the PTA. Please join us and help make our programs and events a success! Fill out this Google form to let us know how you might be interested in getting involved.

School Supplies

If you ordered school supplies on the website back in June, your kit will be delivered directly to your classroom for the Open House. The PTA offered these kits as a convenience for families. Questions? Email [email protected].

Stay Informed and Get Connected!

You can find the most up-to-date information on our website, and

PTA Facebook and Instagram pages.

FCPS Communications

Food and Nutrition Services Staff Needed

FCPS is looking for Food Services Workers for the 24-25 school year. Details can be found here.

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners Summitt

All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, August 8, 5:00-8:30 pm at Annandale High School. The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.

This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students. Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience. A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.

Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available. All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email. Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.

Family Resource Center is Open All Summer!

The center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Families are encouraged to make an appointment for consultations, especially when requiring an interpreter.

Contact the Family Resource Center by calling 703-204-3941, texting 571-496-8210 or emailing [email protected]. The center is located at 2334 Gallows Road, Room 105 (Door 1), Dunn Loring, VA 22027.

Student Consent Forms Moving to the Parent Digital Consent System

Student consent forms on ParentVUE have been moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).

Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

School Counseling Opt-Out
Digital Resources Consent
SEL Screener Opt-Out
Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
Family Life Education Opt-Out
SOL Retest Permission
Hazel Health
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
SOS Screener Opt-Out
Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows parents to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and add new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. Electronic capture of this data improves data quality and reduces staff workload when feasible. Please sign up for a ParentVUE account so that you can access student information directly and quickly. Instructions and detailed information can be found here.

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Roadrunner Rundown - 7/29/24

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Roadrunner Rundown

July 29, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you are having a wonderful summer! While summer is not yet over, the start of a new school year is not far away. The change of schedule and scenery is a precious gift this time of year. We hope your summer has been filled with rest, rejuvenation and of course…reading 🙂 We look forward to having students join us again to share their summer adventures!

Our staff is enjoying a well-deserved break, and we are busy planning for the 2024-2025 school year. Our custodial team has been working hard to provide a shiny new look around our building. Last year our theme was “Growing Kindness” and as we focus on who we are and who we aspire to be as a community, this year our theme will be “Rooted in Kindness”. We want that kindness to be deeply rooted in our culture and to anchor the decisions we make.

If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten this school year and is NOT registered, please come by our main office between 8:30 am-3:30 pm ASAP to register your child. If you know of someone who lives in our school boundary with a kindergarten age child, please remind them to register as well.

We will be holding school tours for new MRES families on Thursday, August 8 at 3:30 pm and on Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 am.

Attendance Matters: Most weeks we will share information about the benefits of positive attendance. For now please review the FCPS School Calendar. To the best of your ability, please plan trips and appointments in such a way that your students are available for instruction, learning, and growth.

You are invited to our Open House on Friday, August 16 to meet your child's teacher (more information on teacher assignments next month). We have staggered the times to allow for smaller groups in the classrooms at a time and to minimize challenges with parking. School supplies can be brought to the classroom, medications to our clinic, cash or checks to the cafeteria for deposit on students’ accounts.

Session 1 - 9:00-9:30 am – A-L (alpha last name)
Session 2 - 9:45-10:15 am – M-Z (alpha last name)

Please mark your calendar for our Back to School Night which will take place on Tuesday, September 3. More details coming soon.

Below you will find important information to help you plan for the new school year. We are excited to connect and partner with you in the exciting year ahead. Please look for the Roadrunner Rundown on Monday afternoons throughout the school year unless we have a Monday holiday. This communication is filled with important information that you don’t want to miss.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Antoinette Nauflett and Kelly Willis

Administrative Team

School Events and Information

Summer Reading

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

Now is the time to make sure your child’s school-required immunizations are up to date! Details can be found in these attached flyers. English Spanish If you have a student returning to Marshall Road and vaccine updates have been requested, please provide these to the school office as soon as possible. For a list of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics click here.

If you are a newly enrolled student at Marshall Road and have NOT completed Step 2 of the registration process, please contact the school Registrar, Shelly Koshuta, at [email protected] or call 703-937-1500. Your student will not be eligible to begin school if registration has not been completed.

School Supplies

Band & Strings Registration

Strings & Band Information and Registration for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students can be found on our school's homepage or by clicking the link here.

First Day of School / Bell Schedule

Our first day of school is Monday, August 19th beginning at 9:20 am and ending at 4:05 pm. Students may begin entering the building at 9:05 am. Arriving at school on time is important so that students are prepared to start their day at 9:20 am.

PTA Update

Welcome to Your PTA!

We encourage all MRES family and community members to visit our website and join the PTA!

Our calendar year runs July 1 - June 30, and memberships need to be renewed each year. An annual membership is $15 for one parent/guardian, $10 for a second parent/guardian (a total of $25 for a family)

Upcoming Popsicle Playdates

Rising kindergarten students and new Marshall Road students are invited to attend our Popsicles Playdates. If you weren't able to attend a school tour in the spring, the school is offering a tour for kindergarten and new MRES families. Enjoy a tour, come to the playground to meet new friends and get a frozen treat!

Thursday, August 8, 3:30pm (school tour) and 4:30pm (playdate)
Wednesday, August 14. 9:00am (school tour) and 10:00am (playdate)

There will be an additional popsicle playdate (no school tour) held at Trillium apartments on Sunday, August 11 at 5:00 pm. All families are welcome to join!

2024-2025 Volunteers

Please consider volunteering with the PTA, we need you to make our programs and events a success! Fill out this Google form to let us know how you might be interested in getting involved.

Stay Informed and Get Connected!

You can find the most up-to-date information on our PTA 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

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