Roadrunner Rundown - 3/8/21

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We are so excited to welcome more students back into the school building this week.  Here are a few reminders.

Arrival/Dismissal: There are 3 ways that children may come to school: bus, walk to door  #3 or door #7, or Kiss n’ Ride.  If your child is a walker and you would like to drive them to school for any reason, you must drop them off via Kiss n’ Ride.  There are no locations at MRES where parents may park and walk their children.

Reminders for students who are returning to in person learning: Please bring a water bottle, 1 to 2 masks, and pack a tree nut/peanut free snack each day.  Grab and go breakfasts and lunches are available and free to all students.  If you would rather pack your student’s lunch, please make sure it is tree nut/peanut free. The daily menu can be found here. 

Parents of virtual students: Thank you for your patience as we transition more and more students into the building!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Heiges

Principal 

School Events 

FLE- Human Growth and Development Lessons

The Human Growth and Development portions of the FCPS Family Life Education program will be shared with students in grades 4-6 who have not been opted out.

The schedule is as follows:

•  4th grade - Wednesday 2:30-3:15 pm
•  5th grade - Tuesday and Wednesday 2:45-3:45 pm
•  6th grade - Tuesday and Wednesday 1:45-2:45 pm

Lessons are delivered in separate gender groups and students will be directed to the correct link each day.  Students at each grade level who have opted out of these lessons will have a separate health lesson delivered by counselors or teachers during this same block of time.  If you decide that you would prefer to opt out your student, please email our assistant principal, Mr. Chapman, at mfchapman@fcps.edu.

Asynchronous Days

Students in grades 3-6 will have asynchronous days on March 11-12 to give teachers an opportunity to plan for the new technology and concurrent teaching.  After morning meeting and attendance, students will transition to their asynchronous work.

Picture Make-Up Days

Students who missed the first picture day will have the opportunity to do so on March 24-25.  In person students will have their pictures taken during the school day.  Please email your child’s teacher if you want your child to be photographed.  Parents of virtual students may sign up here for an appointment to have your child photographed. Ordering information can be found here and more details can be found in this flyer.

PTA

Dining 4 Dollars 

Support Marshall Road and local restaurants on the Second Tuesday of each month!  Our next event is on Tuesday, March 9th at the Vienna Inn.  This event takes place all day – breakfast, lunch and dinner! Flyer

Dine inside or outside (a tent with socially distanced tables) and mention Marshall Road at the register or put your receipt in the bucket. 

For carry-out, call 703-938-9548 or order on-line www.viennainn.com and include MRES in the notes section.

Stock the Pantry Event

Let's 'stock the pantry' in the MRES teachers' lounge so they will have goodies and snacks to grab quickly during their busy days as they return to school.  Drop off items on Monday, March 8 and 15 outside the front entrance of the school.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fa5ac29a6fa7-stock.

Scholastic Online Book Fair Starts Monday March 15

Scholastic Book Fair is back and offering free shipping on all book only orders of $25 and more!  Please help support MRES Roadrunners and get some great new books for your family. 

There are two great ways you will be able to shop. 

New Virtual Fair:     

• Experience the joy of bookcases, characters, and much more
• View exclusive book trailers and curated reading lists
• Shop over 200 hot, new books and premium titles

 or

Shop the store with over 6000+ products

Starting March 15th you will be able to visit our website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/marshallroadelemschool1

Thank you in advance for your support.  

Point of contact: Kristen Gjormand @ Ksrobinson@yahoo.com 

Spelling Bee Update

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s online spelling bee!  We were excited to have so many participants from MRES.

Spirit Wear Sale!

FREE SHIPPING on all spirit wear orders from March 5 - 22 (no coupon needed).  This can be combined with this month's coupon (code MAR21P) for 10% off moisture wicking t-shirts. 

Visit www.marshallroadspiritwear.com to see all the options and place your order!   

Box Tops Blue Logo – If You See it, Scan Your Receipt!

The Blue Box Tops Logo is on most boxes now. If you see it, don’t clip!  Scan your receipt.  Here’s how:

• Download the Box Tops App, create an account and select Marshall Road Elementary School.
• Shopping in Store? Scan your receipt within 14 days. Click the Credit Star on the lower left corner and add your child’s name, grade and class (Example: Harry Potter 4th Guertin).  Watch this YouTube Video for more information.
• Shopping online?  E-mail your receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com from the same e-mail account associated with your Box Tops account. No message needed. Click here for more information on e-mailing Box Tops.

Looking for Volunteers

Please consider volunteering to assist with a virtual International Night or other events this spring!  Please email Tiffany at vicepresident@marshallroadpta.org to get connected!

Register for the PTA Website

Receive email and text reminders, as well as connect with MRES families, teachers, and staff. https://marshallroadpta.memberhub.com/join/vhqeo8