Roadrunner Report - 8/15/22

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Our wonderful staff returned today and they are energized to begin the new school year.  They have enjoyed reconnecting with one another and are busy planning for the arrival of your children next Monday, August 22.

Later this week you will receive a mailing from us with information about our dismissal procedures.  Safety is our priority and we need your help to maintain all procedures.  We must know how every student is going home each day.  Please complete the Student Transportation Form for every child in your household who attends MRES and return it to your child’s teacher at Open House or have your child return it on the first day of school.  The Kiss & Ride and Dismissal Procedures flyers include important information that will keep students and staff safe as well as ensure that dismissal flows smoothly.  Please follow all arrival and dismissal procedures every day!  We appreciate your patience as dismissal will take a bit longer the first weeks of school as students get used to their routine.

We are excited to have you visit your child’s classroom at our Open House this Friday, August 19.  We are offering 2 sessions to reduce the number of people in the building at one time and to make parking a bit easier for all.  We encourage you to bring school supplies to Open House.  Please check your ParentVUE account to learn the name of your child’s teacher prior to Open House to ensure a smooth visit.  If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please call the main office for assistance.

      Session 1:  9:00-9:30 am      A - L (alpha last name)

      Session 2:  9:45-10:15 am    M-Z (alpha last name)

Enjoy your last days of summer.

Peace.

Jennifer Heiges, Matt Chapman and Sue Kirby

Administrative Team

School Events & Information

Parent Digital Resources Consent Form 

In order to start using our digital tools at Marshall Road right away, we need your help!  Every student must have parental consent BEFORE they can use certain resources, so please complete this online form as soon as possible.  To provide your parental consent for each student in your family, please use this link and follow the provided directions.  This can also be done from your ParentVue account when you log in.  Click here for more information, including the list of digital resources used at Marshall Road. 

Band and Strings

Attention 4th, 5th and 6th graders: it's not too late to sign up for Band or Strings!  Information can be found on the MRES home page.

School Supplies

School supply lists can be found here.  School 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.

Madison Pyramid County Fair

Marshall Road families are invited to attend the County Fair on August 26, 5:30-7:00 pm.  Please mark your calendar now and join us for this fun event.  Details can be found here.

Back to School Night, September 8

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

PTA Update

Teacher & Staff Wishlists  

Right now, our Marshall Road teachers and staff are hard at work planning for the year ahead, including gathering all the items they will need to make the year a success for our students.  Once you know your student's teacher assignments, it would be a great time to review the Teacher and Staff Amazon Wishlists on our website here. You will see lists for homeroom teachers, as well as specials teachers, and other specialists, all of whom go above and beyond for our students.  You can support our teachers and staff, and by extension all MRES students, by reviewing their Amazon wishlists and helping fulfill their wishes! 

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.   

Join Us at Our Last Popsicle Play Date   

Rising kindergarteners and new Marshall Road students, please join us for our last popsicle play date.  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 that morning as well.  Enjoy a tour and then come play on the playground and get a frozen treat!

Wednesday, August 17 at 9:00 am (school tour) and 10:00 am (play date)  

2022-2023 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. 

Order your Marshall Road Spirit Wear  

Now is a great time to purchase your Marshall Road spirit wear for the fall!  Check out our spirit wear site. Our new designs for the upcoming year were just posted!  You can customize your look by choosing one of the 12 Marshall Road designs and placing it on an item of your choice. Items will ship directly to you and shipping is always free with purchases over $50!  

Stay Informed and Get Connected!  

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

FCPS Communications 

FCPS Seeking Outstanding Substitutes!

Are you or somebody you know interested in working as a substitute with FCPS?  FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers, instructional assistants, public health training assistants, and public health attendants!  You will find information about the application process here.  You can also attend one of our Wednesday information sessions to learn more about the application and hiring process.  To sign up for an information session, please visit our substitute information page here.  Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.