Roadrunner Rundown - 9/11/23

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night last week.  Our teachers were excited to meet you and share a glimpse of your child’s school day with you.  For those of you who were unable to attend, grade level presentations can be found here. 

Today is a somber day as we recall the events that took place on September 11, 2001.  Today was also a day where the laughter of students, their curious questions, and our staffs’ efforts to grow their minds and hearts were a grounding balance; that beauty continues to exist in the world. 

As a school community we focused on the actions of heroes on this day to risk themselves as they thought about others’ needs.  Lyrics from Bruce Springsteen’s album The Rising, where he sings of those heroes are a great mantra to guide our thinking.  "May your strength give us strength, may your faith give us faith, may your hope give us hope, may your love give us love.”

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

School Events & Information

Marshall Road ES Parent Checklist

If you have not already done so, please complete the following:

1. Digital Resources Consent: Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission so your child(ren) can access all resources provided by their teachers.
2. Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): This document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when they log in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 29.
3. Opt-Outs: The Opt-Out booklet is online or available from your child’s school. It contains information on: 
1. Parents’ rights to inspect and consent or opt out before their child participates in certain surveys.
2. Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials.
3. Rules regarding student records and disclosure of student information (including photo/video of students) and the right to opt out.
4. Parents’ rights to opt out of the Social Emotional Learning Screener, physical exams not required by state law, career or social emotional counseling, Library Equity Access Pass Project, and/or Tutor.com.
5. The process by which complaints may be filed if parents or students believe their rights have been violated.

Paper forms can be signed and returned to your child’s school.

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits. 

PTA Update

Register for Fall Enrichment Classes - Deadline Tomorrow

Registration for PTA sponsored fall enrichment classes will be open until September 12 at 9:00 pm.  This fall offerings will include Fitness Warriors, Upcycled Art, Chess, Spanish, 3D Printing, Dance Fitness, Roblox Game Creation, Odyssey of the Mind, 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 enrichment@marshallroadpta.org.

Enjoy Some Pizza and Raise Some Dough at Mod Pizza 

Want to raise some DOUGH?  Come on down to MOD Pizza on Wednesday, September 13 and Marshall Road Elementary School will receive 25% of sales ALL DAY!  Order online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting the MOD location on Maple Ave and show this fundraiser flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout.  Help us win an extra $1,000 by being one of the top 3 highest net sales during the back-to-school season!  

Save the Date for our Fall Family Picnic  

Join us on Friday, September 29 from 5:30-7:30 pm for our Fall Family Picnic.  There will be food trucks, music by School of Rock, games, and more.  Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!  Please use this signup genius to sign up for a time to help at the picnic. 

Thank you for helping restock the Food4Thought Pantry!  

Thank you to everyone that contributed to our food drive last week.  Your generosity has helped restock the shelves of the F4T pantry!  Please know that the need for items is ongoing throughout the school year.  You can help the program at any time by purchasing items from the  F4T Amazon wish list or F4T Walmart wish list.   

Stay Informed and Get Connected!  

You can find the most up-to-date information on our website, and PTA Facebook andInstagram pages.  You can also complete your membership and join the PTA here. 

Community Information

Excellence Academy Program

The First Baptist Church of Vienna invites students to their ‘Excellence Academy’ program which offers both academic and music instruction.  The program will be held Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 pm, beginning September 21, 2023. This program is not connected to MRES or FCPS but is solely sponsored by FBCV and is open to all students.  Transportation is available for those who need it.  Please contact FBCV at 703-938-8525 or KJones@fbcv.org with questions and see this brochure for more information.

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities. Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

La Primera Iglesia Bautista de Viena invita a los estudiantes a su programa 'Academia de Excelencia' que ofrece instrucción académica y musical. El programa es los jueves, de 5:30 p.m. a 6:45 p.m., a partir del 21 de septiembre de 2023. Este programa no está conectado a MRES o FCPS, sino que está patrocinado únicamente por FBCV y está abierto a todos los estudiantes.  El transporte está disponible para aquellos que lo necesitan.  Comuníquese con FBCV al 703-938-8525 o KJones@fbcv.org si tiene preguntas y consulte este folleto para obtener más información.

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax no discriminan por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y actividades y brindan igualdad de acceso a todos los clubes y actividades. Descargo de responsabilidad: Las oportunidades ofrecidas por organizaciones que no sean las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax no están patrocinadas ni respaldadas por la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax, el Superintendente o una escuela específica. Estas oportunidades pueden utilizar herramientas tecnológicas que no han sido evaluadas por el Departamento de Tecnología de la Información de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax. Los estudiantes deben obtener el permiso de sus padres o tutores antes de participar en cualquier oportunidad de enriquecimiento que no sea de FCPS y las familias deben revisar los Términos de servicio, los Acuerdos de usuario y la Política de privacidad para cualquier plataforma tecnológica que la oportunidad de enriquecimiento pueda usar antes de participar.