Roadrunner Rundown - 9/18/23

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you are enjoying these final days of summer as we will welcome fall very soon.  We look forward to the opportunities this new season gives for learning in our garden and other outdoor spaces.  

The schools in the Madison Pyramid are using the phrase "You Matter" as one of our ONE Campaign initiatives as a means of highlighting the importance of each individual.  We are excited to unveil a banner that each school is displaying with the “You Matter” motto and each schools’ mascot to show our unity. 

There will be no school next Monday, September 25th.

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

School Events & Information

Fall Picture Day

Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 12th.  Pictures will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our photo day.  You may pre-order or place your order after viewing online at here.  Questions?  Please email underclass@vosphoto.com.

AAP Parent Information Session and Fall Newsletter

The AAP Parent Information Session for those interested in learning about the AAP referral process will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 6:30 pm in the library.  This session is for parents of students in grades 2-6.

The fall AAP Newsletter can be found here. 

Translations are available below.

Amharic / Arabic / Chinese / Korean / Spanish

Urdu / Vietnamese 

Marshall Road ES Parent Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

During the first weeks of the year, schools mail and email caregivers many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:

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.

Please note, to help families get connected, the PTA is organizing a Marshall Road directory that will include student names and parent/guardian emails.  If you submit an opt-out form (see #3 above) and select the Comprehensive Opt-Out Option or Choice A, your student will not be included in the directory.

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

2023-23 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools

Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia over the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review health and safety guidance for schools to stay up to date on the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, and for information on when students should stay home from school.

The Importance of Up-to-Date Immunizations

Immunizations are required by the code of Virginia § 22.1-271.2 for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated online in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form. To access that form, click Online Packets in the top right of the screen after logging in. Caregivers can obtain an activation key letter to activate their SIS ParentVUE account by contacting their child’s school.

Remember that you need to provide documentation to your school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation for schools.

PTA Update

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on September   

Join us on the Bike Train or walk to school on Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day!  This Tuesday, FCPS Safe Routes to School and an FCPS video production specialist will join the Bike Train!  They will feature the MRES Bike Train, the largest Bike Train in FCPS, in an upcoming story.    

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.  If you have a student joining the Bike Train, please consider signing up to chaperone some of the rides!    

If your student rides in the morning, please make sure they know how they are getting home in the afternoon and where they will meet you (at school, at home, or at Meadow Lane Park).  If they normally take the bus, you must inform the MRES office that they will be biking home (email jfheflin@fcps.edu).  Riders must have a helmet and be comfortable riding a two-wheel bike on neighborhoods roads.  Please visit our Bike Train page for additional details.   

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. 

Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!  

We are in the process of finalizing our t-shirts for the 13th Annual Runathon!   If you have a business and are looking for a fantastic, local advertising opportunity where your logo will be featured on 1,000 shirts, please reach out! T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500), which will assist us in purchasing a T-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event!  Email Renee at president@marshallroadpta.org learn more and secure your spot on this year's t-shirt.  

Join the PTA!  

Thank you to the 150 people that have joined the PTA so far!  If you haven’t done so yet, please take a moment to join the PTA!  We encourage all MRES family and community members to join.  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. 

Stay Informed and Get Connected! 

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

Pyramid Happenings

Stem Tree Camp

The Madison Robotics Team is offering a Stem Tree Camp for students in grades 3-6.  See flyer for details.

Free After-School Mentoring Program at Jim Scott/Providence Community Center

Belong! is a Vienna nonprofit organization and is inviting students to their after school mentoring program on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm at Providence Community Center, soon to be known as the Jim Scott Community Center.  This program is for students who need extra support with their schoolwork, providing mentoring and tutoring to help students succeed and build confidence.  Please see the attached flyer in English and Spanish or registration information.  Please contact Belong! at 571-325-8689 if you have questions or go to www.belongvienna.org 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.

Programa de Mentor Gratis despues de escuela a el centro de Jim Scott/Providence

Belong! es una organización de Vienna no profit y están invitando a alumnos a su programa cada Miércoles, 6:30-7:30 pm a el centro de comunidad de Providence (el nombre va a cambiar a el centro de Jim Scott).  Este programa es por los alumnos que necesitan mas apollo con tareas y quieren recibir un mentor y tutor para tener exito y crecer confianza.  Por favor vea este foyetto para registrar.   Puede contactar a Belong! a 571-325-8689 si tiene preguntas o ir a www.belongvienna.org por mas 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.