Roadrunner Rundown - 11/13/23

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Thank you for participating in the Runathon today!  It was exciting to see students, staff and families come out and support this PTA fundraiser.  The beautiful weather and time together as a school community to cheer, walk or run was a wonderful experience.  Please be sure to return your runathon packet by Friday, November 17 to be included in the daily raffle.

This time of year we reflect on how fortunate we are to work in such an amazing community. Our Positivity Project term this week is gratitude. We are thankful for all of you and we are especially grateful for your children.

We wish you all a peaceful and restful Thanksgiving break. There will be no school for students and staff on November 22, 23 and 24.  

Much peace.

Matt Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

Administrative Team

School Events & Information

Fall Photos are Available Online

Victor O’Neill Studios would like to inform you that student image proofs were sent via email and orders were shipped last week.  It is not too late to order!  Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass and use your student ID when prompted for the online code.  For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.

Fall Picture Retakes and Make-up Day

Picture retakes and make-ups will take place this Wednesday, November 15.  If you want your child’s picture retaken please let the teacher know so that they can be included in the retakes. Please return purchased photos if your child is having their picture retaken.  If you are new to Marshall Road, your child will be called down to be photographed and you will be able to view and order photos online.  More information about retakes can be found at vosphoto.com/retakes.  For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.

Classroom Monitors or Parent Volunteers

We are looking for monitors to assist teachers in classrooms and are wondering if you or someone you know might be interested.  There are two options that we would like to share with you.

FCPS Hourly Paid Position - part or full time

Job Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Hourly pay: $16.95

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send their resumes to Karlen McClain at  Ksmcclain@fcps.edu and apply online.

Volunteer - volunteer in a classroom for an hour (or more) on a weekly basis to assist a teacher(s).  If you are interested in this option, please complete this google form. 

Cafeteria Thanksgiving Lunch

The Thanksgiving lunch menu for students on November 16 will include: sliced turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, apple slices, black bean burger (vegetarian option), milk and a pumpkin cookie.

PTA Update

Please help us reach our Runathon goal!   

Our Marshall Road students showed great strength and endurance on the track today as they ran laps to support our school!  Now it's our turn to show our support for them!  Marshall Road community please help us reach our goal!  Every contribution helps support student programs, as well as every student, teacher, and staff member at Marshall Road!

Please visit our Runathon website to learn more and make a tax-deductible donation!  All donations are due by this Friday, November 17 at midnight. 

Students will have a chance to earn prizes each day this week with our Daily Raffle!  Our top prizes will be announced Monday, November 20.  Questions?  Please email runathon@marshallroadpta.org.

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day 

Join us on the Bike Train or walk to school on our next Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on Tuesday, November 14!  This will be the last Bike Train before a winter pause. 

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 neighborhood roads.  Please visit our Bike Train page for additional details or use this link to join the Bike Train parents group.

Dining for Dollars at Chipotle this Tuesday!

Let’s get this burrito rolling!!  Order takeout or dine in at Chipotle from 5:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14 and 33% of sales will be donated to MRES!  Order online or on the app, use the promo code EXXTE3N.  If you order at the store, simply show the flyer or mention Marshall Road Elementary. 

Join us for our next Chat with Chapman & PTA Meeting! 

Our next meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm.  At the meeting, the school will give an overview of Responsive Classroom and what this program looks like at MRES.  We will also give an update on the Runathon and discuss upcoming plans for winter and spring, including STEAM Night and Literacy Night.  We hope to see you there! 

Please use this zoom link to join.

Meeting ID: 870 7770 0972

Passcode: 319256

Sign up to Contribute to the Teacher & Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon 

On Monday, November 20, Marshall Road teachers and staff will enjoy their annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.  Please help us show how thankful we are for them by signing up to donate an item to this special lunch or to help decorate.  The PTA will provide turkey for the meal and MRES staff will bring sides to share with one another.   

We will be serving approximately 125 teachers and staff.  Contributions can be dropped off in the lobby from 8:15-10:30 am on Monday, November 20.  The Luncheon will start promptly at 11:00 am, so it's important that items arrive on time.   

New Student Directory 

We are pleased to share that the Marshall Road student directory is complete, and you should be receiving it via email soon from your Room Rep.  The directory is in PDF format and contains information such as the names and emails of teachers/staff, student names, and parent/guardian emails.  The directory is exclusively for the private use of Marshall Road Elementary School families.   

Having a student directory is a wonderful way to promote communication and community among parents and students, which has a variety of benefits for everyone involved.  For example, parents/guardians can facilitate playdates, send party invitations, and support extracurricular activities. 

In the past few weeks, Room Reps have also been sharing classroom contacts.  If you do not receive the school-wide student directory or your classroom contacts, please reach out to your Room Rep.  Questions can be directed to directory@marshallroadpta.org. 

Winter Coat Drive 

As the ONE campaign grows, the Madison Pyramid is mobilizing collective kindness and generosity to support our community this fall.  We are inviting you to join families across the pyramid in giving through the ONE Campaign Winter Wishes Drives.  #ONEKindAct can change the world.  YOU and your contributions MATTER.  Please read below for more information about how you can help at Marshall Road:   

The MRES community will be collecting new or excellent used/ready-to-wear condition winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for children, teens, and women from November 27-December 8.  A drop-off box will be located in the MRES lobby.    

Contributions will be donated to Women Giving Back (https://womengivingback.org/). Sponsored by the MRES PTA. 

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.

FCPS Communications 

Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents

Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Christine Marucchi, at clmarucchi@fcps.edu, no later than December 15, 2023.  No late forms will be accepted. You may also include the following optional materials: AAP Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and two work 8 ½ by 11 work samples. For additional information go to Advanced Academic Programs.

Performance at Luther Jackson Middle School

Gravestone Manor runs Thursday, November 16, 7:00 pm, Friday November 17,  7:00 pm, and Saturday, November 18,  2:30 pm and 7:00 pm at Luther Jackson Middle School.  The Saturday matinee is especially for students to meet the actors and take pictures on the set with them.  Actors are alumni from local schools so please come out and support them!  Show runs about 55 minutes and there is no intermission.  Flyer

Pyramid Happenings

Pyramid Parent Night with Author and long-time Educator Rick Wormeli 

Join us November 14 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at Madison High School for an engaging conversation with Rick Wormeli.  Rick is an advocate for practical and compelling educational change and is deeply committed to ensuring that the educational process reflects needed transitions in instructional practice to prepare our students for the world after high school.  He understands our skills-based mastery learning framework, grading practices and MAD Wings program.  Mr. Wormeli brings a wealth of experience and research based expertise to our conversations.  For more information on Mr. Wormeli, please visit his website.