Roadrunner Rundown - 1/2/24

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.  We are excited to be back at school and to begin 2024 with your children.

Prior to winter break, our band, strings and chorus students put on a wonderful concert which was enjoyed by all.  Thank you to our students and teachers for all of the hard work they put into this wonderful event.  A big shout out goes to the families who stayed after the concert and helped stack the chairs.  This is a beautiful example of the kindness shared within our MRES community.

We want to remind families that we are a nut-free school.  We have students with nut allergies and want to work together to provide a safe environment for all students.

Have a great week.

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

Administrative Team

PTA Update

Save the Date for the Next Chat with Chapman & PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 pm.  At the meeting, the school will give an overview of the Positivity Project and how it is incorporated in classrooms.    

We will also discuss plans for the spring including STEAM Night, Family Reading Night, International Night, and we will vote on a few new budget items.  If you'd like to have a vote on our budget and all PTA matters, please take a moment to become a PTA member.  

Please use this zoom link to join. 

Meeting ID: 870 7770 0972 

Passcode: 319256  

Register by Friday for Marshall Road's Production of "Finding Nemo the Musical"!  

For anyone still interested in registering for our musical, “FINDING NEMO,” we have extended the registration period.  The new deadline is this Friday, January 5 at 9:00 pm.  Register here.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register.   

Auditions will be next Monday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 9 at 7:50-9:05 am.  Rehearsals will start on Thursday, January 18 at 7:50 am, and will continue M/T/Th/F before school through March.  Performances are scheduled for the week of March 18.  See flyer for more details.   

Please note, Director Ashton Schaffer wants to include ALL PARENTS for the first 15 minutes of rehearsal on Thursday, January 18 to introduce himself and set the stage for your students’ commitment.  Additional details about auditions and rehearsals be sent via email to those that register.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PTA theater activity chair, Lisa Kelso, at theater@marshallroadpta.org.

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 

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Registration Information

Online registration will open on January 22 to all kindergarten and pre-kindergarten parents and be available on the Dual Language Immersion Registration site.  Parents will be directed to register via grade level links and will need their FCPS SIS account to register.  Parents who do not have a SIS account, should contact their base school.  Parents of students not yet attending an FCPS school are required to register their child at their base school to obtain a SIS account.

Translations of the parent information are available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.  

All informational meetings are scheduled between January 16- February 1.  This year, the World Languages Team has added an all-virtual option for parents unable to join any of the in-person school events.  This meeting will address all general information; however, parents will be directed to the respective school for school specific questions.

Pyramid Happenings

Parents Night Out 

James Madison High School is hosting their 2nd annual Parents Night Out on Friday, January 12, 6:00-9:00 pm at Madison High School where children will enjoy a fun evening including dinner and games while parents enjoy a night out.  This event helps provide funding for Junior Class activities.  Attached is a flyer with more details.

Mental Health Article

Please see the attached article shared by the Office of Student Safety and Wellness.