Roadrunner Rundown - 1/22/24

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

When I was a child, my dad would shovel all around the neighborhood, clearing sidewalks, driveways, and cars.  It annoyed me because I was convinced it would be his fault if we didn’t get a snow day.  Alongside a career in education, similar vocal mannerism, etc., I've taken on his love of shoveling and clearing cars in the community.  Out in the quiet, cold, and snow, putting a dent into making everyone’s day easier.  In my neighborhood, a family put little snow penguins in front of many homes!  Snow Penguin.jpg

This week our Positivity Project focus is social awareness.  Considering those ways we can be aware of the needs of others.  Last week, I met with several members of our PTA board and volunteers spearheading Teacher Appreciation Week.  Their commitment and creativity are so appreciated.  It had me thinking about how many events are still coming and half of this school year is all but gone.  If you have never jumped in to help with one of our PTA events, please consider joining just one initiative as a volunteer this year.  Let’s all help to make the events come to life and to share the workload.  If everyone takes on a little, no one takes on a lot, or as is often the case, no one takes too much!  

Have a great week!

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

Administrative Team

School Events & Information

Student Lunches

Please send hot lunches in a thermos for your child.  Our cafeteria staff are unable to heat up student lunches.

Schedule Change This Week

• January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release
• January 26 - Teacher Workday - no school for students

Lost & Found

Please check our Lost & Found for missing items.  Unclaimed items will be donated in mid February.

PTA Update

Food4Thought Food Drive  

If you didn’t get a chance to bring your items in for the Food Drive due to the short week last week, please continue to bring them into school this week.  You can also donate food via the MRES Food4Thought Walmart Wishlist or the MRES Food4Thought Amazon Wishlist, and have items shipped directly to the school.  Thank you for helping children in our community that are experiencing food insecurity with healthy food for the weekend. Flyer  

Registration for Spring Enrichments is Open  

The PTA is sponsoring a full lineup of before school enrichment classes this spring.  There is something available for every interest -- Chess Club, Spanish, Fitness Warriors, Marshall Road Runners, Roadrunner Yogis, Dino Discovery, Messes & Masterpieces, and more!!   

Full details and registration info can be found here: https://marshallroad.schooltwist.org/.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register.  Registration opened Sunday, January 21 at 7:00 pm and will close on Wednesday, January 31at 9:00 pm.  Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come first-served" basis.  Classes begin the week of February 5th.  Questions?  Email PTA Enrichment Coordinator Cheryl at enrichment@marshallroadpta.org. 

Spring Break Sports Camp with Mr. Clancy  

Keep your kids active during spring break!  Join us for sports and games led by Mr. Clancy.  Camp will be held Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29, from 9:00 am-12:30 pm in the MRES gym.  Enrollment is open to students at MRES in grades K-6.  Full details and registration info can be found here: https://marshallroad.schooltwist.org/.  Registration opened Sunday, January 21 at 7:00 pm and will remain open while spots are available. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register.  Questions?  Email PTA Enrichment Coordinator Cheryl at enrichment@marshallroadpta.org. 

Nominations Committee  

We are seeking three members to serve on a Nominations Committee to help recruit and nominate qualified candidates for the 2024-2025 PTA Board.  Committee members must be current PTA members.  The Nominations Committee will be elected at our February 21st PTA meeting.  If you are interested in being on the Nominations Committee, please email Renee at president@marshallroadpta.org.  

Science Share & STEAM Night  

The PTA is excited to partner with the school to host a Science Share/STEAM Night on Thursday, February 8 from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Roadrunners will have an opportunity to share their own individual experiments.  Families are invited to come and see the projects our student scientists prepared and there will also be an opportunity for students to participate in hands-on STEAM activities, including fun with conductive dough and LEDs, playing with UV/light sensitive beads, and exploring the size and makeup of the universe!    

We are seeking volunteers to assist students with hands-on STEAM activities at the event.  Please consider signing up here to help make this event a success.  You do not need to have a STEAM background to support this event, and middle and high school volunteers are welcome!  See flyer for more details.  

Questions about Science Share can be directed to your student's teacher.  For questions about STEAM night and volunteering, please contact PTA STEAM Night Lead Michelle Weinberger at Weinberger.Michelle@gmail.com.

Join Scouting Night  

Join Scouting Night on Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 pm. Hear an Eagle Scout guest speaker at the Vienna Community Center while also meeting scouts and parents of Troop 1539.  See the flyer and visit Join Troop 1539 to learn more about the troop!  

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.