Roadrunner Rundown - 1/29/24

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Principal Message 

Dear Marshall Road Families,

Our 2nd quarter ended on Thursday which means we are halfway through the year.  We are definitely talking about student learning and you can have that conversation with your child too!  The dinner time or end of the day can be fraught with schedules, fatigue, emotions or simply the lack of time.  If there can be a time to pause, even just once or twice a week, maybe there is space for questions such as: 

• What is something you learned at school that surprised you?  
• What is something you learned that you can ask me to see if I know it?  
• What is a problem you solved and how did you know how to do it?  
• What can you teach me about?

These conversations don’t need to turn into tests or spelling or math drills, just tiny conversations which may unfold moments of curiosity and wonder for everyone.

Have a great week!

Much peace.

Matthew Chapman, Sue Kirby and Antoinette Nauflett

Administrative Team

School Events & Information

Kiss & Ride

Our Kiss & Ride Lane opens at 9:05 am every day.  There is often a long line of vehicles so feel free to join the line prior to 9:05 am to ensure that your child makes it to class before the bell rings at 9:20 am.

2nd Quarter Progress Reports

Progress reports will be sent home in Tuesday Folders on February 6 for those students whose parent did not select “Go Paperless” in their ParentVUE accounts.  Progress Reports will be posted to Parent accounts by February 7.  Please note that you can print the Progress Report from ParentVUE if you want. 

If you have not set up a ParentVUE account, please call the school office for assistance.  If you have a Parent account and cannot remember your username or password, please go to this link.

PTA Update

Register by Wednesday for Spring Enrichment Classes 

There is still space in many of our enrichment classes, including Dino Discovery, Spanish, Electronics with Minecraft, and more!    All class descriptions and registration info can be found here.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register.  Registration will close on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:00 pm and classes begin the week of February 5th.  Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come first-served" basis.  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, 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 .  Registration 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.  

Science Share & STEAM Night 

The PTA is excited to partner with the school to host a Science Share/STEAM Night on Thursday, February 8,  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 the 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.  

Save the Date: Dining for Dollars at Taco Bamba 

Join us for Taco Tuesday at Taco Bamba on February 13.  Eat Tacos and Do Good all day long (9:00 am-9:00 pm).  Mention MRES at the register or in the coupon code if you order online here.  Taco Bamba will donate 20% of sales to Marshall Road Elementary School.

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming up! 

The Marshall Road Scholastic Book Fair is coming up February 26–March 1!  Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Book Fair.  The PTA is requesting volunteers to help with setup and decorating, working the register, helping students find books, and packing up once the fair ends.  Sign up for a Book Fair shift and help make this event a success!  Contact Jill or Komal with questions at bookfair@marshallroadPTA.org.  

In search of milk jugs and other clear plastic items from your recycling bin!  

Marshall Road Garden Educator, Christene Hendon, is in search of the following items to use for winter gardening:

• Milk jugs
• Salad containers with lids
• 2-liter soda bottles
• Cardboard and clear plastic egg cartons 

Items can be dropped off in the lobby by the library.  Thank you! 

Volunteers Needed to Plan Spring Community Events 

We need your help to make our spring events a success!  We are seeking leads to plan and organize the following events: International Night (April 19), Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast (May 7), and Family Sports Night/Ice Cream Social (May 17).  If you are interested in planning these special events for the MRES community, please email Monica at vicepresident@marshallroadpta.org or respond on our google form. 

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.

FCPS Communications 

Career & Technical Educations Summer Camps

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students!  Current kindergarten to 5th grade students, can sign up for Tech Adventure Camp.  Current 6th to 11th grade students can sign up for CTE Summer Academy.  Details in the flyer below.

CTE Summer Enrichment Flyer