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Roadrunner Rundown
September 3, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We hope you had a wonderful long weekend especially with the lovely fall-like weather.
We look forward to seeing you tonight at Back to School Night. The first 15 minutes of your time band will be a classroom visit and the final 30 minutes will be presentations regarding academic instruction, critical thinking and social-emotional learning. You are invited to stop by the library before or after your visit to the classroom to meet Principal Chapman and meet Specials teachers in the lobby! BTSN is for parents and is not a time for individual conferences about individual students, you will receive some information about when conferences will begin to take place during the presentation.
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
- 2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
- 4th, 5th and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm
We are excited that School Board Member Melanie Meren will be joining us tonight in the library. Please stop by to speak with her and take a moment to listen to the School Board Welcome Back Messages below.
As we shared last week, the Early Release Mondays (7 times throughout the school year) planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. If you have not already done so, please complete the Afterschool Form for Release Monday by this Friday, September 6 to help us plan for our school’s child care needs for our students on September 23 and October 28.
Student and staff safety at arrival and dismissal is a top priority. It is crucial that everyone follow the guidelines.
- Cross only at the crosswalks by Vienna Aquatic Club (the pool) and Delilah Drive
- No U-turns on Marshall Road or at the top of Rachel Lane
- No stopping on Marshall Road to let students out or pick them up
Have a great week.
Much peace.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
School Board Members and Welcome Back Messages
The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member and is chosen by their peers each year. The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved. Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.
Below are the Welcome Back messages from our school board members.
Karl Frisch
Melanie Meren
Direction for how to change the subtitle language can be found here.
Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)
If you have not already done so, please log in to the PDC using your ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
For more information, please visit the hub.
Attendance Matters
Below are 10 facts about the importance of regular school attendance.
- Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Read more...
- The most recent federal data show that in the 2020-2021 school year, at least 14.7 million students nationwide were chronically absent. This means that chronic absence has almost doubled from the more than 8 million students, pre-Covid-19, who were missing so many days of school that they were academically at risk. Read more...
- Absenteeism and its ill effects start early. Read more...
PTA Update
Registration for Fall Enrichments
Registration for PTA sponsored fall enrichment classes will be open on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm and will close on Tuesday, September 17th at 9:00 pm. This fall offerings will include Fitness Warriors, Chess, Spanish, Cooking, Roblox Game Creation, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Yoga, Strategic Board Game Club, and MORE! Classes and registration information are listed on our PTA enrichment site. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and may be requested when you register. Classes have enrollment limits and are filled on a "first-come first-served" basis. Questions? Email Cheryl at enrichment@marshallroadpta.org.
Food4Thought (F4T) Food Drive
The Marshall Road weekend food program, F4T, is resuming in September and we need items to sustain our support for families throughout the school year. Each week, Marshall Road volunteers will pack nearly 70 weekend food packs to help support children experiencing food insecurity. If you can help students in our community with a donation, we would be most grateful. See the flyer for more information.
Save the Date for our Fall Family Picnic
Join us on Friday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 pm for our Fall Family Picnic. There will be food trucks, music, games, and more. Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!
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Become a Runathon Sponsor – Help Support our Biggest Fundraiser!
The 14th Annual Runathon is coming up November 8th and we are already in the process of designing our new Runathon t-shirt!!! Do you have a business? Are you looking for a fantastic, local advertising opportunity? Sponsor the Marshall Road Elementary Runathon and have YOUR logo on 1,000 shirts! Your business’ support through a tax-deductible donation will assist us in purchasing a t-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event! T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500). Email Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org to learn more and secure your spot on this year's t-shirt.
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MRES Staff Spotlight
Mr. Goodwin, our kindergarten teacher, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Mr. Goodwin taught in Japan for 8 years before joining MRES! His students are so excited to have such a kind and fun teacher and love having choice time in the classroom.
FCPS Communications
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
2024 Back to School Virginia Medicaid Flyer
The Virginia Medicaid agency, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) has launched its 23rd annual Back to School campaign to support our students, families, and the community with gaining access to Virginia’s free health coverage through Cardinal Care (Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS programs). Details can be found in this flyer.
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