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Roadrunner Rundown
September 30, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We hope you had a great weekend and were able to appreciate the ways rain can help us slow down as well as the sun making a guest appearance on Saturday! This quote is a great reminder as we begin the week with cloudy skies and rain.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow,
you gotta put up with the rain”
-Dolly Parton
Speaking of weather, we will continue to use outdoor spaces as much as possible. Please have your children dress in layers and label all jackets and coats so those left behind can be returned to the correct student. Our Lost and Found is located outside the cafeteria. There are many jackets, water bottles and other personal items that have been found and left there. Please have your child check our Lost & Found for items they are missing. All unclaimed items will be donated the first week of November.
There will be no school this Thursday, October 3 (holiday) and Friday, October 4 (Teacher Workday).
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Dining Room Assistant Needed
We are looking for a Dining Room Assistant to join our team this school year. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-2:30 pm. Please contact Karlen McClain at ksmcclain@fcps.edu if you have questions or are interested in applying.
Call for Parent Musicians
Are you a musician interested in performing for our students? We are excited to celebrate the good behavior of our students in the cafeteria by providing Friday Lunch Live, a display of any age appropriate music (classical, jazz, pop etc) during their lunch time on Fridays. Please email Karlen McClain at ksmcclain@fcps.edu if you are interested. We hope this fun incentive will keep the positive behavior going.
Fall Picture Day
Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 10. Pictures will be available for viewing online approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Pictures may be preordered online. Questions about ordering? Email Victor O'Neill at underclass@vosphoto.com.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Attending school every day is critical to students reaching their fullest potential. Regular attendance helps students engage in learning that builds proficiency in reading and math, which will help them to graduate from high school as well as a variety of critical and creative thinking skills which will help them in all areas of life.
- Students who attend school regularly do better academically in middle school. They are also more likely to graduate on time from high school, if they miss less than a week of school each semester.
- Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families, and create a sense of safety and security, especially after chaotic transitions.
Report Future Absences through ParentVUE
Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact the school at MarshallRoadElem.Attendance@fcps.edu or call 703-937-1515 and leave a message.
All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences. For more information on this feature, click here https://www.fcps.edu/attendance
Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact the school at MarshallRoadElem.Attendance@fcps.edu or call 703-937-1515 and leave a message.
Safeway Pharmacy Immunization Clinics on October 8 and 12
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3:00-7:00 pm
- Saturday, October 12, 9:00-5:00 pm
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 18.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
SEL Screener Participation Social and Emotional Learning Screening
FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring.
Marshall Road ES has scheduled the administration of the SEL Screener for the week of October 21-25. Opt-outs forms are available through the Parent Digital Consent System. A digital copy can be found here. Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at mmgillespie@fcps.edu or (703) 937-1558.
PTA Update
Runathon Sponsors
The deadline for sponsorships is approaching. If you know a local business that you think would like to support Marshall Road as a sponsor, please email Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org to learn more. T-shirt space is available with two levels of sponsorship (Platinum: $1,000 and Gold: $500), which will help us purchase a T-shirt for every student, faculty member, and volunteer for this event!
Empty the Bus & Kiss & Ride Line
Let's enjoy the weather and gather together on Tuesday, October 8. This will be the first time the walking-bus and bike-train depart on the same day! Remember, you can join at any point along the route. Breakfast will be waiting for us on the blacktop at 8:30! All MRES students and their families are invited. Enjoy bagels, juice, fruit, and coffee, courtesy of the PTA. Sign-up here to help with this event.
International Night - Calling all Families
Marshall Road’s International Night will be held Friday, October 18, 5:30-7:30 pm. This annual event is an opportunity for students to showcase their culture and heritage by hosting a table that highlights their country of choice or heritage. Learn more on our International Night page, or sign up to host a country table here.
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Fall Garden Clean-Up
Please join MRES families tackle some gardens and grounds projects on Saturday, October 12, 9:00-11:00 am. This is a fun, family friendly event that allows our community to come together and help beautify our school . Please sign-up to see a list of projects and rsvp to make sure we have enough doughnuts and cider for volunteers. "Many hands makes light work!" Hope to see you there!
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Custodian Appreciation Day
This Wednesday, October 2, we will recognize Rich, Sharron, Jessica, Haifeng, Jessica and Pablo, our amazing custodial team at MRES. Each day these custodians make our school safe, clean, and run smoothly. Without them, our school couldn't function. They are a key part of our students' daily lives at MRES. We thank them all so much and appreciate everything they do! Please encourage your students to take some time and thank them too. On behalf of all MRES families, the PTA will provide a gift and lunch to the custodial team.
MRES Staff Spotlight
Ms. Robak, one of our two music teachers, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Robak (formerly Ms. Welsh) has lived in 5 different states, but we are so lucky she came back to Virginia to be close to family. This year we are celebrating her 10th year at MRES! Ms. Robak truly enjoys working with like-minded people who care about the children we educate.
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Stay Informed and Get Connected
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Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations across the school division. These informal conversations will provide a great opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. The third conversation will be held Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 pm at Fairhill Elementary School. Please register here. Registration is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
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