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Roadrunner Rundown
December 2, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with family and friends.
As we turn our calendars to December, we have three weeks that will be filled with much learning and many opportunities for growth. This month also includes enjoyable classroom activities and school events such as our Winter Concert which is taking place on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm. Details can be found below.
The Winter Break is December 23-January 3. We will be at our best if all students attend all of the 15 days prior to break and vacation during the provided vacation time. In the new year please try to line up vacations and doctor appointments with the FCPS calendar.
Monday, December 9, is our next 3 hour early release. If you have not already done so, please complete this form indicating your plan for the remaining five Early Release Days. This choice serves as your decision for the early releases on December 9, February 24, March 17, April 28 and May 19. For those who have students enrolled in pm SACC programs, SACC will open at 1:05 pm on the early release days.
Have a great week.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Winter Concert
We are excited for our upcoming Winter Music Concert featuring our Advanced Band (6th grade only), Advanced Strings (5th & 6th grade), and Chorus (5th & 6th grade).
When: Tuesday, December 10
Time: Afternoon Concert, 3:00 pm for students and staff, Evening Concert at 6:30-7:15 pm (students arrive at 6:00 pm)
Attire: 6th graders-Vienna Music T-shirt/ 5th graders-Run-a-thon t-shirt
Who will be performing: 6th grade band, 5th & 6th grade Strings, 5th & 6th grade chorus
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FLE Opt-Outs
In the fall, parents were informed about the Family Life Education (FLE) program and given an opportunity to opt-out their student if desired. Beginning December 13, for 4th graders, and December 18–20 for 5th and 6th graders, students will receive instruction from the Human Growth and Development portion of FLE. Details on the FLE program and opt-out procedures are included in the attached letters below. Additionally, paper opt-out forms will be sent home tomorrow in the Tuesday folders of students in grades 4-6. Please read the 2-sided form as there are opt-out options on both sides. If parents wish to opt their child out of these lessons, please submit the completed form by this Friday, December 6, either by returning it in your child’s Tuesday folder or by emailing Assistant Principal Antoinette Nauflett at amnauflett@fcps.edu.
English Opt-Out Letter
Arabic Opt-Out Letter
Chinese Opt-Out Letter
Spanish Opt-Out Letter
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Please complete one form per student to help FCPS receive more than $4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education. MRES has received 86% of our completed forms but are still in need of 14%!
At this point we are not accepting paper forms, however, you can complete your survey online - click here by January 31, 2025. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).
Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents of 2nd–6th grade students
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Christine Marucchi at clmarucchi@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted.
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
Optional materials that may be included are the Parent Questionnaire and two work samples no larger than 8 ½ by 11 sized. These forms can be found here. For questions, please contact Christine Marucchi, AART at clmarucchi@fcps.edu.
PTA Update
Holiday Gifts/Class Gifts for Teachers and Staff
This time of year, many families like to show their appreciation to the incredible MRES staff. There are many different ways to thank the staff. As in previous years, we are giving families the option to participate in GiftCrowd. Click here to leave a gift and note for any staff member that has made a difference for your family.
The minimum contribution is $2. Every participant will be able to see the list of participants, however, the individual contribution amounts will not be visible. Each recipient will be able to see all of the messages and redeem their gifts for one or more gift cards (including Amazon, Target, Walmart, or many others).
NEW this year: we created teams for some staff members who may not always be in the spotlight, so please consider contributing to those teams as well.
- Members in each team can be found here.
- Gifts will be automatically split evenly between the members in the group as soon as the gift collection ends.
The gifts collection ends on December 20 7:00 am ET. At that time, the gifts will be sent to their respective recipients.
Questions? Email Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org.
Spring 2025 PTA Calendar
Please mark your 2025 calendar for these upcoming spring events:
- International Night (January 31)
- Science Share/STEAM Night (February 20)
- Book Fair (March 4-6)
- Family Reading Night (March 5)
- Bike/Walk/Run to breakfast (May 6)
- Family Sports Night/Picnic (May 16)
Download the spring 2025 PTA calendar here.
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MRES Staff Spotlight
Ms. Devadoss has won the PTA priority parking spot this week! Ms. Devadoss is happy to be part of MRES for her second year in FCPS. Ms. Devadoss played field hockey and represented her school in district leagues! Ms. Devadoss speaks, writes, and reads Hindi, Tamil and English. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at home with her kids. She said, “I am so happy to be a part of this wonderful family and to know that I am a small part in their BIG lives”. MRES welcomed me with open arms and I am so proud to be here teaching kids and changing lives.
Stay Informed and Get Connected
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FCPS Communications
Oakton HS Holiday Concert
The Oakton HS Bands will present the Children’s Holiday Wonderland Concert on Saturday, December 14 at 12:30 and 2:00 pm. There will also be baked goods, crafting stations and a visit with Santa. Tickets purchased online are $7 and at the door are $10. Details can be found here.
Madison HS Holiday Performance
Enjoy a showing of the animated winter classic Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman performed by the choir and orchestra on Saturday, December 14 at 10:30 am. Crafts, snacks and Snowman viewing included with $10 ticket purchase. Details can be found here.
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