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Roadrunner Rundown
March 17, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are happily anticipating the arrival of spring this week after the frigid winter! The beautiful changes and growth we see in nature this time of year are a wonderful visual of the growth we are seeing in our Roadrunners. While the process of a bud blooming into a flower varies, so it is for our students. We are honored to partner with you in preparing the soil and giving the right amounts of sun and rain to assist in this spectacular growth.
We are grateful for the many ways the MRES PTA supports our school, staff and students. These amazing contributions are possible because of parents who serve on the board and volunteer in a myriad of ways. Please consider how you might get involved with the PTA. One present need is for several parents to serve on the 2025-2026 PTA Board. Please find more information about the nomination process in the PTA Update section below.
We continue to need your help at arrival and dismissal to help ensure the safety of students and staff. Do not make u-turns on Rachel Lane or stop on Marshall Road to drop off students.
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Attendance Matters
Routines are beneficial for everyone! Daily attendance routines can reduce stress, increase your child’s self-confidence and lay a foundation for good attendance in later grades. Positive attendance routines at home can help alleviate morning panic and frustration.
Lost & Found
Please check our Lost & Found for items you are missing. Unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, March 28. Thank you.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener
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 spring SEL Screener for Wednesday March 19-Friday March 21.
Opt-outs forms can be completed on FCPS’s Parent Digital Consent System. https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
If you cannot access the online form or have other questions, please reach out to Meg Gillespie at mmgillespie@fcps.edu or 703-937-1558.
Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests
These assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The content tested varies by grade level. See the scheduled dates for this spring and please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about the assessment. We ask that you do not schedule appointments on the day of your child’s SOL test. Please contact Kelly Willis at kawillis@fcps.edu if you have any questions or know your child will be absent on the day of testing.
Grade 3
- 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 13
- 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 20
Grade 4
- 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 14
- 🧮Math: Monday, May 19
Grade 5
- 📖 Reading: Thursday, May 8
- 🔬 Science: Thursday, May 15
- 🧮 Math: Thursday, May 22
Grade 6
- 📖 Reading: Friday, May 16
- 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 21
SOL Make Up Testing: May 19-23
SOL Retakes: May 27-30
PTA Update
Save the date for Marshall Road’s Musical - The Wizard of Oz!
Join us for an enchanting evening as our talented 5th and 6th graders take the stage in the Spring Production of "The Wizard of Oz." This is a wonderful chance for you and your family to experience the magic of live theater together. Don't miss out on this special event! Performances will take place on April 8 and 9! Click here for more details.
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, April 14 - Friday, April 18 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 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.
Neurodivergent Community Support Group
In conjunction with the PTA, a few MRES families who have neurodivergent students have started a WhatsApp group. The objective of the group is to share information and resources, as well as ask questions, share doubts or concerns, advocate, etc. The group is open to anyone who would want to join. We hope you will consider joining and working together to strengthen the neurodivergent community at MRES. You can join the group using this link.
Nominations Committee
We are seeking three members to serve on a Nominations Committee to help recruit and nominate qualified candidates for the 2025-2026 PTA Board. Committee members must be current PTA members. The Nominations Committee will be elected during our PTA meeting on March 26. If you are interested in being on the Nominations Committee, please email Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org.
Chat with Chapman
Join us in person at the School Library or virtually via zoom on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:00 pm. The PTA will provide pizza and a movie in the cafeteria for all children who attend, while you hear from Principal Chapman about the playground updates and the PTA plans for the Spring. If joining virtually, please use this zoom link.
Meeting ID: 953 649 4776
Passcode: dQ3Zz2
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Earth Week Photo Request
In preparation for Earth Week (April 21-25) we are collecting photos of students enjoying nature to use in a slideshow for the Roadrunner Report (the morning news show). The slideshow will not be shared beyond students and staff. If you have photos to share, please email them to our Marshall Road Garden Educator, Christene Hendon at chendon@fcps.edu. Students and staff have really enjoyed watching these in the past.
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MRES Staff Spotlight
I have worked at Marshall Road for 5 years, 2017-2020 and 2023-2025! My favorite part of working at Marshall Road is getting to work with such a great learning community that has strong partnerships with families. I have learned so much from my students and colleagues over the years. Something I enjoy outside of work is traveling and spending time visiting family. Something interesting about me is that I grew up in Boston and am a big Boston sports team fan!
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Stay Informed and Get Connected!
You can find the most up-to-date information on our website, and PTA Facebook and Instagram pages.
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