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Roadrunner Rundown
April 7, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are looking forward to this last week of school before our Spring Break as we continue to focus on good attendance and giving our very best each day. An exciting part of this week is the Wizard of Oz Musical! We are very proud of our 5th and 6th grade students who have worked so hard on this performance and we hope you can join us in supporting their amazing efforts. Students will attend the musical with their class on Tuesday or Wednesday. Families are invited to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 pm (gym doors will open for seating at 6:40 pm-no earlier).
Please take a few extra minutes to read the important Arrival and Dismissal Procedure and Safety Reminders below. It is imperative that all families follow these guidelines for the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for partnering with us.
We wish you a fun and relaxing Spring Break, April 14-18. The office will be closed during this time.
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Attendance Matters
The longer days this time of year provide more time for evening activities which can lead to later bedtimes for students. To the best of your ability, try to keep a regular sleep routine to support getting to school on time. Attendance is a priority until our last day of school.
Upcycled Project
We are excited to share with you a special announcement to help kick-start Earth Month. This year our sixth grader students are working on a very special end-of-the-year art project. They are making sculptures of roadrunners to be displayed around our school when they graduate. The part that makes this project so special is that we are using all recycled materials! Here is where we need your help: we will be collecting donations of used plastic, metal, and glass items this week (April 7-11) and the week after spring break (April 21-25). All things donated must be empty, clean, and dry, so rinse them out! Also, please do not bring in things with sharp edges (like broken glass). We are NOT collecting paper or cardboard as those things won’t be waterproof. See flyer for more details.
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales have begun, and pre-orders will be accepted through April 28. Online orders can be placed using this Yearbook Order Form. If you would prefer to pay $20.00 by cash or check, make checks payable to Marshall Road Elementary School, place cash or check in an envelope and write your child’s name, teacher name and YEARBOOK on the envelope. Each yearbook is packed with candid photos, memories of the 2024-2025 school year, staff photos and individual photos of each student by grade level. There will be a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase after all the prepaid orders are distributed during the last week of school. Yearbook Flyer
Spring AAP Newsletter
Please read the attached newsletter to learn how to request AAP services at Marshall Road for the 2025-2026 school year. All forms are due April 15, 2025. Families will be notified of decisions by early June.
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedure and Safety Reminders
Established areas for Kiss & Ride provide for safe loading and unloading, and pedestrian traffic patterns.
Arrival: Doors open at 9:05 am, close at 9:20 am, after 9:20 am everyone enters via Door 1. Dismissal: Starts at 4:00 pm for Grades K-2 and 4:05 pm for Grades 3-6.
General Safety Reminders
- 25 mph speed limit around school. Please drive safely.
- NO U-turns on Marshall Road. NO use of cul-de-sacs on Delilah Dr or Rachel Ln.
- NO parking on Delilah Dr or Rachel Ln during arrival and dismissal. Parking at the Vienna Aquatic Club is generally open.
- Visitors can park in the lot used by KNR or along Dellwood Dr. Please wait for a staff member to stop traffic for safe crossing.
- NO parking in bus spots or in the bus lane in front of the school. Handicap parking is available in the front staff lot.
- Yield to school buses pulling into the front or side of the school. Yield to crossing guards and pedestrians.
Walkers and Bikers
- Door 3 is for walkers living on the Marshall Road SW side. NO parking or dropping off in the lot behind the school.
- Door 7 is for walkers living on the Dellwood Dr side. NO parking or dropping off in the lot by Door 7.
- Walkers stay on the sidewalk and use crosswalks. Do not cross through parking lots. Please respectful crossing guards.
- Bike racks are located by the Door 7 parking lot and by Door 1, park closest to your arrival side. If your student is participating in the Bike Train they should use the racks by Door 7.
Flow of MRES Kiss & Ride (KNR) 9:05-9:20 am for arrival and 4:05-4:20 pm for dismissal
- Enter by turning on Dellwood Dr from Marshall Road, make one line and pull up as far as possible to the KNR Shelter. Exit by taking a right back on to Dellwood Dr. Yield to school buses entering the school.
- NO cell phone use while in line and do not leave your car unattended.
- Keep entrance to the side parking lot by Door 7 clear for staff to enter and exit.
- Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
- Remain in the driver’s seat. Staff will assist with car doors. Have your child buckle/unbuckle themselves; keep goodbyes brief.
- In the morning, do not pass other cars that are unloading. During dismissal, passing is allowed if the cars in front are not actively loading a child.
- NO left turn on to Marshall Road SW during KNR hours. Take Marshall Road SW to Ware St SW and turn left.
Crossing Guards
One stationed on Marshall Road in front of the school to assist walkers crossing the road as well as directing traffic. This crossing guard also enforces the no left turn onto Marshall Road from KNR during arrival and dismissal and no parking in the front staff lot without an FCPS tag. The second crossing guard is on Ware Street and Kingsley Road. Please be respectful and abide by these safety and traffic rules.
PTA Update
The Wizard of Oz this Tuesday and Wednesday!
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 opportunity for you and your family to experience the magic of live theater together. Don't miss out on this special event! Performances will be on April 8 and 9 at 7:00 pm! Click here for more details.
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Bike-Train will resume on April 22!!
Let's get those bikes ready! The Bike-Train will run every Tuesday, starting on April 22-June 3. The Bike-Train departs from Meadow Lane Park at 8:45 am, but you can join at any point along the route. For more information go to the Bike-Train website. Consider joining our chat group to receive updates or to let us know if you can help chaperone: Bike-Train WhatsApp. It's going to be so much fun and a great way to be active outdoors!
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Join the PTA for Dining for Dollars!
Come support our school and enjoy fantastic food while celebrating our amazing performance of The Wizard of Oz performed by our students!
Tuesday, April 8
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Pizza Vienna: 10:30 am-9:00 pm, indulge in delicious pizza
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Bruster's Ice Cream: 5:00-9:00 pm, walk next door for a sweet treat
Wednesday, April 9
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Rita's Frozen Custard: 4:00-9:00 pm, enjoy a refreshing frozen treat
How to Participate
Simply mention the "Marshall Road ES Dining for Dollars" event when placing your order at any of these participating establishments. A portion of the sales will be donated to the MRES PTA.
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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.
FCPS Communications
Community Conversation Tonight
You are invited to the following Community Conversations with Dr. Reid. She values your input and looks forward to meeting you. Below are the remaining events for this school year. Interpreter services will be provided for all events.
Feel free to submit questions anytime on the Superintendent’s webpage or by emailing Superintendent@fcps.edu.
Day of Theatre at West Springfield High School
MRES alum, Ashton Schaffer, is the new theatre teacher at West Springfield HS. He wants to invite Marshall Road Elementary students to their “Spotlight on the Arts” day! He shares, “On Saturday, May 3rd, we are hosting 3-6 grade students from around the county and giving them a high school theatre experience! We are going to teach theatre games, songs, hold tech workshops, dance, and provide participants with a performance experience. It’s going to be an amazing day, and I’d love to get some Marshall Road students in the building!” Details can be found in this flyer.
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