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Roadrunner Rundown
May 5, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are proud of the hard work our students are putting into composting and grateful to our PTA for leading this initiative. You can view our success in composting on the FCPS website and watch videos from several news stations sharing about our composting program (below).
Zero Waste Lunch Results:
- Helped us understand what we waste and how to reduce it.
- We encouraged reusable water bottles, food containers, snack bags, and utensils.
- The total weight of waste per class was divided by the # of students in each class eating in the cafeteria that day. The first year we had 76 kilograms, this year we had only made 12 kilograms of lunch trash!
- The classes that created the least amount of waste were: Mrs. McCulla’s kindergarten class and Ms. Nevola’s 3rd grade class.
- There was one class that created ZERO pounds of waste – Ms. Bambola’s 6th grade class!
- Students were encouraged to use reusable water bottles, food containers, snack bags, and utensils.
This week is “Staff Appreciation Week”, we are excited to celebrate our staff all week long! The PTA started the celebration off this morning with a glamorous walk down the MRES red carpet in the lobby with delicious coffee and pastries. We appreciate the efforts of parent volunteers to pamper our staff this week.
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Attendance Matters
As we prepare for end of year assessments, school attendance is crucial for your student's success. Please plan any appointments and trips for non-testing days. It is challenging to schedule make-up testing and students miss additional instructional time doing a make-up session. Check your child’s stock of school supplies. Sometimes a colorful new pencil or a new box of crayons can help students’ spirits soar.
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 below for the scheduled dates this spring. 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 if you 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
Summer Reading Book Drive
Marshall Road will be holding a book drive to provide summer reading materials for families in our community. We will be accepting book donations May 5-23. All book donations can be dropped off in the MRES lobby any time during the school day. Please only donate new or gently used books appropriate for grades K-6. We cannot accept books for adults, books with toys or extra pieces, baby books or board books, religious materials, outdated books, or books with ripped covers/pages. Direct any questions to Librarian, Lisa Hoffman: lahoffman@fcps.edu.
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Field Day - Save the Date
It is already that time of year when we look forward to Field Day! Please save the date for this year’s Field Days.
- Pre-K, K, 1st, and 2nd grades- Friday, May 30, 9:45 am-12:45 pm
- 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades - Monday, June 2, 9:45 am-12:45 pm
Mr. Clancy and Mr. Patterson are looking for 35-40 volunteers on June 2, 9:15 am-12:45 pm with a volunteer lunch following. A Sign-Up Genius link will be shared in mid-May, but we’re hoping this early notice will help everyone plan ahead!
Class Picnic Schedule
Grade level class picnics are another fun end of the year activity. Please mark your calendar and look for details from your child's teacher.
- Kindergarten - June 2 - Nottoway Park
- 1st Grade - June 5 - MRES Blacktop
- 2nd Grade - June 6 - Nottoway Park
- 3rd Grade - June 3 - Nottoway Park
- 4th Grade - June 3 - Meadow Lane Park
- 5th Grade - June 6 - Meadow Lane Park
- 6th Grade - June 5 - Nottoway Park
PTA Update
Bike/Walk/Run to Breakfast - Tuesday May 6
Help us to empty the bus & Kiss & Ride Line tomorrow by joining the bike-train, walking-bus or runners at any point along the route! The class with the most participants will win the "Roadrunner Golden-Shoe!” and a prize!! Breakfast will be waiting for you on the blacktop at 8:30 am. Sign up here to volunteer.
Dining for Dollars - Taco Bamba
Support MRES PTA and our school by enjoying lunch or dinner at Taco Bamba (164 Maple Ave W, Vienna) on Wednesday, May 7, 9:00 am-9:00 pm.
- In-Store: Mention "Marshall Road ES PTA" or use code GIVE20
- Gift Cards: Mention "Marshall Road ES PTA" or use code GIVE20
- Online: Use code GIVE20 at checkout on Taco Bamba's website
Every bite helps! See you there!
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-9
There are a variety of ways to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Poster Project – Thank you so much for all the amazing posters you made!
- Video: If you haven’t submitted a video for your teacher yet, please do so tonight — email vicepresident@marshallroadpta.org for the link.
- Delicious Dessert: On Thursday we will offer delicious desserts. Please consider making or buying your favorite sweet treat. Sign up here.
If you have any questions please contact Lisa Swink, lisabrinch@gmail.com.
International Compost Awareness Week!
As part of International Awareness Week, we’re excited to invite our Marshall Road families to join us in supporting a greener future by composting at home! Our school’s composting efforts were recently featured on the FOX5 News and WJLA/ABC7 News highlighting the positive impact we’re making together. The Mayor of the Town of Vienna has even shared a special video message inviting all Marshall Road families to drop off your food scraps at the Vienna Farmers Market. Together, we can keep learning, growing, and making a difference—for our kids and our planet. For more information about composting in Fairfax, check out this link.
Family Sports Night & Ice Cream Social
Join us for a fun-filled Family Sports Night on Friday, May 16, 5:30-7:30 pm where there is something for everyone! Enjoy games and sports for all ages, cool off with ice cream for the kids, and explore the new playground! We will also have a chalk art contest, so bring your creativity and get ready to make the sidewalk come alive with color. This is a family event, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community spirit!
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Fairfax County Advertised Budget
The current Fairfax County advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million. What is at risk? Here are just a few examples:
- Activities and Athletics
- Advanced Academic Resource Teachers
- Class Sizes
- Elementary Art, Music, PE teachers
- Elementary Special Education Lead Teachers
- Adult Education and Nontraditional programs
- Cybersecurity
- Safety and Security
These are in addition to cuts that the Fairfax County Government already announced to programs that support our schools:
- Middle School After School programs
- School Crossing Guards
- Public Health Nurses supporting our schools
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Submit feedback on the FY26 Budget Proposal by taking this survey.
MRES Staff Spotlight
Ms. Rocha, MRES Teacher, is the winner of the priority parking spot this week. Ms. Rocha has been part of Marshall Road for 6 years. She mentioned that her favorite part of working at Marshall Road is the sense of community that is felt amongst school staff, connecting with the community it serves and the support from parents/PTA for not only the students but staff as well! Ms. Rocha’s hobby is being an aunt to her 2 beautiful nieces and her precious nephew. She added: "They are what bring me true joy!” Ms. Rocha was born in Bolivia, but came with her family to the United States when she was only six months old. She has kept with her roots and has been a part of the Bolivian folkloric dance community here in the DMV for about 15 years now.
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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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