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Roadrunner Rundown
September 8, 2025
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
There are several changes in this week’s schedule to make note of.
- Tuesday, 9/9 - There will be no school due to the polling taking place at many FCPS schools.
- Wednesday, 9/10 - Our first three-hour release will take place. Thank you for your help in communicating your child’s dismissal plan.
Parents are invited to attend Back to School Night this Wednesday, September 10. This evening will allow you to spend time in your child’s classroom and hear about the grade level curriculum.
- K and 1st grades: 5:00-5:45 pm
- 2nd and 3rd grades: 6:00-6:45 pm
- 4th, 5th, and 6th grades: 7:00-7:45 pm
Please join the MRES community this Friday, September 12, 5:30-7:30 pm for our Family Picnic sponsored by the MRES PTA. Enjoy an evening of outdoor fun with other Marshall Road families. There will be a food truck, pizza, ice cream, music, games, and more. Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!
Have a great week.
Much peace.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Safety at Arrival and Dismissal
Families are encouraged to use Kiss and Ride for pick up and drop off. Please do not park along Marshall Road or in the cul de sacs during this time. Parents and students who are walking on Marshall Road during arrival or dismissal should only cross Marshall Road at the crosswalk. To ensure the safety of your child we ask that you do not cross at Rachel Ln or any other point along Marshall Road outside of the crosswalks.
Attendance Matters
Every Day Counts: Setting Your Child Up for Success
September is Attendance Awareness Month. There are many ways parents and caregivers can help their children create healthy routines and make a habit of getting to school on time every day. Some examples include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit the FCPS website for more attendance tips and resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
During the first weeks of the year, schools mail and email caregivers many forms to complete. Several of the most important ones are below:
- Digital Resources Consent: Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission so your child(ren) can access all resources provided by their teachers.
- Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): This document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when they log in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
- Opt-Outs: The Opt-Out booklet is online or available from your child’s school. If you need a paper copy, please call the office at 703-937-1500. It contains information on:
- Parents’ rights to inspect and consent or opt out before their child participates in certain surveys.
- Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials.
- Rules regarding student records and disclosure of student information (including photo/video of students) and the right to opt out.
- Parents’ rights to opt out of the Social Emotional Learning Screener, career or social emotional counseling, Library Equity Access Pass Project, and/or Tutor.com.
- The process by which complaints may be filed if parents or students believe their rights have been violated.
PTA Update
👉 Registration for Fall Enrichments Opens TODAY!
Registration for PTA sponsored Fall Enrichment Classes will open TODAY, September 8th at 7:00 pm and will close on Wednesday, September 17th at 9:00 pm. This fall offerings include Fitness Warriors, Chess, Spanish, Cooking, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Yoga, and MORE! Classes and registration information available here.
🍕🥋 Back to School Night = Fundraiser at InCourage Martial Arts
Heading to Back to School Night? We’ve got you covered! While you attend, your Roadrunners can enjoy a fun evening with friends at InCourage Martial Arts.
📍 Location: InCourage Martial Arts
🕔 Time: 5:45–7:45 pm
🍕 What’s included: Pizza, games, and plenty of fun with fellow Roadrunners!
This event is a fundraiser supporting the MRES PTA—a win-win for parents and kids! For more details and to register, click here.
🥫 Food4Thought (F4T) Food Drive – September 8–12
The F4T weekend food program resumes this month! Each week, our amazing volunteers pack nearly 70 food kits for students facing food insecurity. 🧡 Here’s how you can help: Donate items in the lobby bin (September 8–12). Shop from our Amazon Wishlist or Walmart Wishlist. Volunteer to pack kits! This 100% volunteer-run program only works with your support! Check the flyer for more information.
🧺 Fall Family Picnic - Friday, September 12
Join us for an evening of music, food, and games for the whole family. Bring a picnic, grab some grub from one of the fun food trucks, or pre-order a pizza here! We can't wait to see your family!
🏃♂️ Become a Runathon Sponsor!
Do you own a business? Our biggest fundraiser of the year—the 15th Annual Runathon—is coming November 7, and we want YOUR business on our event t-shirts! Email Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org to learn about being an event sponsor.
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🌟MRES Staff Spotlight - Ms. Bambola
Ms. Bambola, a sixth grade teacher, has won the PTA priority parking spot for the week! Ms. Bambola has been at MRES since 2019. Her favorite thing about MRES is "the people I have met that have inspired me, given me strength and been an absolute pleasure to work with day in and day out!" Ms. Bambola loves to travel and cook. She especially loves to travel to places that inspire her to cook the food from that place. Fun fact: Ms. Bambola lived in Europe. Big cheers for Ms. Bambola!
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📲 Stay in the Know!
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FCPS Communications
Free and Reduced Meals Updates
FRM eligibility carryover from SY 24-25 is valid for the first thirty (30) days of school, or until a new application is processed. Households will be required to submit a new application by October 1, 2025.
Families can apply online for the 2025–2026 school year on the FNS webpage for a quicker response, though paper applications are also available from our school or can be printed from the website.
If you want your children to participate in FCPS fee-based programs on a free or reduced fee basis and receive information about other benefits for your children parents must also fill out the FCPS Consent to Share Students’ Meals Eligibility Status Information for Benefits for Other Programs.
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