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Roadrunner Rundown
February 9, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are glad to see that the lights at the Nutley St and Marshall Rd intersection are working. Thank you for your help in making arrival go smoothly this morning.
As we have had major shifts to schedules over the last two weeks we fully anticipate a return to full day learning, so a return to routine will help students be available this week.
Each month we utilize the Morning News Show to highlight cultural celebrations. As we celebrate Black History Month, ask your child some new facts they are learning in class or through the news show and hallway displays.
Have a great week.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning. If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
February 18 - 3-Hour Early Release
Our next early release day will be February 18th. We will follow the same dismissal plan that each family has chosen previously. If your dismissal plans have changed, please fill out this form. Please make any changes by February 13th. We will not be able to accommodate changes on the day of the early release, except in case of emergencies.
The remaining 3-Hour Early Release Days (3/18, 4/22, 5/13) will follow the same dismissal schedule unless we hear otherwise from families.
Science Olympiad in FCPS
We would like to have a Science Olympiad team at Marshall Road next fall. This activity would be offered before school for students in grades 3-5. FCPS created this video to highlight the positive impact this program has on young STEM minds. We are looking for a few parents to join one of our teachers as coaches for this wonderful program. Check out the Division A website and introductory video for more information. Please let Karlen Lehman (kslehman@fcps.edu) know if you are interested.
Parents’ NIght Out
Do you need a break from your kids? Do you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day without children? The Madison SGA has a great solution, PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT this Friday night! Sign up by Wednesday!
PTA Update
This Tuesday is Taco Tuesday!
Turn your taco craving into school support at Taco Bamba! Join us all day Tuesday, February 10 and enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to Marshall Road Elementary. Use code GIVE20 when ordering in person or online and 20% of all sales will be donated to MRES. Thank you for supporting our school community—every taco makes a difference!
STEAM Night is coming—perfect time to science at home!
With next Monday and Tuesday off (2/16 and 2/17), families have a great opportunity to encourage students to explore, experiment, and create at home for STEAM Night. Students are invited to design a tri-fold project showcasing an experiment or passion connected to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math.
Projects will be displayed at school and celebrated during STEAM Night on Thursday, February 26.
- Tri-fold boards are available in the MRES office
- All participants will be entered into a raffle
Volunteers are needed to help make this night a success—please consider signing up to support activities and students! Please sign up here.
Help Us Celebrate Our Everyday Heroes
Our bus drivers and crossing guards help our school day start and end safely—every single day. Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons, they are there making sure our students arrive at school and get home safely. Their dedication often happens quietly and behind the scenes, but it makes a huge difference for our families.
Bus Driver and Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is coming up, and we need your help to make sure their hard work does not go unnoticed. The MRES PTA has set aside a budget to show our appreciation, but we need volunteers to deliver these thank-yous.
If you’re able to help, please reach out. Even a small amount of time goes a long way in letting them know how much they are valued. Contact: president@marshallroadpta.org
Let’s come together to thank the dedicated people who are an important part of our MRES community.
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FCPS Communications
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 - March 19, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
- February 11 for week of February 18
- February 16 for the week of February 23
- February 23 for the week of March 2
- March 2 for the week of March 9
- March 9 for the week of March 16
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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