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Roadrunner Rundown
February 18, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
In the Madison Pyramid, we believe our schools and neighborhood are "Our Shared Home." To celebrate this, we are excited to share more about our Day of Service on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
This day moves learning beyond the classroom, helping students grow as Ethical and Global Citizens. Through hands-on service, students will learn that they have the power to strengthen their community through intentional, compassionate action. Each school will participate in unique ways tailored to their students' ages and interests.
We look forward to partnering with you to make this day a success. In our next communication, we will share specific ways you can help, including a link to our Amazon Wish List for project supplies.
Have a great week.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
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School Events and Information
New Visitor Management System
Please read the information below about the new visitor management system in the front office for visitors and volunteers.
Visitors, Contractors, and Volunteers: Visitors, non-renovation contractors, and volunteers must:
- Check in at the main office
- Present a valid government-issued ID
- Register using a valid driver’s license, DMV identification card, military ID, or passport
- Have their photo captured by the VisitorSafe system
- Receive a printed visitor badge
- Wear the issued visitor badge while in the building
Returning visitors may: Scan their government-issued ID OR Check in using the Raptor Safe App (QR code).
If using the Raptor Safe App (Passport):
- Visitors will not need to have their photo taken again
- The system will use the previously stored photo
- A badge will still print at the school site
If a visitor does not have valid ID, the school may
- Manually enter the visitor’s full legal name
- Verify date of birth
- Issue a printed badge
Social and Emotional Learning Screening
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 has scheduled the administration of the Spring SEL Screener for the week of March 9-13th.
Opt-outs forms have been pushed out through The Parent Digital Consent System.
Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie, mmgillespie@fcps.edu, (703) 937-1558
PTA Update
STEAM Night: Thursday, February 26
Come for the fun, stay for the science! Thursday, February 26 is our annual STEAM Night! Bring the whole family to experience exciting hands-on activities with real-world STEAM experts.
IMPORTANT: You DO NOT need to create a tri-fold project to attend! While we love seeing student projects, the event is open to everyone to come explore, learn, and play.
WE NEED HELP! We still need volunteers to help run activity stations and keep the night running smoothly. Visit our STEAM Night Sign Up page to volunteer.
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Save the Date: Family Reading Night!
Wednesday, March 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of reading fun featuring Megan Wagner Lloyd, bestselling author of Allergic and Squished, plus storytime with special guests (including your principal and teachers).
The Fairfax Public Library will be there to help students sign up for their very own library cards, and the Book Fair will be open too!
Come dressed as your favorite book character and receive a surprise!
The Book Fair is Coming (March 3-5)!
Our favorite bookstore returns! This is a magical time for our students, but we can't do it without parent volunteers to help shoppers and run the registers.
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MRES Read-A-Thon (March 2–13)
Get those bookmarks ready! Our first annual Read-A-Thon kicks off on Monday, March 2nd.
How it works:
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Read & Track: Students choose what they want to read and track their minutes.
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Win Prizes: Every 60 minutes of reading earns a student an entry into a raffle for fun prizes!
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Raise Funds: Parents will receive an email link from 99Pledges.com to a private donation page. You can share this link with friends and family to sponsor your reader via text, email, or social media.
Start stacking up those books!
Be Part of Something Special - Join the PTA Board!
The PTA is currently accepting nominations for several open Board positions for next school year! We need YOU!
Serving on the PTA Board is a great way to make new friends, a rewarding way to make a difference, and stay in touch with what’s happening at MRES! Interested in nominating yourself or someone else? Please contact nominations@marshallroadpta.org for more information.
MRES Staff Spotlight
Hooray for Ms. Belden, one of our fabulous sixth grade teachers. Ms. Belden has been at MRES for three years and has been teaching for seven years.
When asked what she loves about MRES, Ms. Belden said, “I love Marshall Road because it feels like a family. People genuinely care and there is always someone I can reach out to for help. The kindness shown is the best I have ever seen.”
In her spare time, Ms. Belden loves diamond painting and baking/creating things like bread and using her Ninja Creami for ice cream. Lately she has been mixing up a lot of yogurt! She says it relaxes her brain and the yogurt tastes good! Ms. Belden also loves all things football. (Go Ravens!)
Fun fact: Ms. Belden carries a book everywhere she goes! She says, “There is always a spot to read!”
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Stay Connected
Don’t miss a thing—download the PTA calendar here.
Follow us for the latest updates: PTA Website | Facebook | Instagram
FCPS Communications
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to 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 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
- February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
- March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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