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Roadrunner Rundown
March 23, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
The Madison Pyramid is looking forward to celebrating “Our Shared Home” by joining together for our Day of Service on Wednesday, April 15. As we shared last month, this day moves us to learn outside the walls of the classroom and helps our students grow as Ethical and Global Citizens. Hands-on-service will allow students to see that they have the power to strengthen their community through intentional, compassionate action. MRES students and staff will participate through different projects at each grade level. Later this week, we will send out “Wish Lists” for each project for materials that will help us to bring these acts of service to life. After Spring Break, we will share the Day of Service schedule and if it fits into your day to join your child you will be welcomed to do so. We look forward to partnering with you to make this day a success.
There will be no school on the following days:
- March 30-April 3 - Spring Break
- April 6 - Teacher Workday
- April 10 - School Planning Day
Have a great week.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Countdown to Spring Break
We have 4 days of school until Spring Break! Give your best this week by coming to school each day and arriving on time.
AAP Parent Orientation
We are sending this message out prematurely so that parents have time to prepare for the Fulltime AAP Parent Orientation. The Orientation is for parents of students who are found eligible for fulltime AAP services. The eligibility emails should arrive from the AAP Central Office within the next two weeks.
The AAP Parent Orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 9:30-10:45 am in the library. It will include an information session and tour through several local level AAP classrooms.
Free Medical Clinic in Chantilly
Remote Area Medical will be hosting a free medical clinic in Chantilly, VA on April 18–19 at Mubarak Mosque (4555 Ahmadiyya Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151).
Services will include:
- Dental care (cleanings, fillings, extractions, X-rays)
- Vision services (eye exams and prescription glasses made on site)
- Medical care (physical exams, consultations, women’s health, and general services)
This is a free, first-come, first-served event. No ID is required. Parking opens Friday at 11:59 pm, and the clinic opens Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 am. Details in flyer.
SOL Dates
Our Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are coming up in May. 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 12
- 🧮 Math: Thursday, May 21
Grade 4:
- 📖 Reading: Thursday, May 14
- 🧮Math: Tuesday, May 20
Grade 5:
- 📖 Reading: Thursday, May 7
- 🔬 Science: Thursday, May 14
- 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 20 (including Adv. Math)
Grade 6:
- 📖 Reading: Friday, May 15
- 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 19 (including Adv. Math)
SOL Make Up Testing: May 18-22 / SOL Retakes: May 26-29
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Town of Vienna Contest
To celebrate Earth Day, the Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission (CSC) invites students to participate in their annual Student Creativity Contest. This is a great opportunity for students to express their thoughts about the environment and showcase their imagination through art or writing.
This year’s theme is: “How do you and your family help to improve the environment?” Details here.
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PTA Update
PTA Meeting: Thursday, March 26 @ 6:00 PM
Join us for an engaging evening with important school and community updates! Hear from our 5th grade Student Council and Ms. Ramos about their exciting first year, get updates from Mr. Chen on the Nutley Culvert Project and its impact on school traffic, and learn from Mr. Chapman about the FCPS budget and what it means for Marshall Road. Come connect with other parents—and don’t miss the chance to learn how your donations to the Read-a-thon and Book Fair directly impact your student! Join us in person in the cafeteria or hop on Zoom (Meeting ID: 953 649 4776 | Passcode: dQ3Zz2).
Celebrate Neurodiversity Awareness Month this April with a meaningful Spring Break read!
Ben & Jerry’s and the MRES PTA invite your family to explore books that highlight neurodiversity. Look for the Spring Reading Flyer in your student’s Tuesday Folder, featuring both picture books and chapter books. As you read, use the Ben & Jerry’s bookmark—then bring it to a Ben & Jerry’s shop to enjoy a FREE kids’ scoop!
Neurodivergent Community Support Group
In conjunction with the PTA, a few MRES families who have neurodivergent students have started a WhatsApp group. The objective of the group is to share information and resources, as well as ask questions, share doubts or concerns, advocate, etc. The group is open to anyone who wants to join. We hope you will consider joining and working together to strengthen the neurodivergent community at MRES. You can join the group using this link.
MRES Bike-Train Spring 2024 Kick-off
We will kick-off the spring season on Tuesday April 7. Take advantage of the spring break to get your bike ready to join us. For more information: Bike-Train website.
Follow the Rabbit with Us!
Our 5th and 6th grade Roadrunners are excited to present this year’s spring production, Alice in Wonderland! Students have been working hard in every role—on stage, behind the scenes, and as part of the art crew—to bring this magical story to life.
Performance Dates: April 27 & April 28 / Time: 7:00 PM
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend—no tickets are required.
This production offers students a meaningful opportunity to grow beyond the classroom. Through their participation, they develop skills in performance, collaboration, and creative design. Across all roles, students build confidence, teamwork, creativity, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills—experiences that extend far beyond the stage.
We are incredibly proud of our Roadrunners and look forward to sharing this special performance with our community.
Spring Volunteers Needed!
As we head into our busy spring season, we are looking for a few extra hands to help pull off some of our favorite MRES traditions. If you are available to help, we would love your support for:
Staff Spotlight
Hooray for Ms. Flesch, one of our amazing ESOL teachers, who snagged the PTA Priority Parking Spot this week! Ms. Flesh has been at Marshall Road for 21 years and has spent time as a 2nd grade teacher, taught a 2nd/3rd grade combination class, and 4th grade. Now she is happily teaching all grade levels as an ML/ESOL teacher and she loves the variety her job presents. She said, “It is wonderful to work with so many different aged students with varied backgrounds, languages, and experiences, and all the while fostering their confidence with learning English and growing their love of learning. MRES is a very special place, and I learn so much from my students and colleagues each and every day!”
In her spare time, Ms. Flesch loves to be outside! She loves a walk with her boys or driving in her jeep with the fresh air blowing. She also loves the beach or anywhere she can swim and read a great book. Fun fact: Ms. Flesch grew up as a swimmer, soccer player, and ballet dancer and eventually found her love of tennis. She even played college tennis!
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Stay Connected
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FCPS Communications
Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support FCPS students and educators, is launching a division-wide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. Students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail by April 17. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Context Flyer and Instructions
Military Family Field Day
The Military Family Field Day will take place on Saturday, April 18, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Annandale High School’s football stadium (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003). All FCPS military families are invited to attend.
Summer STEM Camp
Camp Invention will be held at Mosaic Elementary School this summer, June 22-26. This STEM summer camp opportunity will be offered to students in grades K-5. Details can be found here.
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