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Roadrunner Rundown
May 4, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are very proud of our 5th and 6th grade students who put on a wonderful performance of Alice and Wonderland last week! The PTA Family Picnic is Friday, May 15, 5:30-8:30 pm; a fun evening for all - see you there.
Today’s start of Staff Appreciation Week began with a wonderful light breakfast and coffee/ tea bar! Thanks to our parents and PTA for making this “World Cup Week” of festivities start so sweet. Honestly, the gift of gratitude to your child’s teachers this week or beyond, costs a few minutes of time and means millions. Share a kind thought or two when you can.
This is our third and final call for optional input for the Class Placement Form. If you have information to share about your child to assist us, please do so by Friday, May 8.This is a hard timeline; requests received after this date will not be considered.
Our final 3 hour early release for the school year will be on Wednesday, May 13th. Families should follow the same dismissal plan they chose previously. We will not accommodate changes on the 13th, except for emergencies.
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Make May Count
May is the last full month of the 2025-2026 school year. Strive to come to school every day, and be on time, as you look forward to the summer break.
Standards of Learning (SOLs) Start this Week
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning grade level standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by subject and grade level. See the table below. Test formats include:
- Standards of Learning (SOL) mathematics, science, and reading standardized tests.
- Growth assessments completed as part of classroom instruction using the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for mathematics and iReady for reading.
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade. If you have questions about state assessments or about SOL retesting, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator, Kelly Willis at kawillis@fcps.edu.
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 28-29
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales have been extended through May 8. We are accepting $20.00 by cash or check (payable to Marshall Road Elementary School). Please send cash or check in an envelope with your your child’s name, teacher name and YEARBOOK written on the envelope. The option to order online has been closed. Each yearbook is packed with candid photos, memories of the 2025-2026 school year, staff photos and individual photos of each student by grade level. There will be a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase after all the prepaid orders are distributed during the last week of school.
Spring Pictures
Spring pictures are now online. E-proofs have been delivered to your email inbox. Please be sure to check your spam. All orders will receive free shipping if placed by May 11. For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com.
PTA Update
Empty the Bus & Kiss+Ride Line!
We can do this! Just for one day, let’s empty the Kiss & Ride line and give our buses a break. And here’s the fun part: if a bus gets emptied, Roadie and Mr. Chapman will ride that bus back to school with students! Jump onto the bike train, walking bus, or run at any point along the way—everyone counts! The class with the most participants will win the Roadrunner Golden Shoe! Breakfast will be waiting for you on the blacktop at 8:30 am. Let’s come together, make a plan, and show what our Roadrunner community can do!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week = Marshall Road World Cup!
It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week at Marshall Road, and this year we’re celebrating World Cup–style!
This year we are not requesting parent donations, instead families can join the fun by completing a “Trading Card” for their teacher/staff and checking the student schedule for ways to participate throughout the week.
Here’s the schedule for our teachers and staff:
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Monday: Fuel up with coffee, croissants, and a yogurt bar as the games kick off.
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Tuesday: Bike, walk, or run to breakfast and help your team score!
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Wednesday: Recharge with a relaxing ceramic painting session.
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Thursday: Share some laughs and enjoy lunch from CAVA.
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Friday: Celebrate with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and cheer as prizes are awarded to our all-star participants!
We would like to thank all the volunteers and local businesses who helped make this week possible. They generously donated their time and provided gifts that will be part of a raffle for all teachers and staff. A special thank you to All Fired Up DC for ceramics, as well as Caboose Commons, RTR Pilates Reformer, Round House Theatre, Clyde's Restaurants, and many more for their generous gift certificates and support. We are so grateful for the strong support from our community!
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Get Involved at Marshall Road
As the school year comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents and community members who volunteered their time and energy to support the many programs and activities at Marshall Road. Your involvement makes our school stronger!
Looking ahead, we invite you to be part of next year’s efforts—whether by helping with a small part of a program your family enjoyed or taking the lead on something you’re passionate about. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org.
Dining for Dollars at Silver Diner – May 6!
Skip cooking and support Marshall Road Elementary School at the same time! Join us for our Run the Diner Fundraiser at Silver Diner Merrifield (8150 Porter Road, Falls Church) on Wednesday, May 6, 5:00–8:00 pm. Silver Diner will donate 20% of sales (based on number of attendees) back to MRES when you dine in or order to go.
Ordering to-go? Use code Roadrunner0506 at checkout on SilverDiner.com or call 703-204-0812. Bring your family, invite friends, and help support our Roadrunners! Note: Orders placed through third-party delivery services do not count toward the fundraiser.
MRES Spring Picnic: Let's Celebrate!
Save the date! Our Spring Picnic is right around the corner (Friday, May 15), and it’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year with our school community. This massive event takes a village to pull off. If you are interested in helping with setup, activities, or keeping the fun going, please reach out to Miranda at mirandaegan@gmail.com to get involved!
Staff Spotlight
Hooray for Ms. Rosales, one of our amazing Third Grade teachers, who snagged the PTA Priority Parking Spot this week!
Ms. Rosales has been teaching at Marshall Road for almost ten years! She started in second grade and now teaches third grade. When asked what she loves about Marshall Road, Ms. Rosales said “because the families and students are great! It also doesn't hurt to be so close to where I grew up. I went to Flint Hill Elementary and my mom still lives in the same house. I also love being close to my son (Oliver is 2) who attends daycare across the street.”
In her spare time, Ms. Rosales enjoys hiking, exercising, and spending time with family. She has 4 nephews and 5 nieces and most of her family lives in the area. Fun fact: Before having kids Ms. Rosales traveled a lot and has been to over 20 countries!
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