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Roadrunner Rundown
June 15, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
This is our final Roadrunner Report. Keep a lookout for a summer edition of the Roadrunner Report. This Wednesday is our last day of school; students dismiss 2 hours early.
We want to share a few celebrations:
- For grades 3-6, we have had an increase in SOL Math passing rates for the second year in a row.
- 78% of students K-3 are reading on or above grade level.
- For reading, math, and science SOLs, 119 students passed advanced.
- At the start of the year 165 students were identified for Advanced Academics (subject specific to full time) for next year that number is 225 students.
- We moved from 17.5% of the students being chronically absent two years ago to 8.5% this year.
- 49 students had perfect attendance this year! 45 missed only one day, 64 missed only 2 days, 63 missed 3 days and 30% missed 3 days or less.
- 30 students scored proficient on their language assessment and exited multilingual learner service.
We are saying so long, but never goodbye to the following staff:
- Katherine Holmes-Pre-K
- Amy Vernon-Kindergarten
- Rachel Penn-Primary EAC
- Maddie Blake-2nd grade
- Vanessa Bambola-6th Grade
- Lauren Brylow-6th Grade
- LeAnne McDougall-Special Education
- Madeline Proctor-Special Education
- Mary Twellmann-Special Education-Congrats!
- Theresa Milstein-Multilingual Learners
Of the staff departing we have 2 educators moving out of the area, 2 moving within FCPS, 6 moving into fields outside of K-12 education, and one amazing retiree!!
Have a fun and safe summer!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Yearbooks
It's not too late to purchase a yearbook! A limited number of copies are still available in the main office on a first-come, first-served basis. If your child would like to purchase a yearbook, please send them to the main office with $20 cash. Once all remaining copies have been sold, no additional yearbooks will be available.
2026 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
The Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta (hosted by the Reston Museum Reston Museum) is a fun, one-of-a-kind event that has quickly become a beloved Reston tradition. Each year, this event draws growing crowds of residents, businesses, and visitors from across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Thousands gather at Lake Anne Plaza to cheer on their favorite teams as creativity and teamwork take center stage on the water.
The Reston Museum is excited to offer FCPS elementary schools the opportunity to participate as sponsored teams on a first-come, first-served basis, with the $50 entry fee waived. To participate, a school must form a team to design, build, and decorate a life-size cardboard boat that represents their school community. On race day, teams will take to the water in timed heats, rowing out to a designated buoy and back to the docks at Lake Anne Plaza. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring STEAM learning to life; encouraging creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving in a truly memorable way. Please email Karlen Lehman (kslehman@fcps.edu) if you are interested in being part of an MRES team.
Evening Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for one more parent to serve as one of our school’s designated representatives to the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group—a vital forum for elevating family voice and strengthening connections across the division.
Here is some information about this opportunity:
- The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, 6:00-7:30pm.
- The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
- Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed. Location to be determined.
- Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9
- Meeting #1 - September 16 or 23
- Meeting #2 - November 4
- Meeting #3 - January 13
- Meeting #4 - March 3
- Full Group Wrap-Up-May 5
- Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
- Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
- Representatives who accumulate two or more unexcused absences will be replaced during the school year.
- For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage.
Please email Karlen Lehman (kslehman@fcps.edu) if you are interested.
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Early Release Wednesdays for the 26-27 School Year
Students will be released 3 hours early on the following Wednesdays:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
PTA Update
MRES PTA | 2025–2026 Year in Review
What an incredible school year — and it was all possible because of YOU.
Thanks to our families, staff, volunteers, and community partners, the MRES PTA helped support curriculum, enhance learning experiences, and provide opportunities that enriched our students’ education and strengthened our school community.
Together, we raised approximately $80,000 and reinvested it directly into our school.
🚴 14 Bike Trains that built community and helped students build independence and confidence on their bikes
🎉 Walk/Run/Bike to Breakfast, Fall & Spring Picnics, and International Night that brought families together
🔬 STEAM Night and Earth Week that sparked curiosity and environmental awareness
📚 Book Fair, Readathon and Family Reading Night that promoted literacy, inspired a love of reading, and helped renew our library collection
🍽️ 17 Dining for Dollars events that supported local businesses while creating opportunities to connect as a community
✨ Enriched student learning through author visits, book clubs, flexible seating, digital resources like BrainPOP, a digital audiobook library and expanded classroom experiences.
🍎 Support for teachers and staff through classroom funding, appreciation events, curriculum support, improved staff spaces, and professional development
💛 Community initiatives including Food 4 Thought and Winter Clothing Drive.
🌎 Environmental awareness activities including our composting program, candy wrapper recycling, pumpkin compost collection, and the Zero Waste Lunch Challenge.
Learn more about the PTA’s impact in our budget report on our website.
The PTA is more than fundraising, it’s creating opportunities, supporting educators, and building a community where every student can thrive.
Thank you again for all your support! We hope you’ll consider joining us next year—every contribution truly makes a difference, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in the school community.
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FCPS Communications
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
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