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Roadrunner Rundown
September 22, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We enjoyed seeing so many of you at BTSN last week. We hope that visiting your child’s classroom and getting a glimpse of their school day allowed for some fun conversations. If you did not make it, please connect with your teachers to schedule a fall conference before the second week of November to gain insights specific to your child’s growth.
Ms. Villanueva (art teacher) led students in a collaborative project entitled “Stronger Together” made out of popsicle sticks. They talked about what it means to be a citizen/member of a community and how by helping each other our art can be even better. If you look closely you can see specific visions on some of the sticks and others that are more simple. Ms. Villanueva reminded students that regardless of their skill level, once all of the sticks were put together, they created something striking and special!
 Have a great week.
Much peace.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
School Events and Information
Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Field Trip Chaperones and PTA Event Volunteers
We have many events planned this year and we need volunteers (21 and older). Returning volunteers should not have to complete anything if you submitted the year end survey saying that you would return to MRES. If you did not complete the survey, please do the following: Log in to your account, see the button “Sign Up Again” at the top of the page. You will see a pop-up message that says it will take a few minutes to load. Then confirm your information and answer the attestation/criminal disclosure questions again.
New volunteers should go to: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/affiliation_details/3205
- Create a Profile in the Volunteer FCPS portal.
- Follow application instructions.
- Watch the orientation video, Pick LEVEL 2 for field trips, Tuesday folders, or F4T or Pick LEVEL 1 for onetime events like the Runathon, Family Fun Night etc.
- Complete the legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
AAP News
Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings, led by Christine Marucchi, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
- Full-Time AAP Identification: October 8th, 6:00-7:00 pm in the library. Families of students in 2nd-6th grades will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Christine Marucchi, AART, at clmarucchi@fcps.edu or visit FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
AAP Fall Newsletter: English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) 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 ES has scheduled the administration of the fall SEL Screener for the week of October 19th-23rd. Opt-outs forms have been shared through The Parent Digital Consent System at the FCPS Opt-Out Page. Questions? Please reach out to Meg Gillespie at mmgillespie@fcps.edu or (703) 937-1558.
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Open House
The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Open House is taking place on Saturday, October 10,10:00 am-4:00 pm! Join your community for this fun-filled day for the whole family featuring fire demonstrations, food, activities, fire trucks, firefighters, and more surprises! This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is: “Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower!” Everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in! Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day with your Vienna Volunteer Fire Department!
Stay in Touch with Us
PTA Update
💙 Thank you to all the families who have already joined the PTA! Your support means so much and helps us make a difference for our students and teachers.📚 Don’t forget about our Classroom Challenge, which runs until September 30th! Every PTA membership counts toward your child’s classroom. When 75% of parents in a class join the PTA, we’ll reward that teacher with $50 for classroom supplies!
🏃 Get Your Business in the Runathon Spotlight!
The 16th Annual Runathon is November 6 and is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Put your business front and center by sponsoring the Runathon and being featured on our event T-shirts. Email Ben at president@marshallroadpta.org for details!
🍕Dining 4 Dollars🍦
Join us Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 pm-close for a fun family night out! Just mention MRES when ordering and enjoy dinner and a sweet treat while supporting our school! Come hungry, leave happy, and help support MRES!
Lombardi’s & Church Street Pizza
115 Maple Ave W, Vienna 703-938-1155
Order online: Church Street Pizza Online Ordering
15% of all sales will be donated to MRES.
Rita’s Italian Ice
116 Church St NW, Vienna
20% of sales will be donated to MRES!
🍂 MRES Fall Family Picnic — October 2! 🍂
Join us Friday, October 2, from 5:30–7:30 pm on the MRES field for a fun evening with family and friends! Enjoy games, face painting, music from School of Rock, Ben & Jerry’s, Uncle Fred’s BBQ, and more! Want pizza for dinner? Preorder by September 30 at 6:00 pm using the QR code on the flyer sent home today in your child's Tuesday folder.
♻️ Don’t Toss It—STEAM It! 🚀
Save those toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes, and cereal boxes! Our STEAM students can turn these everyday recyclables into creative projects and experiments.🔧✨ Look for the collection bin in the school lobby and drop off your clean, empty tubes and boxes. Your recycling could become the next great STEAM creation!
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Staff Spotlight
Hala Fischer has been a part of the MRES community since 2019. With teaching experience in enhanced autism, CSS, and general education, she is taking a step back and enjoying the IA floater life. Mrs. Fischer is staying busy this school year by being the Equity Committee lead, Science Olympiad head coach, and a member of the FSAC. Her favorite part about MRES is the strong sense of community and belonging. In Mrs. Fischer’s free time, she is currently teaching herself Spanish and working with oil pastels!
Pictured is Hala and Chubbs Fischer 😊
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FCPS Communications
Help Keep Our School Distraction-Free
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day — bell to bell.
This includes:
- Personal laptops and tablets.
- Smartphones and smartwatches.
- Other personal electronic communication or computing devices.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office at 703-937-1500. Learn more about the FCPS Cellphone Policy and Device Policy.
Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities. Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook. New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS. For more information, please contact Christine Marucchi at clmarucchi@fcps.edu or Melissa Beland at MGBeland@fcps.edu.
Not Feeling Well? When Your Child Can Come to School
School is better when your child is here! But we do understand that some days, they may feel unwell. Learn more about which symptoms are ok at school (like sneezing or sniffles), and when your child should stay home (if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, for example). Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify the school so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and, if possible, let them know how long you think they will be out.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
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