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Roadrunner Rundown
September 28, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We are at the tail end of fall screeners and assessments. We use these to determine where students are in relation to grade level and what supports or extensions are needed over the course of the year. If the needs require additional support, your student’s teacher will be reaching out to explain what goal he or she will be working on.
Our first 3-hour early release day is this Wednesday with student dismissal at 1:05 pm. Buses will run their standard routes three hours earlier than usual. For safety reasons, we cannot accept last-minute dismissal changes on Wednesday. Please make sure your child's dismissal plan is finalized in advance. Please review and remind your child of their dismissal plans before Wednesday morning, so they feel prepared. If you have not already done so, please complete this form or use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE.
Weather permitting, we hope you can join us this Friday, 5:30-7:00 pm for the Family Picnic sponsored by the MRES PTA. Enjoy an evening of outdoor fun with other Marshall Road families. There will be food or bring your own, music, games, and more. Bring your whole family and enjoy the evening with the Marshall Road community!
Have a great week.
Much peace.
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett and Kelly Willis
School Events and Information
Attendance Matters!
In addition to learning academic skills, attending school on a daily basis encourages students to communicate, socialize, share, and make friends with other peers. All of these skills contribute to a more positive school community where students feel safe, supported, and connected. Each and every student should attend school each and every school day!!
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.
AAP News
Families are invited to attend the Full-Time AAP Identification Meeting, led by Christine Marucchi, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) on October 8th, 6:00-7:00 pm in the library. Families of students in 2nd-6th grade 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.
Challenged Materials Review Committee
We are looking for two parents/guardians to serve on the Challenged Materials Review Committee if a departmental committee is needed. Parents and guardians may not be employed by FCPS. Please email Karlen Lehman at kslehman@fcps.edu if you are interested.
Science Olympiad Coach Needed
Be the spark that ignites a love of science! MRES staff member Hala Fischer, will be leading Science Olympiad later this fall and needs a parent to co-lead with her. This is a before-school activity (3 hrs weekly) and Saturday competitions.
The coach will receive a stipend. Competition dates: March 6, (Woodson HS), and April 3 (Lake Braddock HS). Workshops to support implementation will be offered. Founded in 1984, Science Olympiad is the premier team STEM competition in the nation, providing standards-based challenges to 6,300 teams at 425 tournaments in all 50 states. Science Olympiad Flyer
If interested, contact Hala Fischer at hnnicolas@fcps.edu.
Stay in Touch with Us
PTA Update
🍂 MRES Fall Family Picnic | October 2
Come hang out with your MRES friends for an evening of games, music, face painting, BBQ, pizza, Ben & Jerry’s, and more!
🍪 Every kid gets a FREE cookie!
📅 Friday, October 2 ⏰ 5:30–7:00 pm 📍 MRES Field
🍕 Want pizza? Preorder by September 30 at 6:00 pm!
Bring the family, grab a blanket, and join us for a fun fall evening! 💙
🏃Looking to Promote Your Business? Sponsor the Runathon!
The 16th Annual Runathon on November 6 is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need your support!
- The Perk: Your business logo featured on the official event T-shirts.
- The Impact: Directly benefits our school community and students.
- How to Join: 📩 Email Ben at president@marshallroadpta.org for details!
🚲 Bike it. 🚶 Walk it. 🏃 Run it!
Save the Date: Tuesday, October 6 | MRES Blacktop
Join the Bike Train (8:15 am), Walking Bus (8:00 am), or MRES Runners (8:15 am) - then refuel with bagels, fruit, juice & coffee! ☕🥯Can’t join a group? Walk or park & walk! Let’s empty that Kiss & Ride line! 🙌 🏆
Class with most participation wins the Golden Shoe! 👟🍦 Bring the family. Bring your sneakers. Let’s get moving, MRES! 💙
Want to help out? Volunteers sign up here!
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MRES Staff Spotlight - Ms. White
I started at Marshall Road in 2023 as an instructional assistant and fell in love with our special education students and teachers. In 2025 I began teaching as a special education teacher and I LOVE it! At Marshall Road I have found a new career, a new community, and some amazing new friends. When I’m not in the classroom you can find me in our courtyard garden or at home spending time with my kiddos exploring a National Park or wandering around a local museum.
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FCPS Communications
Madison High School Junior Warhawks Dance Workshop
Who? Open to grades 3-8! No dance experience necessary! Dancers will be grouped by age and also level!
When? Workshop will be held on Monday, October 12th, 9:00 am-12:30 pm. There will be an optional performance offered on Friday, October 16th at the Varsity Football game at 7:00 pm. Arrival time will be 6:15 pm for the game. Workshop includes a performance t-shirt, which will be worn at the game on October 16!
Where? The workshop will be held in the JMHS Dance Room & Gym. We will meet in the Gym prior to the game on 10/16. Dancers will be escorted into the game by the JMHS Dance Team and Coaches.
What to wear/bring? Dancers should wear comfortable clothes that they can dance/move in. Dance shoes are encouraged, but not required. Please bring a water bottle; a snack will be provided. For the performance, dancers should all wear black leggings and their Junior Warhawks T-shirt and sneakers.
How much? Cost is $75 per dancer, siblings receive a $10 discount. Payments by Check or Square. Checks can be made out to JMHS Athletic Boosters and can be dropped off with a JMHS Dancer at Registration.
Please Contact Coaches Lindsey Iandolo and Maggie Foarde at MadisonWarhawkDanceTeam@gmail.com for any questions or more information. You may also visit the Madison Dance team on Instagram @warhawkdance.
Stay in the Know with Here Comes the Bus
Even though FCPS has launched a new bus navigation system, some aspects, like the new FCPS My Ride mobile app, are still in development. Families should continue to use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to track the location of their child’s bus. This app is still compatible with the new system.
FCPS will notify families and schools when the new app is ready to download and use. In the meantime, everyone should reinforce with students that they need to tap on and off the bus with their student ID cards.
Did you already download the new app? That’s okay! The new app is in the final stage of testing, so some features are not yet fully functional. At this time, you should refer to Here Comes the Bus for the most accurate information.
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