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Roadrunner Rundown

June 8, 2026

Principal's Message

Dear families,

Under the summer sun Sunday morning, we had almost 6 dozen Roadrunner students and families literally road running in the StarKid 5k at Fairfax Corner.  It kicked off with a power message from Deke and Claire Schambach’s mom, Ashleigh, regarding supporting families who have a child (or children) experiencing a significant medical event.  Everyone did a fantastic job living up to our school mascot and school spirit of caring for others!

Hopefully some of you had the opportunity over the weekend to see Thoreau Middle School’s production of All Shook Up.  It was fun, funny, and full of MRES alums!

Speaking of fantastic jobs, we celebrated our PTA board at the May meeting, most of you were not present for that.  When you see these kind volunteers, please offer heartfelt thanks for their time, energy, and ingenuity.  All board members help us to run events but also to consider the needs of students across all grade levels.

Thank you to Monica Nuno for 5 years on the PTA board and your constant flow of ideas for building a cohesive MRES community!

Kevin Ross Davis, thank you for bringing in new ideas and a sense of humor! Au revoir!

Thank you, Heather Jensen, for keeping track of the conversations and decisions made as well as keeping our community informed about our events via this newsletter!

Dominique Dolhon, thank you not just for managing the money but also attending to a host of details and matching Kevin’s humor and wit.

Thank you, Tiffany Epley for bringing the teacher's perspective to support the work of the PTA.

School Events and Information

Consistency Matters

By the time you read this we will be 7 days away from summer vacation.  Please ensure students join us each day for continued learning, community building, and closing events.

Yearbook Distribution

Yearbooks have arrived and we will begin distribution on Friday, June 12th to all 6th graders that pre-ordered their books. Extra copies will be available to any 6th graders for cash and carry ($20.00) after the pre-orders have been distributed on June 6. 

Teachers of lower grades will distribute the remaining pre-orders beginning Monday, June 15. There are limited copies that will be available for cash and carry for grades K-5 AFTER all pre-orders have been distributed. 

Student Laptop Collection June 8-12 Please note:  Marshall Road students attending an FCPS approved summer program (ESY, etc.) will RETURN their laptop with the rest of their class at the end of the year.  Their laptops will be sent directly to their summer site for use during their summer program.  Student laptop collection will take place THIS WEEK at Marshall Road. Each grade has been assigned a day for laptop return. All student laptops and chargers must be returned to school on their assigned date. Fees for lost or damaged laptops or chargers must be paid by Monday, June 15th (see below for more information). Students with a laptop case should keep it to use next year. Cases will not be collected.  Grade 1: Monday, June 8th Grade 2: Monday, June 8th Grade 3: Tuesday, June 9th Grade 4: Wednesday, June 10th Grade 5: Friday, June 12th Grade 6: Thursday, June 11th Please visit the MRES Student Laptop Collection page on our website for more information about returning student devices and how to pay for any lost or damaged equipment.

Sports or Jersey Day Friday, June 12 5th Grade Student Council is hosting their final spirit day of the year this Friday, June 12.  Students are invited to wear a favorite team jersey, sports shirt, or MRES gear!

Evening Volunteer Opportunity

Do you work or have other commitments during the day and have time to volunteer in the evening? We have an opportunity that you might want to consider.  We need two parents to serve as 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.
• Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
• Meeting #1- Wednesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 23-Location TBD
• Meeting #2- Wednesday, November 4-Location TBD
• Meeting #3- Wednesday, January 13, 2027-Location TBD
• Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Location TBD
• Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD

• 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.

Lost and Found Are you wondering whatever happened to your child's rain jacket, hoodie, lunchbox, or other items? Please have your child check Lost & Found for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated THIS FRIDAY, June 12. A reminder for next year, please put your child’s last name on all jackets, hoodies, and water bottles to help us get items back to your student! Thank you.

PTA Update

End-of-Year Staff Appreciation (GiftCrowd) — Final Week to Participate! Deadline: June 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET This is the final week to send an end-of-year thank you to our amazing MRES teachers and staff through GiftCrowd! If you’ve been meaning to participate, now is the perfect time before the end-of-school excitement takes over. GiftCrowd is completely optional and offers a simple way to show appreciation while giving staff the flexibility to choose something they truly want or need, along with receiving your personal message of thanks. Some staff members are grouped into teams, making it easy to recognize the many people who support our students behind the scenes every day. All contributions remain private, and each recipient receives your message together with their gift. Reminder: GiftCrowd closes on June 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and gifts will be delivered automatically after the deadline. Questions? Contact Monica at president@marshallroadpta.org.

2026–2027 School Supply Kits: Order Now! Skip back-to-school shopping and order your child’s teacher-approved supply kit today. This year, families can choose from two options: • Desired Brands – Exact teacher-requested brands and supplies • Cost Saver – All essential supplies at a lower cost Order here: https://www.shopttkits.com/ School Code: 93770 Deadline: Orders close June 19 — don’t miss it!

Welcoming Our New PTA Board After five years on the PTA Board, the time has come for me to step away and support our community in new ways. Being part of Marshall Road has been a joyful and meaningful time for my family. These years have brought incredible friendships, so many lessons, countless laughs, and memories that I’ll treasure. Truly, I feel like I’ve received far more than I could have ever given. As I step away, I’m so happy to introduce and pass the torch to our new PTA Board: Ben Fink, Katie Charnoff, Ismini Michail, Crystal Downs. I know they will do an incredible job leading our PTA, and I’ll be right there as they build on everything that makes MRES so special. I hope you’ll join me in supporting them and getting involved however you can. Thank you for your help, your volunteer hours, your ideas, and for showing up for our school again and again. Every event, celebration, and program happened because of this amazing community. Thank you for letting me be part of your family’s elementary school journey, it has meant so much to me. ❤️ Monica Nuno MRES PTA President 25'-26’

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