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Roadrunner Rundown
April 6, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Marshall Road Families,
We hope Spring Break gave you time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. We are back and ready to jump into the final quarter of the school year.
Thank you so much to those of you who have donated to the Day of Service projects! We are still in need of donations to help us to realize these projects! Please visit our Day of Service Wishlists on our website to see how you can contribute. This service day is taking place on Wednesday, April 15 and you are welcome to join your child while their grade is participating. The schedule is below:
Pre-K/Kdg - 10:00 a.m.
2nd Grade-10:40 a.m.
3rd Grade - 1:30 p.m.
1st, 4th, 5th, 6th Grades - 2:50 p.m.
There will be no school this Friday, April 10, for a staff School Planning Day.
There will be no school on Tuesday, April 21 due to the election.
The 3-Hour Early Release schedule for April 22 has been canceled. Our final 3-hour early release of the school year will take place on May 13. Given the April 22 cancellation, we are moving Kindergarten Orientation to May 13.
Have a great week!
Matthew Chapman, Toni Nauflett, and Kelly Willis
Administrative Team
School Events and Information
Spring Picture Day Rescheduled – Next MONDAY
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Spring Picture Day has been rescheduled for April 13. Parents will be able to view and order photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing underclass@vosphoto.com. All ordering is done online at https://www.vosphoto.com |
Last Quarter Strong
The 4th and final quarter of the school year begins today! Make a plan to make attendance a priority to finish the year strong.
AAP Parent Orientation
The AAP Parent Orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 9:30-10:45 am in the library. It will include an information session and tour through several local level AAP classrooms.
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales have begun, and pre-orders will be accepted through Friday, May 1. Online orders can be placed using this Yearbook Order Form. If you would prefer to pay $20.00 by cash or check, make checks payable to Marshall Road Elementary School, place cash or check in an envelope and write your child’s name, teacher name and YEARBOOK on the envelope. 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.
Kindergarten Orientation
WE HAVE A NEW DATE SCHEDULED FOR THE KINDERGARATEN ORIENTATION. The April 22 date has been canceled.
Marshall Road School is hosting a kindergarten orientation on Wednesday, May 13 at 2:00pm. Orientation is for parents and new rising kindergarten students. Families will be given a tour of the school and will have an opportunity to visit a kindergarten classroom as well as learn about the kindergarten experience at MRES.
- When families arrive at 2:00, rising kindergarten students will go to the kindergarten classrooms for a meet-n-greet with the kindergarten team while parents attend a brief overview in the cafeteria with the administration. Parent(s) and rising kindergarten student will then reunite for a tour of the school.
- Student registration does not need to be completed to attend this orientation.
- You do not need to sign up/register to attend this orientation. Orientation will last about an hour or less.
We will schedule two summer tours for those who are unable to attend on May 13 (typically, these are held in August).
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PTA Update
MRES Bike-Train
We’re rolling! The Bike-Train is officially back for the spring starting Tuesday, April 7th!! Can't make it tomorrow morning? No worries—join the fun any Tuesday!
Find all the details in the Programs/Events tab on our PTA Website.
Want in on the group chat? Ask a friend to share the link—due to scams, we’re keeping it private.
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Dining for Dollars — Vienna Thai!
Join us this Thursday, April 9 (all day!) for a delicious way to support MRES at Vienna Thai (226 Maple Ave W. #100), check out the Vienna Thai Menu here.
Enjoy your favorite Thai dishes and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to our school when you use code MRES15 — dine in or take out!
Bring your family, invite friends, and let’s turn dinner into dollars for MRES!
Celebrate the Arts with Our Roadrunners!
The arts give our students the chance to build confidence, creativity, and teamwork—skills that last far beyond the stage. With opening night just around the corner, don’t miss our Alice in Wonderland spring production!
Performance Dates: Monday, April 27 & Tuesday, April 28
Time: 7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a fun and magical evening—whether you already love theater or want to introduce your kids to it. No tickets required—we’d love to see you there!
Spring Volunteers Needed!
As we head into our busy spring season, we are looking for a few extra hands to help pull off some of our favorite MRES traditions. If you are available to help, we would love your support for:
Staff Spotlight
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Hooray for Ms. Ohlhausen, our incredible reading specialist, who snagged the PTA Priority Parking Spot this week! Ms. Ohlhausen has been at MRES since 2017. She started as a first grade teacher, then moved into a resource position in 3rd and 4th grade and is now spreading the literature love as our reading specialist. When asked what she loves about MRES, Ms. Ohlhausen said “It feels like my home away from home! Staff and teachers truly care about each other and their students. Parents are super supportive and friendly!”
Ms. Ohlhausen spends most of her free time chasing around her two cute kids: Hannah (3 years old) and James (1 year old). She also enjoys a good book and cup of coffee.
Ms. Ohlhausen struggled learning to read in early elementary school. She has always been interested in teaching but when she took a course in college about how the brain learns how to read she really found her passion!
Fun fact: Ms. Ohlhausen went to UVA and is a huge UVA basketball fan! Go HOOS!
Stay Connected
Don’t miss a thing — download the PTA calendar here from our website.
Follow us for the latest updates: PTA Website | Facebook | Instagram
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FCPS Communications
Personal Electronic Devices
Expectations regarding personal electric devices are outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). Devices such as smart watches connected to the internet and Meta (or other smart) glasses fall under the same category as other internet-connected personal devices and are not permitted for use during the instructional day. Elementary students with Smart watches connected to the internet and Meta/smart glasses are not permitted during the school day.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.
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Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy
The Career and Technical Education office is excited to offer Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy as part of their summer enrichment programs for 2026. Both of these enrichment programs offer students an opportunity to stay engaged throughout the summer in a fun and engaging environment.
Use these links for more information about Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy.
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