Hey Roadrunners! Our wildly successful Trotting for the Track Runathon was featured in the Vienna-Oaktin Connection. Check it out -
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=357297&paper=73&cat=104
“See your Kicks Make a Comeback!” As part of our 50 for 50 efforts, we are teaming up with other Vienna elementary schools (including Flint Hill ES, Wolftrap ES, Vienna ES and Cunningham Park ES) to collect and recycle 500 pairs of sneakers as part of Nike’s ReUSE-A-SHOE group recycling program. So save those old tennis shoes because we will start collecting March 1st. http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/the-impact/in-the-community
On Friday, February 17th from 6:30pm -8:30pm, Marshall Road will host our 22nd Annual International Night. At this event, we celebrate the unique diversity that makes up Marshall Road Elementary School. Our families come from all over the world – from China to the Netherlands, from India to America.
There are two exciting ways for families to experience all the cultures our International Night has to offer. First, many families host a table showcasing their country. Many families highlight their countries by providing food samples, displaying pictures, slideshows, jewelry, clothing, and artifacts and still others will share their experiences. The second way that you can be involved is to participate in the Parade of Nations or the Talent Show. Many of our wonderful children will model clothing of their homelands or perform a special talent such as a song, dance or skit to represent their country.
If you, your student or your family are interested in participating, please sign up by using the following link: http://www1.mysignup.com/mresintlnight2012
And please contact Sandy Zolotor or Ishita Yameen at internationalnight@marshallroadpta.org if you are interested in planning or have questions regarding the event.
The Town of Vienna Comprehensive Plan has included a proposed pedestrian network that includes plans for many of the missing sidewalks in our town. Large portions of that network remain unbuilt including some sidewalks in the Marshall Road Elementary School walking area.
Vienna Safe Routes to School has asked us to please take a minute to Town Council to make sidewalk construction a funded priority so that all of the town’s elementary school students can have a safe route to school. They would appreciate all parents who are Vienna residents sending an email of support.
The Town Manager is currently working with Council on the 2012-2013 budget and long term capital improvement funding priorities. If you support sidewalk construction in Vienna and especially near the elementary schools, please email the Town Manager, Mercury Payton, with a copy to the Town Council, at the following email addresses:
As an alternate you may elect to drop off a written letter (hard copy) at the Town Manager and Mayor’s offices in Town Hall.
The following is a link to a sample letter for your reference.
Those of you who were able to attend last week’s PTA meeting heard Heather Metz, a FCPS parent and representative from Real Food for Kids, speak about an effort to improve the quality of food in school lunches. As requested, here is a link to more information on what Real Food for Kids is trying to accomplish.
Thirty community service projects have now been identified by our Marshall Road community. Nineteen projects have already been completed and five are in process. Check out our progress and see how you can help on our 50 for 50 page!!
There is still time to register your Giant Bonus card, Harris Teeter VIC card and Target REDcard. Registration is fast and you can earn money for Marshall Road just by doing your shopping! Sign up today — visit the program page for more details!
Come to the first PTA meeting of 2012! We have a lot of exciting events to discuss including updates on International Night, our first Read-a-thon, our new online auction event, the 50th Anniversary Gala, and our new PTA website! We are also hosting a parent from Wolftrap Elementary School to hear more about their Real Food for Kids initiative.
And it’s Movie Night for the kids: “Cars 2″ will be showing in the cafeteria. There will be 8th grade chaperones helping out while parents attend the PTA meeting. Movie starts at 6:45pm. This is not a “drop off” movie event. A parent must be present either at the PTA meeting or with their child watching the movie.
Come join us on Martin Luther King Day, January 16th for some pizza and some fun.
All day, Church Street Pizza will donate a portion of their sales to the Marshall Road PTA.
Be sure to put your receipt in the Dining for Dollars box that will be located by the register to get credit for your order.
See you then!
Church Street Pizza: 115 Church St. Vienna, VA 22180 (703) 938-1155
Save the Date!! The Marshall Road PTA and Marshall Road School will be hosting the 50th Anniversary Benefit and Auction at the Westwood Country Club on March 23, 7:30-10:00pm. It is sure to be a great event. Hope to see you there. More information coming.
If your 2nd-6th grade child is participating in Chess Club we could use some parent volunteers to help monitor the cafeteria during this time. We meet every other Wednesday from 8:00-9:00. You do not have to be a chess player. We also welcome new members and their parents to join us at any time.
Please contact Shelley Weinstein (shelley.weinstein@fcps.edu) for more information. Check the MR calendar for Chess Club dates.
The following links contain information about the 2012-2013 magnet school application and lottery process for Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences and for Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences.
Learn more about the process on the FCPS site or attend the information meetings:
Location: Bailey’s Elementary
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Snow Date: February 16, 2012
Location: Hunters Woods Elementary
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Snow Date: February 15, 2012
Coming soon … Marshall Road Readathon!
Roadrunners can read and raise money for our school by getting pledges, or just read and keep track of your minutes. Each completed Readathon form results in a $5 gift certificate for a book purchase at the Spring Book Fair.
For more information or to help with this event, contact Meg Brinkhuis or Christina Burns, Readathon co-chairs .
If you are interested in Advanced Academic Level 4 placement for your child for the 2012–2013 school year, an informational meeting will be held Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 in the MR café. Students in grades 2 – 7 may be considered for Advanced Academic Center placement (Level 4 services) by referral. (Parent information packets and referral forms are available online and in the MR office.) Parent referrals are due no later than 4:00 February 3, 2012.
The second grade pool letters will be sent ONLY to those students who have made the FCPS pool. You will receive these letters in January. If you do not receive a pool letter but would like to refer your child, complete a parent referral by the aforementioned date. Note that a pool letter does not offer eligibility to the Advanced Academic Center or Local Level 4, only the opportunity to be screened by the Advanced Academic Central committee without a referral form. Fairfax County teachers may NOT individually complete recommendations for the Advanced Academic screening process. Their notes and comments are incorporated into the Marshall Road Advanced Academic screening committee forms.
If you desire to seek additional testing, please review the FCPS Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/faqs.shtml. Additional information about Advanced Academic Programs and referral forms are available at www.fcps.edu/is/aap . If you have further questions, please contact Shelley Weinstein, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at shelley.weinstein@fcps.edu.
