Principal's Note
Dear Rocky Run Families:
It has been a great week FULL of good things at Rocky Run MS. We have enjoyed recognizing Staff Appreciation Week and celebrating the good things our staff does each and every day Thank you to the RRMS PTA, as well as our students who are a part of NJHS and SCA for the generous lunches and treats they provided for staff throughout this week. If you would like to share a note of appreciation for a RRMS staff member, please use this link to "Recognize a Ram". Your notes will be shared with the staff next week.
We have many good things in store for the remainder of May and into June as we anticipate end of the year concerts, awards presentations, field day and iWitness to History Day. I am excited to attend the Theater field trip to NYC this weekend with students, parents and staff. We are seeing some great shows including Once On This Island the Broadway version of our own spring musical.
Please feel free to reach out to me with your feedback, questions, and suggestions. I hope to see you at RRMS very soon.
Sincerely,
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Upcoming Dates
May 11: Rocky Run vs.Stone Basketball Game, Stone MS
May 15: Science 8 SOL
May 17: Civics 8 SOL & Band Awards Concert, 7 PM
May 18: 8th Grade Party, 5-8 PM
May 21-24: Mixed Math
May 28: Memorial Day Holiday, Schools Closed
View more events on our website.
Renovation News:
-
70% of the work on storm piping at the west side of the addition is complete
- Footings for the addition are being poured and are 60% complete
- Prep work for the gym remodel will be taking place after school hours from 2:30 PM - 1 AM through May 16. Some after school activities will be relocated as needed.
- Coming soon: Look for a link on the RRMS website with pictures and progress of our schoolwide project.
Air Quality: During construction, questions about indoor air quality arise. The air quality inside the building is monitored at least once per month. Please visit the Rocky Run website to review FAQs related to indoor air quality.
If you have specific questions about the renovation, please email them to Administrative Assistant, AJ Ries, ajries@fcps.edu or call the Rocky Run MS main office at 703-802-7700.
Students of the Month for April
- Capitals: Tanishi
Dasgupta
- Capitals: Matthew
J.
Kim
- Eagles: Ibrahim
El-Sayed
- Eagles: Abby
Lombard
- Freedom: Alison
Noh
- Freedom: C.
J.
Tyrrell
- Liberty: Jane
Billa
- Liberty: Keith
Frazer
- Nationals: Younice
Choi
- Nationals: Isabella
Plott
- Patriots: Javier
Ralat de Hoyos
- Patriots: Clare
Yee
- Spirit: Sammee
Bullock
- Spirit: Patrick
Nguyen
- Stars: Parvi
Chadha
- Stars: Theo
Harsha
- Trailblazers: Christian
Grijalva Estrada
- Trailblazers: Ky
Huynh
- United: Katie
Craddock
- United: Nithil
Suresh
   
Student Services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
There is a stigma about mental illness, and this stigma shames children,
adolescents and adults into silence about their illness, preventing them from
seeking help, and causing them to believe mental illness is an inherent
weakness in them. While the majority of
our students thrive and are resilient, all students can struggle with emotional
and behavioral issues that can affect their learning and overall wellness. FCPS
wants all parents and guardians to know that your school psychologist, school
social worker, and school counselor are available for consultation and support
on concerns such as anxiety, peer relationships, stress, depression or other
social and emotional issues. They can also provide a list of private and
community-based mental health resources. If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact your child's school to connect with a member of the
student services team. Click on the following links to learn about resources and
ways to foster resilience in your child. Mental Health and Resiliency, Healthy Minds Blog, and Student
Wellness: Tips and Strategies.
Information for Rising 9th Graders:
-
Fairfax
High School has moved the date of their Rising Ninth Grade Parent Night to Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00
PM in the Fairfax HS Auditorium. For questions,
please contact Fairfax HS Student Services at 703-219-2202
-
Chantilly
High School is offering sports physicals night on Monday, June 4. The cost of physicals is 50.00 and offered by
appointment only. A VHSL
Physical Form is
required. You can sign up at https://www.fcps.edu/athletic.preparticipation.screenings.
For more information contact Chantilly High School
Head Athletic Trainer, Katelyn Bishop, at KABishop@fcps.edu.
- Rising 9th grade students who are considering taking online
geometry honors this summer, please be advised, some high schools have closed
their Algebra 2 Honors courses. Prior to enrolling in summer school math
courses, please consult your child’s high school about how this summer program
will affect their courses next year and beyond.
Course selections
for next year.
At this time, parents of rising 8th graders are
able to see their student’s course selections in Parent Vue. We will mail a copy of the course selections
to parents of rising 7th graders.
Parents are reminded that June 30 is the deadline to change course
requests for next year. Please email
your child’s counselor this year to make changes.
Math placements for
rising 7th graders interested in taking Algebra in 7th
grade will be finalized in June, after all SOL scores are complete. Students who meet the qualifications for
Algebra in 7th grade (91% IOWA math score, and 500 on the math SOL)
will be placed in Algebra 1 and parents will be notified by mail with an
opportunity to opt out if they choose.
View the digital copy of the agenda from our event that was held last night at RRMS. This includes links to presentations and resources.
Here are some additional pictures from our 8th graders' visit with two additional therapy dogs last week:
 2017-2018 Yearbook Ordering Information
The
deadline for ordering the yearbook is rapidly approaching. The last day for online sales is May 5th, but with less
than 70 books left, they may sell out sooner so don’t delay.
Yearbooks are $40 and can
be ordered online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, the school code
is 5333. Not sure if you already ordered a book? Check your
student’s grade level Google Classroom to see if they are on the list of
yearbook sales.
SOL Testing and FCPSOn Devices
All Rocky Run students will be using their FCPSOn Devices for SOL testing. Please ensure your student’s laptop is working and that they have their power charger and case. Issues should be reported to the School Technology Team located in Room 147.
What to bring on the testing dates:
All students taking an SOL test will need to bring a fully charged laptop, power charger, and case with the exception of students who opted out and use their own device.
Failing to bring in a device on testing days could impact a student's ability to participate in testing on the scheduled SOL testing date.
Want
to play sports or join a club at CENTREVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL??
JUNE 4th
7:00p.m.
CENTREVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL
Gymnasium
(Entrance
#12)
ALL FUTURE 9TH GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS
WHO WANT TO PLAY SPORTS OR JOIN A CLUB
Should attend if they plan on participating for
2018-2019 school year.
This is a chance to sign up for clubs and sports (all
clubs and sports teams will have a representative) Find out about the
following:
Parent
responsibilities
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICALS-MEDICAL
EXAMINATIONS
TRYOUTS
PRACTICES
Club
meetings
Membership
criteria
INSURANCE
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS
PARTICIPATION
POLICIES
CONDITIONINIG
FUNDRAISING
IMPORTANT
DATES
CAMP
INFORMATION
BOOSTER CLUB
AND SO MUCH
MORE!!
View images on our Flickr page.
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