A note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families:
It has been a super week of learning, creativity, and fun at RRMS. I am so proud of student progress and behavior as they have completed the first quarter of the 18-19 school year. Our students have consistently demonstrated the P2 strengths of Creativity, Open Mindedness, Perspective, Teamwork and Integrity while making smooth transitions into 7th and 8th grade. We recognize students demonstrating the Other People Matter mindset daily in the ways in which they interact with each other, their teachers, and in our community. THANK YOU for sending us your wonderful children each and every day.
November 5 and 6 Student Holidays:
Do you ever wonder what teachers and school staff are doing on Student Holidays? We are engaged in professional learning, collaboration with our colleagues, and at the end of the quarter - finalizing grades. On Monday, November 5 the RRMS staff will be engaged in several professional development workshops focused on fostering positive relationships with students, developing a positive culture, and health and wellness. November 6 is Election Day, and RRMS is a polling place. Teachers are permitted to work off site. Please note: The RRMS main office will close at 1 PM on Tuesday, November 6 and will reopen at 7 AM on November 7.
Student Schedule for November 7-9:
We will be on a Blue (Wed.), Gold (Thursday), Anchor Day (Friday) schedule next week.
I welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime. I hope to see you at Rocky Run MS very soon.
Sincerely,
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-802-7700
RRMS Vision: Together we create opportunities for personal growth and positive impact on our dynamic world
Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 2: End of 1st Quarter
Nov. 5: Student Holiday, School Planning Day
Nov. 6: Student Holiday, Teacher Work Day
Main office will close at 1 PM
November 7: Chantilly Pyramid Latino Partnership for Success
Chantilly HS, 7pm
Nov. 9: School Picture Make-Up Day
Nov. 12: Veteran's Day Breakfast and Learning Walks
Nov. 15: PTA Meeting and Screenagers Screening
Nov. 16: 1st Quarter Report Card Distributed to Students
Nov. 21-23: Thanksgiving Break
View more events on our website.
Two RRMS Students are WTOP Junior Reporter Finalist
Congratulations to 7th graders Praachi Pandit and Garv Jain for being selected as a WTOP Junior Reporter Finalist. Help them win $500, $1000 for RRMS and become the next WTOP Junior Reporter! Vote once per day from October 29 until Nov. 9 https://bit.ly/2JbpGGf
STUDENT-PARENT SURVEY FOR FEDERAL IMPACT AID
We are continuing to collect Impact Aid forms. If your student has not yet returned his/her form to their Rock Time teacher. Please do so before November 9th.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education.
These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 26. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Learn more by watching this short video featuring Superintendent Scott Brabrand and the U.S. Army Garrison Commander COL Michael Greenberg from Fort Belvoir.
Positivity Project
Upcoming Trait: BRAVERY
Week of 11/2 - 11/9
Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.
So, why is this strength important? Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.
Click to read further on BRAVERY and discussion questions for your family!
Report Card Distribution Changes
Please note that first quarter report cards will be distributed to students during eighth period on Friday, Nov. 16th. Please note that parents have 24-hour access to student grades through the Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. Please contact your child's counselor with any questions.
2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey
The youth survey will be administered to all 8th grade students on Nov. 9th.
Students with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency, have the option this year to take a shortened survey online. For students receiving English Read Aloud Accommodation click here and ESOL Level 1 and 2 students click here.
More information including Parent Letter, Opt-Out Form, and Translations can be found on the FCPS website.
School Hours, Arrival and Dismissal
We appreciate your help ensuring Rocky Run is a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff.
- School begins at 7:30 AM
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Student Arrival: No earlier than 7:05 AM. Doors will open at that time. Please do not arrive prior to then as staff supervision is not available.
- Classrooms and trailers in Ramsville open for student arrival at 7:20.
- Once dismissed for the day, either at 2:15 or from the After School Program, students may not return to school for any reason.
- Please follow all traffic procedures to enter and exit the school parking lot and Kiss and Ride. Thank you!
Under Construction: Renovation News
- The new stage curtain has been installed and we expect lighting to be completed by Thanksgiving.
- Progress continues to be made on the new addition. The second floor walls are going up! Soon you should see the new brick facade going up as well.
- Work continues on mechanical systems to the new addition including electrical, heating/cooling and plumbing.
- Solar lighting will be installed soon along the path near the addition
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.
We will post updates, pictures, timelines, etc on this page on our website. This page will also be linked as a static announcement on our homepage as we move through the renovation process.
Yearbooks 2018-2019
Yearbook are available to order. The price is $35.00 until January 13, 2019.
Ordering Details:
Online www.yearbookordercenter.com
Order number #5333
View more information and ordering options here.
 
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