A note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families:
We have had a fantastic week at Rocky Run, culminating with our annual winter concert presented by our outstanding music department for all of our students. The talent of our students and dedication of our musical directors are unparalleled.
RRMS Outstanding Employees:
It was my pleasure last week to recognize the FCPS Outstanding Employee Award nominees and winners from Rocky Run MS. Thank you for submitting nominations and recognizing the outstanding work of our staff. The Rocky Run MS Outstanding Employees (pictured below) for 2018-19 are:
Morgan Thomas, After School Assistant; Outstanding Hourly Employee
Andrew Dilworth, Civics 8: Outstanding New Teacher
Julie Tiss, Special Education Teacher; Outstanding Teacher
Retirement Congratulations:
As 2018 comes to a close, so does the impactful career of RRMS Building Engineer, Mr. Nakol Unmongkol. Mr. Nakol as he is fondly referred to by staff and students, is retiring after serving at RRMS since 2007. He will be remembered for his ready smile and quick answer to any request with his signature response, "On my way." We wish him all the best!
Wishing each of you all the magic and joy of the holiday season. I hope you are able to enjoy much needed rest and relaxation with your loved ones over the two week winter break. The Rocky Run main office will be closed Monday December 24, 2018 until Monday, January 7, 2019.
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:
Dec. 24 - Jan. 4: Winter Break for students and staff. Rocky Run MS will be closed.
Jan. 7: School Resumes
Jan. 11: Korean Parent Coffee
Jan. 16: NJHS Inductions
Jan 17: PTA Meeting and Speaker
Jan 18: 3 Hour Early Release
View more events on our website.
Positivity Project
Read about The Positivity Project over the winter break!
Student Services Announcement
At the start of January, Academic Advising will be in full swing! Check out our Academic Advising Page! We have updated it with relevant dates and information for rising 7th, 8th and 9th grade families.
International Night
Rocky Run Middle School is gearing up for our first action-packed, educational and delicious International Night which will take place on Wednesday, February 27th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Students and families will explore the global roots and cultural traditions of our school community. Through food, music, and games, we will celebrate the rich diversity of our student body. We hope to make this year’s event a huge success. Please use this Google Form and let us know if you are interested in volunteering and helping us coordinate the event.
Outstanding Employees from Rocky Run MS: Outstanding Teacher, Julie Tiss; Outstanding New Teacher, Andrew Dilworth; Outstanding Hourly Employee, Morgan Thomas. Congratulations!
We are very proud of our Rocky Run Middle school First LEGO League team (D.R.I.F.T.) who participated in the Regional tournament at Hayfield Secondary school in Alexandria, VA!! They won: 1st Place Champions Award, 1st Place Robot Performance Award and Advancement to States Tournament at James Madison University.
This week we wished our beloved building engineer, Mr. Nakol Unmongkol a happy retirement. Mr. Nakol has been at Rocky Run since October 2007 and has dedicated himself to providing a safe and comfortable school environment to our entire school community. All the best, Mr. Nakol!
Under Construction: Renovation News
- The section of the building nearest to door 2 that has been closed since March 2018 will re-open on January 7. Students and staff will have access to a renovated hallway, 10 newly renovated classrooms, and a temporary library space throughout the remainder of the year.
- Progress continues to be made on the new addition. We should be under roof very soon! Anticipated delivery date for the new 84,000 square foot addition is June 2019! New classroom spaces will be open for the start of the 2019-20 school year.
- Following winter break, the library, and the surrounding hallway and offices, student and staff restrooms, as well as the staff lounge, will be closed to begin construction in those areas and conversion to the new Lecture Hall. The library will be relocated to renovated space for the remainder of the near. Completion of the Lecture Hall, Library and new student restrooms is expected by August 2019.
Air Quality: During construction, questions about indoor air quality arise. The most recent air quality tests from mid-December met all standards. Regular spot checks around the building have also been taking place and are all within expected limits. 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.
Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers
- CrisisText Text NEEDHELP to 85511
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-TALK
- 1-800-SUICIDE
- Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000
- Inova Emergency 703-289-7560
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