A note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families,
It has been a week full of good things at Rocky Run MS. We were grateful to have our students for four full block days! A few highlights:
- Fantastic turnout for our Rising 7th grade Rams Curriculum Night. We look forward to welcoming our new students in the fall of 2019.
- Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team (pictured below). They are moving on to States!
- Congratulations to our Math Counts team for their 3rd place recognition.
- We have enjoyed celebrating our Outstanding Counselors during National School Counselors Week. If you would like to thank a counselor please fill out this form
- Academic Advising is in full swing. Please feel free to reach out to our Student Services Team if you have any questions.
We enjoyed a break from the cold weather earlier this week and as dismissals were happening, I encouraged the students to be sure to take time to go outside and to play! It reminded me that no matter the weather, cold and snowy, or sunny and warm, it is important to take some time to enjoy the outdoors and refresh from hard work and learning!
I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time. I hope to see you at Rocky Run very soon.
Sincerely,
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
703-802-7700
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 February 8 2nd quarter report cards distributed to students during 7th period
February 11-February 16: Rising 8th grade Academic Advising
February 21 Parent Teen Book Club
February 27: International Night, 6-8 PM at Rocky Run
View more events on our website.
Second Quarter Report Cards
Second quarter report cards were disturbed to students through 7th period this afternoon. Please review their progress and feel free to contact your child's teacher and counselor if you have any questions.
Important Dates for Current 8th Graders Choosing Classes for 9th Grade
8th grade students met with their counselors individually this week through their science classes to discuss their course options in high school. Please review their copy of the course selection sheet and contact your child's counselor if you have any questions. You also have access to their course selections via ParentVUE.
Here are the links to the HS Online Course Catalogs
Important Dates for Current 7th Graders Choosing Classes for 8th Grade
February 11 - Rock Time - Counselors will meet with Spirit, Capitals and Stars teams to go over course options, the course selection sheet, and what to expect in 8th grade.
February 12 - Rock Time - Counselors will meet with Nationals and Patriot teams to go over course options, course selection sheet and what to expect in 8th grade.
February 13-19 - Counselors meet individually with 7th graders during their Science class to finalize course selections.
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 sign-up form and let us know if you are planning to join us and/or volunteering to help us coordinate the event.
Here is the link to our school website regarding International Night.
Invitation from Fairfax HS - ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
On Wednesday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fairfax Auditorium, join us for a free screening of ANGST, a film about anxiety, truth & hope. https://angstmovie.com/
No tickets are required, but please RSVP here to help us estimate attendance.
This documentary, produced by IndieFlix, is for all parents and guardians of students in grades K-12 and students over the age of 13.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54 percent of females and 46 percent of males, with age seven being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Everyone involved in the development of “Angst” has a personal experience with anxiety – from the producers to the interviewees.
Representatives will be available after the screening to provide resources to support families.
For more information about this event, please contact Fairfax Director of Student Services, Laura Rotella at larotella@fcps.edu
*This is a Fairfax HS PTSA sponsored event
Let’s Talk College! A program for Middle School Parents
February 11 – 7:00 p.m.
Chantilly High School - Auditorium
Do you hope and/or expect your child to go to college? Are you anxious about the college application process? Do you worry that it is too competitive? Do you want to know how to help you child prepare and make good decisions? Should your student take high school classes in middle school? Does your student have a four-year plan for high school? Chantilly High School will host their annual Let’s Talk College program on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in their Auditorium. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Reserva la Fecha:
¡Hablemos de las Universidades!
11 de febrero – 7:00 p.m.
Chantilly High School – Sala de Lectura
¿Aspira y/o espera que su hijo/a asista a la universidad? ¿Está preocupado por el proceso de solicitud de la universidad? ¿Le preocupa que el proceso es demasiado competitivo? ¿Quiere saber cómo ayudar a su hijo/a preparase y tomar buenas decisiones? ¿Debe su hijo/a tomar clases de nivel secundario en la escuela intermedia? ¿Tiene su estudiante un plan de cuatro años para la escuela secundaria? Chantilly High School será el anfitrión de este programa especial: ¡Hablemos de la Universidades! el lunes 11 de febrero a las 7:00 PM en la Sala de Lectura. Tanto los estudiantes como los padres están invitados a asistir.
Under Construction: Renovation News
- We are getting excited about the finishes for our new spaces and are looking for ideas for murals and artwork. We welcome suggestions from our students and the community.
- Interior work in the addition is progressing rapidly now that we are under roof. Several classrooms on the first floor are currently being painted and having ceilings installed.
- Finishing touches on the new Kiss and Ride traffic circle off of Poplar Tree Road are going in. We anticipate opening the new traffic circle in the spring.
- Our renovation team is reviewing proposals for classroom furniture as we plan for the instructional spaces that will open in August 2019.
- Transformation of the old library into the new Lecture Hall is well under way. New walls are up and construction on the new student bathrooms has begun.
Air Quality: During construction, questions about indoor air quality arise. The most recent air quality tests 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.
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