RCMS Weekly Updates-Week of March 18, 2019


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Important Upcoming Events

March 22 -  Carson vs. Lanier Basketball Games, RCMS Gym, 6:00-9:00PM

March 28 - PTA Meeting, 6:30PM, RCMS Library

March 28 - SCA Scoop Night, 3:30-7:30PM, Franklin Farm Baskin Robbins

March 29 - PTA Skate Night, 7:30-9:30PM, Skate Quest, Reston

April 8 - Ticket Sales Begin - 8th Grade End of Year Celebration


RCMS Student Achievements

The past couple of months have been busy ones for our students as they continue to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.  Many of them are participating in extra curricular activities and are bringing home great success stories:

Science Bowl Team

Placed 1st at Regionals and have qualified to compete at Nationals April 25-29, 2019

Math Counts Team

Finished 3rd in the Virginia State Competition held in Richmond, VA

Chess Team

State Champions at the Virginia Scholastic Chess Championship, K-8 Team

Debate Team

Finished in 1st Place at the 4th National Capital Debate League Tournament

Congratulations to all our competitors!

 


PTA Skate Night Fundraiser

RCMS PTA Skate Night

Come one come all!  Enjoy season ending ice skating opportunity with RCMS family and friends!

Friday, March 29, 2019

7:30-9:30PM

Skate Quest,1800 Michael Faraday Court, Reston

Tickets $12 (purchase at the door)


RCMS-VIP Camp 2019

8th Grade Neon Nights Celebration

 

NEON NIGHTS will be here before you know it!

Ticket sales kick off soon!

This year's 8th grade celebration will be held on June 12, 2019, from 6:30-9:00PM.  This fun-filled, festive send-off for our 8th graders will include a DJ, karaoke, inflatables, photo booth, and plenty of refreshments!  Be sure to get your ticket early; online ticket sales begin on April 8 at a cost of $20.  Ticket prices will increase to $25 on May 28.  In-person sales will only take place for 3 days in late May, so don't wait!  It's sure to be a night of fun and friends that students won't want to miss! 


RCMS-Lanier Basketball

Ice cream cone

SCA Baskin Robbins Fundraiser

The SCA will be having a scoop night on Thursday, March 28 from 3:30-7:30PM at the Baskin Robbins in the Franklin Farm Shopping Center. RCMS staff members will be scooping ice cream, constructing sundaes, and spinning milkshakes. Mark your calendars and join us! 15% of the proceeds will go to the SCA.


Other FCPS Schools are Sharing....

From South Lakes HS: Rising 9th grade students are invited to South Lakes High School March 21 at 3:15PM to meet with IB students and learn about the IB Program.  Meet us in the cafeteria for small group discussions with the people who really know the ins and outs of the IB program at South Lakes High School – our fabulous students. We look forward to meeting our future Seahawks!

From Westfield HS: Rising freshman interested in playing freshman football at Westfield High School next year should contact Coach Shepherd via email at jkshepherd@fcps.edu.  We will begin our spring conditioning program for football on Monday, March 25 at 6:00PM in the Westfield weight room.  Check the website for important dates and information about the football program:  www.westfieldathletics.org Go Bulldogs!

From Edison HS: Edison Theatre Company presents Dracula: An Undead Romance

March 28-30 at 7:00PM
March 30 at 2:00PM

$10 adult/$5 student.  Tickets may be purchased online at edisondrama.com or at the door, Edison HS, 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA.

From Westfield HS:  Register your child for Westfield Theatre's Young Actors Studio being held at Westfield High School from July 22-26, 2019 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.  This performing arts workshop is for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who want to learn higher level theatre skills, including audition and performance techniques.  Click on the following link to complete your registration and submit your payment to secure your spot today!

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