Important Upcoming Events
May 27 - Memorial Day holiday
May 29 - Last day for late buses and after school clubs/activities
May 30 - NJHS Ceremonies (8th grade-5:00PM; 7th grade-7:00PM)
May 31 - Anchor day
June 12 - 8th Grade Celebration, 6:30-9:00PM (RCMS 8th graders only)
June 13 - Last day of school - 3 hour early release at 11:15AM
We are now accepting registrations for RCMS 101 (see flyer below). Registration will close on June 10 so don't miss out!
My School Bucks-RCMS 101 Registration
Please be sure to complete both the registration form AND the MSB payment section.
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Late Buses and After School Program Ending
The last day for late buses and after school clubs/activities will be Wednesday, May 29. If your child stays after school after this date, please make arrangements to have them picked up as soon as their activity ends.
Student Services Updates
HS Credit Course Expunge Process: High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA) and weighted as such. Virginia state and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians of a middle school student who has completed a high school credit course to have that course expunged from the student’s record.
The request to remove a course from the transcript must be made in writing to the middle or high school that the student will attend the following year and prior to the end of the first nine weeks of the school year.
See Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School, Form. If you have questions or concerns regarding this, please contact your child’s middle school counselor no later than June 13.
Student Intention Forms: Moving this summer? If your family plans include relocation, please notify us by completing the Intention Form and send it to Ms. Andrea Tawil ajtawil@fcps.edu at your earliest convenience
Yearbooks
A limited number of surplus yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Students may reserve a copy of the yearbook by bringing $35.00 exact change or a check payable to RCMS to the Cafeteria during their lunch period. Reservations will be taken until all surplus yearbooks are sold.
Galapagos Island - Summer 2020
Want to give your child the educational experience of a lifetime? We are so incredibly excited to announce that Kristden Oliver, Majestics Science 7, will be leading a group of students to Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands through EF Educational Tours. As the trip will take place in July 2020, this unique opportunity is open to our rising 7th and 8th grade students. They will be touring Quito and the equatorial line, visiting 4 different Galapagos islands, and experiencing nature in its true form. Below is the link to the mandatory parent meeting where you will get all the details and have your questions answered. We want to help as many students as possible experience this once in a lifetime trip. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Oliver, kmoliver@fcps.edu, with your general questions. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Click the link to RSVP to the parent interest meeting: https://rsvp.eftours.com/fcnfajx
If you cannot attend the meeting, but are interested, RSVP using the link and click ‘cannot attend’. We will make sure you receive the information.
Service Learning Requirements Reminder
FCPS requires students to complete 15 hours of community service: 7 hours were due the first semester (January 11, 2019) and 8 hours are due the second semester (by May 31, 2019). All 15 hours of service learning must take place outside of instructional hours such as: during Panther Time, after school, and/or outside of school. Hours must be entered into X2Vol by the dates listed above. For additional information please visit the RCMS Service Learning webpage.
8th Grade Celebration Tickets Now on Sale
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need help to make the Neon Nights 8th Grade Celebration a success!
We need adult volunteers to chaperone and assist with the festivities. Please use this link to sign up for a time slot to help out on Wednesday, June 12th. Hope to see you there!
ATTENTION 8th GRADERS -- NEON NIGHTS will be here before you know it!
Ticket sales have now begun -- be sure to get your ticket early at a cost of $20. Ticket prices will increase to $25 on May 28.
This year's 8th grade celebration will be held on June 12th 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!
This event is for current RCMS 8th grade students ONLY and tickets must be purchased in advance (no exceptions)! It's sure to be a night of fun and friends that students won't want to miss! Purchase 8th Grade Celebration Tickets Today!
Other FCPS Schools are Sharing....
From Oakton HS: Calling any rising Oakton High School freshman interested in Cheerleading. Come to the interest meeting on June 5th at 6:30pm at Oakton High School Room 174. Come hear about a great way to be involved at Oakton! Parents and rising freshman are invited.
From South Lakes HS: The South Lakes HS Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring summer camps for boys and girls basketball, field hockey, girls lacrosse, coed volleyball and football. Registration is now open at this site: https://southlakehscamps.jumbula.com/#/home . Register now as space is limited! For questions contact seahawkboostertreasurer@outlook.com
From Westfield HS: Westfield Theatre Boosters will host Young Actors Studio for rising 7th-9th graders. This week-long dramatic arts workshop offers entertaining songs, dances, audition techniques and so much more. For additional information please visit www.westfieldtheatre.com. Questions may be directed to Rachel Harrington at raharrington@fcps.edu.
From Westfield HS: WHS will host a field hockey camp June 10-13, 5:00-8:00PM, for all rising 5th-10th graders. This is a great opportunity for both beginners and advanced players. This camp prepares players to tryout in August when they are a freshman. Trying out for a fall sport in high school is a great way to get acclimated and comfortable with the high school environment as well as build relationships before the year begins. Sign up using this link - https://goo.gl/forms/YT8Zniy152I6IYld2 Sign up before May 31st to avoid the late fee.
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