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February 4: Second quarter report card distribution to students during 6th period
February 3-7: School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 17: President's Day Holiday
February 18-21: 7th Grade FLE
February 24-28: 8th Grade Finance Park field Trip
March 3: School Planning Day, Student Holiday
View more events on our website.
Dear Rocky Run Families,
A few minutes before dismissal this afternoon we had an unplanned fire alarm. The students and staff evacuated the building safely and waited patiently for the fire department to clear the building. We have been notified that it is likely that a smoke detector in the construction area caused the alarm to go off in error and staff is working to resolve the issue immediately. As a result, dismissal was delayed approximately 12 minutes and was conducted smoothly. I was very proud of the behavior of our students this afternoon.
It has been a great start to the second semester. Students have acclimated to schedule changes and are back in the swing of school. The energy of our students is high and we are excited to see what 2020 will bring. A few of the great things that are happening include:
- We celebrated 569 students who are on time to class and school and will be supporting students who are struggling with attendance to improve in the second half of the year.
- Congratulations on a great Geography Bee and to our winners below
- Our staff was thrilled to present 7th Grade Curriculum Night to the families of our Rising Rams and look forward to welcoming our new students to RRMS in the fall.
National School Counseling Week, February 3-7:
Next week, February 3-7, 2020 is National School Counseling Week. We are so appreciative of the support and resources provided by our school counselors at Rocky Run MS. If you would like to recognize the amazing work our counselors by sending them a thank you, please use the form below:
https://forms.gle/FnnsxxYhk777Ve4BA
Family Engagement Resources
Our 7th and 8th grade interdisciplinary teams created documents to help families navigate resources and share communication structures. You may view those documents on our website.
We want your feedback! Please take a moment to respond to this brief, two-question survey to help guide our plans for the remainder of the year.
I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time or complete this form.
I hope to see you at Rocky Run very soon.
Amy Goodloe, Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Feedback for Dr. Goodloe: form
RRMS Vision: Together we create opportunities for personal growth and positive impact on our dynamic world
Our Geo Bee Winners: 2nd Place - Vincent Kim & 1st Place - Griffin Lewindowski
Our Geo Bee winners with our DSS Ms. Hong and proud teacher, Ms. Costello!
Coronavirus Information for Families
Click here to review some information in a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) format that address areas of concern about the Coronavirus.
Positivity Project - Supporting Others
This week we did not focus on a specific character trait but rather the importance of supporting others as well as revisiting the core message of "Other People Matter". Click here to see further why this mindset is so important! Here's a quote from Winston Churchill that you can discuss with your kids:
"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”
How does this relate to supporting others?
7th Grade Family Life Education (FLE)
This is a reminder that the Health and Physical Education Department at Rocky Run Middle School will be teaching 7th grade Human Growth and Development (HGD) mid February. The dates for 7th grade (HGD) will be Tuesday February 18th to Friday February 21st. Parents can review the materials online or in the Library be making an appointment during school hours. If you wish to opt out your child from all or part of Family Life Education (FLE) for this second half of the school year or would like more detailed information about grade level programs, please access the opt out forms, opt out letter, and program descriptions for each grade level at http://www.fcps.edu/is/hpe/fle.shtml. If you want to opt out your child of any FLE instruction, please download the opt-out form, fill in the appropriate information, and return it to your child’s health education teacher (Mrs. Alderman, Mrs. Larsen, Mrs. Moore Mrs. Basl). Please contact our HPE Department Chair, Ms. Martha Alderman at MWAlderman@fcps.edu for any questions.
After School Information
Click here to view the after-school schedule for next week. For your planning purposes, there will also be no after-school on 2/14, 4/3, and 5/22.
Mark your calendars - the Rocky Run vs Franklin Basketball Game will be on Friday, March 27, at 6:00 pm at Chantilly HS.
Dance Team:
- Interested in participating in the dance team that will perform at the game? There is an interest meeting on Thursday, February 6th, during 2nd session (3:20-4:05) in the lecture hall. Practices will be on Thursdays during Session 2 from February 13-March 26.
Basketball Team Tryout Information:
- At this time, tryouts are for 8th grade students only. If we have to open up to 7th graders, that will be announced at a later date. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19-20
- Boys team tryouts during Session 1 in the gym
- Girls team tryouts during Session 2 in the gym
Basketball Team Practices:
- Practices will take place on Thursdays from February 13-March 26
- Boys during session 1, girls during session 2
Thanks!
Shannon Campbell
After-School Specialist & Building Use Coordinator
Rocky Run MS
703-802-7830
Academic Advising for Rising 8th Grade Students (Current 7th Graders)
Counselors will give a registration lesson on February 10 and 11 through Rock Time in the Lecture Hall.
- February 10: Patriots and Capitals Teams
- February 11: Nationals and Stars Teams
Counselors will meet with individual students to support them as they select their next year courses between February 13 and February 25 through science classes. All course requests should be entered in SIS StudentVue (online registration) by February 15. Please visit our Academic Advising Website and contact us for any questions.
Academic Advising for Rising 9th Grade Students (Current 8th Graders)
Individual Academic Advising Meetings with RR Counselors
All 8th grade students will be meeting with his/her RRMS counselor individually between January 29 and February 12 through science classes. Students should bring their completed course selection sheet to the meeting.
All course requests should be entered in SIS StudentVue (online registration) by early February and all completed course forms should be turned in to Rocky Run counselors by February 12. Please visit our Academic Advising Website and contact us for any questions.
Online Campus Summer 2020
FCPS Online Campus summer courses will be available to eligible high school and middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Registration is now available and program information is available at Summer Learning.
Current 8th grade parents - please note that courses taken in the summer session following student promotion from the eighth grade are ineligible for removal from the high school transcript. Click here for more information.
Let's Talk College
Are you anxious about the college application process? Do you worry that it is too competitive? Does your freshman have a four-year plan for high school? Chantilly High School will host their annual Let’s Talk College program on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM in the Auditorium. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Under Construction: Renovation News
- The wall is coming down! The construction partition separating the main hall from our new library will be removed over the next week. We cannot wait to see our new library. It is on track to open in late March.
- Construction of the new library, electives wing, and main office addition is progressing on schedule. We expect to access the new library and main office in late March.
- We are planning for classroom moves from Ramsville (trailers) into new spaces over spring vacation. Social Studies, English 7 and World Languages departments will all move inside to new classrooms.
- We expect that our new digital marquee will be installed by February 18.
Air Quality: During construction, questions about indoor air quality arise. The most recent air quality tests for January met or exceeded all standards. 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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