RCMS Updates - Week of March 2, 2020


RCMS Front

Principal's Message

Please see the latest message from Principal Stokes here


Important Upcoming Events

March 3 - Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

March 10-11 - 8th Graders taking Writing SOL tests

March 13 - Carson-Hughes Basketball Game @ Hughes MS


IB Night at South Lakes HS

Rising 9th grade students are invited to South Lakes High School March 18 at 3:15PM to meet with current 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 options at South Lakes High School – our fabulous students. We look forward to meeting our future Seahawks!


SOL Testing Dates at Carson MS

Testing will begin each day at 7:30AM.  Please be sure your child arrives to school on time.  Also please avoid any appointments during the morning hours, as students cannot be dismissed from a testing room once the test has begun.  

You can help your child do their best by ensuring they get a good night's rest and have a healthy breakfast each day!

 

March 10 Writing Multiple Choice (8th)
   
March 11 Writing Prompt (8th)
   
May 6 Civics 8
   
May 8 Science 8
   
May 11 Reading 8, Geometry, Algebra 2
   
May 13 Reading 8, Math 8, Algebra 1 (8th)
   
May 18 Reading 7
   
May 20 Math 7, Math 7H, Algebra 1 (7th)

 


2020 Summer VIP Camp

@ Longfellow Middle School

June 29-July 30, 2020

8:00AM-4:00PM

This year’s Summer VIP Program is open to rising 7th and 8th grade students who will attend  Herndon MS, Hughes MS, Carson MS, Cooper MS or Longfellow MS for the 2020-2021 school year.  Students will participate in a variety of activities including Basketball, Soccer, STEAM, Theater, Science & Programming, and Cooking.  Optional transportation will be provided to and from the VIP Location Site (Longfellow MS).  Breakfast and lunch will also be provided daily.

Please email Mr. Pawlowski at ajpawlowski@fcps.edu with any questions.  Payment and registration can be made through My School Bucks at your child’s school’s website, which will open on April 1, 2020.  You can also check the RCMS After School website for updates.


Join the RCMS PTA!

The RCMS PTA supports the school with funding for technology purchases, spirit events, student enrichment programs, staff development, staff appreciation events, and much more!  Go to www.rcmspta.org (use school code: 3MA6NU) to join the RCMS PTA.

To stay up to date on PTA news, please go to our website, likeus on Facebook and subscribe to RCMS PTA News You Choose emails.


Other FCPS Schools are Sharing....

Tune in here to find out what other schools are sharing about activities and events that may be of interest to you:

From Westfield HS:  Rising 9th grade students interested in American Sign Language are invited along with their families to attend Westfield High School’s annual Voices-Off Dinner.  The event will be held on Friday, March 6, from 6:00-8:00PM in the Westfield High SchoolCafeteria.  Tickets are $10 at the door and include dinner, drinks, dessert, and games!  EVERYONE is welcome to join and ASL experience is not necessary.  We will have whiteboards and skilled ASL Honor Society students to teach sign language throughout the night.  Deaf community members typically attend and this is a perfect introduction to the language 

From FCPS Instructional Services Department:  FCPS will hold Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy this summer at Fairfax HS, 8:30AM-2:00PM (dates vary).  These are enrichment programs that offer students an opportunity to stay engaged throughout the summer in a fun and challenging environment.  For more information about these and other summer learning opportunities, please visit the  FCPS Summer Learning Website