Upcoming Events
October 12: Indigenous Peoples Day - Student Holiday
No Monday Rock Time check in
October 13: ESOL Family Virtual Meeting
October 14: PTA Meeting, 7 PM (link will be sent in email)
October 19: 7th Grade Super Team Family Check-ins
October 21: Mod Pizza Fundraiser All Day - Greenbrier
October 26: 8th Grade Super Team Family Check-ins
View events on our school website.
A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
I hope that each of our families has had a good week. As we move week by week through virtual learning I continue to reflect on our growth and partnership as a school community. Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback. Student attendance and engagement continues to be high for our students and our teachers continually comment on the amazing work children are producing. After school program participation at Rocky Run and in partnership with other middle schools is increasing by the week as we continue to expand our offerings. We are learning from students every day too and value each and every voice, suggestion and question. Thank you.
Monday October 12: Student Holiday
- No Rock Time Check In, No office hours
- FCPS recognize Indigenous Peoples Day
- Instructional Staff will be engaged in planning, grading and personal professional development
Family Survey: We want your feedback!
We believe that in a virtual environment, strengthening the connection and communication between school and our families is as important as ever. As part of our School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP) for the year 2020-2021, we have continued to make family engagement our goal for a third consecutive year. We are confident that our partnership during this time will have a more positive impact on our students.
As in the past, we are asking you to answer a short, few questions through our Family Engagement Survey which will guide our planning for the year. We want your feedback! Please take a moment to respond to the survey in the language of your choosing, English, Korean or Spanish.
I welcome your feedback, suggestions and questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Amy Goodloe, Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Dr. Goodloe wants to know: form
Together WE can do VIRTUALLY anything!
Meet the Rocky Run MS Staff: View our Staff Directory.
Attendance:
If your child will be absent for any part of the day please report to the school through one of the following:
Attendance is taken 5 days a week.
RRMS Schedule
View bell schedule on our website.
View updated video about locating BBCU links in FCPS Gmail for class.
Super Team Family Meetings
As a follow-up to our Back-to-School Night, we will host Super Team Family Meetings (Live Sessions) on the following days. Families will have an opportunity to interact with their child's teachers and ask questions. The links will be shared when the date gets closer. You will also receive an email from your child's counselor on Monday with more information. You can submit your questions in advance.
7th Grade Super Teams
- Team Creativity and Team Bravery: Oct. 19, 1-2 PM
8th Grade Super Teams
- Team Perseverance and Team Purpose: Oct. 26, 1-2 PM
SIS Weekly Progress Reports
Weekly Progress Reports began on Monday, October 5. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE account and verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab.
If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports, and click on “Update account.” Once your email is confirmed, return to the “My Account” tab to activate and select your preferences for receiving these reports. Emails will be sent according to your selected preferences. Weekly Progress Reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email. For additional help, refer to the quick reference guide for FCPS parents/guardians.
Parents can also access student grades through ParentVUE via the Grade Book tab.
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SIS ParentVUE Resources
SIS ParentVUE Mobile App
FCPS Communication Tools
FCPS 24-7 Learning Resources
Library Curbside Pick-up
The Rocky Run MS Library is thrilled to be able to offer curbside pick-up of library books this year! Students are encouraged to put up to 5 books on hold through the library catalogue, Destiny Discover. Check out the Putting Books on Hold Tutorial for help. On Fridays, starting Oct. 2nd, librarians will email students’ fcpsschools accounts to inform them when their book(s) are ready for pick-up. Curbside pick-up is offered on Mondays, starting Oct. 5, 10am-3pm and Wednesdays 5-7pm. Please watch the Curbside Video and/or review the Curbside Flyer for procedural details. Questions? Email RockyRunMSLibrary@fcps.edu.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link we have provided. The form must be filled out one time per student.
RRMS 2021 Yearbook
RRMS Parents and Students:
The RRMS 2021 yearbook sale has begun!! Yearbooks are distributed at the end of the year, but you can preorder yours now!
There are 2 ways to order online:
The RRMS journalism class is excited to create this memory book for your students!!
Email lkkaplan@fcps.edu with any questions.
Tech Support for Parents and Students
Tips for Online Learning Success:
A webpage has been published to support students with distance learning. The Tips for Online Learning Success page has suggestions for students; technology tips for families; troubleshooting guides; and links to the parent and student tech support sites.
To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, FCPS has launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk, effective Monday, August 24. The help desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
FCPS has also set up Parent and Student Technology Support portal at https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/ to allow older students and parents/guardians to request technology help directly. When a support request ticket is entered through the portal, it is auto-routed to the TSSpec at the appropriate site to expedite service.
Positivity Project & Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media - Digital Footprints & Identity
This week our students participated in a lesson about digital footprints and online identity through Rock Time. View the resources below for some ideas to connect with your children about this and other digital citizenship topics.
Thomas Jefferson HS Admissions Update
For eighth grade students and parents who are interested in applying for the TJHSST class of 2025, please note that there may be changes to how the application process may be conducted. Based upon the School Board Work Session discussion on October 6, the school board consensus was that testing (Quant-Q, ACT Aspire Reading and Science) will be eliminated for this year, the application fee will be eliminated and there will be an increase in student enrollment at TJHSST. If you have any further questions or concerns, you can view the TJ Admissions website.
Under Construction: Renovation News
- Check out the Video Tour of some of our new spaces
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.
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