Important Upcoming Events
October 22 - Virtual PTA Meeting, 6:00PM
October 30 - End of Quarter 1 - 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
November 2-3 - No School for Students
November 11 - 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Upcoming 2 Hour Early Release Schedule
Please be reminded that we have two upcoming early release days:
October 30 (B Day: periods 2, 4, 6, 8)
November 11 (B Day: periods 2, 4, 6, 8)
Monday Attendance Clarification
This is a reminder about attendance in Monday morning’s Panther Time Connections block. We are thrilled that our students are logging into their classes and participating at a high rate. Attendance is also required for Monday’s Panther Time. All students should log into their 4th Period Panther Time from 9:00-9:20AM every Monday. This time is used for teachers to check in with students at the start of each week. Further, students have time to organize their week (determine goals for the week, note which teachers they may want to check in with, and clarify tasks that they need to submit).
If a student needs to miss any class time (full or partial day), a parent or guardian should report the absence to the RCMS Attendance Office using one of the following methods:
- Complete the Carson MS Attendance Form (preferred)
- Send an email with full details to CarsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu :
- Call the attendance line at 703-925-3636 being sure to include the spelling of your student’s last name and reason for the absence
Additional Materials Available for Pick-Up
Students who are enrolled in Chinese foreign language class, Math 7, or Math 7 Honors may stop by the main office (Door 1) any Monday-Friday, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM to pick up materials provided by your teachers. In addition, we continue to offer materials for certain classes as advertised in previous weekly communications. If in doubt, feel free to contact your teacher or the front office to determine if there are any materials that you still need.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Action Required
If you submitted an application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals last school year for your child(ren), please remember to submit a new application for this school year. The current eligibility status will expire on October 20, 2020. Apply for free and reduced-price meals by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
Eligibility may also provide your child(ren) other important benefits. Be sure your child(ren) are approved for the 20-21 school year.
The online application is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Tagalog, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. Paper applications are available to complete and submit in English upon request at FCPS food distribution sites.
Veterans Day Volunteers
On the morning of Wednesday, November 11th, Rachel Carson Middle School will be holding its 5th annual Veterans Day Event. For the past several years we have been honored to host dozens of our community’s veterans, and each year we look to acknowledge as many new servicemen and women as possible. At our event, veterans from all branches of the armed forces are invited to share their stories and experiences with Carson staff and students as we commemorate their service to our country. If you, a family member, or a friend are interested in attending this year’s event, you can follow this link to access our volunteer form. If you have any questions please contact Billy Darr at wjdarr@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your support!
Absence Reporting Changes
FCPS will begin requiring more detailed and specific information with regards to absences due to illness. Our online absence reporting form will soon be updated and we ask that when submitting an online absence form for an ill student, you select any symptoms that your child may be experiencing. If no symptoms are listed for the illness, FCPS staff are required to contact families to ascertain these details. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through these new times.
Student Services Parent/Guardian
Needs Assessment
The Student Services Department is committed to ongoing support and communication with our families. Please click here to complete a survey that will help us plan programming that meets your needs. The responses are anonymous; if you have questions about the survey, please contact your child’s school counselor.
RCMS Library Curbside Checkout
October 5, 19 & 26 (no pickups on 10/12 or 11/2)
Curbside Library Book Checkout is now in operation. This service will be held every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please check the Library page on our website for further details: RCMS Library
Questions? Contact one of your librarians: Mr. Treakle or Ms. Donovan
We look forward to seeing you at curbside checkout!
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.
Who to Contact
If you have a question or concern, please visit our website for a full listing of Who to Contact. This listing includes all of our administrators, our counselors, and who to speak to regarding a specific content area or class. Contact information for all staff members is listed on our website - just click on the name of the person you wish to contact to be redirected to their email address: RCMS Staff Directory.
Other Schools are Sharing....
From Oakton HS: This year, even though our performances are on hold, our band will march on! In place of our regular door to door donation collections, Oakton Band is holding a Virtual Tag Day, taking donations online and by mail through October. If you have already donated, thank you!
We understand that many families in our community have been deeply changed by current events and cannot support us with the generosity of years’ past. However, if you are able to give, the band needs your support more than ever this year. This year, band students are fundraising toward instruments, equipment, repairs, specialized instructors, student leadership training and band community events.
Go to: OHSTAGDAY.ORG to support the Band Boosters. Or mail a check payable and to the attention of: BBOHS at 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna 22181
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