Upcoming Dates:
December 14: 9 AM Rock Time Check in for Students, Office Hours
December 18: Last Day of school before Winter Break
December 21-January 1: Winter Break
January 5: School Resumes
View events on our school website.
A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
What a wonderful week! Our staff worked with students Thursday and Friday of this week to implement two school-wide catch up days. Teachers provided small group and individualized support to promote student success and allow school time for work to be completed. Students and teachers reported great success over these two days. We will implement two catch up days each grading quarter.
Kindness Calendar - December 2020:
As we embark on the a very different December this year, I encourage all of our Rocky Run families to consider the suggestions in the Do Good December Calendar (above). Each of us can make a difference in the life of another by spreading kindness. Accept the challenge!
November Students of the Month:
It was my pleasure along with Assistant Principals Mr. DeRusso and Mrs. Sciabica to recognize our November Students of the Month in a Google Meet session. We continue to be so proud of the way our students Raise the Ram in all that they do.
Winter Break - Break from Assignments:
FCPS practice that it is a true break for students, staff and families. No assignments due or major assessments the first two class days after break.
Holiday Gifts:
If you would like to recognize a RRMS staff member with a thank you this holiday season we encourage you to share a personal note through their fcps.edu email.
Celebrations in our Community - Hanukkah:
Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins this year at sundown on Thursday, December 10th. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday lasts for eight days and is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games, and gifts. We wish all of our Rocky Run families that celebrate a Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday)!
I welcome your feedback, suggestions and questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Amy Goodloe, Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE can do VIRTUALLY anything!
Meet the Rocky Run MS Staff: View our Staff Directory.
November Students of the Month
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Perseverance
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Kaylee Granados-Martinez
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Katelyn Ayala
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Hunor Csenteri
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Antonio Godoy
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Creativity
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Ryan Croft
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Gwendolyn Eagle
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Srihaas Ganga
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Annie Nguyen
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Creativity
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Tyler Nguyen
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Summer Yoo
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Purpose
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Lina Bammi
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Olivia Duong
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Emily McKeown
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Stephanie Nicholson
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Bravery
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Yadier Abiko
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Kate Brubaker
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Luke Campet
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Nicole Nauss
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RRMS Winter Spirit Week: December 14-18
HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
ENJOY SOME HOT CHOCOLATE AS YOU WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY SWEATER
SPORT DAY
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE WINTER SPORTING GEAR OR ANY SPORTS RELATED OUTFIT
HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY
LIKE FOURTH OF JULY? HOW ABOUT VALENTINE’S DAY? HALLOWEEN? CHRISTMAS?! DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY!
SNOOZE DAY
FEEL LIKE WEARING YOUR WARMEST FLANNEL PAJAMAS? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!
FREEZING FRIDAY
DRESS UP IN ALL OF YOUR WARMEST CLOTHES. BONUS POINTS IF YOU CAN HARDLY MOVE!
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First Quarter Honor Roll Recognition
Over 750 students received email recognition from Rocky Run MS this week for congratulating them on achieving Honor Roll status for First Quarter. Please note that we have been providing an electronic general certificate for families to use to recognize Honor Roll if they would like. We also have a sticker for all students to pick up at school if they want. It is available outside Door 1 at RRMS next week. Congratulations! We are very proud of our students!
ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan
Youth Advisory Committee - Call for Applicants
As a committee member, you will:
- Discuss the needs of youth to get around Fairfax County by bike, foot, or bus
- Aid in developing a plan for a countywide safe and convenient trail and bike path network using your local knowledge and experience
- Share ideas for educational programs that encourage more people to walk or bike
- Support the project in youth engagement efforts
You will meet virtually up to four times a year, over the next 2-3 years.
Learn more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/bike-walk/activefairfax
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Safety Visits
Fairfax County Public Schools has implemented new Safety Teams to help the school district monitor each schools’ adherence to five mitigation strategies for COVID-19. These teams, consisting of FCPS staff members and retirees, will conduct random onsite spot checks, deliver education and resources, and report data back to administrators.
The five mitigation strategies are set forth in the Centers for Disease Control’s Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-making guide, and include proper use of masks or face coverings; social distancing; hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette; cleaning and disinfection; and contact tracing in collaboration with the health department.
More information on FCPS Safety Teams is available online.
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Library Feedback:
We are looking forward to refining our ideas and services to make them more user-friendly for our school community. Please complete this quick survey to give us your thoughts about what is going great and what we can improve. Thank you for your input!
Questions? Reach out to Ms. Grover and/or Ms. Bickford at RockyRunMSLibrary@fcps.edu
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.
Parent Digital Tool Permission Application
In an ongoing effort to protect student data, FCPS is required to secure parental permission for student use of software/applications for which FCPS does not have a confidentiality agreement. An online process has been developed to collect this information digitally and provide school-based reporting. This process has been designed to meet the legal requirements for authenticating parent identities under FERPA.
Please complete the digital tool permission application if you have not done so. This form was included in our beginning of year forms.
Thank you!
After School Information
Click here for next week’s after-school schedule. Most of our clubs are still running next week, but check the schedule and your club’s google classroom to make sure your group is still meeting.
Thank you to the students who participated in this week’s Hour of Code. We had a great group and everyone was able to learn some new coding skills. Check out Hour of Code if you want to explore some more!
The After-School Program staff would like to wish the Rocky Run community a wonderful, safe holiday and happy New Year. We look forward to working with you all in 2021!
Shannon Campbell
After-School Specialist & Building Use Coordinator
Rocky Run MS
703-802-7830
RRMS 2021 Yearbook
RRMS Parents and Students:
The RRMS Legends 80 page all color 2021 yearbook sale is in full swing!! Yearbooks are distributed at the end of the year, but you can preorder yours now!
There are 2 ways to order online:
The book is available for a special early bird price of $25. This price is good until January 1, 2021. After January 1 the price is $30.
Email lkkaplan@fcps.edu with any questions.
Positivity Project - Other People Matter
Knowing my words and actions affect others
On an individual level, our words and actions impact our relationships with other people. They have the power to lift others up or teach them down. But, our words and actions also impact ourselves. If I am consistently speaking or acting with an entitled, arrogant, or mean attitude, I'm going to find it tougher to tap into and exemplify the character strengths of gratitude, humility and kindness.
When a group is comprised of individuals who are thoughtful about their words and actions, individuals who show respect and consideration for the people around them, we're likely to have a happier and healthier culture.
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