Important Upcoming Events
January 11 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students
January 14 - Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night
January 18 - Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 19 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students
January 20 - Holiday - Inauguration Day
January 21 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students
January 22 - End Quarter 2-TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASE
January 25 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
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January Asynchronous Learning Days
As we prepare for an anticipated transition to combined virtual/in-person learning, additional asynchronous days have been added to the calendar. These days will serve as teacher planning, collaboration, and preparation days. Following is a list of all asynchronous (independent) learning days for the month of January:
January 11 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students (PTC check-in)
January 19 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students
January 21 - Asynchronous Learning Day for All Students
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
Academic Advisement Update
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and winter break. It's time to start planning and preparing for next year. This is an important time for students as they plan and choose classes that will affect the 21-22 school year.
Please review the information below carefully and remember to mark important dates on your calendar. We encourage you to have lots of conversations about next year and high school with your child. Counselors will be meeting individually with each and every student during Academic Advising.
Feel free to reach out with any questions! Our contact information is included at the bottom of this email.
We look forward to working with you and your child,
Rachel Carson Student Services Team
FLE Lessons Begin in January
Just a reminder…the Health & Physical Education Department will be starting Family Life Education instruction in January with the Emotional and Social Health units at both the 7th and 8th grade levels. The 7th grade classes will start on January 4th and the 8th grade will start on January 26th. Please contact your child’s Health & PE teacher with any questions or concerns.
Ends January 18th!
The RCMS Book Fair raises money for the school. Last year the librarians purchased over 100 electronic books for students to access during the pandemic using funds raised through the Book Fair! Thank you for your continued support!
RachelCarsonMiddleOnlineBookstore
Employment Opportunities in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!
Classroom Monitors
FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
Substitute Teachers
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS!
Submit Your Photos for the Yearbook!
We need YOUR photos for this year's yearbook. Click here for more information on how to submit: Carson 2020-2021 Yearbook Photos
RCMS Library Curbside Checkout
At RCMS, outside Door #1, 11AM-2PM on the following Mondays:
January 4 and January 11
Books can also be returned at these times.
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!
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 Westfield HS: Westfield High School is gearing up to welcome the Class of 2025. The annual Curriculum Night will take place on January 14, 2021 (link to follow in future broadcast). This is an opportunity for families to learn about course offerings (i.e. expected outcomes, typical workload, etc.) and meet some of the Westfield teachers. Take the time to explore our many course offerings and help your student make course selections that promote their intellectual growth and balance. The Westfield High School student services team will be meeting with rising 9th graders from Carson Middle School on January 8, 2021 via Blackboard Collaborate. The student services team will share with students’ graduation requirements, courses available to 9th graders and information on how to make course selections in SIS Student Vue. Go bulldogs!
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