Important Upcoming Events
February 15 - Holiday - Presidents' Day
Feburary 16 - NEW BELL SCHEDULE BEGINS
February 18 - PTA Meeting (Virtual), 6:00PM
February 22 - Parent Town Hall for In-Person Learning, 6:00PM
February 26 - TJHSS&T Application Window Closes 4:00PM
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This schedule will be used through Friday, February 12, 2021
See below for new bell schedule beginning February 16, 2021
New Bell Schedule Begins February 16
Important Update on Return to School Plan
In preparation for students’ return, schools have created staffing plans based on the number of students who selected in-person instruction earlier this school year. Students who have already selected to return to in-person instruction will be able to do so two days a week. Due to social distancing requirements, schools may not be able to accommodate additional students who wish to change their selection from virtual to in-person instruction.
For parents requesting changes from full-time virtual to in-person instruction, principals will do their best to accommodate the requests, however, it may not be possible to accommodate changes if classes are at capacity.
Parent Town Hall for Families Returning to
In-Person Learning
We will hold a virtual Parent Town Hall at 6:00PM on February 22. This event is only for families who student(s) will begin to return to in-person learning on March 2. More information will be provided in the near future to those families who have opted to have their child(ren) return to in-person instruction. However, due to the limitations on capacity, we remind you that only one person per household should sign up for this event. This will allow all families who are interested in attending the opportunity to do so.
World Language Credit Exam Announcement
The 2021 Credit Exam for World Languages will take place in March 2021. Students who take the credit exam have the opportunity to earn up to three (3) credits, based on demonstrated proficiency.
Thirty (30) languages will be assessed via the FCPS Credit Exam. In order to offer the test in all languages while maintaining a safe testing environment, some languages will be tested online and some will be tested in person.
- These languages will be tested online between March 2, 2021 and March 10, 2021: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
- These languages will be tested in person on March 13, 2021 and March 20, 2021 (Saturdays): Amharic, ASL, Bengali, Farsi, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Somali, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Registration opens Monday, February 8, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2021. All students must register for the exam through their school counselor by February 26, 2021. Late registrations will not be accepted.
To register for the World Language Credit Exam, please contact your school counselor prior to the February 26th deadline.
Online Campus Summer School
The 2021 Online Campus Summer School Registration link is now available on the FCPS Summer Learning website.
School Pictures
We are currently working to schedule school pictures for all students sometime in late March. Times will be available for both in-person and virtual learning students. As updates become available, we will notify you through our weekly News You Choose.
Records Request and Private School or Program Application Process
Rachel Carson Middle School requires important documents in order to effectively accommodate your private school/program recommendations and records requests in a timely manner. Click here to view the process and required forms. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
After School Program
Congratulations to these students for having completed CyberPatriot Competition Round 3:
- Aashee B.
- Mason K.
- Olivia W.
- Suhav G.
- Thanvi C.
The students placed #4 in the state by total score, #2 in the state by Cisco score, #69 in the nation by total score and #31 in the nation by Cisco score!
Congratulations again to the coach and students on an excellent job this year!
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior (and its positive and negative impact on self and others) with regard to technology use. While teachers continue to promote digital citizenship in school, FCPS provides several resources to support family learning and conversations for you at home. Please visit this site to access tip sheets, recorded videos and other helpful resources designed to support students with digital citizenship.
TJHSST – Application Window
The application window for Thomas Jefferson will began on February 1, 2021 at 8:00AM and will close on February 26, 2021 at 4:00PM.
Please visit www.tjadmissions.org to submit your application and view the updated calendar.
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Ross at lmross@fcps.edu
Mental Health and Wellness
Do you have concerns about your child’s mental health? Have a talk with your child to find out how they are doing. Give them your full attention. Listen carefully, repeat what you heard and ask if you got it right. When they feel heard and understood, they’re more likely to share with you. Notice what is going on with your child. You know your child best. The Carson MS Student Services Staff, including counselors and our clinical team are here to support families. Healthy Minds has also compiled resources to support families- click here to view their information regarding emotional wellness and crisis support.
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 25, February 1, 8, 22
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
Students can reserve books ahead of time through the Destiny Discover online library catalog by placing them on hold, then pick them up at the next curbside checkout.
There will be no curbside checkout on Monday, January 18 or February 15 due to these being school holidays.
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 South Lakes HS: Are you interested in learning more about the IB Program at South Lakes? Please join us for an IB Program Parent Coffee on February 11 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. For the meeting link, go to: https://southlakeshs.fcps.edu/announcements/save-date-ib-parent-coffee-february-11. Introductory videos for the Middle Years Program, Career-related Program, and Diploma Program can be viewed at this link: https://flipgrid.com/bea88ad3.
From South Lakes HS: South Lakes High School Choral Department presents: Broadway Night 2021: Screen and Stage Live Streaming February 27 at 7:00PM. Tickets now on sale! https://southlakeschorus.org/tickets/ What do you do when you can’t have a live Broadway performance? You bring it to the screen of course! On February 27, South Lake Chorus will present a Broadway Show like no other in it's history. The 16th annual Broadway Night 2021: Screen and Stage will be a unique, virtual show – including pre-recorded virtual choir performances as well as live in-studio performances and narration. Don’t miss out on seeing the spirit and joy of our next generation Seahawk Chorus in their once in a lifetime virtual event!
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