Important Upcoming Events
March 23-26 -School Pictures - See Schedule Below
March 29-April 2 - Spring Break - Holiday
April 5 - Teacher Workday - No School or Check-in for Students
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Schedule for Week of March 8th
Please note that we have switched 1st and 4th periods between A and B days. This allows for us to hold Panther Time during the first part of the day on Tuesday and Friday so that we can hold our 7th grade student orientations first thing in the morning.
All 7th grade students will participate in Orientation activities through their Panther Time classes on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. 8th graders will engage in regularly scheduled Panther Time activities.
ALL students will follow the class period schedule below.
Important Reminder about the Return to School
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.
Students with last names A-K will attend in-person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- A-K 8th Grade students started on Tuesday, March 2
- A-K 7th Grade students will start on Tuesday, March 9
Students with last names L-Z will attend in-person on Thursdays and Fridays
- L-Z 8th Grade students started on Thursday, March 4
- L-Z 7th Grade students will start on Thursday, March 11
All Mondays, except for student holidays, are now Asynchronous check in days. Students are required to log in before noon to complete a check-in form posted by their Panther time teacher, as well as complete any posted assignments for all classes.
On the days that students are not attending in-person, they will attend school virtually as they have for the first part of the school year.
Students that arrive at school on unassigned days will not be able to enter classrooms due to social distancing requirements. Those students will need to be picked up immediately by a parent/guardian.
Reporting Absences
If a student needs to miss any class time at all, be it one period or a full day, parents or guardians should always report the details of the absence to the RCMS Attendance Office. Teachers do not have access to mark a student excused for an absence, which is why it is imperative that parents contact the attendance office (instead of, or in addition to, the teacher) when their child is absent so we can mark them correctly.
To report an absence, parents have these options:
- Use the link to our online attendance form (preferred) from the main page of the RCMS website:
- Send an email with full details to: CarsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu, or
- 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.
If your student is scheduled to be in the building that day but, instead, needs to attend classes virtually, it is very important to let us know! Please contact the attendance office with the methods above so we don't worry why your student is not in the building. Parents will see the “SYC” code in ParentVUE when their student is absent on their assigned in-person day, but attends class online.
If your in-person student will be picked up early for an appointment, please send them to the front office in the morning with a note stating the time of the dismissal. Students participating virtually who will be missing class due to appointments or otherwise should have parents contact attendance with the times and the reason the student will be missing classes.
For more information on the attendance policies, please visit the RCMS Attendance page.
Transportation Information
Parents and students who have selected in-person instruction are able to view their bus route assignment using their SIS StudentVue and SIS ParentVue account. The image below will help you find the information in ParentVue, under the Student Information tab. On the ParentVue App you must click Additional Information in the lower right hand corner.
Earlier this month, the FCPS Transportation Team sent a notice to all families about their student’s route assignments. If you have not checked your student’s route assignment, please do so as soon as possible. If there is an issue with the route assignment, families are asked to call 703-249-7000. It is suggested that students plan to arrive at their bus stop five minutes early each morning.
Medication Drop-Off
Our clinic will be open for parents to drop off medications during the week of March 8th - March 12th from 8:30am to 2:30pm daily.
Please make sure that you have completed the proper medical authorization form and that the medication is not expired.
The medication, including over the counter medications, must be in the original pharmacy or manufacturer container.
Please see the list of forms below to fill out for the medications you are dropping off. Our Health Nurse will review your forms and reach out to you if you are missing any paperwork.
Medication Form - For both over the counter and prescription meds. If they are prescription, please have the doctor sign the form.
Epi Pen Authorization
Inhaler Authorization
School Pictures
We have arranged a schedule to take school pictures for all students, whether they are in person two days a week, or learning online.
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3/23/2021
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In-Person Students (A-K)
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8:30AM
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1:45PM
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3/24/2021
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In-Person Students (A-K)
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10:00am
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1:45PM
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3/24/2021
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Virtual Students (A-K)
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2:00PM
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6:00PM
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3/25/2021
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In-Person Students (L-Z)
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10:00AM
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1:45PM
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3/25/2021
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Virtual Students (L-Z)
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2:00PM
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6:00PM
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3/26/2021
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In-Person Students (L-Z)
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8:30 AM
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11:45AM
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In-person students will take pictures through their PE classes.
Virtual Students may use this link to sign up for a specific time to come into the building to have their picture taken.
All parents may Order Pictures at MyLifetouch.com using the log-in code EVTNBQSMG.
Congratulations to these Students!
Congratulations to A.Raj and R. Shin on qualifying for the Math Counts State Competition!
Congratulations to the RCMS Debate Team on their continued success in the NYDL!
Debate Team Performance and Speaker Points:
College Partnership Program (CPP)
The application for the College Partnership Program (or CPP) is now open! The goal of CPP is to support first-generation and traditionally underrepresented students to enroll and succeed in college. The application is open for all current 8th grade students at Carson Middle School.
Some CPP benefits and opportunities include:
- Academic counseling.
- College visits.
- Help with completing college and scholarship applications.
- Monthly meetings.
- Parent education sessions.
- SAT preparation classes.
- A summer overnight experience on a college campus.
- News and information related to colleges and careers via FCPS's 24-7 (Blackboard) site. The application window will close on March 19th. Interested students can contact their counselor to get an application.
If you have any questions please email Ms. Ricciardi at lrricciardi1@fcps.edu
SOL Testing Update
The U.S. Education Department (USED) continues to require administration of state assessments, and Virginia has not waived SOL tests. Students in grades 3-12 will continue to test for federal participation. As you may be aware, the Grade 8 Writing SOL and Civics SOL have been replaced with Local Authentic Assessments through their English 8 and Civics classes. All students are required to take the Reading SOL (grades 7 & 8), Math SOL (grades 7 & 8), and Science 8 SOL. The spring SOL window is from April 26-June 4. All SOL testing will be done at Carson Middle School as there is no option for virtual testing. More information regarding testing schedule will be coming soon. If you have any questions regarding testing, please reach out to your child’s counselor or our School Testing Coordinator, Lauren Ross (lmross@fcps.edu).
Online Campus Summer School
The 2021 Online Campus Summer School Registration link is now available on the FCPS Summer Learning website.
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.
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 every Monday (excluding holidays)
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.
If you are cannot make it to the regularly scheduled curbside checkout time, please contact Mr. Treakle to make other arrangements.
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.
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