Important Upcoming Events
June 11 - Last day of school- All student virtual year end celebration during Panther time
- All student medications must be picked up from the clinic no later than dismissal time
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FCPS Student Laptop Return Dates: |
All 7th and 8th grade students will need to return their FCPS issued laptops at the end of this school year. In person students who will be at Carson on Friday, June 11, will return their laptop and charger at the end of the day. Any students who are not at Carson on June 11, including all virtual students, can return their laptop and charger at our drive through return event on either Monday June 14 or Tuesday, June 15 (whichever works better for you). Please be sure to return textbooks or library books along with your tech equipment.
Details for student drive through laptop return (virtual students and in person students who will not be at school on June 11):
- June 14 - Virtual students through Kiss and Ride. 7th graders anytime between 9:30-11:30 am. 8th graders anytime between12:00-2:00 pm.
- June 15 - Virtual students through Kiss and Ride. 8th graders anytime between 9:30-11:30 am. 7th graders anytime between 12:00-2:00 pm.
Students who have been using a personal laptop for their learning this year may return their FCPS issued laptop and charger to the main office anytime between 7:00 am – 2:30 pm starting June 1. Students enrolled in summer programs will receive specific details about laptop return in the coming weeks.
Return to School Family Resource Guide
The information in this guide will help families know what to expect as children return to school. The guide includes steps families will need to take at home in preparation for the return to school. Please take time to review the information!
A Family Guide for 2020-21 Return to School
Important Immunization Requirement: Do You Have a Student Entering Seventh Grade This Fall?
While the COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required by schools for the 2021-22 school year, many other vaccinations are.
Seventh-grade students need:
- One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given at age 7 or older.
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 10 or older.
More information on new immunization requirements is available online.
Student Pictures- Pick Up
If you ordered Picture-Day pictures for your student, please see the information below.
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In-Person Students: Pictures for in-person students were distributed through their Panther Time Connections class. If they did not receive it in their class, please have your student check in the main office.
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Virtual-Only Students: If your virtual-only student took a picture and you ordered, you may pick up their packets from school. If you did not order, you may still pick up the proof and order through the information in the proof packet. Please come to Entrance #1, Monday-Friday 7:00a.m-3:00p.m. Please tell us your student's name and that you are picking up their pictures. A staff member will bring them out to you.
If you want to view your student’s picture proofs but do not want to come to school to pick them up, please contact LifeTouch customer Service at 1800-736-4753.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal Sybil Terry.
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Carson Yearbook News |
The 2021 Carson Yearbook, The Prowler, volume 23, is now live on the Carson Student Central! Thank you to everyone in the Carson community who submitted photos! Follow this link to view it and download your own PDF copy, free of charge: https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/carsonstudentcentral/2021-rcms-yearbook
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Save The Date!
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School Sponsored Virtual End of Year Celebration
On Friday, June 11th, during 4th period Panther Time, all students will participate in a virtual celebration activity. Virtual and in-person students will participate concurrently, as they have with other Panther Time activities.
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News From The Library |
BOOK DRIVE: DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS. Middle school level books can be dropped off any school day from 7am – 2:15pm to the cart outside or inside Door #1 at RCMS. All students will be able to choose one book to take home and keep for summer reading. Virtual students may visit the school to select a book. Thank you!
Panthers Summer Reading
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All Student Medications Must be Picked up from the clinic by June 11th |
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school, or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or Over-the-counter, to be kept at school. More detailed information is available on the back of the medication authorization form.
If you have any questions, please contact the RCMS health team, Jackie Plunkett at 703-925-3610 or Jeanne Frost at 703-481-4078.
FCPS Cares Program
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
Watch this video to learn more
Daily Bell Schedule
Click here for our current bell schedule:
https://carsonms.fcps.edu/about/bell-schedule
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
Oakton High School Junior Dance Camp
The Oakton Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring the Junior Dance Camp at Oakton High School from June 15 - 17. This camp is open to students entering grades 1-8 in September 2021.
Tuesday-Thursday, June 15-17, 2021
At Oakton High School
Please report to Door 12
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
(Tentative Performance on Thursday: 12-12:30; awaiting confirmation from FCPS for performance aspect.)
Click here to register:
Oakton High School Football
Oakton High School Football program is hosting a Skills camp June 8th , 9th & 10th. Have you been playing football since you were young? Or maybe you have never played but have always wanted to try… well no matter your skill level we would love to have you come out and have fun.
Skills camp is open to everyone with all skills levels and all positions.
The camp is from Tuesday June 8th, Wednesday June 9th & Thursday June 10th from 5 -7 pm at Oakton High School
High School coaches & players will work one on one with each camper on things like change of direction, balance, strength, speed and more. In addition to specific football drills for every position and areas of growth for each player.
$40/player with a pizza party at the end of the last day ( Thursday June 10th)
Any questions contact: Mel Morgan mcmorgan@fcps.edu
Registration Link: Oakton Skills Camp (click on Football, and scroll to Skills Camp)
Chantilly High School Dance Team Green Days & Tryouts
Chantilly High School’s Dance Team Green Days & Tryouts are coming up soon! Green Days will be every Monday, June 14-July19, in the Chantilly High School’s Cafeteria (Door 11) from 9:30am-11:30am. Tryouts will be July 26 & 28. To find out more information about the team and tryout process, students should email Coach Heidi Stafford at chantillydancers@gmail.com.
Chantilly Summer Theater
Chantilly High School is thrilled to offer the Chantilly Summer Theatre program this July! This program is open to ANY rising 8th – 12th graders, and the performance offers a multitude of opportunities for student technicians and performers. This is a great way for students to get back on stage, or behind the scenes. You do not have to go to Chantilly High School to participate. This link provides all the information regarding the summer program; if you have any questions, feel free to email: chstheatrecamp@gmail.com.
"Camelot and Camelittle" by Stacey Lane
CAMP DATES: July 5-17, 2021 Monday-Saturday (NO camp on July 10-11)
WHERE: Chantilly High School Auditorium
Times: 9am-1:00pm
Performances: July 16 and July 17 @ 11am
Tuition: $200.00 per participant
Auditions: June 5th @ Chantilly High School
Westfield High School Boys Basketball
Westfield will be conducting Basketball workouts for rising freshman on Mondays, from 1:30 to 3pm and Wednesday’s from 5pm to 6:30pm.
Please refer to Westfield's school website for emergency care forms to be completed in advance, and submitted when attending the workout session.
Westfield High School Boys Basketball Camp
2 GREAT SESSIONS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2021!!
Session 1: June 14 – June 17 no camp on June 18 $150 for camp session 1
Session 2: July 19 – July 23 Pay online:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
Westfield High School Golf Team
Westfield High School will host golf tryouts in the last week of July or the first week in August, pending course availability. Our home course is Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. Please check the school website for more information. at www.westfieldathletics.org. If you have questions, email Bob Hersey at: rlhersey@fcps.edu
South Lakes Boosters present:
Any rising 9th graders interested in Freshman Football at South Lakes, please fill out the following Google form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lSS6-Xjzo1dWCeKnvdOg48n8kZ3kspo6-3OZRbOjo3k/edit
Rising Seahawks (Non-Contact) Football Camp 2021. July 19-23, 9am-2pm at South Lakes High School, Reston, VA. The cost for Rising 9th graders is $150.00. Contact Coach Hescock with any questions or concerns at: jrhescock@fcps.edu. All drills are non-contact.
Fall Sports at South Lakes High Start on Monday August 2nd. (Boys and Girls golf will begin on July 29th) Please reach out to the coaches for more sport- specific information.
South Lakes Summer Sports Camps
Under the leadership of our South Lakes High School (SLHS) Varsity Head Coaches, South Lakes Booster Club, Inc. is pleased to announce our Summer 2021sports camps programs! Mark your calendars for June – July 2021, our sports camps are for kids ages 7 – 15 with many sports interests and all skill levels!
As you make your family’s summer camp plans, we hope you will consider joining us for a fun-filled week (or two) with our Seahawks Sports programs!
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