Upcoming Dates:
June 14: Laptop Collection (Curbside, Door 3)
View events on our school website.
A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
Together WE - Rocky Run staff, students and families ROCKED this challenging, crazy, unique and transformative school year!. On behalf of the entire staff I want to extend our thanks for your support, grace, and flexibility as we navigated a myriad of new challenges this school year. We are truly grateful to serve this amazing group of committed, resilient, positive students and know that each one will go on to do great things. There are much brighter days ahead. I know that we will take the lessons learned from this season and use them to help us grow into a better future.
Farewell: Staff Leaving Rocky Run MS
We have several staff members who are leaving Rocky Run MS for new professional and personal opportunities. We wish them all the best.
- Ellen Bickford (Head Librarian, Robinson SS)
- Greg Bricker (Loudoun County)
- John Carey
- Karl Gussow (STC/Resource, Sandburg MS)
- Stacey Knight (Trinity School)
- Jennifer Kudlacik (Crossfield ES)
- Joe Little
- Lisa Marik
- Carlydale Murphy
- Julie Nation (Robinson SS)
- Heather Shirey (Loudoun)
- George Alber, Sherry Kuffel, Mari Thomason, Anna Vardanyan (Classroom Monitors)
Congratulations - Retirements:
Today we celebrated the outstanding service of two of our Rocky Run MS staff who have been pillars in our school community, each for almost 30 years.
Ileana Rodriguez, Science 8: 30 years in FCPS, 28 at RRMS
Susan Rowland, SPED - History: 40 years teaching, 29 at RRMS
Thank you for your amazing service and congratulations on your retirement.
Sincerely,
Amy Goodloe, Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE ROCKE it!
Meet the Rocky Run MS Staff: View our Staff Directory.
Summer Jumpstart Program
Your student's transition to middle school is very important to us! This year we will be offering an OPTIONAL Jump Start program to our new students: Rising 7th graders, Rising 8th graders who were fully virtual during the 2020-2021 school year, and Rising 8th graders who are NEW to Rocky Run.
Students will have an opportunity to meet some staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get some middle school tips for success, hear about our after-school program, and more! Space is limited so don’t delay!
Please complete the Registration Form if you are interested.
Contact our Afterschool Specialist, Ms. Campbell at slcampbell@fcps.edu for any questions.
Summer Learning Programs
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IMAGINE Program at Rocky Run. We still have spots available!
Visit our website to see the program's daily schedule and calendar.
IMAGINE is an in-person learning experience for our currently enrolled English 7, English 8, Math 7 and/or Pre-Algebra students. Students have the opportunity to re-acclimate to in-person learning after several months of virtual instruction. It will also provide students the opportunity to strengthen core Mathematics and English Language Arts skills by focusing on essential standards that will prepare them for success at the start of next school year. Please contact Sandra Meador at srmeador@fcps.edu for any questions.
- The program will run from July 12- July 30, 2021 (7:20-11:20 am)
- Transportation will be provided.
A reminder that FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
Save the Dates! Transition Program for SY21-22
Rams Rally
- Thursday, August 19, 2-5 PM
- Students and Families
- Building Tour
Student Orientation
- Friday, August 20, 7:30-11 AM
- Students Only
- Opportunity to walk schedule
More information will be shared when the date gets closer.
Yearbook Information
Students who have purchased a yearbook can pick it up at laptop collection on Monday, June 14 between 9 AM and 3 PM.
Uncollected books will be held in the main office over the summer.
Summer office hours are 9 to 1 Monday through Friday beginning June 15.
Yearbooks are no longer available for purchase.
Legacy Literary Magazine (Digital)
Hey Rams! Be sure to check out the 2021 Legacy Literary Magazine (Digital) on the RRMS website, as well as the grade level Google classrooms. Many thanks to all of the students who contributed to this year’s magazine.
End of Year Library News
Donations Requested: Puzzles for Our Library!
The Rocky Run Library is looking for donations of puzzles for next year to add to our growing collection that are between 400-1000 pieces (750 is ideal!). If you have puzzles that our middle school students will enjoy and your family is no longer using, please drop them off in the main office, labeled for the library. Email Ms. Grover (ragrover@fcps.edu) with any questions. Thank you for your support!
All books currently checked out from the Rocky Run Library are now due. Students who have books checked out from our library or their elementary library will receive an email (to their fcpsschools account) from Destiny Discover with more information. All books can be returned to the book return outside the library or to the book return by Door 1 outside of Rocky Run.
Summer Checkout: All 7th grade students will have the option of checking out books for the summer from the RRMS Library. In-person students will visit the library with their English teacher, and there are several options for virtual students to get books too, including:
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June 11, 14, 15: Curbside pickup of holds during laptop collection
Students can check out as many books as they can responsibly handle. Books can be returned throughout the summer to the mailbox outside of Door 1 or at the beginning of next school year.
MackinVIA, our eBooks platform, will also be available throughout the summer. Rising 9th graders will be transferred to their high school’s MackinVIA at some point over the summer.
Questions about any of this information? Email Ms. Grover & Ms. Bickford: RockyRunMSLibrary@fcps.edu. Thanks!
Rocky Run MS Recognized as a Common Sense School
Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Rocky Run Middle School as a Common Sense School. Read more here.
Academic and Career Plan - 8th Grade Only
Throughout their time at Rocky Run MS, 8th grade students have been working on their Academic and Career Plan (ACP) in Naviance.
Your child’s plan may include:
- Results of strengths and career assessments
- Personal, academic, and/or career goals
- Resume
- Draft course plans for high school
You should view their ACP in Naviance Student by logging in at http://www.fcps.edu/Naviance. Once in the Naviance Student account, click on the “About Me” tab then “About Me Home.”
Once you have reviewed your child’s plan, use this Google form to complete the verification form. The completion of this form will serve as your signature. This must be completed by Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
For more information about your child’s ACP, visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation requirements-and-course-planning/. We encourage you to continue to use Naviance Student with your child as you both explore college and career options.
Rising 7th Parent Coffee
Thank you so much for joining us last Tuesday and Wednesday! Hope you found the sessions helpful. If you were not able to join us, please check out the recording and slides, and contact us with any additional questions.
Presentation
Recording of Session 1
Google Form for Feedback
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