Important Dates
8/19, 2-5 PM: Rams Rally Community Open House - details below
8/20, 9:00-11:00 AM: Student Orientation -details below
8/23: First Day of School
*Students will pick up their school laptop during Health/PE on the first or second day of school.
Events on RRMS Website
Blue/Gold Calendar
Religious and Cultural Observances
Note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
On behalf of the entire Rocky Run MS staff, it is my pleasure to welcome each and every one of you to the 2021-22 school year. We are beyond excited to be back home in our beautiful building and to engage our students for five days per week of in-person learning. Our staff is energized and ready to reconnect with our students, their families, and our community. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming welcome events.
I recognize that the excitement of beginning a new school year is also filled with anxiety regarding uncertain health conditions. We are committed to sharing the most up to date information with you and following all layered prevention strategies to maintain a safe learning environment for all.
Lunch Updates:
- All students will be offered no cost breakfast and lunch for the entire school year. Menus will be available online beginning August 18.
- Students will be required to wear masks in the cafeteria when not actively eating and drinking.
- They will need to wear their masks while going through the serving line.
- Students will put their mask back on when they finish their meal.
- Cafeteria spaces will be regularly and thoroughly cleaned with a sanitizing solution.
Please review the FCPS website Return to School FAQs for the most up to date health and safety information.
I welcome your questions, suggestions and feedback. Please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE...Reconnect, Reflect, Rise
Family Welcome Coffee Follow Up:
8/11 Family Welcome Coffee View Recording
SIS ParentVue and StudentVue
ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be unavailable for system maintenance Friday, Aug. 13 at 8:00 PM until Monday, Aug. 16 at 6:00 AM.
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Rams Rally - Thursday, August 19, 2-5 PM
- All students and families welcome
- Open House format (Self-guided building Tour)
- Meet and greet the staff
- Medication Drop-off
- Kona Ice Truck (fundraiser) on site! (Thanks to our wonderful PTA)
We hope that all of our Rocky Run students and families will be able to join us for this exciting event. Rams Rally offers an opportunity for families to familiarize themselves with the building, navigate student schedules through a self-guided tour, and briefly meet and greet teachers and other staff members. A school map will be provided as well as general school program information. To better provide for parking and to ensure enough time to navigate the building and meet staff, we encourage our Rocky Run families to arrive any time between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM and carpool if possible.
Student Orientation- Friday, August 20, 9-11 AM
- All Rocky Run Students (grades 7 and 8) are encouraged to join
- Doors will open at 8:30am, program begins at 9:00am
- Students will:
- Walk through their schedules and meet all of their teachers
- Learn important information about RRMS
- Meet other students and get to know the new building!
- This event is for students only
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Bus transportation is available from the following elementary schools:
- Brookfield Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:25am departure
- Bull Run Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:10am departure
- Colin Powell Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:10am departure
- Greenbriar East Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:25am departure
- Poplar Tree Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:25am departure
- Willow Springs Elementary School (Door 1)- 8:10am departure
- Students may also walk, bike, or use the Kiss and Ride loop (please watch this video if you plan to use the Kiss and Ride Loop)
Back-to-School Night - Monday, September 13
- Virtual format
- Live Sessions at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM (same presentation offered by administrators and counselors at two different times). Sessions will be recorded and shared for future review.
- All teacher presentations, syllabus, curriculum info will be pre-recorded and shared virtually
This year we will offer two live sessions for families hosted by Rocky Run administrators and school counselors. Our presentation will orient families to the teacher presentations and will provide answers to frequently asked questions. Each live session will last approximately 45 minutes and will be recorded and shared. All of the Back to School videos will be accessible to families to navigate at a time of their choosing.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
7th grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Rocky Run MS by Aug. 16th. You may drop immunization records off in the main office or email them to Tina Dempsey at cmdempsey@fcps.edu.
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received these immunizations.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccines were given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online or by calling 703-246-2411.
BOY School Forms
Required for ALL students. Completed via weCare
Only for students with medical concerns. This information may be updated on weCare@school or email completed Health Information Form to Tina Dempsey at cmdempsey@fcps.edu.
Students who wish to provide their own laptop in place of an FCPS issued laptop will complete the Opt-Out Form and submit it to Tina Dempsey at cmdempsey@fcps.edu.
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Parent Digital Tool Permission Application
Some of the digital resources your child may use this year require parental consent. You can complete the form here.
Free and Reduced Meals Application
Families can learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-priced breakfast and lunch on the FCPS Website. The online application is available.
Medication Drop-off
The Health Room will be open for Medication Authorization Form drop-off during Rams Rally, Thursday, August 19 from 2 to 5 PM.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Rocky Run Library is looking for adult volunteers to help out in the library this year! Volunteers typically shelve book returns, prepare lesson materials, get new books ready for the library shelves, and more! If you are interested, please fill out this Google Form. For more information or if you have questions about volunteering in the library, please contact Mrs. Grover – ragrover@fcps.edu. Thank you!
Schoology
Rocky Run MS is moving from FCPS 24-7 Learning (Blackboard) to Schoology this year. Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families.
Learn more here!
School Supply List
View our suggested School Supply List for the 2021-2022 school year. Please note you do not need to purchase all items. Teachers will share any additional items required during the first few days of classes.
Laptop Pickup:
Many students who participated in summer programs have been able to pick up a school laptop already. If your student does not have a school laptop yet, they will be able to pick up it up during Health/PE on the first or second day of school.
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