Important Dates
10/7-8: School Picture Days (through H/PE classes)
10/11: Student Holiday - Staff Planning Day
10/13: PTA Meeting (PM - Zoom - link will be shared)
Events on RRMS Website
Note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
We have been enjoying the crisp fall air in the mornings and the gorgeous weather as students participate in outdoor PE and break activities. It continues to bring joy to our staff to interact with our students and see them engaged not only in class activities, but also in our after school program. All students are encouraged to seek out opportunities to find clubs and activities they enjoy as part of our after school offerings.
Welcome to new staff:
Amy Frost - Public Health / Covid Tracking Assistant
Sherri Kuffel - Student Monitor
Fran Legendre - Student Monitor
Mari Thomason - Student Monitor
Anna Vardanyan - Student Monitor
Reminder - Please no item drop offs!
We recognize that students sometimes forget lunches, water bottles, laptops, personal electronics etc. Students have access to free lunch, breakfast and after school snacks daily. Additionally, if needed, students can request a water cup/bottle to access water throughout the day. Loaner laptops are also provided to support student learning. Students also have access to the phones in the main office if they need to call home. Please refrain from dropping these items off as it is challenging to get them to students during the day and also disrupts class time.
Don't forget to start sending a sweatshirt and sweatpants with your student for PE. Students will go outside most days even well into December. Thank you for your help and support!
It was a pleasure engaging with our PTA board and many families at our first PTA meeting of the year on September 23. The Rocky Run Middle School Parent Teacher Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization. PTA's mission is to promote the educational success and overall wellness of every child at Rocky Run MS by encouraging strong parent, family, and community involvement. Please join the PTA at https://rockyrunms.memberhub.com/ Our meetings will be virtual this year and will alternate between morning and evening times. Next meeting: October 13 (PM) - Zoom link will be shared ahead of the meeting.
I have appreciated hearing from many families with positive feedback and suggestions to improve our school operations. I welcome your questions, suggestions, and feedback. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE...Reconnect, Reflect, Rise
NJHS News:
Congratulations to our newly elected National Junior Honor Society Officers:
President: Sean Kim
Vice President: Aadya Deshmukh
Secretary: Dylan Truncellito
Historian: Shivali Hariharan
We are looking for donations of gently used board games and card games for our Rock Time Classrooms. Students have a 30 minute break during their Rock Time and when it rains, we aren’t able to go to outdoor break locations. Please bring or send any donations to the front office.
Parental Consent for Digital Tools
Fairfax County Public Schools uses a variety of resources to support student learning. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year require parental consent.
We currently have 189 students with no response on our digital resource page. If you have not completed this form, you may do so using this link.
If you have difficulty completing the form, we have hard copies in our main office. You may also contact Pam Galietta at plgalietta@fcps.edu if you need support. Thank you!
Picture Day
School Picture Day is coming next week starting Thursday October 7th & Friday October 8th 2021 through HPE classes. Pictures will be available in the week or so following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000875978 For questions about order please email underclass@vosphoto.com
World Languages Credit Exam
The 2021 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on November 16, 17 and 18, 2021. Thirty languages will be included: American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, French, German, Greek*, Hebrew*, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese*, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish*, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
*Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese and Turkish will be offered by the Writing Proficiency Test by Language Testing International. School counselors should register students for these exams by the same process as other languages.
Students can request to meet with their school counselor for registration until Wednesday, October 13. Please do not wait until the last minute. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Please contact your child's counselor for any questions.
Detailed credit exam information can be accessed on the FCPS website.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener
As part of FCPS’ commitment to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL), all schools will be conducting an SEL Screener in October. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and will help staff know how to support their needs. In the attached letter SEL Screener Opt Out.pdf you will find more information regarding this screener including links to FCPS resources should you need more information beyond the scope of the letter. Also included in the letter is an opt out portion should you NOT want your child to participate in the screener.
Please only return the signed form if you do NOT want your child to participate. The opt out form should be returned to their school counselor no later than Friday, October 15th.
More information can be found on the SEL Screener Website. Please contact Ms. Ashleigh Kim, our School Test Coordinator at ASKim@fcps.edu or your child's school counselor for any questions.
Korean
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Arabic
Rocky Run MS PTA
The Rocky Run Middle School Parent Teacher Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the educational success and overall wellness of every child at Rocky Run MS by encouraging strong parent, family, and community involvement. Please join the PTA at https://rockyrunms.memberhub.com/
Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference
Assistive Technology to Enhance Learning for All Students
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This year’s conference will be VIRTUAL with synchronous (live) sessions.
The RATE Conference is an educational conference that focuses on strategies for using assistive technology hardware, software, and peripherals to enhance learning for all students, especially for those with special needs. Sessions will focus on high and low incidence special education assistive technology supports, as well tools to help students using augmentative and alternative communication.
This year’s keynote presentation features the Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology Assistive Technology Club.
View details on flyer (.pdf)
After-School Program Information
Here is the schedule for next week
We have had a great start to our After-School Program! The students are really excited about connecting and engaging with our club offerings. We ask that students have a plan before the 2:15 dismissal bell. They should know what club(s) they are staying after for, where those clubs are meeting, and how they are getting home.
All after-school information is updated frequently on the After-School Group on Schoology (students and parents can view). Check the club descriptions sheet for club descriptions, meeting dates, test/application requirements. Please review program logistics, to include pick-up information, on this document. All parent pick-ups must take place by 4:30 pm.
Upcoming Dates:
Debate Club Registration Form will go live on Schoology at 3pm on 10/1
Model UN Applications due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, 10/3
Science Olympiad Selection Test is on Thursday, October 7th (interested students must register on Schoology)
Tech Padawan Applications are due by 10/4
If you have any questions, please contact our After-School Program Specialist, Shannon Campbell, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
The 2022 Yearbook is in the Works!!
Ms. Kaplan’s Journalism class is excited to create this year’s yearbook. This 80 page, all color, hardbound yearbook will feature class photos, candid photos, quotes, and stories of our 2021-22 year here at Rocky Run!
We are also offering a special EARLY BIRD PRICE of $25!!
To Order: www.yearbookordercenter.com. Please use school code : 5333
Order yours today to get this special price!!
Any Questions: lkkaplan@fcps.edu
SIS Parent Account
Parents, do you have a SIS Parent Account? Setting up your account is important and you will also use the same login/password for Schoology. Schoology is our new Learning Management System this year. You will be able to view your child’s courses, assignments and course materials. All parents will also be part of a “Parent Course” in Schoology where additional school-wide announcements and helpful information will be shared.
Welcome to Schoology!
Learn more about how Rocky Run Middle School will use our new Learning Management System Schoology this year.
View flyer (.pdf)
Access more information on RRMS and FCPS website.
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