Important Dates
11/9-11/10: 7th Grade Wellness Screening through HPE
11/11: Veteran's Day, 2 Hour Early Release for Students - 12:15 PM
- No After-School Activities
11/16-11.17: 8th Grade Youth Survey through Civics
11/24-26: Thanksgiving Holiday Break, School Closed
Events on RRMS Website
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Veteran's Day Event
November 11th at 7:00pm at Chantilly High School
For Veterans, active military personnel, and their families. Please come and enjoy a night of
performances and a reception!
Masks are mandatory!
You must sign up to attend by using this form.
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Note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
It was a great short week here at RRMS. We definitely got our first taste of the chilly weather during outdoor PE, Lunches, and Rock Time Break. We will continue to access outdoor spaces for lessons and student activities as long as the weather remains above freezing and without precipitation. We have closed the courtyard for lunches due to the large amount of shade and moisture and ice that builds up on the tables.
Morning Student Drop off and Tardies:
With the changes in weather, we have noted increased numbers of students being dropped off in the loop. Overall the Kiss and Ride procedures have been followed and drop off has been smooth. Please note that regardless of volume and traffic, students who arrive to Rocky Run after the 7:30 AM bell will be marked as unexcused tardy for their first class. We do monitor weather and local traffic impacts and encourage families to drop off earlier, between 7:05 and 7:20 AM to ensure on-time arrival to school and class.
Celebrations in our Community - Diwali:
Diwali, pronounced “de-VAH-lee,” is India's biggest and most important holiday and is celebrated by more than a billion people all over the world. It is a five-day festival that begins on November 2nd this year, with the main day of celebration on Thursday, November 4th. Known as the Festival of Lights, it celebrates the Hindu New Year and is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that celebrants light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
A celebration of hope, happiness and peace, this festival is celebrated with sparklers and firecrackers, and fireworks are held in many places. At Diwali it is tradition to decorate and illuminate the home, visit the local temple for prayers, purchase new clothing, and share small gifts and sweets. Traditional Diwali food includes sweets such as syrupy gulab jamun balls. It is traditional to light diyas which are candleholders or clay lamps that are used for decoration, and homes and buildings are also decorated with rangoli decorations made with flowers, colored sand or rice, flour, or spices. Statues of Lakshmi, the four-armed Hindu goddess of prosperity, and of Ganesha, the Hindu lord of success usually referred to as the 'Elephant God,’ are also cherished and decorated with flowers in many homes. Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that's also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities; Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well, but each faith has its own meaning and traditions.
We wish all of our Rocky Run families celebrating this week a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity, and joy to you and all your family.
I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Enjoy the long weekend.
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE...Reconnect, Reflect, Rise
First Quarter Report Cards
First quarter report cards will be mailed home on Wednesday, November 10 to all families. Starting second quarter, report cards will be only mailed to the families who have not opted in for "Go Paperless" in SIS.
Parents can opt in for "Go Paperless" via Parent Vue by clicking the checkbox just under your account details.
Please note that SIS Grade Module and Report Card Module will not be available during the grading period from Fri. Oct 29 until Sat. Nov. 13. Weekly Progress Report will not be sent during this time as well.
Please contact your child's subject teacher and/or counselor for any questions regarding your child's academic progress.
Student Pictures
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!
We are reaching out to inform you that students' images are now online. Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000875978 use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Yearbook Needs YOU!
The yearbook staff is looking for “outside of school” photos for the 2022 yearbook.Currently, We are looking for photos of :
- Before and after school routines
- Fun Fall activities
- Weekend activities
Please upload your photos to:
https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/home?code=rockyrun
Use school code: rockyrun
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
Parent Teen Book Club
Parent Teen Book Club is a forum for parents and students to read together and to discuss books. When discussing books, parents and students can learn from each other’s perspectives and begin to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences among themselves. This is a great opportunity to communicate with your teenager as they move forward in shaping an identity and in making good choices for the future. Please accept this invitation to support your child as a lifelong reader! To learn more about Parent Teen Book Club, click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Our first Parent Teen Book Club of the year will be on Thursday, December 9 at 7pm. We are offering the theme, Perspectives in Verse – 5 titles written in poetry format, known as Novels in Verse. The titles are listed below. Students will receive 2 copies of each book to bring home for reading prior to the discussions on December 9.
To learn more about each book, click on the title. To sign up to read one of these books with your Rocky Run student, use the Sign Up link next to it. Spaces will be limited in each group.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Slevin – agslevin@fcps.edu. Hope to see you soon!
Wellness Screening - 7th Grade
RRMS Student Services is conducting an ACT Wellness Screening on November 9th and 10th during Health/PE classes as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) ® Prevention Program for all 7th grade students. The program has proven to be successful at increasing help-seeking behaviors by students concerned about themselves or a friend.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for depression, suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. Additionally, this parent information video provides key information about the SOS program itself. Contact your child's counselor for any questions.
Fairfax County Youth Survey - 8th Grade
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts.
Read more about the Youth Survey on the FCPS website.
Youth Survey administration dates at Rocky Run is November 16 and 17 through Civics classes.
Families may choose to opt out their students. Students opted out will attend school regularly and will spend their Civics class period completing or reviewing class work. You can access links to the FCPS Youth Survey opt-out forms in English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Opt-out forms can be sent to the office, mailed, or emailed to Ms. Sandra Meador at srmeador@fcps.edu.
After-School Program
Click here to view the after-school schedule for next week.
AMC 10B Competition - We will host the AMC 10B Competition on Tuesday, November 16th. Rocky Run students who are currently enrolled in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and advanced mathematics at Chantilly HS are eligible to register. Spaces are limited and students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis with priority given to students who can commit to attending on 11/16. The sign up link is posted in the After-School Schoology Group (resources --> club enrollment forms). Participants will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, November 5th. Once notified of acceptance, participants will have to pay a $5 fee on MySchoolBucks. There are no make-ups if a student is not available on November 16th. We will also offer the AMC 8 in January and this opportunity will be available for all Rocky Run students. Sign-up information for the AMC 8 will be available in early December.
So far over 700 of our students have been accessing our after-school program. If your student has not yet participated, it's not too late!! Many of our clubs are "open enrollment" meaning students are welcome to start attending whenever they are ready.
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, our After-School Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Lost & Found
Is your student missing a sweatshirt, jacket, water bottle, lunch box? Our lost and found is located in the cafeteria and it is quite full! Please remind your student to check for their items.
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