Important Upcoming Events
- February 21- No School, Presidents" Day
- March 3- 2 Hour Early Release
- March 4- Student Holiday, Staff Development
- March 31- 2 Hour Early Release; End of 3rd Quarter
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The A/B Day Calendar
Our A/B Day calendar is set and locked in at the start of the school year. Here is our calendar for the school year. When school resumes, we will return to the day that is marked on the calendar. https://carsonms.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/21-22-a-b-calendar.pdf
Safe Student Drop-off
This message is intended to speak to trends that we have observed during student drop-off and pick-up. As Safety is our top priority, please remember to adhere to these helpful reminders which place students in a more secure position during arrival and dismissal.
- Please ONLY use the Kiss N Ride loop when dropping off students in the morning. No students should be dropped off in the RCMS parking lot, on McLearen Rd., or on EDS Dr. All locations other than Kiss N Ride place students in harms way and contribute to unsafe conditions for students.
- Additionally, students who participate in after school programs should also be picked up in the Kiss N Ride loop and not at another location on or off-campus.
- As a reminder when driving through the RCMS parking lot please proceed slowly and with caution.
We appreciate your attention to these important procedures.
Sincerely,
The RCMS Administrative Team
https://carsonms.fcps.edu/node/6332
Updates
Student Services Updates: Academic Advising
Please visit our school website for more information. Feel free to contact your child's counselor for any questions.
- RCMS students attended the Zoom presentation from MS and HS counselors on Tuesday, Jan 11 during Panther Time. Students will have access to the recording, slides, and course selection sheets in Schoology.
- Students will meet with their counselor individually between January 18 to Feb 11 to enter their course selections in SIS.
- Summer Learning Opportunities: If you have a student planning to explore summer learning opportunities, please visit the FCPS Summer Learning site for more information at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning . Please have your student speak to their counselor about summer learning plans.
Request for Academic Records
If you are moving or transferring to a new school requests for student academic records may be directed to the registrar in our Student Services Office. Please call 703-925-3614 or email Andrea Tawil at ajtawil@fcps.edu. There is a 5-day turnaround time, so please plan accordingly. If you want copies mailed, please be sure to provide us with a stamped, addressed envelope. Requests for student medical records also should be directed to the registrar. If you are currently applying to private schools, please follow the instructions listed below to complete the process.
Private School Application Process
Please complete the "Private School Request Form" and the "Parent Consent Form: SS-SE79" and submit them to the Student Service’s Office (You can email Lesa Lloyd at lmlloyd@fcps.edu) or submit to your counselor. Counselors will be emailing all records to the requested schools via an admissions email OR the school's portal. Please note these requests are due at least 2 weeks prior to the due date.
Please visit our website here for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 7-11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by American School Counselors Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Professional school counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and creating a future where all students thrive. We appreciate our counseling staff that address students’ mental, emotional, social, and academic development. Thank you Ms. Ferrell, Mr. Kim, Ms. Chustz, Ms. Fajardo, and Ms. Schires!!
 Fencing
The winter session for the Fairfax Fencers will begin on Monday, February 14 and run through Monday, April 18. There will be no sessions on February 21 or April 4. The cost will be $60.00 per student. Payment for the program will be available on My School Bucks beginning on Wednesday, February 2. The fencing program is for students with or without prior fencing experience. There will be 14 slots available for this session. Please check the RCMS website for additional information.
Mr. Pawlowski
After-School Program Specialist
RCMS
Apply to be a Substitute Teacher
Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers. Effective November 6, starting pay is $17.79 per hour for short-term subs; $23.91 per hour for long-term subs.
Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.
News on Student Service Hour Requirements
All 7th & 8th grade students have been taught how to use our online service hour system x2VOL. In 8th grade FCPS requires students to complete 15 hours of community service, 7 hours the 1st semester (by January 14th, 2022) and 8th hours the 2nd semester (by May 20 , 2022). All 15 hours of service learning must take place outside of instructional hours such as: during Panther Time, after school, and/or outside of school. In order to enter in service hours a student must obtain the email address of the adult for whom they are performing service.
FCPS allows students to begin accruing these service hours in 7th grade, and the Social Studies department is highly encouraging our students to do so. Service learning is an effective way for youth to develop the drive and desire to become lifelong volunteers and engaged citizens. Students can participate in activities through outside organizations like Volunteer Fairfax as well as at Rachel Carson Middle School. Service learning at Rachel Carson aligns with the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate that supports the development of responsibility to the local and global community.
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Order Your Yearbook!
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2021-2022 Yearbooks are available for purchase at www.MySchoolBucks.com. or access through this link. https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZJ6XQQIV50UTTM
We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis. Make payments online to avoid the handling of cash and check. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks! The base price of the yearbook price is $30.00.
To help ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff, we ask that parents please consider paying for their student’s school fee online through MySchoolBucks. This will help minimize the amount of cash and checks that need to be handled throughout the day, which allows us to focus on keeping your student safe. Accounts may be set up with a credit card or linked directly to your checking account.
With MySchoolBucks you can:
- Pay online or on-the-go
- Browse items & fees in our School Store
- Know when fees are due
Don’t have an account yet? Visit MySchoolBucks.com to sign up today! www.MySchoolBucks.com
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On Reporting Absences
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If a student will be absent or arriving late to school, parents or guardians should always report the details of the absence to the RCMS Attendance Office. Teachers do not have access to mark a student excused for an absence, which is why it is imperative that parents contact the attendance office (instead of, or in addition to, the teacher) when their child is absent so we can mark them correctly.
To report an absence, parents have these options:
- Use the link to our online attendance form (preferred) from the main page of the RCMS website:
- Send an email with full details to: CarsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu, or
- Call the attendance line at 703-925-3636 being sure to include the spelling of your student’s last name and reason for the absence.
If your student will be picked up early for an appointment:
Please send them to the front office in the morning with a note stating the time of the dismissal. Students will be given a pass to leave class and meet parents in the office. Parents should come to entrance #1, to the main office, with a photo ID to pick up their student for early dismissals.
For more information on the attendance policies, please visit the RCMS Attendance page.
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
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.
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