Important Dates
Events on RRMS Website
March 31: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release (No After-School Activities)
April 1: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
April 4-8: Spring Break
Note from Dr. Goodloe:
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
Great things to celebrate at Rocky Run MS this week!
RRMS Recognized as Best of the Web!
Congratulations! Rocky Run Middle School has been recognized with the Best of the Web award as the FCPS Best Middle School Website for 2021-22! The annual Best of the Web Awards celebrate schools that create excellent websites to inform and engage readers. The winners remind us of the substantial talent that exists among the community of FCPS school web curators. We are so grateful to Pam Galietta (pictured above), SBTS, for her outstanding leadership and work on our RRMS website.
Students of the Month for February:
Teams of teachers recognize students for their consistent efforts to grow and learn and their committment to "Raising the Ram" in all they do at Rocky Run. Congratulations Rams! We are so proud of you. Our February students of the month are pictured below.
National School Social Worker Week:
We are very proud to recognize our Social Worker, Mary Wescott, for her outstanding committment to our students, staff and our community. We are so lucky to work with such a caring professional.
March in Virginia continues to be a roller coaster of warm and winter like days. We are looking forward to spring and the wonderful activities and learning opportunities ahead for our students and families. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
As always, I welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.
Principal
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
@DrGoodloe
Together WE...Reconnect, Reflect, Rise
Students of the Month for February
Tigers Eye: Mimi Nguyen, Kiran Weber, Aadya Deshmukh, Dante Papula
Meteors: Michelle Chang, Zamy Nawaz, Cady Otto, Brody Davis
Platinum: April Choi, Julia Schnabel, Arjun Ganesan, Jaden Ryu
Obsidian: Liz Chong, Adrian Morataya Tellez, Lorelei Wayment, Jack Bullock
Emerald: Ollie Gurson, Gracie Miller, Sakeena Enum, Andrew Hu
Sapphire: Alex Alonso Mendoza, Juan Alvarado- Garcia, Dylan Truncellito, Katie Graham
Kryptonite: Ella Hartman, Alex Sobol, Hasini Jujjavarapu, Jinlae Kim
Hispanic Parent Meeting
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Hispanic Student and Family event both virtually and in-person for our RRMS community on March 15th! The virtual session will take place at 9:30am-10:30am and the in-person event will be 6-7pm. Families will have a chance to meet our Rocky Run staff and learn about the Academic Advising process. The presentation will primarily be in Spanish, and the agenda will include:
- Working with your student to plan and select classes for the coming years, while thinking about career interests
- Middle & High school curriculum information and resources, including graduation requirements
- Parent tips on how to support your students success in school
- School technology information and resources
- A Q&A session and building tour
We hope both adults and students will attend! Contact counselor, Mr. Z at mzishhan@fcps.edu or Spanish speaking Parent Liaison, Ms. Bolivar at cbolivar@fcps.edu with any questions.
Familias de Rocky Run Middle School,
¡Nos complace anunciar que organizaremos un evento para estudiantes y familias hispanas tanto virtual como en persona para nuestra comunidad de RRMS el 15 de marzo! La sesión virtual tendrá lugar de 9:30 am a 10:30 am y el evento en persona será de 6pm a 7 pm. Las familias tendrán la oportunidad de conocer a nuestro personal de Rocky Run y aprender sobre el proceso de asesoramiento académico. La presentación será principalmente en español, y la agenda incluirá:
- Trabajar con su estudiante para planificar y seleccionar clases para los próximos años, mientras que piensan en carreras profesionales para su futuro
- Información y recursos sobre el plan de estudios de la escuela intermedia y secundaria, incluidos los requisitos de graduación
- Consejos para padres sobre cómo apoyar el éxito de sus estudiantes en la escuela
- Información y recursos de tecnología escolar
- Una sesión de preguntas y respuestas y un recorrido por el edificio
¡Esperamos que tanto los adultos como los estudiantes asistan! Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con uno de nuestros consejeros, el Sr. Z en mzishhan@fcps.edu o con nuestro enlace de familias que habla español, la Sra. Bolivar en cbolivar@fcps.edu. ¡Gracias!
SY22-23 Course Request Verification
All of our students have met with his/her school counselor individually to select their courses for next year. Students and parents can view their course requests in their SIS account under "Course Request".
Please note the following important items and feel free to contact your child's School Counselor with any questions.
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This list is NOT a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into SIS.
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Music Courses - Students who have signed up for the music courses (Band, Orchestra and Chorus) will initially be placed in the beginner level until auditions and placements have been completed.
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World Languages (high school credit bearing elective) - World Language courses are not a required course in Middle School. The courses are very rigorous and are ideal for students who have strong work habits. They must be on grade level or above for Reading and Math in order to be successful in class.
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Academic Support Courses - Elective courses can be adjusted based on students' academic needs. Contact your child's teacher if you have questions regarding the support course recommendation.
- To make any changes to the courses and/or electives entered, please contact your child's counselor as soon as possible.
- Please note that SY22-23 staffing is based on students' course selections. It requires a firm commitment from your student. While we do our best to give everyone their first choice of electives, schedules may be adjusted based on their academic needs and/or scheduling conflicts.
R8 Academic Advising Video
Processing Guide
RRMS Academic Advising Website
Student FCPS Laptop Reminders:
Teachers and families have shared that some students are using a variety of technology tools and applications that are not approved by FCPS and can be distractcing in the learning environment. This week we shared with students via Schoology the following reminder:
Gaming, use of Google hangouts, chatting apps, creating additional profiles, and installing add ons to your laptops is a violation of the FCPS Acceptable Use Policy and can result in the loss of your laptop. The use of these items can also result in your laptop not peforming when needed for things like Horizon/eCart and Schoology. Please make sure you are using your FCPS device for school activities only. See Ms. Wilde in the Tech Office if you need assistance.
Please note that FCPS continually blocks specific programs and apps that are reported. However, because of the fast pace at which technology changes, we cannot keep up with all of the strategies that students use to access blocked apps and site. We ask that you talk with your student about using their laptop in accordance with FCPS policies.
After-School Program
Click here to see the after-school schedule for next week.
*The gym will be closed on Wednesday, 3/16, for a music performance setup. Students who usually stay after in the gym on Wednesdays should have an alternate plan.*
KUDOS -
- Our Battle of the Books club had their school battle on Wednesday, 3/9. We had 35 students participate in our club - all were engaged, attended regularly, shared their passion for reading, and worked really hard to prepare for the battle. Thank you to Ms. Grover, Ms. Sweeney, Ms. Bolton, and Ms. Kroes for leading the group and congratulations to our 1st place team (Librarians in Training) and 2nd place team (Book Stackers)!
New Clubs Starting Soon! More details about each club/event are posted on the After-School Group on Schoology.
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Chantilly HS Field Hockey Clinic will take place on Mondays during 2nd session (3:20-4:05 pm) in March (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th). Sign up here (more information is included on the sign up form). Check out the clinic flyer.
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Dance Clinic will take place on Mondays after Spring Break (April 11, 18, 25, May 2) - during 2nd & 3rd sessions (3:20-4:30) in the lecture hall. Sign up form is posted here.
Debate Opportunity - Interested in Debate but weren't able to sign up for Rocky Run's program?! We have a virtual option for you! Fremont Debate Academy will be running an 8-week debate program for Rocky Run and Katherine Johnson students, focusing on the Middle School Public Debate Format (MSPDP). This program will be held virtually on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 pm from 2/24 - 4/14. Check out the program flyer for more information. And, if interested, complete this student application.
Program Announcements - all announcements are posted on the After-School group on Schoology. It's not too late to start attending our clubs! Any club on the schedule that is not marked with an asterick * is open enrollment, so students are welcome to attend as they are interested and available!
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, our After-School Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
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