Important Upcoming Events
- May 26 - Last day of late buses
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May 30 - Memorial Day- No School. Students return on a "B" Day Schedule
- June 6 - Student laptop return during PE
- June 7 - Student laptop return during PE
- June 8 - 8th Grade Celebration
- June 10 - Last Day of School- 2 hour early release
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Laptop & Charger Collection
Student laptops and chargers will be collected on Monday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 7th during PE classes. If your student will not attend school during the week of laptop collection, or has submitted an extended absence request, please have them turn in their laptop and charger prior to or on their last day for this school year. Please remove any stickers you have placed on the laptop.
Students who will be taking an FCPS summer learning course may keep their laptop until the course is completed and return them to Rachel Carson at that time.
Our summer office hours will be posted to our website soon. Please visit our website regularly to stay current with school updates.
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National Junior Honor Society Virtual Ceremonies
This year we will be conducting our National Junior Honor Society ceremonies during the school day in our Panther Time block. Families are invited to join us virtually via Zoom during their student’s ceremony using the following link:
RCMS NJHS Ceremonies Zoom Link
The Zoom session will open 5 minutes before the start of each ceremony and will be recorded.
Ceremonies will be held at the following times:
- Xtreme, Voyagers, and Yellow Jackets: Tuesday, May 24 at 9:35
- Explorers, Wolves, and Dolphins: Thursday, May 26 at 9:35
- Majestics and Legacy: Tuesday, May 31 at 9:35
- All Stars and Trailblazers: Thursday, June 2 at 9:35
- Champions and Dream Team: Monday, June 6 at 9:35
Please email Elizabeth Joyce (eajoyce@fcps.edu) with any questions about NJHS.
Reminder: Pick Up Medication by End of School Year
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 10, 2022. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services
Safe Student Drop-off
This message is to address trends with morning student drop-off and pick-up. With safety being our priority, please remember to adhere to these RCMS community expectations which allow for a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up.
- 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 unsafe conditions.
- Additionally, students who participate in after school programs should also be picked-up in the Kiss N Ride loop and not at another school location or location off-campus.
We appreciate your attention to these important procedures.
Sincerely,
The RCMS Administrative Team
RCMS PTA invites all 8th graders to the
Celebration Party!
Date: Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Time: 5:30 pm- 8pm
Venue: Rachel Carson Middle School
Cost: $30, must be purchased by May 30, 2022
Tickets purchased on or before May 11, 2022, will be discounted to $25
Your child will have a fun-filled, exciting evening enjoying karaoke, dance floor, photo booth, raffle, popcorn, ice cream, games, and more!
Please purchase your tickets online using the link below:
http://app.memberhub.gives/8thgradegraduation2022
For cash/check payment, please register using the below form:
Cash/Check Registration form
There will be no ticket sales after May 30, 2022, nor at the door!
For any help or assistance please contact Sumana Srinivasan at rcmpta.8thceleb@gmail.com
Summer 2022 Happenings!
Register now for
2022 VIP Summer Camp-Langston Hughes MS
Wednesday, June 29th – Thursday, July 28th, 2022
8:00am – 4:00pm
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/sM6Ebqzf1218XMmg7
About VIP Summer Camp:
This camp is only for students attending Hughes, Herndon, Carson Longfellow or Cooper Middle Schools in 2021-2022. VIP will be offered for rising 7th grade (entering fall of 2022) and 8th grade (entering fall of 2022). We are planning on an equal number of students from each school. Once registrations are received, families will be notified by June 1, 2022 of your camp placement. Once confirmation of placement has been sent, payment will be due at that time ($50.00). Registration for VIP will close on Friday, May 27th
Students will participate in a variety of activities including Basketball, Soccer, STEAM, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Film School Transportation, breakfast and lunch will also be provided daily. We will also have additional STEM opportunities provided by Startfield: July 11-15 EFTW, July 18-22 Cyber, July 25-29 Coding Beats.
Cybersecurity - learn how to protect computers and discover cyber threats through hands-on labs and gaming exercises used by real-world ethical hackers.
Coding Beats - use your creative expression to bring beat-making and coding to life and compete to earn the title Beat MVP.
Engineer for the Week - build a team to design a tech prototype that addresses a social issue in your community and use your influence to create a project with purpose.
RCMS-101 - Registration Open Now!
Dear Families.
Thank you to all students and families who are interested in our RCMS 101 summer program. This year there are no program fees. The dates for the summer program remain the same (Session 1: Aug. 1 and 2, Session 2: Aug. 3 and 4).
Please click the link below to register for 1 2-day sessions.
click here
Stay in the know! Sign up for Rachel Carson's News You Choose weekly School Newsletter.
click here to sign up for Carson Middle News You Choose
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
https://carsonms.fcps.edu/node/6332
Expunging High School Credits
High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA). VA State and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians to make a request to have that course expunged from the student’s record.
Please contact your child's school counselor and submit the completed Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Form.
Intentions for Next Year
If your child will NOT be attending Rachel Carson Middle or his/her base high school next year, please complete the Intention Form linked below and return it to ajtawil@fcps.edu to let us know where your child will be enrolled. If your child will attend Rachel Carson Middle or his/her base high school, you don’t need to complete this form. If you find out later you will be moving, please contact Rachel Carson Middle so we can update our database. https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf
Thursday, May 26th is the last day for After School Activities and late buses.
Chess Tournament Charity Event to help the Ukraine
The Rachel Carson Middle School (RCMS) hosted a charity chess event on May 14th, 2022, that was organized by Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) students and young competitive chess players (ages 11-14) in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area to help the children of Ukraine. K. Slate and A. Haldankar from RCMS were the main student leaders. The event was a success beyond what anyone expected!! The event helped raise $5,467 and had 78 registered players, smashing the original goal of $2,000 and 50 players. All proceeds were donated to UNICEF to help the children of Ukraine.
For the young organizers, the process was an incredible journey where they combined their passion for the game of chess and their passion for bringing about positive change by taking action to help those in need. The event showed them that there is no age limit to what one can do and that great things are done by combining a series of small things together. Organizing a charity requires planning, gathering support from the community, getting sponsors onboard, using digital technology and social media to get the word out, which taught the students the power of teamwork.
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On Reporting Absences
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Early Dismissals- Please read the following carefully
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.
Absences or late arrivals
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.
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.
Other Schools are Sharing
2022 Westfield High School Bulldog Bootcamp
Bulldog Bootcamp is truly a great opportunity to start off on the right foot at Westfield High School.
Bulldog Bootcamp is staffed by faculty and student leaders, as well as administrators and counselors! This provides a great opportunity to meet important leaders and make connections within Westfield before school starts.
Activities & Events
Student leaders will take participants on guided tours of Westfield HS, and include answers to important questions. Which stairwells are most crowded? Where do the freshmen hang out? What is a sub-school? What about lockers? Where do I go to get questions answered? etc.
Concessions will be open for students to purchase snacks and water. Other activities during the boot camp include games from the student leaders, an end of camp celebration, Team Building activities, and every camper will receive a Bulldog Bootcamp goodie bag.
Rising 9th grade (Class of 2026) session - $25 for 3 days
August 8 - August 10 from 9am-12pm
Welcome to the Bulldog Family!
Registration due by July 25, 2022
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/K3514VAUCDNXMadT8
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
3 GREAT SESSIONS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2022!!
Session 1: June 13 - 17
Session 2: June 21- 24 NO MONDAY CAMP DUE TO JUNETEENTH
Session 3: July 18 - 22 https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?productKey=ZZ5QUEB5G4HW4MD&OPTZZ5QUEB5G4HW4MD=ZZ5QUEB5G4KWR45
Please click here to download the application to be completed and submitted.
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If you have questions, please contact Doug Ewell, Westfield High School Boys Varsity Basketball coach at dpewell@fcps.edu.
Oakton High School Theatre is excited for their upcoming spring musical, The Addams Family! They’re creepy and they’re kooky, seem ‘cause they’re spooky…May 5-6 and May 13-14 at 7pm or May 14 at 2pm. Tickets are on sale at www.OaktonDrama.org.
Do you struggle with public speaking anxiety? Are you looking for ways to improve your public speaking confidence?
I have a solution for you! "We Speak", is a free public speaking summer workshop for 6th - 8th graders sponsored by three Oakton High School rising senior students. At We Speak, students will learn strategies to overcome public speaking anxiety and oration techniques to engage audiences. We Speak is a great opportunity for students to practice their public speaking skills and improve their public speaking confidence in order to prepare for high school and higher level classes.
Already have summer plans? Not to worry! We Speak does not require a large time commitment. We Speak will be running from June 25 to July 23 and only meets once a week on Saturdays from 2 - 4 PM.
Snacks will be provided! We hope to see you this summer!
Learn more: https://wespeakworkshop.carrd.co/
Connect with us on Instagram: @wespeakworkshop
Or through email: wespeakworkshop@gmail.com "
Chantilly High School
The Chantilly HS Theatre Department will be hosting it's annual Summer Theatre Program for rising local 8th - 12th graders!
This program is open to performers, designers and technical theatre students who will put on a live production of
"Cinderella and The Substitute Fairy Godmother" the last two days of the camp!
Camp Dates: Tuesday, July 5th - Saturday, July 16th (No camp on Saturday, July 9th or Sunday, July 10th)
Attached is a F&Q Sheet for you to review! Participants must fill out the two google forms below
https://forms.gle/dry5wBJe6M8o66Hs8
https://forms.gle/D2UhAd3P7EmFKK966
You can read the play at playscripts.com and search "Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother”
Auditions will be submitted virtually by Tuesday, May 31st and should be sent to 'chstheatrecamp@gmail.com'
Chantilly Girls Basketball
Any girls interested in playing basketball at Chantilly next year, please fill out this google form so Coach Regan can let you know about offseason workouts, summer camp, and other events. We are looking forward to seeing you and can’t wait for you to join the Charger family!
If you are interested, click the link below to sign up.
click here
Parents may email Coach Regan at reganjg@fcps.edu with questions or for more information.
Chantilly 2022 Summer Girls Basketball Camp
Camp will be held at Franklin MS
July 11-15
Ages 9 – 14
Camp Tuition - $160
9 am – 2 pm
Lunch will be available
Pizza, drinks and snacks sold from the snack bar
For more information about the summer program click here
Registration and payment is also accepted online through the following link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2022-Chantilly-Girls-Basketball-Camp/Sb002KH
South Lakes High School
Are you planning to try-out for a sports team at South Lakes?
• Season Start Dates:
Fall Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, August 1, 2022
Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Volleyball
Exception: Golf begins July 30th
Winter Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, November 7, 2022
Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Swim & Dive, Wrestling
o Spring Sports: Monday, February 20, 2023
Baseball, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Girls/Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis
If you have sport specific questions, please contact the coach directly. Please find coaches contact
information HERE
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