Rachel Carson MS PTA Mission Statement
Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering our school families and communities to advocate for all children.
Please join the PTA hybrid meeting this Thursday, October 20th at 6:30pm at RCMS library or on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3721427103
Meeting ID: 372 142 7103
Get to know your fellow RCMS parents by attending in person the general body PTA meeting. Share your excitement, interest, and even concerns at the next meeting in the RCMS Library. Most importantly get a chance to have an up close and in person conversation with Principal Stokes and/or PTA President Hari Kalahasti about what is on your mind regarding RCMS.
We need you to Join PTA Today!
Would you like to be a part of the RCMS PTA Family? Members and volunteers are needed. The Carson PTA is sponsoring school events in support and gratitude for our educators and families and kicking off 2 major fundraisers to support our mission statement in support of our students. Parents, please join the PTA fun and participate in our "Name that Tune" contest. Congratulations to a parent winner, Leah for winning a $15 gift card to Starbucks!
October is Membership Drive Month, and now is the time when we REALLY need YOUR help! Let's make RCMS PTA special by making it a large and engaging membership. Yesterday we launched the October membership drive with our "Tell-A-Friend'' campaign. Tell-A-Friend to join PTA at: www.rcmspta.com
As we plan for some exciting family events, we ask that you tell a friend and ask them to please join. Then tell that friend to tell a friend and ask them to please JOIN. Like you, they will become active advocates of our PTA and our community. Our ultimate goal is to get 100% participation from our RCMS families. We are currently at 7.9% participation. If we can triple (3) that as a goal, we believe that we will be able to continue operating our RCMS PTA in the most outstanding manner which has been a Carson tradition. We have a long way to go but with each member participating in our Tell-A-Friend campaign that near term goal is in sight!
If you have any ideas with regard to membership or questions, please send an email to rcmsptamembership@gmail.com.
We Need Your Support
RCMS PTA Reflections Chair Needed!!
We are looking for a volunteer to serve as RCMS PTA Reflections Chair for 2022-2023. Below is some information for your reference. Rest assured that PTA is going to guide and help you to get started. If you are interested, please respond back to rcmspta.fundraiserchair@gmail.com.
https://www.vapta.org/programs/student-programs/reflections
https://www.fccpta.org/reflections
RCMS PTA Recognized National Custodian Day, Oct 2, 2022
RCMS PTA held an appreciation event for the RCMS Custodial Staff on September 30, 2022 prior to National Custodian Day on October 2, 2022. The staff was grateful for this small gesture. We are grateful that RCMS staff and students have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. Thank you again to our RCMS Custodians!
Cookie Dough, Cheesecake and More! - Go to the link below.
https://onlineorders.mrsfieldsfundraising.com/rachelcarsonmiddleschool/cookies
Hurry and Get your gifts for the Holidays! RCMS PTA has launched the Mrs. Fields Cookie, Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake website. Feel free to browse the website opened on October 10. Order forms and brochures will go home with students soon! THIS is our biggest and most important fundraiser which supports Technology and Instructional Projects throughout the school. Get Hungry and get Ready for Mrs. Field's desserts!!!
Rock Panther Pride with PJ Pants and help us reach our goal! Purchase deadline extended to 10/21
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RCMS PTA brings you Limited Edition RCMS Pajama Pants. These will not be available EVER AGAIN because they celebrate 25 years of RCMS. Your students will love them! So Cozy and Comfortable! PJs are available in a variety of colors, sizes and 2 styles. Your student can Rock these pants on PJ school spirit days.
Visit this website to buy your Pajama Pants!
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/rcms-pta-pajama-pants-2022
Free for PTA Members
Topic: Python Workshop
Description: What is Python?
Python is a general-purpose language, which means it’s designed to be used in a range of applications, including data science, software and web development, automation, and generally getting stuff done.
When: Monday, October 24, 2022 11:00am
Register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Click the link below to register.
click here
To download a copy of the PTA National Reflections Application
click here
Deadline date is November 4th!
October SWAG (Students with Awesome Growth) Recognition
The picture above is proudly displayed outside of the cafeteria for all to see. Each month teachers from different departments recognize up to three students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to making a positive impact at Carson. Mr. Stokes had the pleasure of celebrating the October students of the month this past week complete with certificates and SWAG bags.
Congratulations to these students for having SWAG (Students with Awesome Growth): Francesca A, Serhat A, Ibrahim A, Darin A, Justin B, Ellie C, Sorna C, Lauren E, Sophia F, James F, Eunhye G, Aracely G, Savion G, James H, Olivia M, Sheshfika M, Hussein O, Ava P, Avalon R, Giselle R, Rahman S, Maximiliano S, and Lillian X. We are proud of you all!
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Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid is coming!
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
The surveys will go home during Panther Time the week of October 17th. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their Panther Time teacher no later than Friday, November 4th. If you have any questions, please contact Monique Berkeley- mtberkeley@fcps.edu.
PTA Board members
Follow us on social show your kids you can SLAY !!! (listed below) as this helps with our corporate sponsorships and keeps you informed. (go now, go now, go now!)
Social Media and other Key Links
Social Media Questions: rcmspta.socialmedia@gmail.com
Tell-a-friend to become a member on MemberHub: www.rcmspta.com
Like on Facebook: @rcmspta or RCMS Facebook link
Follow on Instagram: @rcms.pta or RCMS Instagram link
Follow on Twitter: @RCMS_PTA or RCMS Twitter link
MemberHub RCMS PTA landing page: RCMS Landing Page
Membership Questions: rcmsptamembership@gmail.com
General Questions: rcmspta.vpenc@gmail.com
Spotlight on a Sponsor !!!!
SUPPORTING THE PTA
Warm regards,
Soumya Mohanty, VP of Communications and Events
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