Important Dates
Events on RRMS Website
10/28: Last Day of Quarter 1 - 2 Hour Early Release at 12:15 PM,
No After-School Activities
10/31: Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day
11/8: School Holiday - Election Day
11/9: Veteran's Day Breakfast and Learning Walks - RSVP below
11/15: ACT Wellness Screening (7th) and Youth Survey (8th) during RT
11/17: PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM
A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Rocky Run Families and Students,
Thank you for an outstanding first quarter of the school year! We continue to be so proud of the work of our students and look forward to great things to come throughout the remainder of 22-23. We have many exciting opportunities to engage with our RRMS staff and students coming up. Please see below:
Veteran's Day Celebration
On Wednesday November 9th we invite all Veterans and active duty military family members of Rocky Run students to a breakfast reception and celebration. Scan the QR code above or click here to RSVP.
Learning Walks for Parents/Caregivers
Wednesday, November 9 from 9-9:45 AM, RRMS staff invites parents and caregivers of our students into our classes to see the wonderful learning that happens there. Staff will share a brief introduction to FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes and look fors and then we will visit classes together. Note that your student will not attend with you- this is for parents/caregivers only. Please RSVP here to join us so we know how many people to expect!
Recognize a FCPS Employee
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Rocky Run Middle School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form link listed with each category. You may nominate one employee in each category.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google Form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 14, 2022 by 3 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Slevin at agslevin@fcps.edu
Opportunity for Students to Help Inform FCPS’ Future
You may have heard FCPS is developing a Strategic Plan that will serve as the school division’s roadmap for the future. We encourage every parent/caregiver, student, employee, and community member to participate in this important work.
The Strategic Plan Student Survey is optional, designed to protect your child’s privacy, and anonymous. It will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Survey responses will play a major part in helping us develop the new Strategic Plan. This information will be analyzed and included in reports from Performance Fact, FCPS’ consulting firm.
While the survey is voluntary, we would like all students in Grades 3 to 12 to take part in it. If you would like to view the survey or opt your child out of participating in it, please visit the Strategic Plan Student Survey webpage. The deadline to submit an opt-out form is TODAY Friday, October 28.
I welcome your feedback, questions, and ideas. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time.
Together WE are RAM STRONG!
Thank you,
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
Celebrations in our Community:
As a reminder, Friday, October 28, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, Oct. 31, for a teacher workday. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
November:
Dia de los Muertos - November 1-2
Día de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Tuesday, November 1, and Wednesday, November 2, are “O” Days this year. To learn more about Día de los Muertos, watch this video. While Día de los Muertos is largely celebrated in Mexico and Latin America, it also coincides with All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). These days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants worldwide to honor those who have died and gone to heaven (All Saints Day) and those who may still be in purgatory (All Souls Day). The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Applications
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2027 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application is available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting October 24. Please note that applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 18, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration website for more information and contact your child's counselor for any questions.
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Rocky Run MS Named a 2022-23 Purple Star School
Rocky Run Middle School School has been selected to receive the School Year 2022-2023 Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education. This is the second time Rocky Run has received this distinguished award.
The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. At Rocky Run, we work to support and recognize our military connected students with transition programs that help them adjust to our school, such as the Ambassadors program and middle school transition programs. We celebrate Month of the Military Child and host an annual Veterans' Day Breakfast to celebrate our military-connected families.
Receiving the Purple Star is testament to our staff’s continued commitment in supporting military connected students and their families. More info can be found at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/student_family/military/va-psdp/index.shtml
Fairfax County Youth Survey - 8th Grade Only
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 each fall. 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 date at Rocky Run is November 15 through Rock Time classes.
Families may choose to opt out their students. Students opted out will spend the class period in an alternate location and can use the time to complete or review class work. You can access links to the FCPS Youth Survey opt-out forms in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. All these along with opt-out forms for alternate versions can be found on the FCPS website as well.
Opt-out forms can be sent to the office with your student, mailed, or emailed to Ms. Ashleigh Kim at askim@fcps.edu no later than November 7.
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Spirit Wear Sale Coming Soon!
If you are looking to purchase some Rocky Run spirit wear for the holiday season, the spirit wear sale will be open from November 1 through November 12. All designs will be available, including a new design! Prices range from $22-$35 each. On November 1, a special email will announce the launch along with the link to the spirit wear store. All purchases will be delivered to your home before the holidays!
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Support Yearbook by Sharing your Photos
The yearbook staff needs YOUR candid photos!!
This week the yearbook staff is working on Weekends and Pets !!!
Send us your photos of RRMS students and their weekend events (sports, hikes, short trips, hanging out with friends, etc.)
And send us your photos of RRMS pets and students!
Upload your photos to eshare Use code: rockyrun
Please include only RRMS students 😊
Thanks for your help.
The RRMS Yearbook Staff
RRMS 2023 Yearbooks on sale NOW!
DON'T MISS A MEMORY
They come in different sizes and grade levels, but yearbooks always contain your student's memories of that school year: the people, the clothes, the events and more. You're buying something they will cherish always.
Order now and take advantage of the early bird $25 price!
To order visit:
www.yearbookordercenter.com
Use school code: 5333
After-School Program
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Schedule for the week of October 31
- Students should check out the attached schedule to make a plan if they are staying after.
- Most of our clubs will remain open enrollment throughout the whole year; however, it is really important to pay attention to the schedule and attend interest meetings because if a club does have a selection process, then the club will be closed once the participants have been selected.
- New clubs are added throughout the year - updates are posted on Schoology.
- If you have not completed the Program Registration Form, please do so ASAP. It is is required for ALL RRMS students. Students cannot stay after until this form is completed
- For your planning purposes, please note that we will not have any after-school programs on these upcoming dates: 10/28, 11/21, 11/22, 12/16.
- Program Details
- Our primary communication tool will be the After-School Group on Schoology
- Late bus routes, schedules, announcements, club sign-up forms will all be posted on this group.
- Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Rocky Run is now on Facebook and Instagram!
Rocky Run now has official pages on Facebook and Instagram. We are excited to share all of the amazing things going on at Rocky Run, and plan to update frequently! Stay in the know by following us on Facebook (facebook.com/RockyRunMS) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rockyrunrams/)!
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