Important Dates
Events on RRMS Website
12/16: Last Day of School before Winter Break, No After-School Programs
12/19-30: Winter Break, Office closed.
1/2: School Holiday
1/3: School Resumes, Gold Day (2,3,4,6,8)
A Note from Dr. Goodloe
Rocky Run Families and Students,
Today our Rocky Run MS community came together to enjoy some school spirit and winter cheer with an assembly presented by our Music Department. It was wonderful to hear the sounds of our talented orchestra, band and choral students and staff as a celebration of the season. When we gather together, I am reminded how grateful I am for the amazing school community we are all a part of. On behalf of the entire Rocky Run MS faculty and staff, I wish you a wonderful winter break full of family, festivities, and fun. Thank you for sharing your children and your gifts with all of us.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share your feedback, questions and concerns. The best way to reach me is email: atgoodloe@fcps.edu. I look forward to hearing from you.
Together WE are RAM STRONG!
Thank you,
Amy Goodloe, Ed.D.
atgoodloe@fcps.edu
Celebrations in our Community - December
18-26: Chanukah: Happy Chanukah to all in our community who celebrate! This Festival of Lights is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple's menorah for 8 days. #OurFCPS
25: Christmas: A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world. #OurFCPS
26-1: Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. Wishing a joyous Kwanzaa to all in our community who celebrate. #OurFCPS
After-School Program
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Schedule for the week of 1/3
- For your planning purposes, please note that there will be no after-school activities on these upcoming dates: 12/16, 1/13, 1/17, 2/17, 3/31.
- 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.
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Spelling Bee
Interested in participating in this year's Spelling Bee? Practices will start after Winter Break! Students must attend AT LEAST ONE practice to be eligible to compete in the spelling bee. Practices will be held at the following times in Room 132 –
- Monday, January 9th during 1st session (2:30 – 3:15 pm)
- Wednesday, January 11th during 2nd session (3:20 – 4:05 pm)
- Thursday, January 19th during 1st session (2:30 – 3:15 pm)
- Tentative snow date to be used if any other practice session are cancelled – Tuesday, January 24th, during 1st session (2:30 – 3:15 pm)
All students who attend at least one practice will receive an invitation to participate in the Rocky Run Spelling Bee, which will take place in the Lecture Hall on Wednesday, February 1st, from 2:25 until bee completion. The snow date is Wednesday, February 8th.
Practice materials will be available in the main office as of Tuesday, December 13th, if you want to get a head start on practicing. Questions? See Mrs. Campbell in 132 or by email at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
- 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. Please note that your student will not be able to participate in upcoming after-school events (math competitions, SCA Winter Party, new clubs, etc.) if the form has not been submitted.
- 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.
 Team Levengers Win at VA-DC Championship
Meghana Nannapaneni, Hiral Jain and Siddharth Surapaneni in 7th grade represented Rocky Run Middle School and won 3rd place in the Va-Dc Division 2 Championship on 12/11/22 at James Madison University. Team Levengers embodied the principles of First Lego League by demonstrating core values, gracious professionalism, excellence in robotic design and performance. GO RAMS!!
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