Important Dates
Events on RRMS Website
3/31: No After-School Activities
4/3 - 7: Spring Break
4/13: End of 3rd Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release
4/14: Teacher Workday
4/17: RRMS vs Franklin Basketball Game at CHS, doors open at 4:30 pm, games from 5 - 8 pm
4/19: Pyramid Art Show, Chantilly HS
4/21: Student Holiday
A Note from Mrs. Burke
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
Well we have officially made it to Spring and we put our clocks forward, which had us losing an hour of sleep. We have seen a big increase in tardies this past week with the change and I want to remind families that students need to be in class by 7:30am. We aim to keep the kiss and ride line moving, but please take into consideration the time it takes to get through the kiss and ride line when planning your departure time from home.
Ramadan started on Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. We were fortunate that our families shared some of their traditions with us by bringing Warbat Bil Ashta and dates in honor of Ramadan. We enjoy learning more about the various cultures that make up our Rocky Run community.
Yesterday we were able to welcome the new Principal of Rocky Run Middle School, Mr. Peter Kownacki. I am honored to continue serving as Interim Principal until he starts on July 3 and I look forward to supporting Mr. Kownacki as he transitions to our school. Please see the note below from Mr. Kownacki.
Have a great weekend.
Amanda Burke
Interim Principal
Dear Rocky Run Middle School Community-
I am humbled and excited to have been selected to serve as the next principal of Rocky Run Middle School. It has been a whirlwind couple of days for me and my family, not to mention the Rocky Run community! Yesterday, March 23 I had the pleasure of connecting with the faculty and staff of Rocky Run to talk about my educational “why” and vision for the stewardship of Rocky Run. As a former AP at RRMS it was great to see familiar faces and meet new friends. Tonight, I will be at Dulles Airport to send my own RRMS 8th grader and the cohort of Ram travelers off to England for the Warriner School exchange! It should be the trip of a lifetime for them.
As I said in my introduction to the staff yesterday afternoon, my previous stint working at RRMS changed me as an educator. It made me fall in love with middle school and realize that there’s magic in the middle! Each day, I see the power and influence of middle school, specifically RRMS, through my own daughter’s eyes. The supportive learning environment and the passion and commitment of each staff member is evident. From a parent’s perspective, I know that RRMS embodies the ideals that a community looks for in a school and I look forward to providing this same experience for each member of our community, including my rising 7th grade son.
Even though I won’t officially start at RRMS until 7/3, I will definitely be present throughout the coming months to learn about and engage with our amazing community. I plan to be in consistent communication with Ms. Burke and the other members of the admin team to lay the groundwork for a smooth transition this summer. I have the utmost confidence in the leaders of RRMS to end the school year on a positive note, especially considering the amount of change that has occurred in the past few months.
Outside of school, my family and I spend most of our time at soccer fields, basketball courts and swimming pools all over Virginia. I am an avid (and long suffering) UVA and DC sports fan. I also enjoy gardening, cooking, playing pickleball and going to the gym. I hope to see many of you in the community, and please feel free to say “hello” when you see me.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Peter Kownacki
Email: PAKownacki@fcps.edu
Follow me on Twitter: @pakownacki
Rising 9th Grade Student attend Chantilly's Chargin Up Activities Fair
Today the Chantilly HS based students had the opporunity to visit the high school and hear more about the hight school, clubs, activities and sports that they can get involved with next year. The students were engerized as they heard about all the opporunities for next year and showed their charger spirit during the event. While we will miss our 8th graders next year we know they are going on to do great things at Chantilly.
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Fairfax County Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our Rocky Run Spelling Bee Champion, Arnav K, for earning 7th place in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee where he competed against 67 other spellers. Job well
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Springfield and Sully District Town Hall
Please join Sully District Representative Stella Pekarsky, Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Springfield and Sully District families, staff, students, and community members are welcome! We hope to see you there!
When: Monday, April 10, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Chantilly High School (Library), 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA
Feel free to submit your questions or comments in advance.
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
According to a recent study of elementary and middle schools, there’s a 5.8% difference between April and June attendance rates. Let's work together to end the school year successfully! Visit our website for more attendance resources. der text.
FCPS Summer Learning
A reminder that FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration and available to eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
After-School Program
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Schedule for the week of 3/27
- For your planning purposes, please note that there will be no after-school activities on these upcoming dates: 3/31, 5/26.
- Most of our clubs are open enrollment - it's not too late to start participating or try a new club!
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Mark your calendars - Our annual Rocky Run vs. Franklin basketball game is back and will be held on Monday, 4/17, from 5 - 8 pm at Chantilly HS. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Check out this event flier. Tickets will be sold on MySchoolBucks from 4/10-4/14. Everyone who attends will need a ticket (parents, siblings, friends, etc.). A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door (cash only).
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Rising 9th graders - information about spring/summer sports opportunities will be posted on the After-School Group on Schoology as they are received. Check there frequently for updates. Interest meetings/clinics will also be added to our weekly after-school calendar as they are scheduled.
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STEM Opportunities - There are several upcoming STEM opportunities happening around Northern Virginia. Information is posted on the After-School Schoology Group if you are interested in attending.
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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 events, 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.
Additional Summer Opportunities
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Rising 7th & Rising 8th grade families - check out this Save the Date flier which was sent via a News You Choose message from Western Fairfax VIP. Registration will open during the week of March 27.
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Rising 9th grade families - Here is the link for the Teens in Action Summer Camp Registration. Check it out!
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