Important Dates
Events on RRMS Website
4/17: RRMS vs Franklin Basketball Game at CHS, doors open at 4:30 pm, games from 5 - 8 pm
4/19: Military Connect Family Breakfast 8am in the lecture hall
4/19: Pyramid Art Show, Chantilly HS
4/21: Student Holiday
4/25: Pyramid Spotlight on Student Learning, Franklin MS, 6-7:30pm
4/27: Hidden in Plain Sight @ Chantilly HS see below for details
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A Note from Mrs. Burke
Dear Rocky Run Families and Students,
We are getting to that time of year where our weather is warming up and we are in full swing of our end of the year activities. During this month we have our Rocky Run vs Franklin Basketball Game on 4/17 at Chantilly HS, Pyramid Art Show on 4/19 at Chantilly HS and our Pyramid Spotlight on Student Learning at 6pm at Franklin MS. (see below for more details on these events) I look forward to seeing our Rocky Run families at these events.
Over spring break, we celebrated assistant principal week and I wanted to personally thank Christine Sciabica and Tom DeRusso for all of their hard work in supporting our students, staff and families. Our school would not be the same without them leading us and we are grateful for all their hardwork.
We are looking forward to a great 4th quarter!
Amanda Burke
Interim Principal
 March Rams on a Roll
Congratulations to our Rams on a Roll for March! These students were recognized by their teams for Raising the Ram both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations!
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Team Sapphire: Alisson Hernandez Dominguez, Chloe Lee, Aditya Chokkavarapu, & Yanzhi (Edward) Zang
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Team Emerald: Faith Hartman, Dhruv Venu, Julia Leonard, & Eric Kwon
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Team Platinum: David Kuperman, Kavya Madan, Riley Lorjuste, & Amelia Mai
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Team Meteors: Ollie Eck, Leah Cheng, Luke Snyder, & Jacob Edessa
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Team Kryptonite: Sarah Park, Srikar Akundi, Viraj Luthra, & William Powers
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Team Tigers Eye: Samantha Diaz Quinonez, William (Ray) Hope, Raiyan Dar, & John (JB) Magwire
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Team Obsidian: Kyle Hammer, Evan Yun, Audrey Lee, & Sakeena Enum
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
Rocky Run is proud to be a Purple Star School and serves approximately 30 military connected families. We look forward to seeing our military connected families here at Rocky Run on 4/19 for breakfast. Mrs. Burke will be attending the breakfast as a military child and bringing her dad with her, Retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen.
If you are an RRMS student’s parent or guardian that is currently active duty, reserve duty, or retired, please RSVP and let us know if you can join your child for breakfast. Even if you are not able to join us, please RSVP as we still want to make sure your student is recognized as an important member of our military community.
Help Needed: District 12 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Ramtastic Rocky Run Family Community,
Our Music department could use some of our community support for an event (District 12 Solo and Ensemble festival ) that they are hosting on Friday, April 28 and 29. This event will be bringing over 1,000 performers, parents, music professionals, and directors to Rocky Run. How can you help? Well, there is one area we have a need for assistance in and that is food and paper product donations. If you have the ability to assist us, please look at our Amazon Wishlist for the event. We will be collecting items until Friday, April 24. Thank you so much in advance for your help and support of our all musicians not only here at Rocky Run but in FCPS. We really appreciate it!
Rocky Run Music Department
Chantilly Pyramid Spotlight on Student Learning
The Chantilly Pyramid is excited to host a Spotlight on Student Learning on April 25 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Franklin Middle School. This event will feature students from all schools in the pyramid sharing their learning related to Portrait of a Graduate attributes. There will be a teacher and student panel as well as a showcase of learning. We’ll also be giving away student-designed stickers! Families and students are welcome- see you there!
Hidden in Plain Sight
The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
The hands-on portion is followed by an educational section that includes a PowerPoint presentation detailing the red flag props that the room contained and how it is indicative of — or used in — risky behavior. We include up to date statistics and local trends, and law enforcement officers will share their experiences they have had in our community identifying risky behavior and helping to put kids on the right path to a healthy life. Let’s open the door to communicating with our teens!
Join us Thursday, April 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chantilly High School (Library). Click here for more information.
Register here: https://bit.ly/chantillyhips23
RRMS Executive PTA Board Nominations Open, Apply Now!
The RRMS PTA board supports many of the enrichment activities for students and staff like the author visits, mentor program, teacher appreciation week, and end-of-school-year celebrations to name a few.
We are in need of candidates to run for the PTA Executive Board positions for the 2023-24 school year. The time commitment is minimal and it is a great way to be connected in the RRMS community. Current open positions are Secretary, Treasurer, President, and Vice President. Position Descriptions are below.
Please consider joining the board and use this Google form to self-nominate or nominate a peer. Nominations are being accepted through June 3.
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Secretary: Collects information for meeting agendas, prior to the meeting, and distributes agendas for each board meeting. Takes minutes and records business transacted at each meeting (board and general meetings).
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Treasurer: Collects money for PTA functions, dispenses money for PTA expenses, maintains all accounts and records, provides monthly reports and projections at PTA meetings, and files all tax forms. Serves as chair of the budget/finance committee and presents the budget to the membership.
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President: Serves as the managing executive of the PTA. The PTA president trains, counsels, and provides information to parents and teachers in the school district, according to PTA bylaws, and oversees the activities of board officers.
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Vice President: Supports the President with the broad management of matters related to fundraising and overseeing PTA activities. The VP also serves as an aide to the president and may perform the duties of the president in his or her absence.
Yearbook Orders
ONLINE SALE ENDS on APRIL 29th
To order a yearbook, go to : www.yearbookordercenter.com
Use school code 5333.
The supply is very limited, and we are down to UNDER 100 books left to sell.
The only way to guarantee a book at the end of the year is to preorder one today.
Your child can check the list posted on Schoology to see if they already ordered.
Questions:
Email: lkkaplan@fcps.edu
Registration Open for Virtual Strategic Planning Community Forums
We invite parents/caregivers, students, employees, and community members to join us for a virtual community forum to discuss the first draft of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. Forums are scheduled for Monday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Click on the date to register for the event.
Your participation is important to this work and will help ensure a thriving future for each and every FCPS student. Get more information on our Strategic Planning webpage.
Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
After-School Program
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Schedule for the week of 4/17
- For your planning purposes, please note that there will be no after-school activities on 5/26.
- Our last day of activities and late buses for the school year will be Thursday, 5/25.
- 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 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 - 4/16. Everyone who attends (except for our players and chorus students who are signing) will need a ticket (parents, siblings, friends, etc.). A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door ($5, 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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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 - Registration opened on 3/29 for the VIP Summer Program. Information was sent to all of our rising 7th and rising 8th grade families via a Western Fairfax VIP News You Choose message. Spaces fill quick so don't delay!
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Rising 9th grade families - Here is the link for the Teens in Action Summer Camp Registration. Check it out!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for High School Students
- Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
- Curriculum Overviews available on FCPS Website
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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FCPS Cares - Recognize Rocky Run MS Employees!
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, 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 all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Rocky Run MS.
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