Important Dates
October 9 - Student Holiday/Staff Development Day
October 11 - PTA Meeting, 6:30pm
October 17-18 - Hearing and Vision Screening (students will be screened through their PE class period)
October 18 - SEL Screener
October 23-24 - Fall Pictures (students will be photographed during their PE class period)
October 26 - 7th Grade Family Night
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:
Charlie Gurson (Respectful and Engaged)
Suhas Devarakonda (Engaged)
Antonella Barbaran (Respectful)
Jamie Wilson (Accountable)
Aylin Aslanzade (Accountable and Engaged)
Sebastian Freite (Accountable)
Great job Raising the Ram!
A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Families-
Indigenous Peoples' Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 9. Students will enjoy a three-day weekend, while staff members will participate in professional development focused on equity and school improvement. This holiday honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of indigenous peoples, past and present. While students are enjoying the three-day weekend, I encourage them to spend some time thinking and examining one of the more than 2000 tribal groups that are indigenous to North America. Each one has a unique culture and way of life that span history up to and including present day.
On a personal note, this upcoming weekend has always been one of my favorite weekends of the year. The weather is getting brisk and leaves are changing colors. I will spend the majority of the weekend outdoors at two different soccer tournaments watching my kids play in as many as EIGHT games (Williamsburg and Fredericksburg)! Good luck to all the Rams playing in athletic competitions this weekend. Maybe I’ll see you at the fields!
Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki
 On November 3 Rocky Run Students will participate in a Day of Service. Students will participate in a meaningful service opportunity and learn about other ways they can make a positive impact on their community. The 8th grade class will be packing meals for Rise Against Hunger. Thank you to the families who have donated to help make this possible. So far we have raised $2291.25. This is a great start, but we have a long way to go! Please share this with friends, family, and local businesses who might support our students in this service opportunity.
Thank you to Joe Dettor at Gotta Go with Joe Realty for supporting us with a donation! We appreciate everyone who has already donated. If every 8th grade family who can donate makes a donation of at least $25, we will reach our goal in no time!
Donate using the QR code or at this link: https://rah.my.salesforce-sites.com/events/homepage?id=7018c000001FL0sAAG
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener- October 18
FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning. FCPS approved a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener that students use to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. All students in grades 3-12 have the opportunity to participate in the screener twice a year, in the fall and spring. Rocky Run students will take this screener on October 18. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff are available to discuss results with families.
You can opt out your child from participating in the SEL Screener in ParentVue or by completing this Opt-Out form. The opt out applies to the current school year and must be completed annually. More formation about the SEL Screener
PTA Meeting- Wednesday, October 11
Join us for our PTA meeting this Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30pm in the Library or on Zoom:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91959447943
Save the Date- Fall Family Night for 7th Grade Families
We are excited to announce that our second annual Fall Family Night for 7th grade families will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm. This event, called Middle School 101, is being planned to answer your questions about all things middle school. Topics will include:
- how to help your student get and stay organized
- how to understand the middle school grading system and maneuver through SIS/ParentVue like a pro
- how to decipher the FCPS math sequence for middle and high school
In addition to these sessions, you will have a chance to visit our library and our gym, see what your student is learning in the classroom, and meet with some of our community partners. Sessions will also be offered in Korean and in Spanish.
While RSVPs are not required, for our planning purposes, we would appreciate it if you could let us know that you are planning to join us by completing this Google form.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rocky Run on October 26th!
Family Book Club: You’re Invited!
Greetings Rocky Run Families,
Family Book Club is coming up on November 16, 2023 and we would love to see you there! This is a time-honored tradition at Rocky Run for family members and students to select a book to read and discuss together. Then, on November 16, we will come together to talk about the book selections and have some light refreshments.
This fall, the theme is Perspectives in Verse, and all book choices are verse novels, which read quickly like poetry! See the flier below for more information. Review the book choices and fill out the sign up form here!
Learn more about Rocky Run Family Book Club on the Rocky Run website.
Please reach out to Anna Slevin (agslevin@fcps.edu) with any questions.
Library Updates
We are off to an amazing start to the school year!
Since the beginning of the school year, the Rocky Run Library has had:
- Over 4000 student choice visits
- 2645 books checked out
- 202 new book titles added
- 44 whole class library lessons
Our Fall Candy Madness contest started on Monday. Ask your student what candies they voted for this week!
The wait is over! Students are now able to spend the second half of Rock Time in the library or in the Inspiration Studio. Signups are available in the Library Schoology course.
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Rocky Run Competes at TSA Nationals
This summer, the Rocky Run TSA Chapter had four members attend the National Conference in Lousiville, KY. TSA, Technology Student Association, hosts middle and high school competitions for technology, engineering, science and computing categories. Rocky Run earned a Second Place Trophy in Mechanical Engineering with the fast mouse-trap power car in the competition. Additionally, they were recognized as a top ten finalist in Aviation and they participated in six additional events.
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PTA No-Fuss Fundraiser
PTA is conducting a "no fuss fundraiser", and we are encouraging all students to participate! We are currently at 30% of our goal and need your support to make it to 100%. Pleas help the PTA reach our goal of $15,000. Parents can view information about the fundraiser and sign up here.
Memories Needed for the Yearbook!
The yearbook staff is looking for pictures of Rocky Run students showing the first day of school, weekend and out of school activities, field trips, clubs and concerts. Submit online at https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=rockyrun.
RRMS 2024 Yearbooks on sale NOW!
Order now and take advantage of the early bird $25 price!
To order visit:
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5333
Hearing and Vision Screening
Hearing and Vision Screening will be held on Tuesday, 10/17, and Wednesday, 10/18, through PE classes for all 7th graders, as well as all 8th graders who are new to Fairfax County. If your student wears glasses, please be sure they have them at school on screening day.
If you would like to assist as a volunteer with the screening process, please click here to view the signup link.
After-School Program Information
After-School Schedule for the Week of 10/9
Make sure your student is checking Schoology frequently for program updates, announcements, and schedules.
Here is some important information -
- Interested in learning more about our Science Olympiad team?! There will be an interest meeting via Zoom on Thursday, 10/12, at 7pm. Complete this form to receive the meeting link.
- Futsal Tournament! Have your student check the information on the after-school schoology course to sign up for the tournament. Students must access the form via their fcpss. The form is due by this Monday evening.
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Registration form is required for ALL RRMS students (regardless of intent to participate). Your student will not be able to stay after for any clubs, activities, or events if this form is not completed. This is not the same form as the one required for Cross Country.
- Do you have an old (or maybe even broken) gaming system sitting around that you are looking to donate?! Our Retro Video Gaming Club would love to take it off of your hands. Anything from before the X-Box 360 would be welcome. We will also accept donations of broken consoles, too, as the club sponsor can sometimes repair them. Contact Luke Williams at LWilliams@fcps.edu.
- Program updates, announcements, schedules, and late bus routes will be communicated through the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added
- Check out our Program Preview
- Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu
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