Important Dates
April 29 - History 7 Field Trip (Emerald Team)
April 30 - History 7 Field Trip (Meteors Team)
May 1 - History 7 Field Trip (Platinum Team)
May 2 - 8th Grade Family Night, 6 - 7:30 PM
May 3 - No School (Teacher Workday)
May 9 - Reading SOL
May 10 - Music Department Trip
May 15 - Math SOL
May 17 - Science SOL; Talent Show, 7 PM
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:
Miles Denny (Engaged)
Chhay Eur Heng (Accountable and Engaged)
Essam Mikhail (Inclusive and Engaged)
Emily Chung (Engaged)
Aaliyah Humphrey (Respectful, Accountable, Safe, and Engaged)
Sebastian Freite (Engaged)
Great job Raising the Ram!
A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Community-
This week, I spent a lot of time with our students in 7th and 8th grade English classrooms. Each grade level was studying poetry. Our 7th grade students attended class in a "poetry cafe" and shared original pieces. Students (and guests) had the opportunity to read other works and provide feedback. The 7th grade teachers put up cool decorations to transform the space. For a brief second I thought I was in an urban literary coffee house! Our 8th grade students learned about creative ways to write poetry as they visited our library. Teachers had five different workshops set up to allow students to create poems through blackout technique, word tiles, paint chip samples, etc. I encourage you to talk to your students this weekend about their poetry experiences.
Looking forward to the coming weeks, students will have a four-day week next week, as we observe Orthodox Good Friday on May 3. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.
When students come back, we will begin our SOL testing window. 7th and 8th graders will take the reading SOL on Thursday, May 9. All students will take their math SOL on Wednesday, May 15. 8th graders will take their science SOL on Friday, May 17. Please be sure to make note of these dates and try to avoid pulling students out of school. On testing days, we begin the assessment at 7:30. We request that families are mindful of tardiness in order to provide enough time for students to complete the assessment.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to seeing you at RRMS soon.
Sincerely,
Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki
 March Rams on a Roll
Congratulations to the following students who were selected by their teams as Rams on a Roll for March. Great work! Way to Raise the Ram!
Emerald: Calvert Klarevas and Vanessa Wang
Meteors: Camila Anaya Rivera and Kayley Burns
Platinum: Christine Bruening and Austin Nguyen
Kryptonite: Ellen Kim and Nadide Turhan
Sapphire: Pinar Demirtas and Joey Kim
Tiger's Eye: Mariya Dar and Ashyr McDonald
Thank a Staff Member!
Rocky Run will be celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week the week of May 6-May 10. We would like to give your community the opportunity to thank a staff member or share what makes them special! If you'd like to participate,please fill out this form by next Friday, May 3.
Thank you!
Chantilly Pyramid Night
All pyramid students are welcome! Students wearing spirit gear get in free with a paying adult!
Spring Family Night for 8th Grade Families
Save the date! We are excited to announce that our second annual Spring Family Night for 8th Grade Families will be held on Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00-7:30 pm. This event is being planned to answer your questions about the upcoming transition to high school. The evening will include:
- Resource fair with representatives from our three main high schools and community organizations (including some HS spirit wear sales!)
- Student panel of Rocky Run alumni/current high school students for questions and answers
- Counselor presentation on how to help your student get and stay organized for success in high school
- Q&A on how to decipher the FCPS high school math sequence
- Green screen photo booth with your choice of a Chantilly, Centreville, or Westfield background
- Sessions in Korean and in Spanish on what to expect next year
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. If you have any questions, please contact Lorraine Marshall at LJMarshall@fcps.edu or Rachel Sweeney at rwsweeney@fcps.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rocky Run on May 2nd!
Spring Standards of Learning (SOL)
State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards and may also be used to measure growth in learning state standards. The format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below. These include:
- Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests in reading, mathematics, and science. For certain grade levels, the reading SOL tests includes an integrated reading/writing (IRW) component. More information is available on the SOL assessments webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/35021);
Test dates for Rocky Run Middle School are scheduled as follows:
- May 9 – Reading SOL (7th and 8th)
- May 15 – Math SOL (7th and 8th)
- May 17 – Science SOL (8th grade only)
If you have questions about state assessments, contact your student’s counselor or Ashleigh Kim (askim@fcps.edu), the school test coordinator.
Last chance to order a Yearbook!!
The yearbook order center will close for orders tomorrow, Saturday, April 27. This is your last chance to pre-order and secure a book for your student.
To Order: Visit : www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 5333
Sports Physicals
Athletic physicals are required for all middle and high school student-athletes. Beginning May 1, 2024, FCPS high schools will offer athletic pre-participation physical exams for students interested in sports during the 2024-25 school year. This is for rising 7th and rising 8th graders who are interested in participating in our Cross Country and/or Track & Field teams next year OR rising 9th graders who will be participating in a high school sport next year. These events serve as the primary fundraiser for our high school athletic training programs and each exam costs $50. Rising middle school students are eligible to receive a physical at no cost although donations to the HS athletic training program are welcomed.
Pre-registration is highly encouraged; walk-in appointments may not be available. You can register here: Student registration. Once your registration is received, the school’s athletic trainer will contact you to confirm your appointment time. Athletic physical exams must be completed on this form:
Form for Rising 7th and Rising 8th Grade Students to participate in Cross Country and/or Track & Field next school year. Please note: A physical is NOT required for general participation in the Middle School After-School Program - this is only for Cross Country and/or Track & Field participants: FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE)
Form for Rising 9th Grade Students to participate in any high school sport next year: https://www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics
If you are a medical professional (MD, DO, NP, PA, ATC, PT, EMT, etc.) interested in volunteering your time in support of these events, please register to help out: Volunteer registration.
Questions about middle school forms? Contact Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu. Questions about high school forms? Contact your high school's athletics office.
Westfield High School Theatre Presents Freaky Friday, A New Musical
May 2, 3, 4 at 7pm and May 4 at 2pm (Mother--Daughter Matinee)
Musical is appropriate for all ages.
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Our matinee performance will feature various mother-daughter themed events including a dress like your mother, dress like your daughter fashion show, pre-show & intermission shout-outs to your mom or daughter, and a photo booth!
We are also hosting a FREE theatre workshop for 4th-8th graders on the next teacher workday - May 3rd from 2-4pm at Westfield.
All info found at www.westfieldtheatre.com
Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
FCPS Summer Camp Offerings
Registration is now open for many summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Visit these sites for more information:
Find session dates and registration links and deadlines on the FCPS summer programs webpage.
Save the Date for our Annual 8th Grade End of Year Party! Suggested attire is semi-formal.
More information coming soon!
After-School Program Information
Schedule for the week of 4/29
Important Program Information:
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Mark your calendar - there will be no after-school activities and no late buses on 5/24. The last day of late buses and activities for the school year will be Thursday, 5/31.
- We are proud of our volleyball teams on great games at Katherine Johnson MS last Friday night. They showed great teamwork and sportsmanship, and had a lot of fun on the court. Go Rams!
- Program updates, announcements, schedules, and late bus routes will be communicated through the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added
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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.
- Check out our Program Preview
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu
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