Important Dates
May 31 - 8th Grade End of Year Celebration, 6 - 8 PM
June 12 - Last Day of School, 2-Hour Early Dismissal
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:
Nora Lee (Engaged)
Abdullah Hannan (Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged)
Lauren Park (Respectful and Safe)
Nikhil Davanagere (Respectful and Accountable)
Kaitlyn Delaney (Accountable and Engaged)
Koyede Folorunsho (Engaged)
Great job Raising the Ram!
A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Community-
After Friday, we only have 8 more "wake ups" in the 2023-2024 school year! We will be in a celebratory mood at Rocky Run over the next few days and weeks. I look forward to welcoming our 8th grade student to the annual 8th grade party on Friday, May 31. Additionally, I look forward to attending Chantilly High School's graduation ceremony on Friday, June 7, and cheering on our former Rams as they celebrate this important milestone in their educational journey. In the coming weeks, we will also host team award ceremonies and field day events for each of our Interdisciplinary Teams.
It's crazy to think that the calendar will turn to June this weekend. I want to wish the Rocky Run community a Happy Pride. In the month of June, RRMS and FCPS recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are.
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
 RRMS Summer Transition Events
Mark your calendars now for our summer transition events for the 24-25 academic year!
Rising Rams: August 2, 9:00-12:00 OR August 5, 12:00-3:00
Optional transition program for rising 7th grade and new 8th grade students.
Rams Rally: Thursday, August 15, 3:00-5:00pm
All students and families are welcome to walk the building, drop off forms, and meet peers and staff.
Student Orientation: Friday, August 16, 8:30am-11:00am
This event is for students only! Bus transportation will be provided from feeder elementary schools. Students will walk their schedule and meet their teachers.
8th Grade Spring Slideshow
We would love to collect pictures of each of our current 8th graders (one picture as a baby/young child and one current picture). We will put these into a slideshow to present to the students during their 8th grade end of year school-day celebration on Monday, June 10. Please submit your pictures using this form by TODAY! If you do not want your student to be included in this slideshow, please opt out on the form. Questions? Email Emily Texdahl at EWTexdahl@fcps.edu or Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Yearbook Distribution
The new 2023-2024 Yearbook will be distributed June 5th! Didn't order a book? There are a few left – send your student to room 211 with $30 cash or check (made to RRMS). Books are available until sold out.
Mrs. Kronimus, Yearbook advisor, ckronimus@fcps.edu
Library Updates
There are almost 300 library books still checked out! Please check in with your student to make sure they have returned their books. If you can’t find a book, please email Mrs. Grover (ragrover@fcps.edu) to make plans for replacement. There is a mailbox outside the main entrance where library books can be dropped off at any time.
RRMS Spirit Wear Store is Open!
If you have a rising 7th grader or rising 8th grader, show off your Rocky Run pride with swag from our Spirit Wear store! There are 6 designs to choose from with lots of sizes and colors, including tie dye! Don’t wait! The store closes on June 5, and all purchases will be delivered to your address at the end of June. Proceeds benefit the Rocky Run PTA.
Chantilly Charge Ahead Program for Rising 9th Graders
Please see the flyer for information about the Charge Ahead program for rising 9th graders at Chantilly!
Registration link: https://forms.gle/9eL8UB9ydgg3uyuGA
Payment via students www.myschoolbucks.com
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.
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.
After-School Program Information
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The After-School Program has finished for the school year. Here are some stats from our program:
- Over 85% of our students attended our program after the 2:15 dismissal
- We recorded over 21,000 occurrences of students attending
- We offered more than 60 different clubs/activities
- We need responses on the Parent/Guardian After-School Survey. This is a county-wide survey and the data is critical for program evaluation and future funding. Whether your student participated or not, your feedback is important! Please complete this survey before it closes on Friday, June 7th. This survey has been approved by FCPS (approval #24234).
- Rising 9th Grade Families - A "High School Sports" button has been added to the top of the After-School Schoology Course. You will find information there about summer camps, student/family interest meetings, etc. We will post opportunities as the high schools share the information.
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu
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