Important Upcoming Events
- June 6 & 7 - Laptop & Charger collection in PE
- June 7 8th Grade Dance 5:30-8pm
- June 10- 7th Grade field day - (8th grade movie day at school)
- June 11- 8th Grade field day- (7th grade movie day at school)
- June 12- Last Day of School - 2hour early release
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- Message from Mr. Stokes
- Summer office hours
- Laptop & Charger collection dates
- Overdue Library Books!
- Student Services Information
- Other Schools Are Sharing
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A Message From Principal Stokes
Greetings Panthers,
One week…one more week in this school year. While we look forward to summer, we are continuing the work this week. Students are completing math and world language final exams. Culminating projects are being shared in classrooms across the building. As we wind down, students can reflect on their year and think about the progress they have made as well as areas where they want to grow. I imagine as students look back, they will be proud of their progress during the school year.
We are excited for some fun celebrations. We hope to see many 8th grade students at our 8th Grade Party on Friday evening. On Monday and Tuesday, all students will engage in team time activities. Thank you to the families who are providing support for these different events.
Sincerely,
Gordon Stokes
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The last day of school is Wednesday, June 12th. Students will be released at 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please plan accordingly.
The office summer hours will be M- F - 9-12pm
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Laptops and Chargers Collection
Student laptops and chargers will be collected on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7, 2024. Laptops and chargers will be collected during your child’s regular PE class. Students who have a final exam on Thursday that requires laptop use can turn in their laptop on Friday, June 7th.
Students who are enrolled in a summer program will return their laptop after the summer program is concluded. Laptop return information for students in summer programs will be sent to families at a later date.
Carson Tech Team
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Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 12:15 PM on Wednesday, June 12.Medications left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Zahida Choudhary, at (703) 925-3610 or ztchoudhary1@fcps.edu, or your school public health nurse, Hannah Wilkinson, at (571) 595-6273 or hwilkinson@fcps.edu.
🥗Remember to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
All Carson Library books were due Wed, May 29th. Overdue notices were emailed out again to students and parents today, June 5. If books can’t be found after diligent searching, students must pay for lost books. Payment must be made via My School Bucks. Directions can be found in the Library’s Schoology Course on the Updates feed or in the Library Information folder. Questions? Please reach out to a librarian, elbickford@fcps.edu or emdonovan1@fcps.edu. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Ellen Bickford
Librarian @ Carson MS
Fairfax County Public Schools
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Mathematics Independent Learning Options for Families
Summer enrichment opportunities can provide students access to review and support meaningful learning experiences aligned to course objectives. Required summer assignments are not allowed as they can pose barriers for students who are unable to complete them and create the perception that the rigor of a course is only accessible for those with conditions that support structured learning over the summer.
The purpose of optional summer enrichment might be to:
- Activate students’ background knowledge and skills;
- Provide opportunity to review introductory topics/prerequisites for the course; or
- Create or enhance enthusiasm and interest in a subject or to serve as a springboard for future learning.
Summer enrichment activities should not be given to learn new material or fill large gaps as a result of the pandemic. Whenever possible, it is recommended to provide students with voice and choice in their learning. Linked below are options that can be shared with students and families.
Summer Learning Options Mathematics ES
Summer Learning Options Mathematics SS
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Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact aholmes@fcps.edu for an activation letter.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
Student Services Updates
HS Credit Course Expunge Process
High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA) and weighted as such. Virginia state and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians of a middle school student who has completed a high school credit course to have that course expunged from the student’s record.
The request to remove a course from the transcript must be made in writing to the middle or high school that the student will attend the following year and prior to the end of the first nine weeks of the school year.
See Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Form. If you have questions or concerns regarding this, please contact your child’s middle school counselor no later than June 14.
Once deleted, the course and grade awarded cannot be reinstated.
Courses taken in the summer session following student promotion from the eighth grade are ineligible for removal from the high school transcript.
Student Intention Forms
The school year is almost over and we are preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are moving over the summer and your child is not returning to RCMS next school year, please notify us by completing the Intention Form and emailing Ms. Skold at meskold@fcps.edu at your earliest convenience. This information will enable us to prepare transcript information so that it is available when requested by your child’s school.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s current elementary school as soon as possible:
- An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form
Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources.
Fairfax County Health Department
Low Cost Healthcare Resources
Health and Community Resources
Rising 7th Graders can register for RCMS-101!
Greetings Rising 7th Panther Families!
Registration for our summer jumpstart program, RCMS-101 is open now and closes June 5th.
Please click on the link below to register for one of the 2 session dates.
Session A- August 5th & 6th from 8:30-12:30
Session B- August 7th & 8th from 8:30-12:30
(Both sessions contain the same content but are separated due to the number of participants) Click the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/qXwMZo7nfge9F2XQ6
Please note, RCMS-101 is a voluntary summer program, not mandatory.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Monique Berkeley – mtberkeley@fcps.edu
We look forward to working with your students soon!
Save the Dates!
Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us! Tree pollen has been moderate to high, and we are seeing a lot of uncomfortable students in the clinic. Signs and symptoms of allergies include congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes nose and throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough. If your student has known seasonal allergies, it is time to start them back on their allergy medication as directed by your physician."
Sincerely,
Hannah Wilkinson, BSN, RN
Public Health Nurse III
- New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact [the principal/family liaison/their child’s teacher] regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.
Mason Math Odyssey Enrichment Camp at GMU
July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Mason Math Odyssey enrichment camp (MMO) is a place for rising 6th - 9th graders who are curious about math to learn about beautiful mathematics concepts typically not taught in K-12 curriculum. Students will engage in fun and friendly team competitions that will help build mathematical maturity while honing problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills. Camp participants will embark on an exciting mathematical journey through space and time to learn about some of the greatest mathematical discoveries from ancient times to this day, get exposed to some of the fundamental mathematical concepts from the areas of geometry, topology, number theory, probability and algebra, as well as mathematical modeling, and compete for a chance to win the camp trophy. As part of the daily agenda, students will be immersed into one of the mathematical themes through guest lectures, hands-on activities, and group projects featuring Olympiad-style problems as well as simple mathematical puzzles and culminating in a peer and instructor judged presentation.
Where: In-person – GMU Fairfax Campus
Dates: July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Time: 9am - 3pm (drop off and pickup windows TBD)
Cost: $490 includes all materials, activities, and daily lunch!
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 4, 2024
More details: Mason Summer Day Camp | GMU College of Science.
Contact: Jennifer Lawler jlawler@gmu.edu
FCPS Summer Learning and Fun
Summer Online Campus
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration ends Friday, June 7. Math, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible students.
Additional Summer Learning Opportunities
Please go to the following website Summer Learning information page to learn about these summer opportunities:
- Credit Recovery Academy/ Extended Learning
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance
VIP Camp: July 1 - August 1
Online Tutoring
This is a reminder that all students in FCPS have access to Tutor.com. This a free service where students have 24/7 access to an on-line tutor. Students can connect with someone about nearly any school subject. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review the basics of Tutor.com and log-in to try out this great resources. You can go directly to tutor.com or review the FCPS overview page at: https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/tutoring-options-fcps/tutorcom-online-tutoring-services
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We are excited to share a great opportunity that is available to all FCPS students! Your child now has unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com.
www.fcps.edu
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For more information on the Oakton HS Dance Team click HERE
Click here to register for the Oakton Field Hockey Camp
Click here for more information about registration for the Oakton Junior Dance Team Camp.
Chantilly High School
Charge Ahead Freshman Orientation Registration & Payment links
Chantilly High School is offering three Freshman Orientation options. The choices to attend a 1-Day session are either August 6, 7, or 8 from 9:00-1:00 PM. Students will get a chance to get to know us, ease any anxiety, and learn how to navigate high school life here as a CHARGER. It’s so fun and you don’t want to miss out! The cost is $50 per student via MySchoolBucks which includes a Class of 2028 t-shirt, snacks, and a Chick-Fil-A Sandwich. Registrations are on a first-come first-serve basis until July 28. Register today to secure your spot.
Payment via students
www.myschoolbucks.com
ClickHERE for information about Chantilly HS Sports
Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks
2023-2024 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!
Who to Contact
If you have a question or concern, please visit our website for a full listing of Who to Contact. This listing includes all of our administrators, our counselors, and who to speak to regarding a specific content area or class. Contact information for all staff members is listed on our website - just click on the name of the person you wish to contact to be redirected to their email address: RCMS Staff Directory.
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