Important Upcoming Events
- August 5th & 6th- RCMS-101 Session 1
- August 7th & 8th - RCMS 101 Session 2
- August 15th - Student Orientation- 8-10:30am (Students only)
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August 15th - RCMS Panther Palooza Open House- 7th Grade Families - 12-1:30pm 8th Grade Families - 2-3:30pm
- August 19 - First day of school
- August 22 - 7th Grade Back to School Night 6pm
- September 5 - 8th Grade Back to School Night 6pm
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A Message From the Interim Principal
Hello Carson Families,
Hope you are enjoying your summer. Below are a few summer updates to share about the upcoming school year. We can’t wait to see you and your students at our kickoff events in a few weeks! Detailed information to come soon. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me at jmmiley@fcps.edu.
Jennifer Miley
Acting Principal
Director of Student Services
Rachel Carson Middle School
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The office summer hours will be M- F - 9-12pm |
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Laptops and Chargers Information
Students who are enrolled in a summer program should return their laptop after the summer program is concluded .
The main office summer hours are 9-12pm.
Carson Tech Team
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Student Services Updates
Student Intention Forms
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
Parent Digital Consent
Student Consent Forms moving to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) on August 1
Starting August 1, 2024, student consent forms currently on ParentVUE will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
As we update the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference.
Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024. This new feature aims to streamline the attendance reporting process and enhance communication between parents and schools. This change will make it more convenient for parents and schools to manage students' attendance while ensuring the highest level of security.
ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. ParentVUE will replace the current Attendance Forms, which will be discontinued at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
ParentVUE access and assistance will be provided during Back-to-School events.
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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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