Table of Contents
1. Important Dates
2. A Note from the Principal
3. Action Items for Families
4. Student Recognition
5. Student Services Updates
6. Instructional Updates
7. After-School Updates
8. Community Corner
1. Important Dates
Monday, August 19 - First Day of School!
September 5 - Back to School Night, 6-8pm
September 9 - After-School Program Begins
2. A Note from the Principal
Rocky Run Families,
It was great reconnecting with families this week at our summer events! The Rams Rally and student orientation brought life back to our building! RRMS is a better place when students are present. We look forward to welcoming back all students for the first day of school on Monday, August 19. Students will attend periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. In order to make the student transition a little easier, we will have 1st period location reminders posted in the main hallway, and 1st period teachers will hand out official schedules at the start of the period. Students should bring a backpack and lunch and something to write with on the first day.
Enjoy the last weekend of summer and get ready for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. As always, thank you for your partnership and please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki
3. Action Items for Families
Transportation and Kiss and Ride
Students are encouraged to walk, bike or take the bus to school. We do expect heavy volume in the Kiss and Ride Loop during the first few days of school and you can anticipate delays. Please watch this video if you plan to use the Kiss and Ride Loop for arrival or dismissal.
RRMS Spirit Wear!
Show off your Rocky Run pride with new spirit wear! Our first spirit wear campaign of the year is here. Choose from a variety of styles and colors.
Orders are online only through the Bonfire website through August 20 and will be shipped directly to your address in September.
View the Bonfire store and order today! There will be more opportunities to order spirit wear throughout the year, too. All proceeds benefit the Rocky Run PTA.
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4. Student Celebrations
Thank you so much to all of the students and families who attended our community visits, Rams Rally, and Student Orientation this week! We can't wait to see ALL our Rams back in the building bright and early on Monday!
5. Student Services Updates
Back to School Night
- Thursday, September 5, 6-8 PM
- Parents can walk through their student's schedule, meet teachers, and learn about curriculum
- Opportunity to meet and greet administrators, counselors, and other school staff
6. Instructional Updates
Student Schedules
Schedules are available now in SIS. Students log in to SIS using their FCPS ID and network password. For students and parents who cannot access this information, we will have schedules available for students on the first day of school.
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact our school registrar, Cleo White, at cbwhite@fcps.edu if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS 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 SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Parental Consent to Use Digital Resources
Parents, we need your help! Some digital resources require parental review and consent to use at school. You can learn more about the process and give consent here. Please reach out to Emily Texdahl with any questions at ewtexdahl@fcps.edu.
Laptop Distribution
Student laptops will be distributed during the first week of school on Wednesday and Thursday during PE classes.
Summer Reading Updates
This has been a great summer to read! If your student completed the optional summer reading bingo board for extra fun, they can turn it in to their English teacher during the first week of school. Learn more about the summer reading bingo board or get an extra copy by visiting the Rocky Run website.
Library Book Returns
Did you know? All FCPS school libraries are connected! If your student still has books from their elementary school, they can return them to Rocky Run and we will send them back for you.
If your student is a rising 8th grader and checked out library books for the summer, all books are due on Friday, August 23. Books can be returned any time to the blue and yellow mailbox outside the Rocky Run main entrance or during the first week of school. Questions? Contact Mrs. Grover, RRMS librarian (ragrover@fcps.edu).
7. After-School Program Information
Important Program Information:
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Mark your calendar - late buses and after-school activities will begin during the week of 9/9. The first week schedule and preliminary club information will be posted on Schoology by 9/6.
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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.
- Program updates, announcements, schedules, and late bus routes will be communicated through the After-School Schoology Course - all families will be added in the upcoming weeks
- Check out our Program Preview
Cross Country Information:
- To begin practices, these forms must be completed NO LATER THAN 9/16 at 3 PM. No exceptions!
- Students cannot practice or compete until the 3 linked items below are fully completed.
- Students must participate in 3 practices before being eligible to participate in a meet. No exceptions!
- Requirement #1: After-School Registration Form
- Requirement #2: Cross Country (and/or Track) Google Registration Form
- Requirement #3: Physical Packet (must be fully complete with all information, signatures and page 3 must be completed by a physician) - do not delay in completing this step as it will take time to get this packet completed. Packets will not be accepted after 9/16 at 3 PM.
- Practices will start during the week of 9/9
- A student interest meeting will be held during lunches by late August - date TBD
- More information on the team and meet logistics will be communicated later in August.
- Meet dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19
- Cross Country Questions? Check out the MS Athletics page or contact our Athletic Coordinator, Katy Speir, at KRSpeir@fcps.edu.
After-School Program Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu
8. Community Corner
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