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Important Upcoming Events
- November 22 -Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day
- November 27-29 Holiday - No School
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A Message From The Principal
It's November and we're in the middle of our first full week of school this month. The second quarter always seems to fly by, but we're staying focused on prioritizing learning for all our students here at Carson. Last Thursday's Parent/Teen Book Club was a huge success. Thanks to all of the parents, students, and staff members who participated!
Tony Washington
Principal
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Friday, November 22
What would we do without our Substitute Teachers? Carson Middle is grateful for our wonderful sub teachers.
Happy Substitute Teacher Day!.
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Federal Impact Aid Survey is due now in ParentVue!
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.
Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by November 21, 2024.
If you are having technical difficulties with the online survey, call the Parent Technology Help Desk 833-921-3277
www.fcps.edu/impact
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Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.
www.fcps.edu.
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Parent Resources
Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families
Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years.
Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join us to learn how to navigate this importance discussion with confidence and ease!
Webinar Highlights
- Tips to start the conversation about drugs, as early as 4 years old
- Practical advice and real-world examples
- Strategies to prevent drug abuse
Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
RCMS Counselor Connection Newsletter is Here!
Welcome to the Fall edition of our Quarterly Newsletter!
As we continue the second quarter, we're excited to share our latest achievements, upcoming events, and support from our team.
Thanks for your partnership in the first quarter as students transitioned seamlessly into a new school year. We look forward to connecting with you in the coming months as the course selection process for the upcoming school year begins.
Click HERE for the RCMS Counselor Connection Newsletter
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The Book Fair is Coming!
We are excited to partner with a local business, Bookworm Central, for the 2024 book fair. All students will come through with their English classes sometime during the week of December 2-6.
Rather than sending your child to school with cash, consider using Bookworm Central’s eWallet option. eWallet allows you to create a cashless/cardless payment option for your child to use at Carson’s Book Fair, Dec. 2-6. While you set a maximum amount a student may spend, your card will only be charged for the actual amount spent. Your funds will not be rolled over into book fair credits, and you will not lose unspent funds! Click HERE to learn more and to set up your account. Many Carson families used it last year and were really happy with it!
Thank you!!
Ellen Bickford
Librarian @ Carson MS
Fairfax County Public Schools
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Book Fair Hours:
Monday, December 2: 7:10AM- 2:30PM
Tuesday, December 3: 7:10AM- 2:30PM
Wednesday, December 4: 7:10AM- 2:30PM
Thursday, December 5: 7:10AM- 2:30PM AND 6:00PM-8:00PM *Family Shopping*
Friday, December 6: 7:10AM-12:45PM
The library is looking for parents to volunteer to help run the book-fair during the school day. The energy and excitement is contagious!
Please review this Sign-Up Genius to see if you can help Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up
RCMS Family Liaison
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student setup for success, our Family Liaison can help. If you need to contact our parent liaison, Drina Teran, please call 703-925-3603 and leave a message with your name, your student's name, and phone number. You may also contact her via email, Drina Teran at drteranalfar@fcps.edu
TJ Information
The TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 12th annual invitational science fair on April 5th, 2025 and welcome 5th-8th grade students to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on April 5th, 2025. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.
Our first interest/brainstorming session is October 11th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. We will be holding this session both in-person at TJHSST and virtually through zoom. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Y0oodU11TzBUfWFnU5lsxoWaqixuX50fxVNv5A5DxcmRvw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at tjhsstsciencefair@gmail.com
Sincerely,
TJ Investigative Science Outreach
Attention 8th Grade Parents - Civics Field Trips
Rachel Carson Middle School 8th graders will attend Finance Park in person this year. We would love to have you come along with us! We are in need of 25 parent volunteers for each of our six teams. This is a 4.5 hour commitment, and includes an hour of training at the Finance Park facility next to Frost MS before our students arrive. You will help guide students through different phases of the day, which simulate real-world budgeting decisions, spending research, and bill payment. Then you’ll share your own life experiences and help them walk a day in your shoes. You bring the program to life!
Carson MS 8th grade teams are going to Finance Park on the following dates (any snow days will be rescheduled at a later time) –
Monday, December 16th - Dolphins
Tuesday, December 17th - Discovery
Wednesday, December 18th – Explorers
Thursday, December 19th - Voyagers
Friday, December 20th - Wolves
If you are able to volunteer with Carson’s Finance Park field trip, please view this link to create a JA account and then sign up for your child’s date to volunteer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWoYRLCor3U0XkEsLfIW88RX-2e8mly_/view
Thank you for donating your time and experience to our students. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s civics teacher.
Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact CarsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu
All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.
Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact CarsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu
Early Dismissal Procedure
Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.
To request an early dismissal please send a note with your child, or complete and print an Early Dismissal Request Form for your child. Your child should bring the note or form to the main office upon arrival to school in order to receive an early dismissal pass for that day. If you forget to send a note, students should still come to the front office to get an early dismissal pass.
All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.
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Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue
Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day for emergencies only, please call Rachel Carson Middle School main office - 703-925-3600.
Afterschool Staff Kickball game.
Greetings Panther families!
Click the link for the Q2 After School Schedule. Each activity is hyperlinked with a description and information about each club. In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the After School Registration Form (This form gives your child permission to participate in after school activities, it does not sign them up for specific activities)
Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).
If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, rtbarrows1@fcps.edu.
After School Program Specialist
Other Schools Are Sharing
The 2nd Annual Late Nite at the Byrd is Back!
A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see:
This is a chance for people to meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players! The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm at the Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium, following the boys basketball scrimmage. Please enter at door 4.
Every middle school and elementary school child must be accompanied by an adult. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!
Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at decincinnati@fcps.edu
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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