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April 9 - Author visit with Jennifer Nielsen and Family Book Club
April 10 - Rising 9th Grade Activity Fairs (9 - 11:30 AM), Rocky Run vs Franklin Basketball Games (5 - 8 PM), Chantilly HS
April 11 - No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM)
April 14 - 18 - Spring Break
April 28-30 - History 7 Field Trip (students attend one day by team)
May 29- 8th Grade Spring Family Night, 6:00-7:30pm
2. A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Community-
The past week made me really appreciate the Washington DC metropolitan area. From March 24-April 1, Rocky Run hosted 30 students and staff members from the Warriner School in Banbury, England. Students participated in school sponsored field trips to The Spy Museum and Capitol, among other things. The timing was perfect, as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! I had the privilege of hosting a Warriner staff member and loved taking him to the Nats Opening weekend, TopGolf, Great Falls, and Baltimore's Inner Harbor. I often forget how much there is to do in the area.
During the visit from the Warriner School, we officially transitioned to the fourth quarter of the year. On Friday, March 28, students participated in Career Day activities. This event used to be a staple on the RRMS calendar, and we were happy to bring it back. Middle school is the perfect time for 12-14 year-olds to learn more about the types of careers that align with their interests. A special thanks to Anna Slevin and Halissa Jacobson for spearheading the organization of the event.
Next week is the last week of school before spring break, and it will be busy! We will host our annual author visit on Wednesday, April 9. Jennifer Nielson returns to RRMS after a few year absence to engage with our students on the writing process. On Thursday, April 10, all 8th grade students will attend programs at their future high schools to learn about activities available to them as they transition. Finally, on Thursday, April 10 Rocky Run will play Franklin Middle School in the annual basketball games. I hope that as many students as possible remained "Rams in Good Standing" and will be able to attend the games.
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
 It's National School Librarian Day! We are so glad to have Ms. Grover as our Rocky Run librarian- thanks for all you do!
3. Action Items for Families
Get Your Yearbook Today!
Order your yearbook online before it’s too late! Get yours now before they sell out.
Buy online now at https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/
School Code: 5333
Save the date!
8th Grade Spring Family Night will be held on Thursday, May 29th from 6-7:30. We hope to see you there! Keep watching this space for more updates!
4. Student Celebrations
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:
Charlee Crispino (Engaged)
Evan Hoy (Engaged)
Hajar Yousufi (Respectful)
Ian Thacker (Engaged)
Bella Le (Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged)
Izzy Alonge (Engaged)
Great job Raising the Ram!
5. Student Services Updates
Rising 9th Grade Activity Fairs
On Thursday, April 10th, all 8th grade students will attend an activity fair at their assigned high school: Centreville HS, Chantilly HS, or Westfield HS.
8th grade students who are attending high schools other than the 3 listed above will attend at Chantilly HS. Students will be dismissed from class around 9 AM and will return back to Rocky Run between 11:30 AM - 12 PM.
Permission slips were distributed during Rock Time on March 18 and must be returned to your student’s science teacher as soon as possible. Students cannot attend the trip if they do not return the signed permission slip.
Students can expect to receive important information about extracurricular activities and learn more about their upcoming transition to high school.
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell (SLCampbell@fcps.edu) or your student's counselor.
2025 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 FCPS 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.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school counselor:
Esther Bae, eybae@fcps.edu
Meteors Team (7th Grade) & Tigers Eye Team (8th Grade)
Halissa Jacobson, hdjacobson@fcps.edu
Platinum Team (7th Grade) & Kryptonite Team (8th Grade)
Lorraine Marshall, ljmarshall@fcps.edu
Emerald Team (7th Grade) & Sapphire (8th Grade)
6. Instructional Updates
Upcoming Author Visit
We are so looking forward to hosting New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Nielsen on April 9! On that day, students will attend a presentation with her by team during a class period. To get ready for her visit, please encourage your student to:
- Submit questions for her to answer during the presentation (on the Student Schoology Course in April)
- Sign up for a special lunch with the author session (on the Student Schoology Course in April)
- Read one of her books ahead of time! Most classroom libraries have copies of Jennifer Nielsen’s books and the library does, too. You can also get them at the public library as well!
- Learn more about her on her website, jennielsen.com.
If you have questions about the upcoming author visit or would like more information, please contact librarian Rachel Grover (ragrover@fcps.edu).
Library Updates
April is School Library Month! This is a great time to celebrate the valuable role libraries and librarians serve in school communities. Did you know? Today, April 4, is National School Librarian Day! In addition to supporting instruction in all content areas, Mrs. Grover maintains an updated collection of books on many reading levels and topics, both for personal and academic interest. She also makes sure the library is available for students to read, study, and have fun before school, during Rock Time and lunches, as well as hosting clubs after school. Mrs. Grover offers students and classes opportunities to use our makerspace, called The Inspiration Studio, and collaborates with multiple staff members to host an annual author visit to benefit the entire school community. School librarians are essential leaders in school communities and support students and staff, empowering them with the resources and knowledge needed for lifelong learning.
We are celebrating all month long with activities in the library, on Schoology, during Rock Time, and after school. See below for after school opportunities your student might enjoy!
7. After-School Program Information
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After-School Schedule: Week of 4/7
- Upcoming high school opportunities. 7th and 8th graders are welcome - regardless of which high school they are attending. Students must be logged into their fcpsschools account to access these forms.
- Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 4/11, 5/23
- Late buses will depart Monday - Thursday between 4:45 - 5:00 PM. Routes differ from regular AM/PM buses as there are fewer late buses and fewer stops. Routes are posted on the After-School Schoology Course. Please make sure your student knows their late bus number prior to staying after.
- Check out our Program Preview for information on program times, pick-up, etc.
After-School Program Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu
This past weekend, Rocky Run competed at the Virginia Science Olympiad State Tournament, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills against the top schools in the state. Rocky Run secured an impressive 13th out of 26 competing teams, with several event medals being awarded. Congratulations to our team and a big thank you to our club sponsors, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Little!
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At this time, we are not currently accepting registrations for the VIP Summer Camps as this program may not be available or may be restructured. The current Fairfax County budget proposal includes eliminating funding for the Middle School After-School Program Specialists who design and run the VIP summer camps.
8. Community Corner
Egg My Yard Fundraiser!
Pre-order your candy-filled eggs to be scattered in your yard (or a neighbor's/relative's/friend's) on
SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 2 PM - 6 PM
Our "Bunnies" will do all the work! Proceeds will fund student afterschool programs and senior scholarships!
2 Dozen Eggs $24/4 Dozen Eggs $48
Delivery zone includes the entire Chantilly Pyramid!
To place an order go to https://chantillyhsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Need Volunteer Hours?
PTSA is looking for students who can help fill plastic eggs and/or deliver them to homes. For more information contact president@ChantillyHSPTSA.org
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