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3/28 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

March 28 - Last day of 3rd Quarter, Career Day, No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM), Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

March 31 - No School (Eid-al-Fitr)

April 1 - No School (Teacher Workday)

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

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

Three quarters down, one to go! All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday.

Eid al-Fitr, also known as small Eid, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims congregate that morning for Eid prayers. It is a time of official receptions and private visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited. The most common way to wish someone a Happy Eid al-Fitr is Eid Mubarak, which means “blessed feast” (or festival).

As the calendar flips to April, we begin the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.

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

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.

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School Code: 5333

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Brian Pham (Accountable)

Lucas Carnow (Engaged)

James Cigler (Engaged)

Terry Sheiko (Accountable and Engaged)

Mnase Haile (Engaged)

Jonah Hilbert (Respectful, Accountable, and 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 no later than Friday, March 28 – the sooner, the better. 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 ([email protected]) 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:

Tech Adventures (elementary)
CTE Summer Academy (middle and high school)
E-IFTA (elementary)
IFTA (middle and high school)
Economics and Personal Finance course (high school)
Online Campus Program (middle and high school)
Credit Recovery Academy (middle and high school)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (middle and high school)

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, [email protected]

Meteors Team (7th Grade) & Tigers Eye Team (8th Grade)

Halissa Jacobson, [email protected]

Platinum Team (7th Grade) & Kryptonite Team (8th Grade)

Lorraine Marshall, [email protected]

Emerald Team (7th Grade) & Sapphire (8th Grade)

6. Instructional Updates Career Day

Thank you so much to all of the family and community members who participated in our first Career Day today! It was an amazing chance for our Rams to think about the future, set goals, and consider all the many opportunities that await them!

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 ([email protected]).

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 3/31
- 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.
  - Centreville HS Colorguard Interest Meeting on 3/26
  - Chantilly HS Dance Team Clinic on Thursdays in April
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

VIP Summer Program

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.

Fairfax County has opportunities for community members to submit feedback on the budget proposal. You can find them at this link: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/take-survey-submit-feedback-fy26-budget-proposal
Town Hall Budget Meeting Calendar is here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/fy-2026-budget-town-hall-meetings

8. Community Corner Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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3/21 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

March 28 - Last day of 3rd Quarter, Career Day, No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM), Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

March 31 - No School (Eid-al-Fitr)

April 1 - No School (Teacher Workday)

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

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

Only one week to go before the end of the third quarter! As we begin the transition into spring, life at Rocky Run will be be jam packed with SOLs, award ceremonies, and other celebrations. Take a breath and enjoy the warm weather, so that we can hit the ground running for an amazing end to the year.

This weekend, and throughout next week, you may see many Rocky Run families around town with their exchange buddies from the Warriner School in England. As you may recall, I accompanied 26 students and staff members to England in October to experience a typical week in the English school system. It's Rocky Run's turn to play host. The timing is perfect with the cherry blossoms in peak bloom, Alex Ovechkin chasing the NHL all-time goal record, and Nats opening day. There are tons of fun options to show our English friends. Instructionally, the students will attend classes with their buddies and attend some cool field trips to the Spy Museum, the Capitol and the Air and Space Museum. The partnership with the Warriner School has been going on for 20 years and continues to provide meaningful opportunities for the participants.

Next week is also the final week of the third quarter. Please work with your students to make sure that they finish the quarter strong. On Friday, March 28, all students will take part in Career Day for a portion of the instructional day. We believe that the career exploration will be a meaningful experience for our students, and we are grateful to the numerous volunteers that are donating their time to speak with our students.

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

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

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Eleanor Huh (Respectful and Accountable)

Jayden Lee (Engaged)

Lauren Kim (Inclusive and Engaged)

Omar Mohammed (Accountable and Engaged)

Jamie Nowicki (Respectful, Accountable, and Engaged)

Grace McLain (Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. The POP winners for this week are Gabriella Taylor, Lynn Park, Hanna Dar, Ryan Nagle, Esan An, and Elliot Fuller. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

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.

Students can expect to receive important information about extracurricular activities and learn more about their upcoming transition to high school.

Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell ([email protected]) or your student's counselor.

6. Instructional Updates Career Day Is Coming

Next Friday, all of our Rocky Run Rams will be participating in Career Day to explore all of the amazing options they have in the future. Thanks to all the family and community members who are joining us!

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 3/24
- 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.
  - Centreville HS Colorguard Interest Meeting on 3/26
  - Chantilly HS Dance Team Clinic on Thursdays in April
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

VIP Summer Program

Fairfax County has opportunities for community members to submit feedback on the budget proposal. You can find them at this link: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/take-survey-submit-feedback-fy26-budget-proposal
Town Hall Budget Meeting Calendar is here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/fy-2026-budget-town-hall-meetings

8. Community Corner

CyberGirls Link

Imagination Link

Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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March RRMS PTA Newsletter

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter

Dear RRMS PTA Community,

Spring is in full bloom, and as we step into the latter half of March, we have plenty of exciting updates and important reminders to share. From upcoming events and volunteer opportunities to an important advocacy effort to protect afterschool programs, there’s a lot happening —so let’s dive right in!

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Opportunity: Career Day Lunch Support (Friday, March 28)

🍽️The PTA is sponsoring a lunch to show our appreciation for all the Career Day volunteers, and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, serving, and cleanup, as well as snack donations.

April Spirit Night is at SWEET FROG on Thursday, April 10 (all day)!

🏀Win or lose, there’s always room for froyo! Join us at Sweet Frog (Greenbriar) after the game against Franklin for a well-earned treat. Let’s sweeten our victory with sprinkles or drown our sorrows in chocolate syrup together at Sweet Frog! 🍦🐸

Mention RRMS Fundraiser at checkout, and 25% of the proceeds will go to our school!

PTA Meeting Schedule

📅 Here’s the schedule for the remaining PTA meetings this school year. We’d love for you to join us — your support and involvement make a difference!

Thursday, March 27: Cancelled
Thursday, April 24 (6:30 pm in the library)
Thursday, May 15 (6:30 pm in the library)
Thursday, May 29 - Election (6:30 pm in the library)
Thursday, June 5 - Last Meeting (6:30 pm in the library)

Other Important information

Wanted: PTA Board Members for 2025-2026

🤝We’re looking for dedicated parents to join next year’s PTA Board! If you’re interested in helping shape the PTA’s future and supporting RRMS, we’d love to hear from you. Email us for more details!

Preserve Critical Programs for Middle School Students!

📢 Our Children Need Your Voice!

Fairfax County’s FY26 advertised budget cuts threaten essential after-school programs that benefit all 27 middle schools, including Rocky Run Middle School. These programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families.

Juvenile crime peaks between 2 to 6 p.m. on school days—after-school programs are a crucial solution.

Why After-School Programs Benefit Both Businesses and Communities:

Safety & Well-being: Keep kids safe during peak crime hours and reduce high-risk behaviors.Academic Success: Boost academic performance, classroom participation, and homework completion.Positive Behavior: Improve student behavior, peer relations, and adult relationships.Healthy Development: Promote physical activities and recreation.Emotional & Social Growth: Enhance emotional adjustment, school attendance, and attitudes.Community Strength: Build stronger partnerships between schools, families, and the community.Support for Working Families: Give parents peace of mind knowing their children are safe and engaged.Crime Reduction: Reduce gang involvement and juvenile crime rates through structured activities.

Public participation is key in shaping the final budget. Residents are encouraged to share their input through public hearings and community discussions before the final budget adoption in May 2025.

Budget Public Hearings: April 22–24
FY 2026 Budget Adoption: May 13

What You Can Do - Take Action Now!

Complete this form to send a quick email to your representatives!
Help ensure continued funding by completing the Board of Supervisors survey.
Contact Your Supervisors and School Board Representatives - ask them not to eliminate Middle School After School funding!

Chairman McKayEmail: [email protected]Phone: 703-324-2321

Supervisor Kathy SmithEmail: [email protected]Phone: 703-814-7100

School Board Representative Seema DixitEmail: [email protected]Phone: 571-423-1085

Show up at the Fairfax County Budget Town Halls – our student and family voices are CRUCIAL! Some are in person, some are online – but representation is key!

Your support is crucial to maintaining these vital programs. Let’s work together to protect the future of our kids and our community.

See the links below for ways to take action and make your voice heard!

Contact your District Supervisor: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/myneighborhood/ or contact all Supervisors by emailing: [email protected]
Attend a Budget Town Hall Meeting:
Complete the Board of Supervisors survey about their proposed budget - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/take-survey-submit-feedback-fy26-budget-proposal
Provide input on the proposed budget via email: [email protected] or call: 703-890-5898 code 7574
Consider speaking in-person or submitting written or video testimony for the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing (April 22-24) on the proposed budget: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/speakers-form

FY26 Budget Timeline:

March 18

Board of Supervisors Advertises Tax Rate

April 22

School Board Budget Presentation to Board of Supervisors

April 22-24

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Conducts Public Hearings on Budget

May 2

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Budget Pre-Markup

May 6

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Budget Markup,

Determine Budget Package, and Tax Rates

May 8

Approved Budget Presented to School Board

May 13

County Board of Supervisors Adopts Budget, Tax Rates, and Transfer to FCPS

May 13

School Board Holds Public Hearing on Budget (May 14 if needed)

May 20

School Board Conducts Budget Work Session (check time)

May 22

School Board Adopts Approved Budget

July 1

FY 2026 Begins

Stay Connected

Facebook: @RockyRunPTA-Chantilly

Instagram: @RockyRunMSPTA

✉️ Email Us: [email protected] for any questions or suggestions.

💙💛 Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community. Your involvement makes all the difference!

The RRMS PTA Board

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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3/14 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

March 28 - Last day of 3rd Quarter, No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM), Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

March 31 - No School (Eid-al-Fitr)

April 1 - Teacher Workday

April 9 - Author visit with Jennifer Nielsen and Family Book Club

April 10 - 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

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

As we move through the vibrant and ever-changing month of March (especially weather-wise), I'm thrilled to share some of the exciting happenings at Rocky Run Middle School. Our students and staff continue to demonstrate remarkable dedication and enthusiasm, making our school a truly special place.

I've had the pleasure of visiting numerous classrooms this week, witnessing firsthand the engaging and innovative instruction our teachers provide. I particularly enjoyed popping into the library to see Mr. Williams's 8th grade science classes develop their Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) skills as it applied to one of the many plants in the library. As always, Ms. Grover was there to support the students in their inquiry. It's inspiring to see the curiosity and critical thinking skills they are developing.

We recently celebrated Pi Day on Friday, March 14. This is absolutely my favorite "non-holiday" holiday. Pie is my favorite dessert! I had wedding pies instead of wedding cake, and my oldest child was born on 3/14 (sixteen years ago). And as we approach St. Patrick's Day on Monday, we're looking forward to a day filled with green spirit as we celebrate the beginning of Neurodiversity Spirit Week. We encourage everyone to wear their green and join in the celebration of community!

As we head into the final stretch of the third quarter, I encourage all students to stay focused on their academic goals. Please remember that our teachers and counselors are here to support you every step of the way.

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

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

Author visit book presales end on Sunday!

Please use this Google Form to place your order. Learn more about our author visit below in instructional updates.

Family Book Club

Sign up here to attend our Rocky Run Family Book Club with our visiting author, Jennifer Nielsen! Spaces may need to be limited in each group. See Instructional Updates for more information about the Family Book Club.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges the stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to change how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported at school. There will be a Rock Time lesson on Neurodiversity on March 10 and we will spread awareness by having a spirit week March 17-21.

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Langston Eagle (Inclusive and Engaged)

Priya Sanapuji (Respectful and Accountable)

Andrew Exley (Respectful and Accountable)

Andrew Hackney (Respectful and Accountable)

Ananya Rawat (Engaged)

Danica Simmons (Accountable and Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

5. Student Services Updates SY25-26 Course Request in SIS ParentVue

Please log into your SIS ParentVue, select “Course Request” in the left side bar. This list is NOT an actual schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into SIS. To make any changes to the courses and/or electives entered, please complete the Change Request Form or email the your child’s counselor. Please note that SY25-26 staffing is based on students' course selections and that your child's selection represents a firm commitment.

Platinum Team - Halissa Jacobson - [email protected]
Meteors Team - Esther Bae - [email protected]
Emerald Team - Lorraine Marshall - [email protected]

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14 and ends Friday, June 6. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

Please note that Chantilly HS students wishing to enroll in a summer course must enroll and notify their counselor by today, March 7, 2025 in order to ensure a seat in the desired course for 25-26 school year.

6. Instructional Updates Library Updates

This week, Mr. Williams’s Science 8 classes visited the library to practice their Claim-Evidence-Reasoning writing skills. They learned a new type of Evidence, observation, and its importance in the larger scientific community. Then, Mr. Williams reviewed a 7th grade topic, plants and photosynthesis, to refresh their understanding in preparation for observing one of the library’s plants. Next, students refreshed their annotation skills and read about their plant’s typical characteristics before observing their plant for the quality of its leaves, color, etc. Finally, they had to create a claim about whether their plant was an appropriate choice for our library, provide evidence from their observation, and give reasoning from their knowledge of the photosynthesis review. Students were actively engaged and produced thoughtful Claim-Evidence-Reasoning written responses at the end. Students worked in table groups on this activity and demonstrated impressive collaboration, resilience, and critical thinking throughout the lesson.

Students observe Squiggles, the library’s Snake Plant, during the CER lesson this week.

Family Book Club - April 9

Rocky Run’s Family Book Club is an opportunity for parents (or grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling) and students to read together and to discuss books. This is a great opportunity to communicate with your teenager as they move forward in shaping an identity and in making good choices for the future. Please accept this invitation to support your child as a lifelong reader! To learn more about Family Book Club, click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. All are welcome!

Jennifer Nielsen will be the guest author at our April 9 Family Book Club. We are offering three of her titles for the book club; The False Prince, A Night Divided, and Words on Fire. Students will receive two copies of their selected book to borrow and take home for reading prior to the evening discussions on April 9. Families can also choose to purchase their own books to have signed.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Slevin – [email protected]. Hope to see you soon!

Author Visit Update

We are so excited to have New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Nielsen, coming to visit Rocky Run in April! Preorders are now open for her two newest titles, Uprising and One Wrong Step (releasing next week!).

Place your order using this Google Form or visit tinyurl.com/2025AuthorVisit
Use MySchoolBucks, exact cash, or a check made out to Rocky Run Middle School.
All orders will arrive to Rocky Run just before her visit.
There will also be a special signing time when Ms. Nielsen is here.
Proceeds will benefit the RRMS Library.
Hurry! Preorders close on Friday, March 14.
Questions? Email Mrs. Grover, RRMS Librarian ([email protected])

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 3/10
- A new button has been added on the After-School Schoology Course for High School Sports. As I receive information, I will be posting there and sharing in a schoology update.
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

VIP Summer Program

Fairfax County has opportunities for community members to submit feedback on the budget proposal. You can find them at this link: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/take-survey-submit-feedback-fy26-budget-proposal
Town Hall Budget Meeting Calendar is here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/fy-2026-budget-town-hall-meetings

8. Community Corner

CyberGirls Link

Imagination Link

Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

3/7 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

March 10- Sully District Budget Town Hall at Rocky Run, 7pm

March 28 - Last day of 3rd Quarter, No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM), Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

March 31 - No School (Eid-al-Fitr)

April 1 - Teacher Workday

April 9 - Author visit with Jennifer Nielsen and Family Book Club

April 10 - 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

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

We had another great week of learning at Rocky Run Middle School. This week, I particularly loved popping into Civics classes as they learn about the criminal justice system. I even filmed an interview about my recent experience being called in for jury duty. As a former social studies teacher, I always love reengaging in the classroom with the content that brought me into my educational career.

In March people throughout the United States will celebrate Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Both histories are foundational parts of American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of this history year-round, and the celebration of Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness month are opportunities to honor these diverse and important stories. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. New this year, Rocky Run will celebrate Neurodiversity Week March 17-March 21. The idea for the spirit week was developed and planned by members of our student body. More information will be shared soon about the events scheduled for the week.

Be sure to remember to set your clocks forward one hour in the evening on Saturday, March 8. As I sent out in a separate email on Wednesday, we will start monitoring our “Rams in Good Standing” on March 10. I don’t want any students to be late on Monday because of daylight savings time! Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to instill good attendance and technology habits in our students.

Finally, I want to be sure that everyone knows that Rocky Run will be hosting the Sully District Budget Town Hall meeting on Monday, March 10. Supervisor Kathy Smith and School Board member Seema Dixit will be discussing budget initiatives that impact our students. I highly encourage you to attend this important meeting.

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

3. Action Items for Families Family Book Club

Ramadan Planning

We are seeking input from our Rocky Run families who will be observing Ramadan this year. Please complete this form at your earliest convenience if you would like your student/s to have the option of accessing a prayer space during the day and/or the option of visiting an alternative space in place of the cafeteria during lunchtime due to fasting. If you have any specific questions or would rather discuss your preferences, please contact Rachel Sweeney, Assistant Principal, at [email protected] or 703-802-7704, or your child’s counselor.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

4. Student Celebrations Rams on a Roll- February

Each month, teams identify two students who have exemplified our RAISE attributes throughout the month by being Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged. These students are consistently Raising the Ram both in and out of the classroom! Congratulations to our Rams on a Roll for January:

Team Emerald: Julia Koch and Luke Truong

Team Meteors: Sarah Chenzaie and Vihaan Shukla

Team Platinum: Oliver Shuman and Zara Struna

Team Kryptonite: Sabella Mitchel and Nikita Ramakrishnan

Team Sapphire: Gabriela Chavez-Meruvia and Ara Jung

Team Tigers Eye: Ibrahim Mahmoud and Dani Sardana

RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Adelyn Oh (Engaged)

Oliver Shuman (Accountable)

Luke Truong (Respectful, Accountable, and Engaged)

Fatima Dafaalla (Engaged)

Dom Contreras (Respectful, Inclusive, and Engaged)

Mi So Kang (Accountable and Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. The POP winners for this week are Penelope Howard, Zeynep Yardim, Sabhab Rai, Emma Genus, and Aidan Fong. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

5. Student Services Updates Spring SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Screener

Rocky Run will administer the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener on Wednesday, March 12. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported. After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

SY25-26 Course Request in SIS ParentVue

Platinum Team - Halissa Jacobson - [email protected]
Meteors Team - Esther Bae - [email protected]
Emerald Team - Lorraine Marshall - [email protected]

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14 and ends Friday, June 6. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

6. Instructional Updates Family Book Club - April 9

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Slevin – [email protected]. Hope to see you soon!

Author Visit Update

Place your order using this Google Form or visit tinyurl.com/2025AuthorVisit
Use MySchoolBucks, exact cash, or a check made out to Rocky Run Middle School.
All orders will arrive to Rocky Run just before her visit.
There will also be a special signing time when Ms. Nielsen is here.
Proceeds will benefit the RRMS Library.
Hurry! Preorders close on Friday, March 14.
Questions? Email Mrs. Grover, RRMS Librarian ([email protected])

Library Updates

It has been a busy week! All English 7 students visited the library this week to check out a book for their upcoming Independent Reading Project. As a class, we reviewed how to pick out a good book and did a fun book pass activity so students could explore titles more in depth before selecting one for their project. Students were engaged in the activity and continue to become experts at using the self checkout stations!

Is your student struggling with the new no gaming policy? It is always a good idea for students to keep a fun book to read in their backpack! We have all kinds of titles, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and manga. Something for everyone! Be sure to suggest to them that they stop by to get something just for fun to read for when they are finished with their work in class.

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 3/10
- A new button has been added on the After-School Schoology Course for High School Sports. As I receive information, I will be posting there and sharing in a schoology update.
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

VIP Summer Program

VIP Summer Program registration opens on Tuesday, March 11th, at 6 PM. All rising 7th and rising 8th grade families will receive a News You Choose from Western Fairfax VIP with more details and the registration link so you are ready to access on Tuesday evening. Don't delay - it fills up QUICK!

8. Community Corner Sully District Budget Town Hall

Please join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith and Sully District School Board Member Seema Dixit for a joint town hall as we present the proposed FY 2026 Budgets and take your comments. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY26 Budget, please send an email to [email protected] with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject.

Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.

When: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 7 - 9 pm EST Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.

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Imagination Link

Techstravaganza 2025

Presented by Tomorrow's Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. This is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25. More information about the event can be found on their website at tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/.

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Subject: URGENT: Save FCPS Middle School Afterschool & Summer Programs! Attend Sully District Budget Town Hall at Rocky Run this Monday

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter

Dear RRMS PTA Community,

Welcome to the March edition of our RRMS PTA Newsletter! This month, we're focusing on an important issue: the proposed Fairfax County budget for FY 2026 - which eliminates funding for Middle School After-School and the VIP summer program. These programs provide a safe and enriching environment for our students, offering essential opportunities for learning, growth, and community engagement. We must come together to advocate for their continuation.

Here is how to Take Action NOW:

1️⃣ Email the Board of Supervisors – Click here to send a message! Tell them these programs are essential for student safety, academic success, and community support.

2️⃣ Attend the Sully District Budget Town HallDate/Time: Monday, March 10 | 7:00 – 9:00 PMLocation: Rocky Run MS (Lecture Hall)In Attendance: Tell Supervisor Kathy Smith & School Board Member Seema Dixit that cutting these programs is NOT the solution!

If you can’t attend Monday, find another Budget Town Hall near you.

Your voice matters—stand up for our students!

Thank you!

Rocky Run MS PTA Board

Stay Connected

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Instagram: @RockyRunMSPTA

✉️ Email Us: [email protected] for any questions or suggestions.

💙💛 Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community. Your involvement makes all the difference!

The RRMS PTA Board

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1. Important Dates

February 28 - Ramadan begins at sundown

March 4- RRMS PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle, Fair Lakes, 4-8pm

March 28 - Last day of 3rd Quarter, No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM), Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

March 31 - No School (Eid-al-Fitr)

April 1 - Teacher Workday

Aprilo 9- Author visit with Jennifer Nielsen and Family Book Club

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

March seems to be coming in like a lamb (in contrast to the popular elementary school rhyme). The weather has been gorgeous and students and staff have loved going outside for recess and PE. Let's hope the beautiful weather continues! This past week our 8th graders also attended the annual Finance Park fieldtrip which is an interactive, experiential simulation to teach them about budgeting, bills, salaries, etc. One of the most eye-opening realizations that our students make is how expensive it is to have children. Don't be surprised if you get a few extra hugs or "thank yous" in the coming days. Kudos to our amazing Civics team for organizing the meaningful event.

Finally, Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Muslims believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. If you have any questions regarding accommodations that we have set up for students at Rocky Run Middle School (lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces, and instruction) please feel free to reach out to me.

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.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families Family Book Club

Ramadan Planning

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Save the Date: Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

Friday, March 28th 6-8pm

Chantilly High School

The pyramid art show features artworks from all of the elementary, middle, and high schools in the Chantilly Pyramid. There will be food trucks, face painting, henna, and more! Be sure to mark the date on your calendar so you don’t miss it.

Eating Disorder Parent Information

The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires schools provide, on an annual basis, parents/guardians educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Ekam Sadiora (Accountable and Engaged)

Romaisa Khan (Inclusive)

Jonathan Geres (Engaged)

Malaika lozinguez Bonane (Accountable and Engaged)

Eli Wilson (Engaged)

Monisha Madan (Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. This week we announced winners for the past two weeks! The POP winners are Aiden Cho, Jacob Guevara, Sayed Subhan Cheshty, David Dao, Eunseo Yoo, Rabee Ullah, Shriya Hariharan, Anisha Marrapu, Taha Gurbuz, Andrew Hackney, Taylor Sholders, and Albert Jang. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

5. Student Services Updates Please review your child's course request in SIS ParentVue

Please log into your SIS ParentVue, select “Course Request” in the left side bar.
This list is NOT an actual schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into SIS.
To make any changes to the courses and/or electives entered, please complete the Change Request Form or email the your child’s counselor. Please note that SY25-26 staffing is based on students' course selections and that your child's selection represents a firm commitment.

Platinum Team - Halissa Jacobson - [email protected]

Meteors Team - Esther Bae - [email protected]

Emerald Team - Lorraine Marshall - [email protected]

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14 and ends Friday, June 6. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

Please note that students wishing to enroll in a summer course must enroll and notify their counselor by March 7,2025 in order to ensure a seat in the desired course for 25-26 school year.

Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. Rocky Run will administer the next screening on Monday, March 10.

6. Instructional Updates Family Book Club - April 9

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Slevin – [email protected]. Hope to see you soon!

Author Visit Update

Place your order using this Google Form or visit tinyurl.com/2025AuthorVisit
Use MySchoolBucks, exact cash, or a check made out to Rocky Run Middle School.
All orders will arrive to Rocky Run just before her visit.
There will also be a special signing time when Ms. Nielsen is here.
Proceeds will benefit the RRMS Library.
Hurry! Preorders close on Friday, March 14.
Questions? Email Mrs. Grover, RRMS Librarian ([email protected])

Library Updates

Whew! It has been busy in the library this week with so many different classes using the library and its resources! Overall, it has been an amazing, dynamic week filled with so many different activities to extend student learning.

On Monday and Tuesday, Ms. Valade’s Art Foundations classes visited the library to add more drawings to their sketchbooks using the library’s collection of drawing books! Many students checked out drawing books after the lesson!
On Thursday, Mr. Leonberger’s class came to the library to practice sorting books by genre and used stickers to graph how many books were in each genre. Students showed critical thinking and resiliency in a new task!
Also on Thursday, Mrs. Pafumi’s Creative Writing class came to the library to create autobiographical poems by stacking books and using the titles as their poem lines.
Finally, on Friday, both Ms. Kaplan’s and Mrs. Barnhart’s English 7 classes visited to do a book pass browsing activity and check out a new fiction book for their independent reading project!
We ended Friday with a fabulous visit from Mrs. Mertell’s class, who investigated some new activities in the Inspiration Studio and enjoyed a break after a long few weeks of WIDA testing.

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 3/3
- Centreville HS Football Interest Meeting on Thursday, 3/6, in Room 84 during 2nd session of after-school (3:20-4:05). Interested students should be logged into their fcpsschools account to RSVP on this form.
- We will share high school activity information this spring as we receive updates from our feeder high schools.
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

The Rocky Run TSA (Technology Student Association) chapter competed this past Saturday in the Northern VA Regional Competition. Students earned 5 top three awards, including 2 second place and 3 third place awards. The chapter will compete at states in May. Congratulations to our TSA students and their club sponsor, Mrs. Kronimus!

8. Community Corner Sully District Budget Town Hall

Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.

When: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 7 - 9 pm EST Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.

RRMS PTA Spirit Night

Join us on Tuesday, March 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Chipotle (Fair Lakes) and help support RRMS PTA!

- Dine in? Show the fundraiser flyer.
- Ordering online for pickup? Use code 86H74YM at checkout.

Every burrito, bowl, and taco helps raise funds for our school—so load up on the guac and make dinner count!

Techstravaganza 2025

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1. Important Dates

Thursday, February 27 - PTA Meeting, RRMS Library, 6:30 PM

Friday, Febuary 28- Ramadan begins at sundown

Friday, March 28- Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

I hope everyone enjoyed a great three day weekend in recognition of President's Day. As a father of VERY active kids, I spent most of the weekend at soccer fields, pool decks and basketball courts, rooting for my athletes (with a few trips to Home Depot sprinkled in there to complete the ever-growing chore list). In a way, I really appreciated coming back to work on Tuesday as a break from my busy weekend!

I don't know about you, but I really got caught up in the snow prediction game this past week too! at one point, they were predicting 20+ inches. What a dud! As you may be able to tell by social media, teachers and school employees eagerly track weather patterns as much as students. Please be sure to support the Rocky Run community by wearing your pajamas inside out and flushing ice cubes down the toilet whenever there is a storm forecasted.

During this abbreviated week of school, our girl's futsal team defeated Katherine Johnson to win the Western Fairfax Middle School League! The team was undefeated throughout the season and exhibited great sportsmanship. Way to RAISE the Ram girls!

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.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families Ramadan Planning

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

See Your Club Photos!

🌟 🎉 Club Photos—Only in the Yearbook! 🎉 🌟 📸 Be sure to get your yearbook to see all club photos taken on February 7th!

Club photos are not just taken on club photo day – they are captured throughout the year – and the only place you can find them is in the YEARBOOK! Professional candid photographs captured during after school clubs will be included in this year’s book – you don’t want to miss it!

🗓️ Order Now, before it’s too late! Once we sell out, they’re gone forever. Order yours at https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/ School Code 5333

Save the Date: Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

Friday, March 28th 6-8pm

Chantilly High School

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Rocky Run's Career Day will take place on Friday March 28, 2025. Please use this form to sign-up to share your career or job with Rocky Run students. The event will run from 8:00am-2:00pm, but volunteers do not need to commit for the entire day. We will be in touch closer to the date to confirm your available times. Presentations may be to small groups, large groups, on a panel, or in a career cluster fair. At this time please let us know if you are willing and available to present and save the date on your calendar!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Eleanor Huh (Accountable and Engaged)

Nathan Harvey (Respectful)

Brecken McCabe (Respectful and Accountable)

Brooke Goodson (Accountable)

Jaden Stewart (Respectful and Accountable)

Abigail Solomon (Respectful)

Great job Raising the Ram!

5. Student Services Updates Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses started Friday, February 14 and ends Friday, June 6. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

Please note that students wishing to enroll in a summer course must enroll and notify their counselor by March 7,2025 in order to ensure a seat in the desired course for 25-26 school year.

8th Grade (Rising 9th) Updates

All students met with their school counselor individually and entered their courses for next year. Please review their selections in SIS under Course Request. Each high school has their own timeline for their course changes. Please make sure your student has reviewed their selections by the deadline and contact their high school counselor directly to make any changes.

7th Grade (Rising 8th) Academic Advising

Rocky Run counselors gave the Academic Advising Presentation to all our students last week, and they are meeting with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses throughout this month. They will also confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. Students will be bringing home their course selection sheets. Please review course selections with your child and make sure they enter selections in SIS. Please check our Academic Advising website, Course Selection Form, and Course Catalog for more information and contact your child's teachers and counselor for any questions.

Platinum Team - Halissa Jacobson - [email protected]
Meteors Team - Esther Bae - [email protected]
Emerald Team - Lorraine Marshall - [email protected]

6. Instructional Updates Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Rocky Run is partnering with our PTA to sponsor our annual author visit coming up on April 9. This year, the author visiting Rocky Run is New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Nielsen! During her time here, Ms. Nielsen will deliver engaging presentations to all students as well as have a signing time and special lunch event.

Also, we will be offering presale orders of several of her titles coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 2/24
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

Students must be logged into their fcpsschools account to access the tryout sign-up form.

Congratulations to our Girls Futsal team on an undefeated season in the Western Fairfax Middle School After-School League!

Kudos to our Boys Futsal team on a great season!

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for an outstanding performance at their Regional Tournament. They placed 6th overall, earned 14 medals across multiple events, and received an invitation to the state competition in late-March. Job well done, team!

Our Math Counts Club competed in the Chapter Competition at South Lakes HS earlier this month. Several of our students ranked amongst the top competitors. Suhas ranked in the top individual competitors and will advance to the state competition in Blacksburg later in March. Congratulations to our team and good luck to Suhas!

8. Community Corner Service Opportunity

Calling all middle and high school students looking to fulfill service hours! Centreville Elementary School PTA is hosting our annual Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 8th 11-3pm and we're looking for volunteers to help run games, activities and concessions. If this sounds like a fun way to volunteer your time, review the available slots below and sign up! A lot of stations require 2 volunteers so consider signing up with a friend! Please be sure to use your PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DABA823AAF49-55137197-cesspring

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Rescheduled Valentine's Day Dance - Today!

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter Upcoming Events

Hi RRMS Community,

Just a quick reminder of some of the PTA events coming up.

💖 Valentine’s Dance - BUY YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR

Turns out, even a little snow can’t stop the fun! The rescheduled dance is finally happening today, Thursday, Feb. 20! Better late than never—see you on the dance floor!

Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Getting Home: Late bus available.
Snacks & Drinks: Pizza, chips, candy, and drinks for sale (cash only).
Tickets ($5.00): Forgot to buy one? No worries—get yours at the door (cash only)!

📅 Date Change: The PTA meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 PM in the library. Hope to see you there!"

🌯 March Spirit Night – Chipotle (Fair Lakes) on Tuesday, March 4 (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm)

Stay Connected

Facebook: @RockyRunPTA-Chantilly

Instagram: @RockyRunMSPTA

✉️ Email Us: [email protected] for any questions or suggestions.

💙💛 Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community. Your involvement makes all the difference!

The RRMS PTA Board

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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2/14 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

February 14 - No After-School Program, all students depart at 2:15 PM

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day Holiday)

February 18, 19, 21 - 8th Graders at Finance Park (attending one day with their team)

February 20 - Valentine's Party, 2:30 - 4:30 PM (all other after-school clubs are cancelled today), PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM, Library

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

Middle school hallways are always an interesting place to be on Valentine's Day, and this year was no exception (especially with the unexpected snow storm)! Candies, balloons, flowers, etc. all made appearances at Rocky Run this week. In addition to Valentine’s Day, we recently celebrated Lunar New Year on January 29. On this holiday, people across Asia (and beyond) ushered in the Year of the Snake. Lunar New Year is typically marked by family gatherings, eating traditional foods, time spent honoring ancestors, and the exchange of small gifts, including money given in traditional red envelopes. Each Asian culture has its own traditions, which may also include a thorough cleaning of the house, lighting firecrackers, performing dances, and wearing traditional clothing. We wish all RRMS families who celebrate Lunar New Year happiness and fortune.

Enjoy the upcoming three day weekend in celebration of President's Day. Presidents Day, officially recognized in the United States, is celebrated on the third Monday in February each year. It is a time to honor and remember the birthdays and achievements of the country's most distinguished leaders, and to reflect on the president's role in shaping the nation's history and development. Students should have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and enduring learning experiences that explore the remarkable history and impactful contributions of American presidents.

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.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

4. Student Celebrations Rams on a Roll- January

Team Emerald: Andrew Exley and Emery Venus

Team Meteors: Luke Briscoe and Ella Corliss

Team Platinum: Aishik Banerjee and Nicole McCants

Team Kryptonite: Nayde Jones-Carvalho and Rhys Tepovich

Team Sapphire: Imogen Brinkmoeller and Calvert Klarevas

Team Tigers Eye: Andrew Duong and Meera Hamed

RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Freya Younce (Inclusive)

Lily Thurston (Respectful and Accountable)

Lilya Basalaki (Respectful, Accountable, and Inclusive)

Kamalini Vellore (Engaged)

Chelsea Monroy (Accountable and Engaged)

Umar Shafkey (Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

5. Student Services Updates Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses starts Friday, February 14 and ends Friday, June 6. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

Please note that students wishing to enroll in a summer course must enroll and notify their counselor by March 7,2025 in order to ensure a seat in the desired course for 25-26 school year.

8th Grade (Rising 9th) Updates

7th Grade (Rising 8th) Academic Advising

Platinum Team - Halissa Jacobson - [email protected]
Meteors Team - Esther Bae - [email protected]
Emerald Team - Lorraine Marshall - [email protected]

6. Instructional Updates Library Happenings

This week, all of Mrs. Sprouse’s and Mrs. DeVaughn’s classes visited the library to check out a book for their upcoming Independent Reading Project. Students enjoyed browsing the shelves, making recommendations to friends, and selecting a book of their choice for the project. Did you know? Our library has more than 14,000 titles, including 300 new titles added since school began! There’s always something for everyone at the Rocky Run Library!

On Friday, Ms. Valade’s Computers in Art class visited the library for an important lesson on how to find free images online to use in their class assignments. Students learned about intellectual property and that they own their own art, including pictures they take and even doodles they draw! We also talked about AI-generated art and how it affects the artist community. Students were engaged in the activity and came away with lots of new resources for finding images online as well as new thoughts about AI.

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Also, we will be offering presale orders of several of her titles coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 2/17
- Due to the snow this week, the PTA Valentine's Party was rescheduled to 2/20. All other Thursday clubs will be cancelled so students can attend the party and we have adequate staff supervision.
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 2/14, 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field: Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

8. Community Corner Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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February RRMS PTA Newsletter

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter

RRMS PTA Newsletter - February 13, 2025

Welcome to our February newsletter! Just like the month itself, this edition is short, and sweet. A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Panda Express Spirit Night—we appreciate your support!

Join the PTA!

If you haven’t joined the PTA yet, now is the perfect time! Your membership helps support our students and school community. Click here to sign up!

Upcoming Events

💃 Valentine's Dance Rescheduled for Thursday, February 20!

Ticket sales: $5 During lunch on Thursday (2/13) and Tuesday (2/18).
Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Transportation: Late bus service will be available.
Concessions: Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase (cash only).

Parent Volunteers Needed! We are still in need of parent volunteers to ensure a successful event. If you are available to assist, please signup HERE.

📚 February PTA Meeting 📝Mark your calendars! Our next PTA meeting is set for Thursday, February 20, at 6:30 PM in the library. Come chat, connect, and stay in the loop—we’d love to see you there!

Stay Connected

Facebook: @RockyRunPTA-Chantilly

Instagram: @RockyRunMSPTA

✉️ Email Us: [email protected] for any questions or suggestions.

💙💛 Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen our school community. Your involvement makes all the difference!

The RRMS PTA Board

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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2/7 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

February 13 - Valentine's Party, 2:30 - 4:30 PM, see details on the attached flyer

February 14 - No After-School Program, all students depart at 2:15 PM

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day Holiday)

February 18, 19, 21 - 8th Graders at Finance Park (attending one day with their team)

February 20 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM, Library

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

We had another amazing week at Rocky Run! I enjoyed popping into many classes and exploring concepts with students. Some highlights include studying the causes of World War I with 7th grade History classes, and coming in last place in a European geography quiz. I thought my time of 51 seconds was respectable, but many students easily beat it. I also enjoyed spending time in the Innovation Lab with our 7th grade science classes building 3-D models of cells.

Classroom visits are always fun, but the best part of my week was spending time with the Principal's Advisory Council (PAC) on Wednesday. This week the PAC met to provide feedback on a classroom reflection form that we hope to debut in the second semester, and de-brief on last week’s team parties. The students provided numerous suggestions that will definitely enhance the experience for all Rams. Engaging the student voice in school issues is important and this year’s group does an awesome job representing their peers and advocating for issues that are important to students.

Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families

Have you ordered your Yearbook? Don’t wait until the last minute – order now!

Don’t miss a memory!

Order yours here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/

School Code: 5333

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Evan Storch (Engaged)

Shoshi Taraday (Respectful and Accountable)

Sophia Chung (Respectful, Accountable, and Engaged)

Charlie Gurson (Respectful and Accountable)

Vanessa Wang (Engaged)

David Chang (Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. This week's POP winners are Lucy Cho, Ram Verma, Nathan O'Neill, Sihyun Lee, Rayaan Abdullahi, and Darren Ganzy. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

Spelling Bee

On Wednesday, February 5, 14 students participated in the speaking part of the Rocky Run Spelling Bee! These students advanced from the written part that took place on January 23. After 19 rounds of intense competition, Nikita R. became Champion for the second year in a row. The winning word was emanation. The 2nd place runner up was Aadhya V. Congratulations to our winners and all participants! Nikita will represent Rocky Run at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 23. Special thanks to Mrs. Grover for organizing and leading the bee, our judges, Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. Legendre, and Mrs. Kroes, and our PTA for graciously providing cookies for our participants!

5. Student Services Updates Second Semester Schedule Change Request

If your student wants to change their semester electives, please remind them to complete the Elective Change Request form. This form is posted in the Rocky Run MS Student Schoology page with instructions.

Students will be required to sit in their currently assigned courses through February 7. At that time, counselors will review the requests and make changes if possible. Please be aware that many classes are at full capacity, and we do not change core classes or PE periods to make elective changes. If we can accommodate a change request, that change is final, and students will be in that elective for the remainder of the year.

8th Grade Academic Advising

Counselors are wrapping up one-on-one advising conversations with 8th graders. Parents, please check your child's course selections by logging into SIS and clicking "Course Requests".

Please check our Academic Advising website for more detailed information. You can also find the recording of our 8th grade parent coffee on our website under "Rising 9th Grade Information". Thank you for your participation!

7th Grade Academic Advising

Monday 2/10 - Friday 2/28 - Academic Advising

Rocky Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. Students will be bringing home course selection forms. Please review course selections with your child and make sure they enter selections in SIS.

6. Instructional Updates Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Also, we will be offering presale orders of several of her titles coming soon. Stay tuned for more details!

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 2/10
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 2/14, 3/28, 4/11, 5/23
NEW CLUB OPPORTUNITIES: Paper Quilling, Creativity Club, News Show. Sign-up forms are posted in the materials section in the After-School Schoology Course. Students need to be logged into their fcpsschools account to access these forms.
Spring Track and Field Student Interest Meeting was held during lunch periods on Thursday, 1/16. Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides. Forms are due by 3 PM on 3/28 for students to begin practicing on 4/2.
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.
- Late Bus Runs were updated on 10/2 - the updated route sheet is pinned on Schoology with the impacted buses highlighted in yellow
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

8. Community Corner Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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RRMS PTA - Valentine's Dance

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Welcome to Rocky Run MS PTA Valentine's Dance – Volunteers Needed!

The RRMS PTA is pleased to sponsor a Valentine’s Dance on Thursday, February 13, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Students will have the option to take the late bus home.

To ensure the success of this event, we kindly request volunteers to assist with the following:

Set Up & Decorations
Greeting Students & Collecting Tickets
Concession Stand Operations

If you are available to help, please sign up using the link below: https://tinyurl.com/yc3pbrwn

Your support is invaluable in making this event a memorable experience for our students. Thank you for your time and participation.

RRMS PTA

Upcoming Events Stay Connected

If you have not joined the PTA this year, please do so! Your membership fees help fund author visits, dances, teachers resources, and so much more. We cannot do it without your membership! JOIN NOW!

And as always, please follow us on social media to stay up to day on events, announcements, and ways to get involved!

Find us at Facebook @Rocky Run PTA - Chantilly and Instagram @RockyRunMSPTA

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to learn more how you can be involved, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we’re making a positive impact on our school community!

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Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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1/31 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

February 7 - Yearbook Club Pictures - all day, schedule coming soon

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day Holiday)

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Families-

We are off and running in the second semester of the school year at RRMS. As the calendar flips to February, I want to alert you to two important recognitions.

Starting on February 1, we will kick off Black History Month. At RRMS, we will take the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month by affirming African American accomplishments, milestones, and contributions to our nation’s history. Black History Month is an annual celebration that started in the US in 1926. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, the US President who issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and Frederick Douglas, an African American orator, social reformer, writer and abolitionist. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Adding to the recognitions in February, we join with other schools in celebrating National School Counselor Appreciation Week on February 3-7. Please join me in thanking Ms. Bae, Dr. Jacobson, Ms. Marshall, and the Director of Student Services, Ms. Hong for all they do to support our students. We are truly grateful to have such a dedicated and caring Student Services Department.

Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

Thank you!

Thank you to all of our generous Rocky Run families who contributed snacks to our Team Parties this week! The main office was overflowing with goodies. Our staff and students greatly appreciated your donations!

3. Action Items for Families

Have you ordered your Yearbook? Don’t wait until the last minute – order now!

Don’t miss a memory!

Order yours here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/

School Code: 5333

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Daiwik Dhakshin (Inclusive and Engaged)

Aishik Banerjee (Respectful and Accountable)

Hajar Yousufi (Safe and Engaged)

Laila Grace Fletcher (Accountable, Safe, and Engaged)

Jonathan Ratnam (Accountable and Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. This week's POP winners are Siddharth Vekaria, Ronit Yarlagadda, Jayden Li, Fatima Alzhra Dafaalla, Augustus Parra, and Matthew Isaza. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

5. Student Services Updates Second Semester Schedule Change Request

8th Grade Academic Advising

Tuesday 1/21 - Friday 1/31 - Individual Academic Advising

Rocky Run Counselors are meeting one-on-one with all 8th graders to go over courses selections and make sure all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. Please check our Academic Advising website for more detailed information. You can also find the recording of our 8th grade parent coffee on our website under "Rising 9th Grade Information". Thank you for your participation!

7th Grade Academic Advising

Monday 2/10 - Friday 2/28 - Academic Advising

Rock Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly.

6. Instructional Updates Library Happenings Cell Model Projects!

Is your student a 7th grader? If so, ask them about their cell model project! All science 7 classes visited the library’s makerspace, the Inspiration Studio, to create 3D cell models as part of their Cell Invasion project. It was amazing to watch students collaborate, negotiate, and learn together. Students then used their laptop to take a photo of the model and label it in Google Slides. It is a true blended learning project that allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in a hands-on way.

Book Returns

On Thursday, all students received an email with their current library checkouts. Please check with your student to see if they received the email and help them make a plan for any books they need to return. Can’t find a book? Be sure to contact Mrs. Grover ([email protected]) to arrange replacement.

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 2/3
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 2/14, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field Student Interest Meeting was held during lunch periods on Thursday, 1/16. Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides.
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.
- Late Bus Runs were updated on 10/2 - the updated route sheet is pinned on Schoology with the impacted buses highlighted in yellow
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

Video Game Consoles & Accessories

Did your child get a new video game system for the holidays and they are ready to donate an older system? Or maybe you have systems sitting around that no one uses? Our Retro Video Game Club would love to take them off of your hands! They are looking for anything up to Xbox 360/PlayStation 3. Consoles can be broken or working - they love to tinker with broken systems to bring them back to life! They also accept games and accessories (such as controllers). If you have any items to donate, please email Shannon Campbell at [email protected] to coordinate drop-off.

8. Community Corner Quick Links

4400 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703-802-7700
Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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January RRMS PTA Newsletter

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter

Happy Lunar New Year from the RRMS PTA! 🧧✨We wish you joy, prosperity, and good fortune in the Year of the Snake! This month, we’re thrilled to share exciting opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support our amazing school community.

But first—have you joined the RRMS PTA yet? If not, we’d love for you to become part of the team! Your membership helps fund incredible programs like:

Author Visits to inspire our students
Sweet Treats and celebrations for students
End-of-Year Graduation and Dances
Teacher Support and appreciation events

Let’s work together to make RRMS even more extraordinary.👉 Click here to join the PTA today!

Thank you for supporting the students and staff who make our school shine!

Upcoming Events

🥡 February Spirit Night at Panda Express! Skip the hassle of cooking on Tuesday, February 4, and indulge in delicious Panda Express while contributing to the Rocky Run Middle School PTA! Treat yourself to classics like Kung Pao Chicken or Black Pepper Sirloin Steak and make a positive impact. 🐼❤️ Here are the details:

📅 WHEN: Tuesday, February 4 (9:30 AM - 10:00 PM)

📍 WHERE: Panda Express, Greenbriar Shopping Center (13059 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy)

🎯 WHY: 20% of sales will directly benefit the PTA’s initiatives.

Order in person: Show the flyer or mention RRMS PTA fundraiser at check out.

Order online: Use code 3832814 in the fundraiser box at checkout.

💖 Valentine’s Day Dance

The Valentine’s Day Dance will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Students can take the late bus home.

Volunteer Opportunities: We’re seeking parent volunteers to help with:

Setup and cleanup 🧹
Registration
Concessions 🍿
And most importantly—a 🎶 DJ! If you have experience as a DJ and want to create a memorable atmosphere, email us at [email protected] to volunteer.

A SignUpGenius link will be shared next week, so stay tuned.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

Price: $5.00 per person
In Advance: Ticket purchase info will be shared next week - stay tuned
At the Door: Limited tickets will be available for cash purchase.

🍪 Concessions: Pizza, snacks and water will be available for purchase at the dance (cash only).

🎉Let’s make this a memorable event for our students! 🎉

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Stay Connected

If you have not joined the PTA this year, please do so! Your membership fees help fund author visits, dances, teachers resources, and so much more. We cannot do it without your membership! JOIN NOW!

And as always, please follow us on social media to stay up to day on events, announcements, and ways to get involved!

Find us at Facebook @Rocky Run PTA - Chantilly and Instagram @RockyRunMSPTA

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to learn more how you can be involved, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we’re making a positive impact on our school community!

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Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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1/24 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter - regular school day with a 2:15 dismissal, After-School Program is scheduled

January 29 - No School (Teacher Workday)

January 30 - Team Celebrations

January 31 - Korean Parent Coffee, 10 - 11 AM, Lecture Hall

February 7 - Yearbook Club Pictures - all day, schedule coming soon

February 17 - No School (Presidents' Day Holiday)

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Families-

The recent weather sure has made things interesting the past few week! The students have done a great job transitioning back to learning given the unpredictable starts and stops.

Even though the weather didn't always cooperate, we were able to squeeze in many of our academic advising events, in order to get the ball rolling for planning the 25-26 school year. We hosted our Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night on January 14. We also welcomed approximately 500 rising 7th graders from each of our feeder schools to Rocky Run for tours on January 15. The band, orchestra and theatre programs each highlighted their talents for our future rams. We wrapped up the rising 7th grade events by hosting an electives fair on the evening of January 16. This was a great opportunity for rising rams and their families to check out elective spaces and talk with our amazing staff members.

Thinking about our current 8th graders, we hosted a "preparing to transition to high school" zoom meeting on January 23. We will be looking to reschedule the High School tours that were cancelled due to weather. More info to come! All students (current 7th and 8th graders) will be meeting individually with their counselors in February for course selection. Our goal is to make sure that each student works with their counselor and family to choose the courses that best support their academic journey.

Looking forward to next week, the second quarter officially ends on Tuesday, January 28. Wednesday will be a teacher workday. The second semester officially starts on Thursday, January 30. Students will be issued new schedules on that day, because semester electives may change. In the afternoon of January 30, students who are Rams in good standing (no tardies, no cell phone violations, and no disciplinary referrals) will participate with their teammates in an end of semester celebration.

Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families

Have you ordered your Yearbook? Don’t wait until the last minute – order now!

Don’t miss a memory!

Order yours here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/

School Code: 5333

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

Rams in Good Standing Expectations

On Thursday, January 30th, Rocky Run will host team celebrations to mark the end of first semester and kick-off the beginning of second semester. All students who are considered “Rams in Good Standing” will be invited to their team’s celebration. Our goal is for all students to attend!

To attend their team’s party, students must meet the following criteria for the month of January (January 6th - 29th):

Be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period

Your child’s attendance, including tardies, can be checked in ParentVUE under “Attendance”

Consistently meet schoolwide expectations (no discipline referrals or cell phone/earbud violations)

Students have been notified of the “Rams in Good Standing” criteria via Rock Time, morning announcements, and Schoology. Students who are ineligible to attend their team’s party will participate in an alternative activity to refresh their understanding of schoolwide expectations and set goals for second semester. Please encourage your child to be a Ram in Good Standing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s grade level administrator.

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Renda Daly (Engaged)

Charleigh Kinnie (Accountable)

Teagan Burke (Engaged)

Omar Mohammed (Engaged)

Vanessa Wang (Engaged)

David Chang (Engaged)

Great job Raising the Ram!

Punctual on Purpose Student Winners

Each week, our Punctual on Purpose (POP!) drawing recognizes students who are on-time to all classes during the prior week. Each week, students have a fresh chance to be entered into the POP drawing. POP winners are announced every Monday, and students can select from a variety of rewards. Please encourage your child to be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period. This week's POP winners are Elliot Yoo, Olivia Liu, Marelyn Palacios Torres, Mohtashim Ali, Hye Rim Lee, and Berat Ozdemir. Congratulations and thank you for Raising the Ram by getting to class on time!

5. Student Services Updates Second Semester Student Schedules

Thursday, January 30th marks the start of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting time as many of our students will begin new electives for the second half of the school year! Students will received a copy of their second semester schedule during 7th period on Monday, Jan 27, and will have a chance to review them with their 7th period teachers. Also, schedules will be available in StudentVue and ParentVue at 4 PM on Wednesday, January 29th.

Please log in and note your child's first period class and room number as this is where they should report to on Thursday morning. Rocky Run staff members will be available throughout the school building to assist any students that need support identifying or locating their first period class. Please contact your child's school counselor for any questions regarding your child's schedule.

Second Semester Schedule Change Request

After students receive their second semester schedule on Monday, Jan 27, if anyone wishes to change their semester electives, please remind them to complete the Elective Change Request form. This form will be posted in the Rocky Run MS Student Schoology page with instructions at the end of the day on Monday.

8th Grade Academic Advising

Tuesday 1/21 - Friday 1/31 - Individual Academic Advising

7th Grade Academic Advising

Monday 2/10 - Friday 2/28 - Academic Advising

Rock Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly.

6. Instructional Updates Spelling Bee

This week, 24 students took part in the written part of the Rocky Run Spelling Bee! There was much excitement and celebration of spelling difficult words, including committee, anecdotes, and defibrillator. The top 16 students will advance to the speaking portion, which will take place after school on February 5. Congratulations to all of our spellers and thank you to the adults to helped make it happen, including Mrs. Campbell, Dr. Texdahl, and Mrs. Kaplan.

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 1/27
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 2/14, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field Student Interest Meeting was held during lunch periods on Thursday, 1/16. Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides.
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.
- Late Bus Runs were updated on 10/2 - the updated route sheet is pinned on Schoology with the impacted buses highlighted in yellow
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

Video Game Consoles & Accessories

8. Community Corner Quick Links

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1/17 RRMS School Updates

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1. Important Dates

January 17 - No After-School Program (all students depart at 2:15 PM)

January 20 - No School (Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday & Inauguration Day)

January 22 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 PM, Library

January 23- Academic Advising Virtual Parent Coffee for Rising 9th Grade Families, 9:30AM on ZOOM

January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - No School (Teacher Workday)

January 30 - Team Celebrations

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Families-

We are squarely in that fun part of the winter months where we never know what mother nature has in store for us (and how it will impact our school day)! I hope that everyone enjoyed the extended winter break! The weather forecasters are keeping us on the edge of our seats.

Regardless of the current weather patterns, the second quarter will officially end on Tuesday, January 28. The following day (January 29) is a teacher workday. We will soon be officially halfway through the year! All students will receive updated schedules for the start of the third quarter, as some semester electives may change. The semester break is a great opportunity to reflect on the previous months and set goals for the rest of the year. Spring and summer will be here before we know it!

Thank you for your continued support and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families

Have you ordered your Yearbook? Don’t wait until the last minute – order now!

Don’t miss a memory!

Order yours here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/

School Code: 5333

Parents, Family, and Friends: Career Day volunteers are needed!

Please reach out to Halissa Jacobson at [email protected] or Anna Slevin [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information. Thank you!

Rams in Good Standing Expectations

To attend their team’s party, students must meet the following criteria for the month of January (January 6th - 29th):

Be on time to all classes, including 1st and 2nd period

Your child’s attendance, including tardies, can be checked in ParentVUE under “Attendance”

Consistently meet schoolwide expectations (no discipline referrals or cell phone/earbud violations)

4. Student Celebrations RAISE the Ram Card Winners

Congratulations to this week's Ram card winners:

Nayani Reddy (Engaged)

Reggie Ross (Accountable)

Sophia Green (Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged)

Reyli Orozco (Engaged)

Gabriel Rusu (Accountable and Engaged)

Umar Shafkey (Respectful)

Great job Raising the Ram!

5. Student Services Updates Information for Current 8th Grade (Rising 9th) Families

Please check our Academic Advising website for more detailed information. Important dates are highlighted below:

Tuesday 1/21 - Friday 1/31 - Individual Academic Advising

Rocky Run Counselors will meet one-on-one with all 8th graders to go over courses, electives and make sure all classes have been entered correctly in SIS.

Thursday, 1/23 - Academic Advising Virtual Parent Coffee, 9:30-10:30AM

Rocky Run Student Services will host a virtual meeting at 9:30AM to present information and answer any questions from parents about choosing courses and electives for their child's high school. ZOOM LINK

Information for Current 7th Grade (Rising 8th) Families

Monday 2/10 - Friday 2/28 - Academic Advising

Rock Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. More information will be shared closer to the start of advising. Stay tuned!

6. Instructional Updates

Rising 7th Grade Rams are ready to learn more about Rocky Run!

Rising Rams!

This week we hosted our rising 7th grade students to learn more about Rocky Run! A huge thanks to our Student Services department for coordinating and to our student helpers!

7. After-School Program Information

After-School Schedule: Week of 1/20
Mark your calendars: there will be no after-school programs on these upcoming dates - 1/16, 1/17, 2/14, 4/11, 5/23
Spring Track and Field Student Interest Meeting was held during lunch periods on Thursday, 1/16. Click here to review the interest meeting slides. All required forms are linked in those slides.
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.
- Late Bus Runs were updated on 10/2 - the updated route sheet is pinned on Schoology with the impacted buses highlighted in yellow
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, and schedules are posted on the After-School Schoology Course - all families have been added.
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 [email protected]

Video Game Consoles & Accessories

8. Community Corner Know Your Rights Training

Conozca sus Derechos: Protéjase usted y su comunidad

Únase con nosotros para una reunión virtual sobre “Conozca sus Derechos”. Acompáñenos en la formación Conozca sus derechos para aprender a navegar por los encuentros relacionados con la inmigración y protegerse a sí mismo y a los demás. Vamos a cubrir sus derechos durante las incursiones en el hogar, las interacciones en el lugar de trabajo, los sitios de trabajo de día, y los encuentros en las calles y las políticas locales. La sesión también incluirá cómo apoyar a una persona detenida y estrategias de preparación para emergencias.

La presentación va ser en Culmore United Methodist Church, 3400 Charles St, Falls Church VA 22041 – sabado 18 de enero a 10:30am hasta las 1:00pm

Know Your Rights: Protect Yourself and Your Community

Join us for a Know Your Rights training to learn how to navigate immigration-related encounters and protect yourself and others. We’ll cover your rights during home raids, workplace interactions, day labor sites, and encounters on the streets, and local policies. The training will also include how to support someone who is detained and strategies for emergency preparedness.

The workshop will take place at Culmore United Methodist Church, 3400 Charles St, Falls Church VA 22041 on Saturday, January 18 from 10:30am to 1:00pm.

Quick Links

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January RRMS PTA Newsletter

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Welcome to the RRMS PTA Newsletter Upcoming Events

Teacher & Staff Welcome Back Breakfast, Friday, January 17: Help us welcome our teachers and staff back in style after the holidays with a special breakfast!

Donations Needed: Click here to sign up and donate.

Drop-off: at school front office on 1/14 - 1/16

🎉 Spirit Night Fundraisers on Thursday, January 16 (all day) Mod Pizza, Greenbriar Shopping Center. Please use code "MODGIVES25"

Join us for a delicious meal and help make a difference.

💖 Valentine’s Day Dance: For the first time ever, the RRMS PTA will sponsor a school Valentine’s Day Dance! It is scheduled for Thursday, February 13 from 2:30 to 4:30. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to February.

Don't Miss Out! Order Your RR Spirit Wear Today!

Stay cozy and stylish with our hoodies and T-Shirts, available in four unique designs. Show your spirit and grab yours now before they're gone! Order Here!

Stay Connected

If you have not joined the PTA this year, please do so! Your membership fees help fund author visits, dances, teachers resources, and so much more. We cannot do it without your membership! JOIN NOW!

And as always, please follow us on social media to stay up to day on events, announcements, and ways to get involved!

Find us at Facebook @Rocky Run PTA - Chantilly and Instagram @RockyRunMSPTA

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to learn more how you can be involved, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we’re making a positive impact on our school community!

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RRMS Academic Advising and Transition Information

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Rising 9th Grade (Current 8th Grade) Families

We highly encourage everyone to attend their high school's Curriculum Night:

Chantilly HS: January 14, 5-8pm
Westfield HS: January 14, 6:30-8pm
Centreville HS: January 15, 6:30-8:15pm
Robinson SS: January 15, 5-8pm

Thursday, 1/16 during Rock Time - High School Presentation

8th grade students will receive information about high school courses and transition via voiceover presentation during Rock Time.

Thursday, 1/23 - Academic Advising Virtual Parent Coffee

Rocky Run Student Services will host a virtual meeting to present information and answer any questions from parents about choosing courses and electives for their child's high school. Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, 1/22 - Friday 1/31 - Individual Academic Advising

Rocky Run Counselors will meet one-on-one with all 8th graders to go over courses, electives and make sure all classes have been entered correctly in SIS.

Rising 8th Grade (Current 7th Grade) Families

Monday 2/3 - Friday 2/21 - Academic Advising

Rock Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. Stay tuned. More information will be shared soon.

Rising 7th Grade (Current 6th Grade) Families Rocky Run Curriculum Night and Electives Fair

Please mark your calendar for Rocky Run's Curriculum Night and Electives Fair. We will have two events - Virtual and In Person.

Tuesday, January 14, 6-7 PM Zoom Link (Originally scheduled on 1/8 and cancelled due to FCPS school closing on 1/8). Core subjects, Middle School Math Options, Honors/AAP, Special Education and ESOL Program.
Thursday, January 16, 6-7:30 PM (Snow Date: Thursday, January 23) Open House at Rocky Run During this in-person event, you will have an opportunity to take a self-guided building tour, meet with our staff members including administrators, counselors and teachers, and learn about our course offerings. All students and families are welcome!

Student Services Team

Professional School Counselors:

Registrar/Student Services Assistant: Cleofe White 703-802-7742

Family Liaisons: Helen Seo (한국어) and Hannie Gonzalez (Español)

Social Worker: Mary Wescott

School Psychologist: Diane Ross

Director of Student Services: Young Hong

Helpful Links

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Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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RRMS Academic Advising and Transition Information

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Rising 9th Grade (Current 8th Grade) Families

Plan to Attend Your High School's Curriculum Night

Chantilly Hight School: Due to FCPS closure on Jan 8, CHS Curriculum Night is rescheduled for January 14, 5-8pm
Westfield HS: Postponed due to FCPS school cancellation on Jan 8. Check out the Westfield Academic Advising website for updated information.
Centreville HS: January 15, 6:30pm
Robinson SS: January 15, 5-8pm

HS Counselors Visit Rocky - Postponed (originally scheduled on 1/8)

Counselors from Chantilly, Centreville and Westfields High Schools will be visiting Rocky Run and sharing about 9th grade course selection and high school student life

Monday, 1/13 - Friday 1/31 - Individual Academic Advising

Rocky Run Counselors will meet one-on-one with all 8th graders to go over courses, electives and make sure all classes have been entered correctly in SIS.

Thursday, 1/23 - Academic Advising Virtual Parent Coffee

Rising 8th Grade (Current 7th Grade) Families

Monday 2/3 - Friday 2/21 - Academic Advising

Rock Run counselors will meet with each 7th grader individually to discuss courses and confirm all classes have been entered in SIS correctly. Stay tuned. More information will be shared soon.

Rising 7th Grade (Current 6th Grade) Families Rocky Run Curriculum Night and Electives Fair

Please mark your calendar for Rocky Run's Curriculum Night and Electives Fair. We will have two events - Virtual and In Person.

Tuesday, January 14, 6-7 PM Zoom Link (Originally scheduled on 1/8 and cancelled due to FCPS school closing on 1/8). Core subjects, Middle School Math Options, Honors/AAP, Special Education and ESOL Program.
Thursday, January 16, 6-7:30 PM (Snow Date: Thursday, January 23) Open House at Rocky Run During this in-person event, you will have an opportunity to take a self-guided building tour, meet with our staff members including administrators, counselors and teachers, and learn about our course offerings. All students and families are welcome!

Student Services Team

Professional School Counselors:

Registrar/Student Services Assistant: Cleofe White 703-802-7742

Family Liaisons: Helen Seo (한국어) and Hannie Gonzalez (Español)

Social Worker: Mary Wescott

School Psychologist: Diane Ross

Director of Student Services: Young Hong

Helpful Links

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Attendance: 703-802-7782 or [email protected]
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