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Important Dates
August 20 - Rams Rally, 3-5pm
September 1 - Cross Country Team Student Interest Meeting, during all lunch periods
September 3 - Back to School Night, 6-8pm
September 4 - No School
September 7 - No School
September 14 - After-School Program & Late Buses Begin
Celebrations and Updates
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Huge congratulations to Rocky Run teacher Cherie Kronimus, who was named the Virginia Business Educators Association’s Middle School Teacher of the Year. Cherie was recognized for her passion for teaching, commitment to student success, and dedication to excellence in business education. Congratulations Ms. Kronimus, and way to Raise the Ram!! |
Thank you, families!
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Thank you to all of our families who came out to the Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus event! It was so great to see so many students and families eager to start a new school year! We look forward to seeing everyone at Rams Rally next week on Thursday from 3-5! |
Information About Upcoming Events
Rams Rally
Save the Date! Join us for our Open House event, Rams Rally, on Thursday, August 20, from 3 to 5 PM. Students and families are invited to walk their schedules, check out lockers, and meet teachers and staff before the school year begins.
Important Action Items
Before we see you at Open House next Thursday, August 20, we would love it if families could complete the following action items:
- Make sure the enrolling parent in your family has a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our Student Services Assistant, Kelly Brown at klbrown4@fcps.edu.
- Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources and give your permission for retakes of state assessments. In addition, you have the option to opt your child out of various things such as Family Life Education and SEL Screener participation.
- If you need additional support to get access to SIS Parent Vue or fill our the Digital Consent form, we will have technology support available at Rams Rally.
Thank you for your help in getting these done!
Back to School Night
We invite our families to join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 3, from 6-8pm. You will be able to walk through your student's schedule, meet teachers, and learn about curriculum!
Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if possible! We look forward to seeing you there!
After School Program Information
Rocky Run MS offers after-school activities every Monday through Friday until 5:00 PM all school year long.
Whether your student wants to join sports, get help with homework, create and compete in STEM clubs, play video games, or attend special events—there is something for everyone!
Key Highlights:
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Programs Start on 9/14: Running Monday–Friday until 5:00 PM.
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Bus Transportation: Available 4 days a week (Mondays - Thursdays).
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Full Schedule & Details: View specific program information on our After-School Schoology Course (coming soon!) and the Rocky Run website by September 11.
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Action Needed: Click Here to Complete the Registration Form
Even if your student isn't sure they want to participate right away, we strongly encourage every family to complete the registration form now.
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No obligation: Registering does not require your child to attend.
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Be prepared: Completing this form ensures your student is cleared to join in on any activity, any time during the school year!
MS Sports - Cross Country in the Fall
In addition to the After-School Program, all middle schools in Fairfax County have interscholastic sports activities. Currently we have Cross Country in the Fall, Track & Field in the Spring, and we may have the opportunity for additional sport activities. These require additional paperwork and a sports physical.
Students and parents will need to complete several steps prior to participating in middle school sports, including:
- A completed FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE). This must be submitted to your school before any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice as a member of any school Interscholastic competitive athletic team. Once this packet is completed in it's entirety, you (or your student) can drop it off at the main office.
- Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian will complete a registration process (coming soon!) that includes the state-mandated concussion education program and Emergency Care Card information before the student participates in middle school sports.
- Any student participating in voluntary after school athletic programs, must have medical/accident insurance. Families may choose to purchase student accident coverage, serviced by K&K Insurance Group Inc. To satisfy this requirement.
- Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian will review the FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Health Education Program prior to the student’s participation in middle school athletic activities.
For more information on FCPS Middle School Sports, go to the Student Athlete page of the FCPS website. or contact Shannon Campbell.
Questions? Reach out to Shannon Campbell, our After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Health Room Information
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Greetings from your school Health Room! Our Health Room team is excited to partner with you in supporting the health and well-being of your student. Our goal is to help every student stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The Health Room team is here to provide care for illness or injury during the school day, assist in managing health conditions, administer medications as needed, screen hearing and vision as indicated, and promote healthy habits. We value strong communication with families. Please keep us informed of any health concerns or medical needs your child may have so we can support them effectively throughout the school year.
How can you help us provide the best possible care for your student?
Does your student require a special diet?
- If your student requires a modified diet and will eat school meals, please refer to the Steps to Request Dietary Accommodations. Forms are available for students who require medical dietary accommodations and those who cannot drink cow’s milk and need milk substitutes.
Has your student had a head injury at home?
- Immediately notify the school heath room and your student’s school counselor so school staff can implement appropriate accommodations if needed and follow established protocols to support a safe recovery and return to learning.
Has your student had an injury at home that may impact their physical activity at school?
Any questions about opioid awareness?
Does your student have a medical condition, require medication during the school day, or need a health care procedure?
- If your student has a seizure disorder (epilepsy), please have your student’s health care provider complete the FCPS Authorization for Seizure Action Plan (SS/SE-385) and return it to the school public health nurse (PHN). This includes authorization for seizure rescue medications and procedures that may be required during the school day.
- If medication must be administered during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2102.
- Have your student’s health care provider complete appropriate FCPS medication authorization forms and submit them to the school health room annually, as applicable:
- Bring your student’s medications to the health room.
- If your student must have health care procedures during the school day, please follow the guidelines established in the current version of FCPS Regulation 2104.
- Have your student’s health care provider complete an appropriate authorization form and submit them to the school health room annually, as appropriate:
- Bring your student’s health care procedure supplies to the health room.
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep all FCPS students healthy, safe and ready to learn. We look forward to working with you throughout the school year.
If you have any questions, feel free to call your school Health Room at 703-802-7710 or your school Public Health Nurse, Jeannie Jeong, RN, at jjeong1@fcps.edu.
Sincerely,
Jeannie Jeong, PHN
FCPS Updates for Families
New Student Device Requirement
Starting this school year, students may only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
FCPS News
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New Student Device Requirements
- Math Textbooks
- Football Game Safety Measures
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. You can also subscribe or unsubscribe from other News You Choose newsletters today!
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