|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
1. Important Dates
June 15 - Morning - 7th Grade Team Awards, Afternoon - 8th Grade Team Parties
June 16 - Morning - 8th Grade Team Awards, Afternoon - 7th Grade Team Parties
June 17 - Last Day of School (12:15 PM dismissal)
2. A Note from the Principal
Dear Rocky Run Families-
We're in the home stretch! It’s hard to believe that next week is the last week of school. What a ride this year has been! On Monday and Tuesday each team will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of their students at team assemblies. Families of students that are receiving recognition were individually notified about the event. If you did not receive an invitation, there is no need to attend. All students will also participate in field day activities when NOT at their team assemblies.
Our final day of the school year will be Wednesday, June 17, which has been designated as a 2-hour early release (12:15 dismissal). We will run an "anchor day" schedule with students attending all periods to say good-bye to teachers and classmates. Students are not permitted to bring their backpacks on June 17. All laptops have been turned in, lockers have been cleaned out, and we will not schedule lunch shifts. Essentially, there's no reason for them to have a backpack. If a student brings a backpack to school, it will be stored in the main office for the entirety of the day.
Rocky Run Middle School will remain open for the summer with reduced hours of 9am to 2pm. Please reach out to the main office to schedule appointments as needed. Also, frequently check your emails for updates throughout the summer of various events, including Jump Start and Rams Rally.
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
Medication Pickup
- ALL medications need to be picked up No Later Than 12:15pm on June 17th
- Medications left in the Health Room after 12:15pm on June 17th cannot be saved and will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD policy.
- Pickup of medications during health room hours: M-F, 7:00am-2:30pm is encouraged prior to the last day of school.
- Pick up of medication is restricted to PARENTS ONLY
-
Exception: students authorized to carry their medication (e.g., inhalers, epinephrine, insulin, etc.) can carry these medications kept in the health room home during the last week of school.
4. Student Celebrations
May Rams on a Roll
Congratulations to our May Rams on a Roll! These students were recognized by their teams for consistently demonstrating all of our RAISE traits and being Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged.
7th Grade: Jacob Benitez, Jillian Mauck, Nicholas Nguyen, Elise Kwong, Chris Young, and Jane Lee
8th Grade: Dahlia Ehteshami, Jayden Lee, Keshav Navin, Elaine Won, Anas Alkurdi, and Emma Fricke
Congratulations- way to Raise the Ram!
RAISE the Ram Card Winners
At Rocky Run, students can earn RAISE the Ram cards for exhibiting our RAISE attributes: Rams are Respectful, Accountable, Inclusive, Safe, and Engaged. At the end of each week, we randomly select one winner from each team.
Congratulations to this week's RAISE the Ram card winners:
Meteors: Owen Gray (Accountable)
Platinum: Mateo Cruz (Accountable)
Emerald: Henry Morris (Respectful)
Tiger's Eye: Cedric Chantemsin (Accountable and Engaged)
Sapphire: Echan An (Safe and Engaged)
Great job Raising The Ram this week!
5. Student Services Updates
SY26-27 Student Schedule Request
Please review your child’s schedule request in SIS ParentVUE and contact their counselor with any questions by Tuesday, June 16. Schedule changes will be extremely limited once school begins, so we encourage families to communicate with their counselors proactively.
Final Report Cards
Teachers will finalize grades by June 15, and final report cards will be mailed home later next week. Please note that honor roll certificates are not distributed for final grades, as students' academic achievements will be recognized during next week’s awards ceremony.
We encourage you to review your child’s academic progress together and contact their teachers with any questions or concerns. Since teachers’ last day is Thursday, June 18, we recommend reaching out as soon as possible if you need clarification or additional information.
Expunging High School Credits
High school credit courses taken in grades6, 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA). VA State and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians to make a request to have that course expunged from the student’s record. Please contact your child's school counselor and submit the completed Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Form by June 17, 2026.
SY26-27 Intention Form
If you are moving and your student is transferring to another school next year, please complete the Student Intention Form and send it to Ms. Brown, our Registrar via email at klbrown4@fcps.
SY26-27 Transition Event: 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.
6. Instructional Updates
No updates this week!
7. After School Program Information
All after-school activities and late buses have ended for the year. As of May 22, all students should depart at the 2:15 dismissal.
Thank you to all of our students for making this year's After-School Program such a success through your engagement, positive attitudes, and commitment to following expectations while having fun. With over 87% of our students participating this year, you helped create a welcoming, exciting community where everyone could learn, connect, and enjoy new experiences. 8th graders - stay involved in high school! 7th graders - we look forward to working with you again next year!
Questions? Contact Shannon Campbell, After-School Program Specialist, at SLCampbell@fcps.edu.
Middle School Sports Physicals for 2026-2027
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open: APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
- All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating.
- All rising 7th and 8th graders for next school year (2026-2027) who are interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
- Rising 8th graders - if you submitted a sports physical this school year, that packet is good for 14 months. Email Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu if you want to check the expiration date.
- Middle School Sports Physical Packet
- Rising 9th graders - the physical exam is $50 and you can sign up using the link above.
- If you submitted a sports physical packet this year, it is good for 14 months, but you will need to complete a new page 1-2 that is specific to high school. If you want the document back that you had signed by the doctor, please email Shannon Campbell at SLCampbell@fcps.edu to arrange for pick-up.
- High School Sports Physical Packet
- Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
Questions? Reach out to Shannon Campbell.
8. Community Corner
Centreville High School Girls Soccer Summer Camp
Do you have a student in grades 2-6 who loves soccer? The Centreville HS Girls Soccer team is hosting a soccer summer camp from July 13-17 from 8:00am-12:00pm. The cost is $250 per person. You'll need to bring water, cleats, shin guards, and snacks each day!
Once you register, you'll be receiving further emails and updates to ensure you have all information. This activity is sponsored by the Centreville High School Boosters.
You can register here, or by clicking the image of the flyer below.
Chantilly High School Boys' Basketball Camp
Interested in basketball camp this summer? Chantilly High School will run a boys' basketball camp from July 13-17, from 9am-2pm. Campers (ages 8-14) will receive fundamental instruction in the areas of ball handling, shooting, passing, catching, offensive moves, offensive and defensive footwork, team defense, and concepts of team play. Cost is $185 per camper. Sign up today!
|
