Welcome to Rocky Run Middle School
Home of the Rams

Current News

---

8th Grade Class Photo -
Blanton Studios recently photographed Rocky Run’s 8th grade class. If you are interested in ordering a photo please visit www.jacksonblanton.com and click on “order online”. No orders will be taken at school. Please do not send any money to school. Photo will be available for purchase after Dec. 1, 2009.

Rocky Run After School Program Highlights -
To find out more information about what has been going on at Rocky Run Middle School during the month of November, follow the link to the After School Program news letter.

Engineering EXPO & Engineering College Fair -
students and faculty are cordially invited to join us for the second annual Engineering EXPO & Engineering College Fair on Saturday, October 31st here at Chantilly High School. Please the EXPO Flyer and EXPO Agenda for further information.

Cognitive  Abilities Testing at RRMS  (seventh Grade Students)-
On Tuesday, October 20th, RRMS will be administering the Cog-At to all RRMS seventh grade students who are new to FCPS, or have not taken this standardized test (or the Naglieri Test) previously.  The Cog-At is a standardized test that provides information  about students’ developed abilities in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning.       

The Cog-At test is also used as one of the instruments for screening for the FCPS Gifted and Talented Center.  If seventh grade parents would like to exercise a one- time option of re-testing their child for purposes of screening for the GT Center, please contact your child’s counselor.  The score achieved from this administration of the Cog-At will accompany a fall screening packet that your child’s counselor will process.  Please see your counselor for any additional information concerning the administration of the Cog-At, or for questions concerning the fall screening for the GT center.

Library Magazine Drive - Please see the attached Magazine Drive Flyer about your opportunity to help out!

H1N1 Information from FCPS - For information regarding H1N1 (swineflu) please visit the Fairfax County Public Schools website at http://www.fcps.edu/news/swineflu.htm.

S.T.E.P - Saturday Toward Excellence Program (S.T.E.P.)has been design to support and assist students who benefit from tutoring in all subjects areas.  The emphasis is on academic support for students that are struggling in some classes.  Teachers, counselor, and parents, can identify students that would benefit from the program.  If you would like more information, please view the attached flyer or contact your student’s counselor.

World Languages Credit Exam- The Office of World Languages is offering examinations for credit, please see the attached flyer about upcoming testing dates and contact your counselor for additional information.

John Hopkins University Talented Youth Program - Students interested in participating in the John Hopkins University/Center for Talented Youth Program (CTY) should pick up their applications from their counselor.  Or visit their website at www.cty.jhu.edu for the most updated information.

TJ Open House - The Thomas Jefferson High School Open House is on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 8:30 to 11:30am . Additional information will be distributed at our presentation on Back to School night.

Advanced Academic Program Information - The Office of Advanced Academic Programs is holding four parent information nights.  After a brief overview of advanced academic programs K-12, there will be a break-out sessions for parents.   One of the sessions will be on opportunities for advanced academics in high school, including TJ, the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. 

Thursday, October 8th            McLean HS
Tuesday, October 13th            Oakton HS
Thursday, October 15th          Annandale HS
Monday, October 19th            West Potomac HS

Meetings will be held in the auditorium from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and are open to the public; no registration is required. Directions are available at www.mapquest.com .

Rocky Run Open House - Rising 7th graders and 8th graders new to Rocky Run are invited on Sept. 2nd, 2009 at Rocky Run Middle School from 9:00am to 11:00am to get familiar with the school. For details, view the Open House Flyer. Student schedules will be mailed home August 26th, 2009.

Course Catalog - To view descriptions of the courses available at Rocky Run Middle School, please follow the link to the course catalog.

Student Supply List - The general school supply lists can be viewed at the following supply list link. Further supplies may be required on a teacher by teacher basis.

---

This web page contains links to one or more web pages that are outside the FCPS network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.

Search Rocky Run MS:   

Coming Up...
   Rocky Run Calendar
   Student Services Calendar (pdf)
   Club Calendar

11/11	Early Dismissal 11:35am Students are dismissed
11/25	2 Hour Early Release - Students dismissed at 12:50
11/26 - 11/27	Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/23	2 Hour Early Release - Students dismissed at 12:50
12/24 - 1/1	Winter Vacation