THE WEEKLY WILDCAT UPDATES 2015-2016
Below are important reminders to help you stay involved and engaged with your student’s
upcoming events at Rocky Hill Middle School.
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Rocky Hill Events/ Information:
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Leo’s & SGA- Kids Helping Kids-Food & Funds Drive
Afternoon Show-TV Studio-1:45pm
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Leo’s & SGA- Kids Helping Kids-Food & Funds Drive
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal- 3:10pm
Golf Club-3:10pm
Dodgeball-3:10pm
Archery-Grade 6th (ONLY) & Beginner 7th & 8th Graders-Gym
Fantasy Football (rm 149)
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Leo’s & SGA- Kids Helping Kids-Food & Funds Drive
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal- 3:10pm
Field Hockey Intramural- 3:10pm
Archery-Grade 6th (ONLY) & Beginner 7th & 8th Graders-Gym
Chess Club- (rm 164)-3:10pm
Softball -Boys vs. Clemente/Girls @ Clemente -3:10pm
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Leo’s & SGA – Kids Helping Kids-Food & Funds Drive
Drama - Shrek Jr.-Rehearsal – Room 105-3:10pm
Field Hockey Intramural-3:10pm
Archery-6th Graders (ONLY) & Beginner 7th & 8th Graders-Gym
SGA Meeting-Room 167-3:10pm
STEM (rm 164)-3:10pm
Field Hockey-3:10pm
Dodgeball – 3:10pm
Fantasy Football (rm 149)
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Leo’s & SGA – Kids Helping Kids-Food & Funds Drive
NO afterschool activities
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Archery: Archery will begin for 6th graders and beginners only NEXT Tuesday, October 6thThursday, October 8th.
Starting on Tuesday, October 13th, the schedule will be:
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6th graders/beginners on Tuesdays
7th & 8th graders on Wednesdays
Open to everyone on Thursdays
Shrek the Musical, JR Each Friday, the rehearsal schedule for the coming week will be posted
on the drama bulletin board in the cafeteria. In addition, a remind message will be sent to all
parents and students. The characters needed for each day will be identified and those characters
will be expected to attend those rehearsals. All other cast members (those not listed) are
excused.
Junior Achievements: This October, the 6th grade students at Rocky Hill will be participating
in the Junior Achievement program during their Social Studies classes. Volunteers will visit their
classrooms to teach them about financial literacy; topics range from career planning, budgeting,
credit cards versus debit cards, credit score and insurance. We’re looking to get parents involved
to volunteer in the classroom. Volunteers are provided with pre-developed curriculum to guide
students through games and activities that will illustrate the concepts. Volunteers are given a
kit and training is provided by JA staff to orient volunteers on how to work with students in the
classroom. On-going support is given in the classroom by a professional educator at all times.
Volunteers visit the classroom once a week for 5 weeks to deliver the material. This is a prime
opportunity to give back to your community by sharing your economic life lessons. You do not
need to have a background in finance or teaching to be a successful volunteer. All you need is
enthusiasm for working with students and a willingness to share your story. Please consider
supporting our students and building your community by volunteering to teach! To learn more
about opportunities or ask a question, email Amanda Parsley, JA Education Manager,
at [email protected] or call 301-838-0471. If you’re ready to sign up, check out the SignUp
Genius Form to reserve the class that works best for you. You can also check out this
short video to learn what JA is all about
The Sixth Grade had their first interdisciplinary day. They celebrated Baseball Day on
Friday, October 2nd. All 6th grade classes spent time incorporating America’s favorite pastime,
baseball, into their curriculum. The day was full of fun, exciting hands on opportunities –
calculating batting averages, The 3 Stooges, playing the song, Take Me Out to the Ball Game,
singing, learning how baseball changed the American culture and so much more! Check out a
few of our pictures! More to come on the RH website!
https://picasaweb.google.com/110484251927910324216/6thGradeBaseballDay?authuser=0&auth
key=Gv1sRgCLS28fjxxtDfPA&feat=directlink
Monsters are among us at the Rocky Hill Middle School October Book Fair!!
In addition to all the great books available at the book fair, a "Make-a-Monster contest has
begun, open to all sixth, seventh and eighth graders.
For the contest, students can design a monster entry and submit it for display in the media
center where the book fair will be held. All entries need to be handed in to the media center by
the end of the day on Monday, October 12th. Entries can created at home or in the media center,
designed on paper or as a 3D piece. Students can work alone or in teams of two to create an
entry. The media center will have supplies to allow for interesting creations. Maximum size of
the entries should be approximately 14x22 inches.
Monster entries will be judged by the Fine Arts Teachers on the following criteria:
Creativity: interpretation of the theme, Craftsmanship: use of both materials and tools,
Composition: use of design concepts, ALL entries will be displayed at and around the book fair.
There will be 3 winners per grade and one grand prize winner for a total of 10 winners!!
Winners will be picked by the Rocky Hill Middle School Fine Arts Teachers!! All winners
receive a free book of their choice from the book fair. So conjure up your best monster creation
to show off at the book fair!!
This year's October book fair will be held on the following dates/times:
October 15, 19 and 21: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. October 20, 22: 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. October 23: 7:45
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SSL Information-For –October -2015
Event #1
Maryvale Elementary is hosting its 12th Annual Fall Fling Silent Auction and Carnival on
Saturday, Oct 10. Set up is 11-1. Working games is 1-5 {they pick the hours}. Clean up 5-6.
Anyone interested can email Anne-Marie Simcox at [email protected]
Event #2
We are a theater group within Congregation Har Shalom (a pre-approved SSL non-profit
organization in Montgomery County) and are putting on a stage production of Arthur Miller's
All My Sons in October. We are looking for students to work backstage during the run of the
production. All performances take place at Har Shalom.
This play was chosen for the scope of the moral issues it addresses; these issues written in the
context of World War II, are no less relevant today. It is especially appropriate at this time of
year as we examine our consciences and struggle with conflicting choices in determining the
paths we take. (For more information see Lin Below)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/SSLopportuni
tiesOctober2015.pdf
Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education YOUTH
PROGRAMS
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting writing
programs for youth at Montgomery College.
A DAY OF WRITING WITH AUTHORS
Register NOW! This one-day writing program is offered for students, grades 6 – 9, who love to
write. The program is held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the
Rockville campus of Montgomery College. Students will participate in two workshops with
traditionally published authors who will focus on different types of writing. Receive a free copy
of your workshop author’s book. A book signing will be held at the end of the program. These
workshops are filling very quickly, so register NOW! For additional brochures or registration
information, contact YOUTH PROGRAMS at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917 or access brochure
online at http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/wdce/youthpdf/y_authors.pdf
SAFETY UPDATES:
We appreciate everyone's cooperation with the morning and afternoon car rider lines. Our lines
are moving with more efficiency as we have more cooperation from parents about the car rider
line guidelines. Please follow all directions from staff about the car rider line, as we are working
with you to keep all of our student’s safe at school. In an attempt to provide maximum safety for
our students, we have established specific guidelines for parents to follow when dropping off or
picking up their children in the morning and afternoon. We are asking that parents to show
kindness in the drop off circle and a commitment to safety by following these guidelines:
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All car riders need to be picked up from the car rider line—not the parking lot or on
Brick Haven Way or Little Seneca Pkwy.
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Please do not drive down the parking lanes, and for safety, do not allow your child to exit
the car and walk through the parking lot.
When entering the parking lot, immediately turn right and then follow the outer lane
ALL THE WAY around the top of the car rider circle down to the drop-off area at the
“student drop off” sign.
Please do not park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car or you get
out and the parent walk them over. There have been a few times where cars have almost
hit students and staff in our parking lot.
Please do not drive around other vehicles in the car rider line – students should be
dropped off immediately upon entering the circle which will allow for a continuous flow
of traffic out of the parking lot.
Last but not least: please do not drive over the cones we have placed in the parking lot.
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MCPS PARENT ACADEMY
The MCPS Parent Academy offers parents and community members the opportunity to attend
FREE workshops that provide information, resources, tools and tips to support their children’s
success in school. Don’t miss the fall season of workshops, which will be offered on a range of
topics, including cybersafety and social media, advocating for your special education child,
religious diversity and teen substance abuse. Childcare and interpretation services are provided
at all sessions. A full list of courses is available on the Parent Academy website. (See link)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/workshops.aspx
IMPORTANT BEGINNING OF SCHOOL FORMS:
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PARENT CHILD REUNIFICATION FORMS (PCR): Please be sure to return your
(PCR) form to the main office. This information is used to contact families in case of an
emergency. (PCR Form -See Link
below) http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/abo
ut/parent_reunification0910.pdf
MAIN OFFICE UPDATES:
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EARLY DISMISSAL/ABSENCE SAMPLE FORM: Parents wishing to pick up their
children at any time, prior to the 3:00pm dismissal, must send in a note with their child
to be processed in the main office at the beginning of the day. Rocky Hill has prepared a
form for your convenience.
(SeeLink) http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/
news/EarlyDismissalAbsenceForm.pdf
ROCKY HILL PTA UPDATES:
IMPORTANT Info for Color Fun Run Participants: PLEASE READ ENTIRELY!!!
RHMS – PTA Sponsored Color Fun Run on October 24, 2015 at RHMS:
Packet pick up: Begins at 7:45am to 8:15am (which includes shirt and supplies)
Warm up: Begin at 8:30am to 9:00am
Color Fun Run: Begins at 9:15 am
We will have sunglasses for sale with (Rocky Hill Middle School) printed on them for $5 – Not
only are they sporty and filled with Wildcat Pride, but will also help keep paint from getting in
the eyes! You may want to pick up several pair for RHMS Team Spirit!
Raffle Tickets will be for sale – for the various, wonderful raffle items that will be displayed – so
you can take a peek beforehand and see which ones you want to purchase a ticket for!!! All
Proceeds go to RHMS!!! You may want to take pictures (before and after) in front of our Color
Fun Run Banner!!! Would make for great Facebook and Instagram shots (or holiday cards)!!!
Donations of canned and dry goods will be accepted for the Wildcats Care Initiative. So, please
help support this worthy cause!
IMPORTANT:
Although the paint (powder) that is used to throw on the participants during the run is derived
from cornstarch and is non-toxic, if you have asthma and use an inhaler, we recommend
bringing it and/or using it beforehand just in case. FYI: Research shows that handkerchiefs have
also been known to be used by some participants during color fun runs to tie around their
mouths to prevent paint from getting in. In most cases, there have been no issues, and our
volunteers throwing the paint will be making a conscious effort to throw away from the mouth
and eye areas.
We will have three water stations available that will be placed strategically throughout the fun
run course in order to keep all participants hydrated. We will also have apples, bananas and
granola bars available at the run to help re-fuel.
The school is allowing us the use of the restrooms inside, only before the event for those
participating in the run! Bathrooms will NOT be available once the race begins or after the race
due to paint coverage!!
PLEASE remember that you do need to prepare yourself and/or your car for the ride home after
the run, as you will be a little messy!
After you are done with the Color Fun Run, stick around for some more fun with our DJ from
Unique Dreams, who will be there keeping us pumped up throughout the run!
Kona Ice will be on site selling their yummy treats! (A portion of the sales will be donated to
RHMS to support the Activity Bus!!!)
(Any questions, contact: [email protected])
Box Tops for Education Good news! We just submitted our Box Tops by the Early Bird
deadline so RHMS will be entered into the Early Bird Sweepstakes. We have a chance to win up
to 25,000 Bonus Box Tops! If you have any Box Tops lying around your house, please send them
in with your students. We have a Box Tops collection box in the Main Office. Thank you to
everyone who participates!
HOLIDAY VENDOR BAZAAR
A Holiday Vendor Bazaar will be held at RHMS on December 4th. If you are interested in CoChairing this event or being a part of the planning committee, please contact Alicia Wilson
at [email protected]
PROGRAM & EVENT VOLUNTEERING
Please check out our PTA volunteer needs and help to ensure that the various programs and
events here at RHMS are successful. For additional information
please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49aea729a5fb6-20152016/2815
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Rocky Hill Middle School Proudly Presents ~ M.O.R.E.
(Men Organized to Raise Engagement)
The M.O.R.E. Program is responsible for raising the level of engagement between “young men
and the important men in their lives.” The distinguished gentleman of M.O.R.E. will organize
and create opportunities to serve as a conduit for greater father and significant male
involvement, resulting in positive outcomes and successful relationships for young men, parents,
schools and communities.
All Rocky Hill Middle School Young Men are Encouraged to Join the Distinguished
Gentleman who represent M.O.R.E.
Meeting Dates:
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October 14th & 28th, November 18th,
December 2nd & 16th, January 6th & 20th, February 3rd & 17th
March 2nd & 16th, April 6th & 20th
May 4th & 11th
For additional information please contact one of the MORE Chairs,
Mr. Sullivan Philips at [email protected] Or Mr. Raymond James
@ [email protected]
FUND THE BUS! Please support the PE department and help (Fund The Bus). During PE class
the PE department is selling water to support the Activity Bus during the month of May. Our
support is key. With our help the students will be able to play intramural sports in the
spring. Help us Fund the Bus!!
Media Center Volunteers Needed: Mrs. Gramatges and Mrs., Heidary in the Media Center are
in need of parent volunteers for the entire school year in the mornings from 7:45 to 8:10 AM to
help out with checking out books, handing out passes, checking contest answers and just being
an adult presence in the Media Center. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! (See
Link) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49aea729a5fb6-parent
Membership Matters ~ Greetings from Diana Encinas, Membership Chair. Thanks to all of our
parents, staff and community members who have joined our PTA. We TRULY APPRECIATE
ALL OF THE SUPPORT!! However, we still aren't quite near our goal for this year, this year we
would love to have at least 500 staff and parent members join the PTA. The PTA is doing a lot of
new things this year and we need your help, so please consider joining if you haven’t already. If
you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email Diana Encinas at [email protected] or
at 301-370-2116. Thank you so much and keep sending in those membership forms!