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. Follow us on –
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Rocky Hill Weekly Overview Section & Important News:
Monday, Nov. 2, -NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Professional Day for Teachers (teachers are not available for
meetings/phone conferences that day)
Tuesday, Nov. 3, -56712
2nd Marking Period Begins
SGA Spirit Week-Pajama Day (Dress comfortable and appropriately in your
PJ’s. Rocky Hill Dress code policy applies and if needed students will be asked to
change or put on clothes from our PE department. )
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Afternoon Show- 1:45pm
Softball-Boys vs. King-RH-Girls @ King-3:10pm-4:25pm (Rescheduled from 10/28)
Cross Country Meet @ Rocky Hill 3:10pm-4:15pm (Rescheduled from 10/28)
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
Golf Club-3:10pm-4:25pm
Archery-Tournament 6th, 7th, & 8th, Grade (GYM)-3:10pm-4:25pm
Fantasy Football (rm 149) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
Homestretch Club- (rm 274) -3:10pm-4:25pm
NJHS Meeting -7/8 –Only those interested-Ms. Maxey 2:40pm-3:00pm
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SGA Spirit Week-Color by Grade, 6th blue, 7th yellow, 8th black & white
Living Your Dream & Perseverance Assembly (Christylez Bacon) 7th & 8th Grade –
Cafeteria 8:30am
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
Archery- Tournament 6th, 7th, & 8th, Grade (GYM)-3:10pm-4:25pm
Rocky Hill Readers-Media Center-3:10pm-4:25pm
Robotics Club (rm 149) -3:10pm-4:25pm
Chess Club- (rm 164) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
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SGA Spirit Week-Talent/Sports Day
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
Archery- Tournament 6th, 7th, & 8th, Grade (GYM)-3:10pm-4:25pm
STEM (rm 164) - 3:10pm-4:25pm
Homestretch Club (rm 274) -3:10pm-4:25pm
Fantasy Football (rm 149)-3:10pm-4:45pm
Yearbook Club- (P-3) -3:10pm-4:45pm
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 34567
Thursday, Nov. 5, -12345
Friday, Nov. 6, -67123
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SGA Spirit Week-Hay Day
Pride-A-Palooza-2:00pm
NO afterschool activities
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Attention all softball and cross country team members & parents… Due to
the rain, the softball games and cross country meet was CANCELLED for,
Wednesday, Oct. 28th. Our make-up date will be TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd.
Due to daylight savings time occurring this Sunday, we will be adjusting the
games & meet start time to 3:15 to ensure we have proper lighting for the
contests. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY to make sure your student is picked up
in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms.
Brouillard.
SAFETY UPDATES:
Afternoon Student Car Rider Line:
We appreciate everyone's cooperation with the morning car rider lines. We are still
experiencing issues with parents not following our car rider kindness guidelines in
the afternoons. We are asking that parents to show kindness in the parking circle
and a commitment to safety by following these 3 guidelines:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. All car riders must be picked up no later than 3:15 pm.
6th Grade Snack: Sixth grade teachers have noticed an increase of junk food (ie:
chips, candy bars etc.) during our snack time during 3rd block. Remember that
your snacks are supposed to be healthy! Thank you for your support in helping keep
our children healthy and fit!
Spirit Week is Friday, Nov 3d Through Nov. 6th
Show your support and participate each day.
Tuesday is Pajama Day. Dress comfortable and appropriately in your PJ’s. Rocky
Hill Dress code policy applies and if needed students will be asked to change or put
on clothes from our PE department.
Wednesday is Color by Grade Day.
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If you are in 6th grade wear Blue.
If you are in 7th grade wear Yellow.
If you are in 8th grade wear Black and White.
Thursday is Talent/ Sports Day. Wear clothing that represents a talent you have
such as math club, Minecraft, band or any other talent you have. You can choose to
wear a sports jersey or a uniform from any activity you participate in. This could be
basketball, soccer, baseball or track.
Friday is Hat Day. Wear your favorite hat to school all day. (It is also Pride-aPalooza)
Pictures will be taken during lunch and throughout the day of our students
showing the best spirit.
Science fundraiser: This year students will have the opportunity to take part in a
science fundraiser. Our goal is to raise money for our science club and our science
department. The fundraiser is with an environmentally friendly company called
Nature’s Vision. They offer a wide variety of environmentally themed products that
are high quality and affordable. In addition, Nature’s Vision will donate a portion of
their proceeds to environmental organizations that are dedicated to protecting the
rainforest, marine conservation, preserving nature and ensuring a sustainable
future for our planet. The fundraiser will start November 3rd and will end
November 17th. (See link for flyer)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/naturesvision2016.pdf
Rocky Hill MS-Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a: -November 19th @ 5:00pm-8:00pm:
Come out and support YOUR Rocky Hill Middle School PTA. You may come inside
to order and dine, OR you may order via our Chick-fil-A Drive thru Lane! Just be
sure to let our Team Member know you are supporting Rocky Hill MS! (See LinkFlyer)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/RHMSSpiritNightChicfilA%20111915.pdf
Basketball Season: Attention all 7th & 8th grade basketball players…
November will be here before you know it and the Basketball season is just around
the corner…you know what that means! Basketball tryouts will be here before you
know it!! If you are planning to try out, you must have the necessary paperwork
turned in to Ms. Brouillard PRIOR to November 9th. Here are 3 things you need in
order to try out: 1) be academically eligible with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for
Quarter 1 (so keep those grades up!!); 2) a CURRENT physical form signed and
dated by the doctor; and 3) a signed parent permission slip. The physical forms and
permission slips can be found on the school website under “Activities” or you can
pick them up from the Girls Locker Room. It’s never too soon to get that paperwork
in, so see Ms. Brouillard today!! Tryouts begin on Tuesday, November 10th for
the boys and Tuesday, November 17th for the ladies.
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November RHMS Highlights Section:
Parent Conference Day is scheduled for one day only, November 11, 2015, from
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Parents do not have to make an appointment to meet with
teachers as we are using an arena-style conference setting to allow more parents
the opportunity to speak with all their student’s teachers. During arena-style
conferences, parents have the opportunity to meet with individual teachers of their
choice for a brief period of time. Parents may take the time to meet with all teachers
or simply stop in, to touch base with a teacher or two. Again, no appointments will
be required, but you may need to wait in line to meet with one of your child's
teachers. Conferences will be limited to 6 minutes per teacher/per family and if
additional time is requested, information will be available on the process to
schedule it. 6th grade teachers will be located in the Cafeteria and 7th/8th grade
teachers will be in the Gymnasium. Our PE/Health, Art, Music and specialty
teachers will also be in the Gymnasium. There will be maps available with teacher
names and locations at the door. We will send reminders and maps out via email
the week of conferences for your reference. We encourage our parents to write down
a few questions related to their student(s) prior to meeting with your student’s
teachers to assist in the discussion. We are also asking for parent flexibility as each
teacher will have an assigned dinner break during the conferences. Please note
there will be NO conferences on November 12, 2015.
If you have additional questions about parent conferences, please contact Mr.
Matthew Niper, Assistant Principal via email; [email protected] or
your student’s counselor.
Invitation for Veterans Day:
The Physical Education and Health department invites all veterans, past and
present, to our annual Veteran's Day celebration on November 11th, at Rocky Hill
Middle School. We would be honored if you would allow us to say "thank you" for
your service on your special day. We also invite you to speak with our students (if
you would like) about what it means, or meant, to serve our country. The school
day on November 11th is from 8:15-12:30. We will begin the day with breakfast for
you in our Main Gym at 8:00am. There will be a flag raising ceremony at
approximately 9:00am, book-ended with musical selections by our students. Please
feel free to stay as long as you like or just stop by for a donut and coffee! Please
RSVP to [email protected]. We hope to see all our brave
servicemen and women that day!
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RHMS PTA Highlights Section:
PROGRAM & EVENT VOLUNTEERING
WE NEED YOU!! Please consider volunteering at the Hill.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49aea729a5fb6-book
HOLIDAY VENDOR BAZAAR
A Holiday Vendor Bazaar will be held at RHMS on December 4th. If you are
interested in Co-Chairing this event or being a part of the planning committee,
please contact Alicia Wilson at [email protected]. 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/10c0e49aea729a5fb620152016/2815 1730
Rocky Hill Middle School Proudly Presents ~ M.O.R.E. The M.O.R.E.
Program (Men Organized to Raise Engagement) 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. Meeting Dates: November 18th; December 2nd & 16th; January
6th & 20th, February 3rd & 17th; March 2nd & 16th, April 6th & 20th; and
May 4th & 11th.
For additional information please contact one of the MORE Chairs,
Mr. Sullivan Philips at [email protected] or Mr. Raymond James at
[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 and other afterschool activities 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!
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