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 Weekly Overview Section & Important News:
Monday, Nov. 9, -45671
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Afternoon Show-1:45pm-TV Studio
NO afterschool activities
Tuesday, Nov. 10, -23456
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Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-6:00pm
Basketball Tryouts (Boys Only) –Gym-3:10pm-4:25pm
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 56712
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Half Day for Students – (Dismissal is at 12:30pm) All car riders must be
picked up at 12:30pm.
Veterans’ Day Celebration-8:15am-12:30pm
Parent Conf. -1:00-7:00pm (Grade 6th Cafeteria)
(Grade 7&8 Gymnasium) TODAY ONLY
Thursday, Nov. 12, -12345
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Half Day for Students – (Dismissal is at 12:30pm) All car riders must be
picked up at 12:30pm.
Homeroom - Distributions (Report Cards/Other Information)
Drama -Shrek –Rehearsal (Tech Week) – 12:40pm-6:00pm Cafeteria
Friday, Nov. 13, -71234
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NO afterschool activities
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SAFETY UPDATES:
Everyone can contribute to a safe and healthy school environment. Often, tips from
parents and students can prevent youth violence, drug and alcohol abuse, gang
involvement and other dangers to the safety of students. MCPS has a confidential
Safe Schools Hotline to report threats, or safety and security violations. You can call
301-517-5995, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Students who see something
and/or hear something suspicious that they would like to report can Text-a-Tip to
274637 (CRIMES).
Parents are encouraged to learn more about MCPS safety procedures by visiting the
Safety and Security website
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/security/.
Videos on the site explain school security procedures and protocols, including the
difference between a lockdown, shelter in place and evacuation. There’s also
information about cybersecurity, emergency preparedness and much more.
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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. (See link below for flyer)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/2015
parentconferenceflyer.pdf
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… Tick
tock, tick tock, tick tock…Basketball tryouts have arrived!! If you are planning to
try out, you must have the necessary paperwork turned in to Ms. Brouillard
TODAY, 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; 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!! Boys: Your tryout
dates will be tomorrow, TUESDAY, November 10, and next WEDNESDAY &
THURSDAY, November 18th & 19th. Girls: you will not begin tryouts until
NEXT TUESDAY, November 17th, and will tryout next Tuesday, Wednesday
& Thursday. All athletes are expected to attend all 3 days of tryouts! If you
have questions about tryouts, please see Mr. Shull, Ms. Tippett, Ms. Engestrom, or
Ms. Brouillard.
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
November Enrichment & Advocacy Opportunities
Students: Parents & Guardians
DONUTS FOR DADS AT CESC, ROCKVILLE ON NOVEMBER 11th 9:3011:00 AM-CESC Auditorium, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD
Enjoy donuts and coffee while hearing from MCPS staff and Parents’ Council
members on the importance of parent involvement and advocacy. Meet other dads
from around the county! Represent your child’s school! Sponsored by the NAACP
Parents’ Council, MCCPTA, and MCPS!
Forming A Common Agenda for Black Students in Montgomery County
Save the date! MCPS parents and community members are invited to attend Forming
a Common Agenda for Black Students in Montgomery County, an educational
symposium, on Saturday, Nov. 21. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Universities at Shady Grove, located at 9630 Gudelsky Drive in
Rockville. This free event, hosted by the Montgomery County Public Schools’ African
American Student Achievement Action Group (AASAAG), will provide an opportunity
for all stakeholders to collaborate and share their personal experiences around
education; learn of new trends and initiatives to address the student achievement
gap; and develop an action plan to communicate and advocate for African American
students. For more information about the symposium and to RSVP, please contact
the MCPS Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships at 301-2793074.
Thanksgiving at RHMS ~ November 19th-Please consider helping our fabulous
Cafeteria Staff on November 19th for an early Thanksgiving Dinner! Assistance is
needed with lunch distribution from 10:30 am - 1:15 pm. Please visit
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054ca9ae2ca1fd0-rhms
to sign up! Questions ~ please contact Alicia Wilson
@ [email protected].
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
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M.O.R.E-(Men Organized to Raise Engagement)-Guest Speaker
The distinguished gentlemen of Men Organized to Raise
Engagement (M.O.R.E.) cordially invite all young men to join them for an
uplifting and motivational guest speaker, Colonel Jeff Hutchinson. (See Link belowGuest Speaker Biography)
https://docs.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWNwc21kLm5
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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
@ [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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