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. 16, -56712
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Afternoon Show-1:45pm-TV Studio
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-6:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 17, -34567
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Basketball Tryouts (Girls Only) Gym -3:10pm-4:25pm
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 12345
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Basketball Tryouts (Boys &Girls) Gym -3:10pm-4:25pm
Drama -Shrek (the musical) –Rehearsal (Tech Week) - 3:10pm-6:00pm
Rocky Hill Readers-Media Center-3:10pm-4:25pm
SGA Meeting-Room 167-3:10pm-4:25pm
Robotics- Room 149-3:10pm-4:25pm
Thursday, Nov. 19, -67123
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Basketball Tryouts (Boys &Girls) Gym -3:10pm-4:25pm
Drama-Shrek Jr- Show –Cafeteria 7:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, Nov. 20, -45671
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Drama-Shrek Jr- Show –Cafeteria 7:00pm-10:00pm
NO afterschool activities
Saturday, Nov. 21, 
Drama-Shrek Jr- Show –Cafeteria 7:00pm-10:00pm
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Veteran’s Day: A huge thank you everyone for a wonderful Veteran’s Day
celebration. We had over 30 active duty and retired military personnel for
breakfast, a patriotic flag raising, and discussion with our students. A big thank you
to the Damascus Post 171 American Legion for being a part of our flag raising again
this year. A special thank you to our community Veteran’s for spending their day
with us to give Rocky Hillers a look into the sacrifices and lives of our hero’s and
their families. Also a special thank you to Mrs. Marshall and “Terry”, her K-9
wounded warrior service dog in training, for showing our children another way we
can help our brave wounded veterans. Our students did an incredible job showing
their thanks and respect to all our visitors. We are so proud and honored that we
can say “Thank you” to our special veterans on this day each year.
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 cyber
security, emergency preparedness and much more.
Leo Club -Luggage/Suitcase Drive: The Leo Club is proud to announce our first
annual Luggage/Suitcase Drive to benefit Montgomery County Veteran’s. This
collaborative effort includes the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, the
RHMS PTA, Ms. Tippett, Mr. Perrone and the members of the RHMS Leo Club.
We will be collecting gently used suitcases or duffle bags of all sizes that are in
dignified condition (good repair, no tears, stains, broken zippers, pockets emptied of
trash etc.). Please do not send any children’s luggage. The collection dates are
November 23-December 4th. All donations can be dropped off in the PE offices.
8th Grade Community Service Day-Wednesday, November 25th
Eighth graders will participate in a Community Service Day on Wednesday,
November 25th. In conjunction with Rocky Hill PTA, 8th grade teacher will provide
students with varied opportunities to perform acts of community service. Some of
the activities they will be involved in are as follows: watching and discussing a “Pay
it Forward” video, writing letters to and making stress balls for wounded soldiers,
creating positive posters for Rocky Hill, making word searches and activity books
for hospitalized children, clipping coupons for American soldiers and their families
around the world and watching The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and
implementing a Giving Tree for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. It will also be
Heavenly Hats Day for 8th graders. Any 8th grader who brings in a donation of any
amount (the more the better) for Heavenly Hats Foundation will be permitted to
wear their hats. But we need your help…Please save your Sunday coupon
inserts and put them in the collection box in the school office.
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November RHMS Highlights Section:
Saturday School is an educational intervention that academically supports
student achievement and success. The Saturday School program at Northwest
High School serves students in grades 1-12. Attached you will find the Saturday
School Flyer and Registration forms in English and Spanish. We also offer online
registration at https://saturdayschoolgbtla.wufoo.com/forms/m7x3z9/, feel free to
contact me with any additional questions. We look forward to working with your
students!
Elyse Ridges, 301-460-2121
Center Director
GBTLA Saturday School
Northwest High School Center
http://northwestsaturdayschool.edublogs.org/
4th Grade Center for Highly Gifted
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
(See Attachments-For the Flyer & Registration form)
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/ProgramFlyerEnglish201516.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/programflyerspanish201516.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/RegForm1516English.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/hom
eroom/RegForm1516Spanish.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.
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!
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. 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 continue,
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, November 18th & 19th. Girls: tryouts will begin
this TUESDAY, November 17th, and will continue 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.
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RHMS PTA Highlights Section:
Official PTA Website: https://sites.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/rhms-pta/
PROGRAM & EVENT VOLUNTEERING
November Enrichment & Advocacy Opportunities
Students:
Forming A Common Agenda for Black Students in Montgomery
CountySave 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 301-279-3074.
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 November 18th.(See Link
below- Guest Speaker Biography)
https://docs.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bWNwc21kLm5
ldHxyaG1zLXB0YXxneDo1ODk5MTc3NzRlNmY2NWUy
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! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49aea729a5fb6-parent
NOVEMBER ~ DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!
If you have not already done so, please join the RHMS PTA.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS:
The more members we have the bigger our collective voice at the school, county and
state level. Membership Dues help support educational enrichment, outreach efforts
& student activities. Joining does not require a time commitment, but any time you
can give is appreciated. By joining the RHMS PTA you receive membership in the
RHMS PTA, the Maryland PTA, and the National PTA. You will also receive a
single copy of the RHMS Directory. In addition, all members who attend the PTA
meeting on December 8th will be entered into a raffle for a basket full of Spirit
Gear. Membership forms can be found at
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/pta/RHMS
PTAMembershipForm201516.pdf
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