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 –https://twitter.com/RockyHillPRIN
Rocky Hill Weekly Overview Section & Important News:
Monday, Nov. 23, -23456
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Afternoon Show-1:45pm-TV Studio
Tuesday, Nov. 24, -71234
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NO afterschool activities/NO Activity Bus
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 67123-Half Day-12:30pm
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Please pick-up all car riders at 12:30pm, so all staff can start the Thanksgiving break
on time. Thank you!
NO afterschool activities/ NO Activity Bus
Thursday, Nov. 26
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NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, Nov. 27
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NO SCHOOL-Holiday
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Lifetouch will be here on December 3rd to take student portraits. If students were absent on
picture day or want to retake their photo, they can meet the photographer on the stage during
lunch on December 3rd. Forms are available in the main office. We encourage all students to
take their photo to receive a school ID. If there were any issues with the photos received on
November 12th, please call Lifetouch at 1-410-644-7700.
Homestretch Club will begin again after Thanksgiving Break. Every Tuesday and Thursday,
from December 1st through 17th will meet after school in room 274 until 4:20. Enjoy a quiet
learning environment and improve your grades.
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.
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November RHMS Highlights Section:
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.
National Junior Honor Society ~ Relay for Life: Modell's is hosting a National Junior Honor
Society/Relay for Life Fundraiser from now until December 31. Please mention Rocky Hill
Middle School and receive a 15% discount on your total purchase of regular and sale
merchandise. Not only will shoppers receive 15% off their total purchase but also 5% of all sales
by our community will be donated to Relay for Life!
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
(See Attachments-For the Flyer & Registration forms)
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http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/homer
oom/ProgramFlyerEnglish201516.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/homer
oom/programflyerspanish201516.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/homer
oom/RegForm1516English.pdf
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/homer
oom/RegForm1516Spanish.pdf
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RHMS PTA Highlights Section:
https://sites.google.com/a/mcpsmd.net/rhms-pta/
DECEMBER VENDOR BAZAAR & CRAFT BOUTIQUE: Mark your calendar for December
4th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and join the RHMS PTA for an evening of sparkle and fun at our Holiday
Bazaar & Craft Boutique. In addition to our fabulous vendors and beautiful crafts, we are
holding a silent auction that benefits Wildcats Care. The proceeds from the silent auction will
support our upcoming Wildcats Care Holiday House. This year the Wildcats Care Holiday
House will bring an afternoon of delight to almost 100 elementary school students! Please come
out and support the auction as we continue to Change Lives - One Roar at a Time! For
additional information or a registration form to participate in this magical evening, please
contact Alicia Wilson @ [email protected].
(See Link for -Bazaar & Boutique Participants)
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/announcements/DE
CEMBERVENDORBAZAARParticipants.pdf
Start your Holiday Shopping now!!
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 next meeting will be December 2, 2015.
(See link below for more information)
http://montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/rockyhillms/news/announcements/The
MOREProgramsAdditionalInformation.pdf
Media Center Volunteers Needed: Ms. 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
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/RHMSPTAMe
mbershipForm201516.pdf
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