Announcements Archive
View the announcements archive for year 2009-2010!
- 06.10.10 Student Summer Work
- 06.10.10 Science Fair Awards Photos
- 06.10.10 Harper's Ferry Field Trip Photos
- 06.10.10 Egg Drop Photos
- 06.10.10 Earth Day Photos
- 06.10.10 Festival of Dionysus Photos
- 06.10.10 Air and Space Museum Field Trip Photos
- 06.10.10 Maryland Leadership Workshops Summer Residential Programs
- 06.08.10 Opportunity to Earn SSL Hours
- The Montgomery County Board of Elections is looking for students to serve as Election Day student aides during the 2010 Gubernatorial Elections.
- 06.03.10 Spring Break Trip to Europe Sign Up
- This is a reminder that this the last day to sign up for the Spring Break Trip to Europe is coming up.
- The last day that you may sign up is Tuesday, June 8th at 6 P.M. in Ms.Carraway's room.
- If you are interested in this trip you must attend because you must be registered before the last day of school to secure a spot on this field trip!
- Thank you, and see you then!
- 06.03.10 Six Flags Photos
- 06.03.10 Summer School Registration
- Deadline is June 11th!
- 05.27.10 Can't Get Enough Old School?
- Wasn't Able to Make the Show?
- It's not too late ... buy your OS4 DVD Today!
- Only $15 will keep you rockin' all summer long!
- (Company Photos and Photo CDs also available)
- Order TODAY! rcmsoldschool.com, or click on the Old School picture to the right.
- (Order online through the "The SHOP" or download form from site)
- Need Help? email lucaspta@yahoo.com
- 05.18.10 Buying Old School Tickets
- Old School 4 - May 21 & 22, 7 PM, at Seneca Valley High School.
- Lunch sales run thru May 18. Prices: $6/child and $8/adult in advance. $2 higher at door. Online ticket sales end May 19. Reserve now!
- Buy tickets & merchandise at rcmsoldschool.com, or click on the Old School picture to the right.
- 05.20.10 Girls' Mentoring Photos
- 05.13.10 International Night Flier
- 05.13.10 Science Expo Photos
- 05.13.10 Old School 4 Rehearsal Photos
- 05.13.10 Girls' Soccer Game Photos
- 05.11.10 Seneca Valley High School Poms and Cheer Tryouts
- 05.11.10 New Connect Ed Message from Mrs. Barkley
- 05.11.10 Summer School Information
- Come join us for summer school this July!
- - Offerings
- Waiver
- Registration Form
- 05.06.10 Staff/Teacher Appreciation Day Photos
- 05.06.10 Franklin Institute Video
- 05.04.10 SMOB Voting Photos
- 05.04.10 Old School 4 Practice Photos
- 05.04.10 Opportunity to Earn SSL Hours
- Here's a great opportunity to earn SSL hours! Students looking for some summer SSL hours can check out helping at the MCPS "Drive for Supplies" sorting.
- 05.04.10 Interested in Working for RCMS?
- Read this letter from our new principal, Mrs. Barkley!
- 05.03.10 New Connect Ed Message from Mrs. Barkley
- 04.29.10 Boys' Soccer Practice Photos
- 04.29.10 Counseling page has been updated!
- 04.29.10 Girls' Soccer Practice Photos
- 04.29.10 New Connect Ed Message from Mrs. Barkley
- 04.27.10 Boys' Soccer Game Photos
- 04.27.10 Old School 4 Practice Photos
- 03.18.10 Get a Jump on Charting a Successful Path to College!
- WHO: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders enrolled in schools or home-schooled in Montgomery County
- WHAT: A University System of Maryland Way2GoMaryland event for you and your parents
- Hear USM students talk about paths to college.
- Get information and tips from USM admissions and financial aid experts.
- Receive a Way2GoMaryland gift pack and win door prizes.
- Enjoy refreshments.
- WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010. Check-in begins at 9 am; formal program begins at 10 am; college fair, 10:45 am to noon, refreshments available until 12:30 pm.
- WHERE: Multi-purpose Room, Building II- Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD.
- 04.20.10 New Connect Ed Message from Mrs. Barkeley
- 04.20.10 RCMS Spring Exam Schedule
- 04.15.10 Counseling Page has been Updated! Check it out!
- 04.15.10 College Readiness
- 04.08.10 Parent Academy Workshops
- Registration is now under way for the spring 2010 session of the MCPS Parent Academy. Parents can choose from an exciting lineup of workshops that includes transitioning to middle school or high school, using everyday routines to strengthen children's reading skills, understanding ADHD, learning to use social media, and communicating effectively with school staff. A series of workshops on special education also is being offered.
- Parent Academy workshops are free of charge. They are led by MCPS staff members and representatives from community organizations. Interpreters and childcare are provided. You also may contact Mr. Eric Davis, director of Department of Famiy and Community Partnerships, at 301-279-3100 to request a specific parent workshop for your school.
- English Flier, Spanish Flier
- 04.08.10 April/May ASA Calendar
- 03.26.10 Franklin Institute Field Trip Photos
- 03.24.10 Snowboard/Ski Club Trip 5 Photos
- 03.24.10 Science Expo Flier
- 03.23.10 Montgomery County Science Fair Awards
- 03.23.10 Snowboard/Ski Club Trip 4 Photos
- 03.22.10 PTSA Math Tutoring
- The PTSA is sponsoring math tutoring every Saturday. See the flyer for more information.
- 03.18.10 Way2GoMaryland
- Win Free Stuff!
- Get on track to college!
- This free event is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.
- 03.11.10 Chess Club Photos
- 03.11.10 Snowboard/Ski Club Trip 3 Photos
- 03.11.10 RCMS in the Snow Photos
- 03.11.10 Terra Cotta Warriors Field Trip Photos
- 03.09.10 Incoming Northwest High School Parents
- It's a great way to get to know the administration, teachers, and staff. We need the following positions filled: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, Spirit Wear Co-Chair, Concessions Co-Chair, etc... WE NEED YOU! If you are interested in getting involved and helping your child transition into high school, please contact Wendy Notari (wnotari@verizon.net), Dena Nicholas (randan4@verizon.net), or call 301-515-5203.
- 03.08.10 MSA Schedule
- 03.02.10 Girls' Basketball Photos
- 03.02.10 March ASA Calendar
- 03.01.10 Letter From The Principal
- 02.19.10 Principal's Breakfast Rescheduled to March 2nd
- 02.19.10 GBT Learning Academy Flyer
- 02.02.10 BOSTON TRIP MEETING CANCELLED
- The meeting for the Boston trip is cancelled due to the weather advisory. The meeting will be rescheduled for February 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
- 02.02.10 February ASA Calendar
- 02.02.10 Course Offering Bulletin
- 02.02.10 Spirit Week 3/1 - 3/5
- Monday, Day 1: Put on your Thinking Cap - Students and staff wear hats.
- Tuesday, Day 2: Read in Red - Students and staff wear red.
- Wednesday, Day 3: Power of Numbers - Students and staff wear shirts/sweatshirts with numbers.
- Thursday, Day 4: Think about your career - Wear your college colors/gear.
- Friday, Day 5: Clemente PRIDE - Students and staff wear Clemente colors.
- 02.01.10 Snowboard/Ski Club Photos
- 01.29.10 Book Swap Photos
- 01.28.10 Old School 4 Vocal Practice Photos
- 01.28.10 Geo Bee Photos
- 01.28.10 High School Assessments Website
- A short video explaining the High School Assessments program can be found. In addition, you can find a handout containing the top ten things parents need to know.
- 01.27.10 Old School 4 Rehearsal Photos
- 01.27.10 Snowboard/Ski Club Photos
- 01.26.10 Rock Band Photos
- 01.26.10 Team Basketball Photos
- 01.22.10 RCMS Proposed 2011 Operating Budget Notice
- 01.11.10 January ASA Packet
- 01.11.10 NASA Speaks on Spectroscopy Photos
- 01.07.10 Book Swap Agrodolce Dinner Order Form
- 01.05.10 Book Swap Donations Needed!
- 12.18.09 Visions of Utopia
- 12.18.09 Updated ASA Packet
- 12.18.09 5th Annual Family Book Swap
- 12.11.09 Drama Club Dress Rehearsal Photos
- 12.11.09 Schools Closed? How to find out
- 12.08.09 High School Fair 2009 Photos
- 12.07.09 December ASA Calendar
- 12.04.09 Final Frontiers Physics Competition Photos
- 12.04.09 Philip Merrill Video
- 12.03.09 Used Car and Computer Sale
- Need a car or a computer? Then plan to attend Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations' first student-run Used Car/Used Computer Sale of this school year. These events will be held at Gaithersburg HS on Saturday, December 12, 2009 (snow date Dec. 19), from 9-11 a.m. All vehicles are Maryland inspected; computers are Dell Pentium IV desktops. For pricing and details please visit AutoCareers or ITF Careers or call 301-929-2197. Plan to get there early! Last year was a sell-out! All proceeds are returned directly to these non-profit auto and information technology foundations. Thank you for your student support.
- 12.02.09 Philip Merrill Photos
- 12.01.09 Lights, Camera, Literacy Field Trip Photos
- 11.30.09 RCMS Winter Exam Schedule
- 11.24.09 Career Day Photos
- 11.18.09 Extreme Team Photos
- 11.18.09 Brass Rubbings Photos
- 11.16.09 Scholastic Book Fair
- Scholastic Book Fair opens Monday, November 16th!! The Book Fair will be open Monday to Friday, 7:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. We are also excited to be open Tuesday evening, 5-8 P.M. Please check out our Book Fair website. If you are available for an hour or so to volunteer at the fair, please contact Silvina Zarate at silvinambz@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!
- 11.16.09 RCMS Holiday Food Drive
- 11.10.09 Ghost Spinning Photos
- 11.10.09 Drama Club Practice Photos
- 11.09.09 November ASA Calendar Available
- 11.09.09 Boo to Drugs! Costume Photos
- 11.06.09 Urban Dance Photos
- 11.06.09 Old School 4 Parent Meeting
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 pm in the RCMS Cafeteria
- It's time to start preparing for the all-school spring music show Old School 4. This production involves close to 300 students as singers, dancers, rock musicians, backstage crew and tons of production opportunities for your child. Even orchestra and band students participate as part of their curriculum. Find out about auditions, rehearsals, required time commitments and volunteer opportunities. Don't miss out - auditions are only a month away! See you Tuesday and get ready to rock!
- 11.05.09 Intramural Basketball Photos
- 11.05.09 Band Orchestra Photos
- 11.04.09 Intramural Tennis Photos
- 11.03.09 Principal's Breakfast
- Ms. Barkley will hold an open forum where she will share RCMS School Improvement Plan info, share data info, and gather input from parents. We hope you can join her. The meeting will be held in the Main Office Conference Room from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. The dates when this meeting will be held are:
- 11/3, 12/1, 1/5, 2/9, 3/2, 4/13, 5/4, 6/1
- 10.30.09 Parent Academy Algebra Workshop with the Math Dude
- Mike DeGraba, the Math Dude from the award-winning MCPS TV series, will help parents brush up on algebra skills and will provide tips and strategies to help children succeed in Algebra. The workshop will be held at Kingsview Middle School on Monday, November 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interpreters and childcare are provided. For more information and to register, call 301-279-3100.
- 10.30.09 RCMS in Autumn Photos
- 10.28.09 Volunteers Wanted!
- The Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown MD seek volunteers to staff our "Haunted Plantation" event on October 30 & 31 from 6:30-10:00pm each night. The event is set on a 40-acre farm and features a house, barns and wooded area that will be part of the haunted touring area. Volunteers are needed as performance staff, to direct traffic, guide visitors, sell food and serve as security. If you like the dark, scaring people, and aren't afraid of a little fake blood, then this is the opportunity for you.
- Volunteers must be 13 years of age and older. Those under 18 must have written consent of parent or legal guardian to participate. All students will receive SSL hours. On day of performance volunteers must show up 2-hours early for make-up, costuming, instructions etc. If interested please reply by email with your name, contact email & phone number, location, age and which date(s) you wish to participate to menarefoundation@aol.com. We will contact you with further details/instructions.
- 10.28.09 Spring Break Trip 2011
- Informational Meeting for Spring Break 2011 trip to England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales will be held Tuesday Nov. 3rd at 6:30pm In Ms. Carraway's room 232.
- 10.28.09 RCMS Literary Magazine
- 10.26.09 Boston Field Trip Photos
- 10.21.09 Egg Drop Photos
- 10.20.09 After School of Rock Photos
- 10.14.09 Track Meet Photos
- 10.14.09 African Art Museum Photos
- 10.14.09 Letter Concerning RCMS Threat
- 10.13.09 Drama Club Photos
- 10.13.09 Homework Hotline Live!
- For 23 years, the Instructional Television program Homework Hotline Live! (HHL) has provided homework help to thousands of students. HHL offers one-on-one homework help in most academic subjects from kindergarten to 12th grade. Teachers take calls from students live on-the-air and assist them with homework problems. Staff hope to assist as many students as possible this year. HHL is webcast live online and airs on Comcast Ch. 33, Verizon Ch. 35, and RCN Ch. 88. Tune in on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. from now through April 29, 2010. The number to call for free homework help is 301-279-3234.
- 10.12.09 PTSA Meeting
- There will be a PTSA meeting on October 13th at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria. All members are encouraged to attend. The first meeting of the year will concern the operating budget, and volunteer opportunities with PTSA committees.
- 10.12.09 "My Favorite Teacher" Contest
- The Gazette is asking for students grades K-12 to nominate their favorite teacher at favoriteteacher.net through Friday, October 16. The Gazette will then select the finalists, and then we will post the finalists online for everyone (adults included!) to vote on in November.
- The winning teachers (one at each level - elementary, middle and high school) will be honored at a ceremony in December, as well as in The Gazette and online at Gazette.Net. As a community newspaper, we feel this is a good way to show our appreciation of local teachers.
- 10.09.09 October ASA Calendar
- 10.09.09 Reflections Art Contest Information
- 10.08.09 Track and Field Photos
- 10.07.09 Reflections Art Contest
- This year PTSA is starting a new (for us) art contest called Reflections. Some of you may have already participated in a Reflections Program in your elementary schools. The PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. Reflections 2009-2010 40th anniversary theme is: "Beauty is ..."
- Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to the RCMS PTSA. Nationally, the program has six arts areas—dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. Students are free to participate in one or all categories.
- The entries will be collected no later than Monday, November 9, 2009 then taken by the chair for judging. A Reflections ceremony for all participants will be held sometime in January. The winning entries will go on to compete in the Montgomery County Reflections program. Students will need a form with the rules and to attach to their entry. Please contact Lisa Murdock (301) 972-4294 or murglass@aol.com for more information and forms.
- We are excited about getting your students involved in Reflections here at RCMS. Please talk to your children and encourage them to participate.
- 10.06.09 High School Magnet Program Application Packet
- See counseling web page for additional information!
- 10.06.09 High School Magnet Program Application Packet for Current Grade 8 Students
- 10.06.09 High School Magnet Parent Information Meeting
- 10.05.09 October 2 Accident Letter
- 10.05.09 Boys' Softball Photos
- 10.01.09 Girls' Softball Photos
- 10.01.09 Drama Club Photos
- 10.01.09 Career Fair Speakers Needed!
- 10.01.09 High School Magnet Programs
- 10.01.09 Seventh Day of School
- 10.01.09 Montgomery College After School Program - Kids College
- Montgomery College Youth Programs is accepting registrations for Kids College!
- After school and Saturday courses for students in grades K - 12 held on the Rockville and Germantown campuses. These courses provide enrichment and advancement and cover a wide range of topics including science, math, art, drama, game design, music, study skills, and keyboarding.
- Courses fill quickly, so register right away!
- 09.30.09 After School Activities Packet
- 09.28.09 Julia Wang's Gazette Article
- 6th grade Humanities and Communication Center student, Julia Wang, wrote and published a novel! Under the fantasy genre, "Dragon Peak" is self published with AuthorHouse and is available for purchase online in both hard cover and paperback at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. All purchases will go to the Montgomery County Humane Society or to a wildlife refuge. Julia Wang is a most thoughtful and caring young lady, as well as a talented young writer and gifted student.
- 09.25.09 Study Island Information
- 09.24.09 Navigating the Teenage Years Workshop
- Parenting can be a challenging task! Want help? Attend this workshop on "Navigating the Teen Years" for parents with children ages 13-18. GUIDE professionals will present information on communication styles, child development, and managing challenging behaviors - all designed to help you strengthen your parenting skills and become a more CONFIDENT, COMPETENT parent.
- Wednesday, September 30
- 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Upcounty Regional Service Center
- 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd Floor
- To reserve your space, please call 301-972-0307, ext 202, to preregister. Hurry, space is limited! Light refreshments will be served.
- 09.23.09 2009 Germantown Walk for the Homeless
- Date: Saturday, 26th September
- Time: 7:30 a.m. (Registration)
- Walk starts at 8 a.m. and finishes around 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Maryland Soccerplex in Germantown
- This year it will benefit the Upper Montgomery Assistance Network (UMAN) which has for over 20 years prevented homelessness, preserved utility services and restored hope for Germantown families in need.
- There will be a pre-registration event at Panera Bread, Germantown Town Center this coming Wednesday September 23rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cost: $15 for youths aged 25 or younger; $25 for Adults
- We would like to thank our corporate sponsors and our past local schools.
- 09.17.09 College Readiness Newsletter
- 09.15.09 ATTENTION: THE SPAGHETTI DINNER (Thursday) AND SILENT AUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELED.
- 09.14.09 Fourth Day of School Photos
- 09.11.09 Club Clemente Subscription
- 09.03.09 Third Day of School Photos
- 09.03.09 First Day of School Photos
- 09.03.09 Great American Online Store
- You may also log on to the fundraising store.
- Enter Clemente's Store ID: 1475862
- 09.03.09 Beautification Day Photos
- 09.03.09 Germantown Oktoberfest - SSL Opportunity
- The Germantown Oktoberfest will be held this year on Saturday, October 3, at Ridge Road Park. They are in need of volunteers. Any and all student volunteers are welcome and will receive student service learning hours.
- The volunteer schedule is as follows:
- - 1st Shift: 7:00 am - 11:00 am, ages 16-18
- - 2nd Shift: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, all ages
- - 3rd Shift: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm, ages 16-18
- Those under 16 will require parental permission. This form can be downloaded here.
- In addition, the SSL form prefilled with their information can be located here.
- 09.03.09 Spaghetti Dinner Flyer