Parent Resources

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School Communication Form 

What a Great Way to Say Happy Birthday!
Celebrate your child's birthday in a special way-announce it on the RHMS scrolling sign (located on the corner of 355 and Little Seneca Pkwy.). For more details on this unique gift, click here. Click here for a black & white copy.

Do you have WILDCAT PRIDE?
Check out how our PBIS program works-click on the link above.

RHMS Links

• Weekly Handouts 
• Edline 
• Photo Gallery 
• PTA 
• Staff Directory 
• Wildcat Roar 
• Yearbook Order Form 

MCPS

•  For Parent & Students   
•  Parent and Community Involvement Opportunities  
•  Parent Guide to Special Education  
•  Middle School Program Brochure  
•  Grading & Reporting 
•  School Year Calendar   
•  Registration Information 
•  FARMS   
•  Extracurricular Activity Fees 
•  Employment of Minors-Work Permits 
•  Student Service Learning Hours 
•  Hotline Numbers 
•  Emergency Information   
•  My Lunch Money 

 Cluster Schools

•  Cedar Grove Elementary School  
•  Clarksburg Elementary School 
•  William B. Gibbs, Jr. Elementary School 
•  Little Bennett Elementary School 
•  Clarksburg HS  
•  Damascus HS 

County, State, & National Resources

State & National Resources  

•  State Government  
•  State Department of Education  
•  School Performance Report  
•  US Dep’t of Education Parent Page  
•  National PTA   

 Montgomery County Resources

•  Montgomery County  
•  Public Libraries  
•  Department of Recreation  
•  Ride On  
•  MCCPTA  

How Your Child Learns-Links & Resources

• The Learning Brain – A kid friendly look at how the brain works and how to improve learning. This video was shared with all students in PRIDE time in September.
• Mindset – This article explains the difference between demonstrating a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. This information was shared with all students in PRIDE time in October.
• Here is a link to a youtube video explaining growth mindset. This video was shared with all teachers in 2010.
• This article, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, reviews information on growth mindset and also discusses the research on praising kids.
• This video clip demonstrates the research Dr. Dweck conducted on having a growth mindset.
• Here are a few links to youtube videos explaining growth mindset:
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhLJPhxuvGM (This video was shared with all teachers in 2010) 
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=ICILzbB1Obg