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Announcements

2020-21 School Year and Virtual Learning

Our "2020-21 School Year" page is where we will post updates, reminders, bell schedules, and other logistical information from Principal Stokes and our school admin team to parents during this school year.

Our "Virtual Learning" page, is devoted to providing ongoing resources to help student and their parents during virtual learning.

Return to In-Person Learning Parent Town Hall Presentation and Recording

Click here to access the presentation and recording from the Return to In-Person Learning Parent Town Hall on February 22.

Schedule Adjustment for the Weeks of March 1 and March 8.

The weeks of March 1st and March 8th: These are our first two weeks of our in-person student return. We are providing a student orientation for each in-person student group on the date of their first day in the building. This will occur through the Panther Time Connections class.  In order for this to be the first experience that a student has as they enter the building, we are adjusting the order of our class periods for these two weeks.  Please note that the day of the week and timing for 1st period and 4th period have been swapped during these two weeks.

Carson's New Bell Schedule Starting February 16, 2021

The RCMS Concurrent Virtual/In-Person Bell Schedule will begin on February 16. Details can be found by clicking here.

We need Photos for the Yearbook!

The yearbook staff is working behind the scenes in the hopes that we will be able to produce a Rachel Carson Yearbook this year. Because a yearbook is dependent upon pictures, we are asking for YOUR help. Please consider submitting photos to help us work towards our goal! Follow the directions below to send in your photos. This week we are asking for submissions of summer photos, back to school photos, classroom at home photos, and selfies of students in their favorite masks! Click here to see how to submit your photo.

Principal's Corner

Check out the latest message from Mr. Stokes in the Principal's Corner.

Important Update on meal distribution time change

As of Monday, February 22, 2021, all FCPS Grab and Go locations and Meal Kit sites are permanently changing the hours of operation to 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Return to School

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is partnering with families to ensure we keep students and staff safe and healthy as we return to school buildings for learning. Working together, we will follow recommended health guidance that focuses on student health, safety, and emotional well-being.

In-School Instruction – Form Needed

Parents/guardians who chose in-school instruction for their child will receive a health screening commitment form where you will agree to completing a daily health screening prior to sending your student to school. Forms must be received at school electronically or by hard copy before your child returns to in-school instruction.  Students whose parent/guardian have not returned a signed form will be required to complete a health screening and have their temperature taken daily by school staff until the form is received.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

No-Cost Meals for All FCPS Students through June 30, 2021

Grab and Go meal sites are open 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Meal Kits sites distribute each Wednesday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or until supplies are exhausted. Buses distributing meals are operating Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be available at no-cost Monday-Friday at all schools with in-person instruction. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Upcoming Events at Rachel Carson Middle School

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Bell Schedule

View our virtual bell schedule!

Attendance Form

Submit a student absence online!

After School Program

Learn about our After School Program!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Rachel Carson Middle School Features

Congratulations to Mr. DiMassimo, Who Was Selected as One of Yamaha's "40 Under 40".

February 23, 2021
Congratulations to Mr. DiMassimo, who was selected as one of Yamaha's "40 Under 40" - a list that celebrates the top 40 music educators under the age of 40! He was selected from over 450 nominations, but that's no surprise to any of his students! Click here to see the publication.

Ms. George Recognized as FCPS 2020 Region 1 Outstanding Outstanding School-based Operational Employee!

January 08, 2021
Congratulations to instructional assistant Ashli Matus George who was recognized as the FCPS 2020 Region 1 Outstanding School-based Operational Employee!

RCMS Counselor Newsletter

September 09, 2020
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FCPS News and Features

Marshall Academy Entrepreneurship Students Hear from Snack Inventor

Entrepreneurship students at Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM academy, had the opportunity to hear from Nahum Jeannot, founder and Chief Oatmeal Officer of GoOats.

Crossfield Librarian Welcomes Kindergarteners Back with YouTube Video

Crossfield Elementary school librarian Heather Baucum has gone full-on princess to welcome back kindergarteners to the school building.

Mount Vernon NHS Members Serve Community During Pandemic

The pandemic isn’t stopping Mount Vernon High National Honor Society members from finding ways to be of service to their community.

Photos 2-25-21

Take a look at images from the schools as students returned to class this week and our hard-working custodians were honored during Custodian Appreciation Week.
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