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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of March 26

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Important Upcoming Events

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

End of Quarter - 3/28

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the 3rd quarter. See the complete school year calendar. SIS StudentVue and ParentVue gradebook modules will not be available from Friday, March 28 @ 4:00pm through Monday, April 7 @ 6:00am.

Report cards are scheduled to be available to students and parents on the “Documents” tab in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue by April 7th, 2025.

Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

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Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.

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National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

From the Carson Civics Department Please review your child's course request in SIS ParentVue.

We have lots of exciting information to share with you as your child transitions to new grade level. At this time, please review your child’s course selection for the upcoming school year.

Once you log into your SIS ParentVue, select “Course Request” in the left side bar. The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests. Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description.
Parents will need to have a SIS ParentVUE Account to view the Online Course Requests for their child. To create an account, the parent must contact their child’s elementary school to receive an activation code.
Please note that this list is NOT a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into the Student Information System.
To make any changes to the courses and/or electives entered, please contact [email protected]
Please note that SY25-26 staffing is based on student's' course selections and that your child's selection represents a firm commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Algebra 1HN - If your child is in Advanced Math in 6th grade, they will have Mathematics 7 Honors in their course request. This will not change until a later date in the Spring .
Music Courses - Students who have signed up for the music courses (Band, Orchestra and Chorus) will initially be placed in the Beginning level until auditions and placements have been completed. Please know that music directors will work with counselors to make the appropriate updates.

Academic Support Courses - Elective courses can be adjusted based on students' academic needs. Contact your child's current teacher(s) if you have a question regarding the support course recommendation.

School Bus Safety Program Update

Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 of our school buses, to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”). Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Thursday, May 8.

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. More information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school can be found on this webpage.

I encourage you to share this information with your families, friends, and neighbors so that we can all work as a community to keep our students safe. Together all things are possible!

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Carson MS is partnering with our PTA to sponsor an exciting author visit on April 8. This year, the author visiting Carson MS is New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Nielsen! During her time here, Ms. Nielsen will deliver engaging presentations to ALL students, participate in book chats during lunch with select students, and engage in the evening’s Parent Teen Book Club. April 8 is sure to be a day to remember at Carson!

To get the most out of the author visit, the librarians encourage students to participate in the Jennifer Nielsen Challenge. In this just-for-fun challenge, when a student finishes a book by Jennifer Nielsen, they complete the Google Form posted on the Library’s Schoology Course. Once they have completed the Google Form, students are encouraged to stop by the library to get a “Sticky Review” from a librarian. They can fill out the “Sticky Review” and then tape it to the book they read in the hallway display outside the library. It is a great way to share their reading with others! Please encourage your child to participate in the Jennifer Nielsen Challenge!

Also, the librarians invite parent / student pairs to sign up for our second Parent Teen Book Club on April 8, 2025 from 7-8:30pm. After choosing one of the five remaining book options (The False Prince is already full!) by Jennifer Nielsen, you and your child will be loaned a copy of the book to read. Then, on April 8, we will come together to talk about the book selection and have some light refreshments.

Jennifer Nielsen will be at the PTBC event and is excited to participate in our book club discussions! CLICK HERE to learn more and to read about the book choices. Ready to sign up for a fun evening of literary conversations with your middle schooler, fill out the sign up form HERE!

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Registration for the Summer 2025 Online Campus courses starts Friday, February 14, 2025, and ends Friday, June 6, 2025. Courses are open to middle and high school students who meet prerequisites.

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

The dates for Carson's Spring SOL testing are as follows: Date Test(s) Tuesday, March 25 8th Grade Integrated Reading and Writing Test (IRW) Wednesday, May 7 Reading 7 & Reading 8 Tuesday, May 13 Math SOL - Entire School Wednesday, May 21 8th Grade Science SOL

Testing will take place first thing in the morning. It is critical that students be in attendance and on-time for their designated test days. If at all possible, please avoid or reschedule absences/appointments for the morning of your child’s test dates. Also make sure that your child brings a fully-charged laptop on test days.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

The dates for High School credit Final Exams are as follows: Date Test Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3 World Language Final Exams Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 High School Credit Math Final Exams

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

It’s that time of year we provide opportunities for students to explore careers. On Thursday April 10, 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM, Student Services will hold our annual Career Day. This year's event will be in person.

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

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Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form

Thank you for supporting our students!

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Summer CTE Academy and Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For our current kindergarten to 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

You can also find the translated versions in these Google Folders: Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy.

Other Schools Are Sharing

Oakton High School

Westfield HS Theater

Westfield High School Theatre is offering a FREE workshop for students in 2nd to 8th grade on April 1st from 10am to noon. Students will learn a number from The Sound of Music, play theatre games, and take a backstage tour!

Registration Required. Space is limited. Click the link below.

Click HERE

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

Hello! We are starting to gear up for the summer! Chantilly High School is offering 3 sessions of Charge Ahead for our rising 9th graders. The program is led by our upper classmen, leadership students and Chantilly staff. The dates are August 5th, 6th, or 7th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Each session is a half-day, parents must arrange transportation to and from the school. This is not a mandatory activity for incoming freshman. This program is beneficial for students to understand how the day-to-day experience looks as a Charger!

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

Rising 9th Grade:

***Please subscribe to your child’s base high school News You Choose messages for the most up-to-date information about 9th grade transition. You can enroll here. Unsure what school your child will attend in 9th grade? Click here to access the FCPS boundary locator.***

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

To request an early dismissal please send a note with your child, or complete and print an Early Dismissal Request Form for your child. Your child should bring the note or form to the main office upon arrival to school in order to receive an early dismissal pass for that day. If you forget to send a note, students should still come to the front office to get an early dismissal pass.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day for emergencies only, please call Rachel Carson Middle School main office - 703-925-3600.

Registration is now open for Spring Track! Please register before April 11th in order to participate in the required practices before the first meet. Registration will CLOSE on May 7th at 2:30pm. All requirements for competing in middle school sports must be completed before students may participate in Track & Field practices or meets.

Greetings Panther families!

Click the link for the Q3 After School Schedule. Each activity is hyperlinked with a description and information about each club. In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the After School Registration Form (This form gives your child permission to participate in after school activities, it does not sign them up for specific activities)

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

If you have a question or concern, please visit our website for a full listing of Who to Contact. This listing includes all of our administrators, our counselors, and who to speak to regarding a specific content area or class. Contact information for all staff members is listed on our website - just click on the name of the person you wish to contact to be redirected to their email address: RCMS Staff Directory.

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of March 17

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Important Upcoming Events

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

March Student Recognition

Each month teachers from different departments recognize students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to making a positive impact at Carson through our SWAG Student Recognition Program. SWAG stands for “Students with Awesome Growth”. Mrs. Archible- Ehivue shared why each student was nominated during our March celebration. Congratulations to the following students for having Carson SWAG: Pierce, Arnavi, Henry, George, Prahan, Charlotte, Madeline, Gissel, Walter, Aiden, Leo, Alexandra, Alistair, Nehemiah, Samuel, Karmynnah, Katshumi, Abigail, Abigiya, Maya, Erkhemzaya, Aaradhya, Dhanyashree, Madina, Kristhel, Julie, Brayden, Sofia, Liliana, Kyle, Akshana

Congratulations, Panthers!

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit theFNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Carson Wellness Week

RCMS Wellness Week 2025

We are celebrating Carson’s annual Wellness Week through this Friday, March 21st. Each day we will continue to focus on wellness and learning different coping strategies to deal with stressful moments that occur when life presents us with changes, pressures, and challenges.

We are offering different activities throughout the week during lunchtime and are playing songs during class transitions related to the daily themes. We are excited to have therapy dogs visit our classrooms again this year during Panther Time tomorrow (Wednesday).

Families can read more about Student Wellness Tips and Strategies linked here on the FCPS website. The website includes quick tips to lift your mood and ways to bring balance into your life. Questions…reach out to your student’s school counselor.

Please review your child's course request in SIS ParentVue.

We have lots of exciting information to share with you as your child transitions to new grade level. At this time, please review your child’s course selection for the upcoming school year.

Once you log into your SIS ParentVue, select “Course Request” in the left side bar. The screen has 2 parts: Selected Course Requests and Alternate Elective Requests. Click the blue arrow to the left of the Course Title to see the course description.
Parents will need to have a SIS ParentVUE Account to view the Online Course Requests for their child. To create an account, the parent must contact their child’s elementary school to receive an activation code.
Please note that this list is NOT a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into the Student Information System.
To make any changes to the courses and/or electives entered, please contact [email protected]
Please note that SY25-26 staffing is based on student's' course selections and that your child's selection represents a firm commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Algebra 1HN - If your child is in Advanced Math in 6th grade, they will have Mathematics 7 Honors in their course request. This will not change until a later date in the Spring .
Music Courses - Students who have signed up for the music courses (Band, Orchestra and Chorus) will initially be placed in the Beginning level until auditions and placements have been completed. Please know that music directors will work with counselors to make the appropriate updates.

Academic Support Courses - Elective courses can be adjusted based on students' academic needs. Contact your child's current teacher(s) if you have a question regarding the support course recommendation.

SEL Screener

Hello Families,

The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to RCMS students on Friday, March 21st during Panther Time. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. Students who have opted-out will NOT take the screener.

More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link:

https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener

Eating Disorder Parent Information

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.

School Bus Safety Program Update

I encourage you to share this information with your families, friends, and neighbors so that we can all work as a community to keep our students safe. Together all things are possible!

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form

Thank you for supporting our students!

Tutoring Resources for Families

Going Green at Carson

Get2Green leads, Ms. Bickford and Ms. Walsh, are thrilled to announce that Carson MS is starting a food sharing and food scrap collection program to reduce food waste in our cafeteria and to help families with food insecurities in our community. When you are helping students pack their lunches, encourage them to only pack what they need and will eat. If your child buys lunch, encourage them to take part in the food sharing and food scrap collecting process when appropriate. Students who bring their lunch may participate too. The food sharing table and food scrap collection containers are on the right side of the stage. A big “thank you” goes to the PTA who is paying for Composting Crew to pick up our collected food scraps each week. We also want to acknowledge the Going Green Club members who are gathering donated food each lunch and putting it in the fridge each lunch period. Lastly, thanks to Ms. Clark for creating a Sign-Up Genius to organize families to pick up the donated food each Friday and bring it to the Cornerstone food collection warehouse in Sterling each week. A student can earn an hour of service for participating in this food transportation with their parents. Any family in the Carson community can sign up. Detailed directions are on the Sign-Up Genius. Together WE can make a difference.

TJ Information

The TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 12th annual invitational science fair on April 5th, 2025 and welcome 5th-8th grade students to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.

Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on April 5th, 2025. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.

Our first interest/brainstorming session is October 11th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. We will be holding this session both in-person at TJHSST and virtually through zoom. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Y0oodU11TzBUfWFnU5lsxoWaqixuX50fxVNv5A5DxcmRvw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Summer CTE Academy and Camp

You can also find the translated versions in these Google Folders: Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy.

Other Schools Are Sharing

Oakton High School

Registration Required. Space is limited.

Click here to register

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of March 10

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Important Upcoming Events

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

Message From The Principal

Good afternoon, Rachel Carson community. We're now about halfway through the third quarter, and our students continue to demonstrate impressive growth. I'm thrilled to announce that our debate and chess teams, as well as our orchestra, achieved outstanding results in their recent competitions, showcasing their dedication and talent. Our teachers and staff are working diligently to foster deep learning and create meaningful connections for students, ensuring they can apply their knowledge in diverse contexts. Thank you for your continued support as we partner to provide the best possible education for our students.

Go Panthers!

Tony Washington

Principal

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Wellness Week is Coming to Carson!

RCMS Wellness Week 2025

We are excited to celebrate Carson’s annual Wellness Week Monday, March 17th through Friday, March 21st. Each day we will focus on wellness and learning different coping strategies to deal with stressful moments that occur when life presents us with changes, pressures, and challenges.

We will have different activities throughout the week during lunchtime and will play songs throughout the week during class transitions related to the daily themes. We are excited to have therapy dogs visit our classrooms again this year during Panther Time on Wednesday.

Save the Date RCMS Family Workshop on March 13th at 7PM: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.”

Rachel Carson Middle School is excited to host The College Funding Coach® for an interactive webinar: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College" on March 13th @ 7 PM immediately following the March PTA meeting.

Learn how to save and pay for college without sacrificing your retirement. Whether your child is heading to college soon or you have years to plan, this event is for you! This workshop will educate you on how to make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Don’t miss out!

Don’t miss out—Register for your link to join the Rachel Carson Middle School Workshop!

SEL Screener

Hello Families,

More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link:

https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener

Eating Disorder Parent Information

School Bus Safety Program Update

I encourage you to share this information with your families, friends, and neighbors so that we can all work as a community to keep our students safe. Together all things are possible!

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form

Thank you for supporting our students!

Tutoring Resources for Families

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Summer CTE Academy and Camp

You can also find the translated versions in these Google Folders: Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy.

Other Schools Are Sharing

For more information on GMU Wrestling Camps, click HERE

Or go to:

.https://patriotwrestlingcamps.totalcamps.com/About%20Us

South Lakes IB Information Night Presentation

Please visit the South Lakes website or click here to view the International Baccalaureate (IB) presentation that was given at South Lakes on 2/19.

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of March 3

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Important Upcoming Events

March 2-8 National Social Workers Week

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

March 2-8 is National Social Workers Week!

It is National School Social Worker Week! The theme is “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact.” We are so lucky to Ms. Shoemaker here at Carson! School social workers build connections at school, advocate for equity, and promote social and emotional growth. They help student achieve academic success by removing barriers that prevent them from fulfilling their potential.

If you see Ms. Shoemaker, please tell her Happy National School Social Worker Week!

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Please join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith and me for a joint town hall as we present the proposed FY 2026 Budgets and take your comments. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY26 Budget, please send an email to [email protected] with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject.

Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.

When: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 7 - 9 pm EST Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.

Save the Date RCMS Family Workshop on March 13th at 7PM: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.”

Don’t miss out—Register for your link to join the Rachel Carson Middle School Workshop!

FCPS Career & Transition Services Middle School Transition Fair:
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12th
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join Career and Transition Services (CTS) and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. Additionally, there will be a presentation on transition planning and postsecondary options, followed by a Q&A session. Click HERE for translated copies. We’d love for teachers to attend, too! Staff and parents can register for the event here. In addition, teachers can register in MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event. We hope to see you there! SEL Screener Hello Families, The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to RCMS students on Friday, March 21st during Panther Time. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. Students who have opted-out will NOT take the screener. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener

Tech Support: Lightspeed Parent Report Request

Parents can now request Weekly Parent Reports from Lightspeed! 📨 These reports provide an overview of the websites visited by students using an FCPS device over the weekend.

🔹 Key Features:
✔️ Weekly reports sent directly to an authorized parent email
✔️ Option to register for the Parent Relay Portal, which provides detailed browsing information
✔️ No IT submission or intervention required—sign-up is embedded within the Lightspeed report

💡 Additional Parent Controls:
Parents can pause internet access on their child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours (e.g., dinner or bedtime). However, internet access cannot be paused during the school day.

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Save the Date RCMS Family Workshop on March 13th at 7PM: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.”

Don’t miss out—Register for your link to join the Rachel Carson Middle School Workshop!

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Both 7th and 8th graders will enter the 25-26 classes they want into SIS during school. Counselors will also meet individually with all students in January or February to answer questions. Parents can see the classes students selected in Student or ParentVue. Parents who do not have a ParentVue SIS account should request one here so that in March they can verify the classes their student has selected. We are looking forward to helping your child select classes for the upcoming school year !

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions. More information will be shared soon.

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form

Thank you for supporting our students!

Family Workshop Recording

We recorded December’s Family Workshop featuring guest speaker, Rachel Bailey, focused on helping students manage anxiety. Caregivers learned how to respond effectively to their child in the moment when they are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. They also learned how to foster children's resilience so that they don't experience as much anxiety and stress to begin with. To view the recording of the workshop, please click here. A copy of the slides shared during the presentation is located here. Enjoy

Tutoring Resources for Families

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

For more information on GMU Wrestling Camps, click HERE

Or go to:

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South Lakes IB Information Night Presentation

Please visit the South Lakes website or click here to view the International Baccalaureate (IB) presentation that was given at South Lakes on 2/19.

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of February 24

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Important Upcoming Events

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

A Message From The Principal

As we start another week here at Rachel Carson, we hope that everyone is able to get outside a little more this week and enjoy the nice weather we are having.

Tomorrow afternoon, we are having our school dance after-school from 2:30-4:30pm. The students are excited and we know that they will have a good time. As a reminder, this is a school event, so the same school rules apply to students after-school, as they do during the school day. Please have a conversation with your child around appropriate behavior so that each one of our students has an enjoyable time at the dance tomorrow afternoon.

February Student Recognition

Each month teachers from different departments recognize students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to making a positive impact at Carson through our SWAG Student Recognition Program. SWAG stands for “Students with Awesome Growth”. Mr. Washington shared why each student was nominated during our February celebration. Congratulations to the following students for having Carson SWAG: Mason, Sammy, Dilan, Ava, Pratheeksha, Ayanna, Elliah, Ella, Angela, Venkata, Sheila, Firas, Aimee, Moris, Melis, Melanie, David, Sharon, Roberto, Emma, Donte’, Jyothi, Anirudh, Mason. Congratulations, Panthers!

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.

When: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 7 - 9 pm EST Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Dear Carson Community:

In cooperation with the Fairfax County Health Department, we are sending this health information letter to inform you that several cases of influenza-like illness have been reported in our school. Children with influenza-like illness have cough and congestion, and may have fever, chills, sore throat, headache, body aches, and feeling tired (fatigue). Illness may be caused by the influenza virus or by other types of viruses.

The Health Department recommends that you and your family members take the following steps to protect yourselves and others from influenza and other respiratory illnesses:

· Vaccinate your child and yourself against influenza this year and every year. As long as influenza is circulating in our community it is not too late to get a vaccine.

· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Teach your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. Be sure to set a good example by doing this yourself. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers may be used.

· Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw tissues in the trash after use. If tissues are not available, cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

· Try to avoid close contact with individuals who have influenza-like symptoms.

· Monitor your child for signs of influenza-like illness.

· Do not send any child experiencing influenza-like symptoms to school. If your child comes to school with the symptoms described above, he or she may be sent home. Keep your child home and away from others until the child has been symptom free and without fever for at least 24 hours without the use of medication (i.e. he or she should not attend school, school functions, sporting or extracurricular activities, or leave the home except to seek medical care).

· Consult with your child’s health care provider regarding possible use of medication that treats influenza if your child has a chronic medical condition, an illness that weakens their immunity, or who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.

We encourage you to put this information into practice to help your child stay healthy and to prevent others from getting sick. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact your health care provider or the School Public Health Nurse, Ms. Tracy L. Engle BSN, RN at 571.459.8731 or by email at [email protected].

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Save the Date RCMS Family Workshop on March 13th at 7PM: "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College.”

Don’t miss out—Register for your link to join the Rachel Carson Middle School Workshop!

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

College Partnership Program

The application process for the College Partnership Program (CPP) is now open. Interested 8th Grade students need to apply now to participate as a 9th grader in high school. See FCPS web site for more information about this program and the support it provides to students.

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

If your student is planning on applying to any private schools for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the "Private School Request Form" and the "Parent Consent Form: SS-SE79" and submit them to the Student Service’s Office or to your counselor. Counselors will be emailing all records to the requested schools via an admissions email OR the school's portal. Please note these requests are due at least 2 weeks prior to the due date.

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

South Lakes IB Information Night Presentation

Please visit the South Lakes website or click here to view the International Baccalaureate (IB) presentation that was given at South Lakes on 2/19.

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of February 17

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Important Upcoming Events

February 22- School bus driver appreciation day- (We will celebrate on Friday, February 21)

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

We love our bus drivers!

We will be celebrating them on Friday, February 21st.

To our PTA and parent donations for a sweet Valentines day on Friday, February 14!

On behalf of the RCMS staff, thank you for your generous sweet treats.

SEL Screener Hello Families, The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to RCMS students on Friday, March 21st during Panther Time. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. Students who have opted-out will NOT take the screener. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener

Coming Soon: Author Visit!

Dear Carson Community:

The Health Department recommends that you and your family members take the following steps to protect yourselves and others from influenza and other respiratory illnesses:

· Vaccinate your child and yourself against influenza this year and every year. As long as influenza is circulating in our community it is not too late to get a vaccine.

· Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw tissues in the trash after use. If tissues are not available, cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

· Try to avoid close contact with individuals who have influenza-like symptoms.

· Monitor your child for signs of influenza-like illness.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Summer 2025 Online Campus Courses

Courses may be cancelled if they are under-enrolled. If a course is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given.

We encourage students wishing to enroll in a summer course to enroll as soon as possible.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

South Lakes High School IB Information Night

Wednesday, February 19th

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School.

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Click the link for the Q2 After School Schedule. Each activity is hyperlinked with a description and information about each club. In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the After School Registration Form (This form gives your child permission to participate in after school activities, it does not sign them up for specific activities)

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of February 10

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Important Upcoming Events

February 15 - National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

February 17 - Holiday- No School, Presidents' Day

February 22- School bus driver appreciation day- (We will celebrate on Friday, February 21)

March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr

April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - Spring Break

Principal's Message

As we head into Valentine’s Day this week and hear the themes of feeling loved, being affirmed, and a sense of connection, as principal, I believe that fostering a safe and respectful learning environment at school is paramount. We strive to ensure that every student at Carson feels valued and secure. In today's world, our students are exposed to a wide range of information and behaviors, sometimes conflicting and confusing, through television, various media outlets and social media. It is more important than ever that we, as a community, reinforce the importance of kind words and actions so that each and every member of our community feels that Carson is a safe space. I encourage you to engage in open and honest conversations with your children about what they are seeing and experiencing, helping them to navigate these complex issues. By working together, we can ensure that Carson remains a safe and supportive space where all students can thrive.

Sincerely,

Tony Washington

Principal

February 14th - Valentines Day National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) encourages schools and communities to recognize the valuable work of their school resource officers (SROs) during National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on February 15 of every year. National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day was established in 2022 to recognize the valuable work of School Resources Officers. We are lucky to have Officer Griffin! Learn more about NASRO and SRO Appreciation Day.

We love our bus drivers!

We will be celebrating them on Friday, February 21st.

Parent Teen Book Club: You’re Invited!

Greetings Carson Families,

Are you looking for a way to connect with your teen? Would you like to get involved in the Carson community? Do you love to read? If you answered “YES” to any of the questions, please consider signing up to participate in Carson’s first Parent Teen Book Club!

The Carson Library is thrilled to announce our second Parent Teen Book Club on April 8, 2025 from 7-8:30pm, and we would love to see you there! After choosing one of the six book options, you and your child will be loaned a copy of the book to read. Then, on April 8, we will come together to talk about the book selection and have some light refreshments.

This spring, the theme is Jennifer Nielsen since all of the books are written by this loved middle grades author. Ready for the best news? Ms. Nielsen will be at school April 8 speaking to all the Carson students, and she will attend the Parent Teen Book Club that evening! CLICK HERE to learn more and to read about the book choices. Ready to sign up for a fun evening of literary conversations with your middle schooler, fill out the sign up form HERE!

Please reach out to librarians, Ellen Bickford ([email protected]) or Elizabeth Donovan ([email protected]) with any questions.

Dear Carson Community:

The Health Department recommends that you and your family members take the following steps to protect yourselves and others from influenza and other respiratory illnesses:

· Vaccinate your child and yourself against influenza this year and every year. As long as influenza is circulating in our community it is not too late to get a vaccine.

· Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw tissues in the trash after use. If tissues are not available, cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

· Try to avoid close contact with individuals who have influenza-like symptoms.

· Monitor your child for signs of influenza-like illness.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

Rising 9th Grade Chantilly Chargers

We want to find out if there is any interest for a Wednesday afternoon session from 1pm - 5pm for our rising 9th graders! Click on this link for your feedback.

Thank you for your time!

Go Chargers!

South Lakes High School IB Information Night

Wednesday, February 12th

Please check the school website for updates!

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School.

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of February 3

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Important Upcoming Events

February 3-7 - National School Counselors Week

February 15 - National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

February 17 - Holiday- No School

February 22- School bus driver appreciation day

February Webinars at the
Family Resource Center

Interpretation available

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) February 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

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Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo

(presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)

February 14, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Aprendemos sobre el Trauma en este semanario de web de 3 partes y sobre los diferentes tipos de trauma, las respuestas naturales y los efectos que esto puede tener tanto en los niños como en los padres y estrategias que los padres pueden usar para apoyar a sus hijos.

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention February 18, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

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Parenting an Anxious Child :Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies February 21, 2025 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he reviews the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

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SibShops February 22, 2025 10 - 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support. Enjoy games and have fun!

Sibshops: Located at Sully Community Center, 13800 Wall Road Herndon, Virginia

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child February 25, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

National School Counseling Week - 2/3-2/7

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. We are truly grateful for our wonderful counselors, Ms. Chustz, Ms. Copeland, Ms. Ghafori, Ms. Ryder, and Ms. Schires. Click here to show your appreciation for our amazing school counselors who are always there to support our students!

February 14th - Valentines Day National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

Parent Teen Book Club: You’re Invited!

Greetings Carson Families,

Please reach out to librarians, Ellen Bickford ([email protected]) or Elizabeth Donovan ([email protected]) with any questions.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Quarter End StudentVUE/ParentVUE Gradebook Closure

Quarter 2 officially ended on January 28, at 2:15 p.m. To ensure accurate and timely grade reporting, the Gradebook will be temporarily closed as teachers finalize grades and prepare report cards.

Gradebook Closure Details:

Start: Tuesday, January 28, at 4:00 p.m.
Reopen: Tuesday, February 4, at 6:00 a.m.

During this time, grades will not be accessible in the portal. Please encourage your child to address any outstanding assignments or questions with teachers before the closure. If you have any concerns about their academic progress, please don't hesitate to contact their teachers or school counselor to discuss necessary supports.

Report cards are issued quarterly and will be available in SIS StudentVUE/ParentVUE or mailed to families without ParentVUE accounts. Need info on grades?

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue. Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Fall Student Testing Results - Available in SIS ParentVUE

Each fall, FCPS students take part in screening assessments for reading and mathematics to identify strengths and areas for support. Score reports for families are posted in ParentVUE in the “Documents” section, generally about one month after testing has been completed.

iReady reports in grades 1-8 are available in ParentVUE now.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student tests at each grade level, including what each test is for and when each test takes place. Caregivers may follow up with their children’s teachers for more information about how they use test results to support student success.

The dates for Carson's Spring SOL testing are as follows: Date Test(s) Tuesday, March 25 8th Grade Integrated Reading and Writing Test (IRW) Wednesday, May 7 Reading 7 & Reading 8 Tuesday, May 13 Math SOL - Entire School Wednesday, May 21 8th Grade Science SOL

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

The dates for High School credit Final Exams are as follows: Date Test Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3 World Language Final Exams Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 High School Credit Math Final Exams Spring Pictures are Coming!

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

Oakton High School

If you plan on attending the session at Oakton High School on February 11, 2025,

Here is the RSVP link: https://bit.ly/hipsohs021125

South Lakes High School IB Information Night

Wednesday, February 12th

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School.

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of January 27

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Important Upcoming Events

January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

February 17 - Holiday- No School

A Message From The Principal

As we come to the close of the second quarter, it’s hard to believe that we are about halfway through the 2024-25 school year! With the temperatures rising a little bit this week, this will allow us to enjoy more outdoor recess time. Please remember to send your children to school with warm coats and appropriate cold-weather gear so they can safely and comfortably participate in outdoor activities, whether in recess or PE class.

Sincerely,

Tony Washington

Principal

National School Counseling Week - 2/3-2/7

National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day - 2/15

Parent Teen Book Club: You’re Invited!

Greetings Carson Families,

Please reach out to librarians, Ellen Bickford ([email protected]) or Elizabeth Donovan ([email protected]) with any questions.

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available for purchase. Reserve your copy today by purchasing through MySchoolBucks!

Link to Purchase: Yearbook Sales - MySchoolbucks

We have a limited number of surplus, once we reach our sales limit yearbooks will be sold out. Sales are on a first come first serve basis.

Quarter End StudentVUE/ParentVUE Gradebook Closure

Second Quarter Ends soon.

Quarter 2 officially ends on January 28, at 2:15 p.m. To ensure accurate and timely grade reporting, the Gradebook will be temporarily closed as teachers finalize grades and prepare report cards.

Gradebook Closure Details:

Start: Tuesday, January 28, at 4:00 p.m.
Reopen: Tuesday, February 4, at 6:00 a.m.

During this time, grades will not be accessible in the portal. Please encourage your child to address any outstanding assignments or questions with teachers before the closure. If you have any concerns about their academic progress, please don't hesitate to contact their teachers or school counselor to discuss necessary supports.

Report cards are issued quarterly and will be available in SIS StudentVUE/ParentVUE or mailed to families without ParentVUE accounts. Need info on grades?

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue. Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Second Semester Schedules

Second semester begins Thursday, January 30th. Students will be able to see their schedules in SIS StudentVUE on Wednesday, January 29th at 4:00 pm. Students will also be given a printed copy of their new schedule. If students are taking semester classes, their new classes will begin on January 30th. For some students taking semester classes, their PE class period may change in order to accommodate their second semester elective. Student schedules are set, and we do not make schedule changes during the school year other than for academic reasons.

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Fall Student Testing Results - Available in SIS ParentVUE

iReady reports in grades 1-8 are available in ParentVUE now.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Picture Day Date(s): March 06 - 07, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTMJG7RN

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

Oakton High School

If you plan on attending the session at Oakton High School on February 11, 2025,

Here is the RSVP link: https://bit.ly/hipsohs021125

South Lakes High School IB Information Night

Wednesday, February 12th

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School.

Westfield High School

Future Bulldogs & Parents – we welcome you to order Westfield gear through our Spirit Store and help support the Senior Class of 2025! There is a variety of NEW Bulldog logos/designs available in Men’s and Women’s styles sized up to 4XL for some items. Shop closes January 22 order your Bulldog Spirit Wear today! Explore a wide range of options, including t-shirts, pullovers, and sweatshirts, available at this link HERE. Orders are placed & paid for online and will be arrive around mid-February at your school! Please put STONE or CARSON after your last name so orders can be picked up at your school!

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of January 20

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Important Upcoming Events

January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

February 17 - Holiday- No School

A Message From The Principal

It was wonderful seeing so many of you at Curriculum Night last week! We are thrilled to welcome our rising 7th graders to the Rachel Carson Middle School community next year. Please continue to explore our school website for valuable information on academic advising and all that our school has to offer.

Sincerely,

Tony Washington

Principal

January Student Recognition

Each month teachers from different departments recognize students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to making a positive impact at Carson through our SWAG Student Recognition Program. SWAG stands for “Students with Awesome Growth”. Ms. Cosgrove shared why each student was nominated during our January celebration. Congratulations to the following students for having Carson SWAG: Ava, Rohith, Renee, Mia, Sophia, Yisehak, Mohamed, Kelby, Namrata, Dylan, Ashtin, Airam, Fatima Alzhraa, April, Ahmed, Anisha, Emiliana, Lewi, Mei-Xing, Delilah, Own, Nathan, Nandita, Isabella, Lesly, Jivan, Isabella! A picture of these students is proudly displayed outside of the cafeteria for all to see. Congratulations, Panthers!

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Quarter End StudentVUE/ParentVUE Gradebook Closure

Second Quarter Ends soon.

Quarter 2 officially ends on January 28, at 2:15 p.m. To ensure accurate and timely grade reporting, the Gradebook will be temporarily closed as teachers finalize grades and prepare report cards.

Gradebook Closure Details:

Start: Tuesday, January 28, at 4:00 p.m.
Reopen: Tuesday, February 4, at 6:00 a.m.

During this time, grades will not be accessible in the portal. Please encourage your child to address any outstanding assignments or questions with teachers before the closure. If you have any concerns about their academic progress, please don't hesitate to contact their teachers or school counselor to discuss necessary supports.

Report cards are issued quarterly and will be available in SIS StudentVUE/ParentVUE or mailed to families without ParentVUE accounts. Need info on grades?

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue. Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Second Semester Schedules

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Fall Student Testing Results - Available in SIS ParentVUE

iReady reports in grades 1-8 are available in ParentVUE now.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

Oakton High School

If you plan on attending the session at Oakton High School on February 11, 2025,

Here is the RSVP link: https://bit.ly/hipsohs021125

South Lakes High School IB Information Night

Wednesday, February 12th

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the SLHS Cafeteria

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School.

Westfield High School

Rising 9th Grade:

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of January 13

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Important Upcoming Events

January 15- Rising 8 Middle School Presentation, Panther Time

January 15- Rising 9 High School Presentation, Panther Time

January 16 - Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night, No After-School Activities (all students depart at 2:15 PM)

January 20 - Holiday

January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

A Message From The Principal

Welcome Back!

We hope you and your family enjoyed a joyful and relaxing winter break and had a wonderful start to the new year.

As we begin the new calendar year, we're excited to announce that our Academic Advising season for the next school year is officially underway!

Please keep an eye on school communications for important updates and helpful information regarding the academic advising process.

We look forward to a successful and rewarding beginning to the new year!

Sincerely,

Tony Washington

Principal

Quarter End StudentVUE/ParentVUE Gradebook Closure

Second Quarter Ends soon.

Quarter 2 officially ends on January 28, at 2:15 p.m. To ensure accurate and timely grade reporting, the Gradebook will be temporarily closed as teachers finalize grades and prepare report cards.

Gradebook Closure Details:

Start: Tuesday, January 28, at 4:00 p.m.
Reopen: Tuesday, February 4, at 6:00 a.m.

During this time, grades will not be accessible in the portal. Please encourage your child to address any outstanding assignments or questions with teachers before the closure. If you have any concerns about their academic progress, please don't hesitate to contact their teachers or school counselor to discuss necessary supports.

Report cards are issued quarterly and will be available in SIS StudentVUE/ParentVUE or mailed to families without ParentVUE accounts. Need info on grades?

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue. Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

College Partnership Program

Applications are due February 28, 2025: CPP Application

For more information, visit the FCPS CPP Website.

Questions: Contact Nina Ghafori, School Counselor

Second Semester Schedules

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Fall Student Testing Results - Available in SIS ParentVUE

iReady reports in grades 1-8 are available in ParentVUE now.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.

Contact Jessica Arrowood, school test coordinator, with any questions ([email protected]).

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

________________________________________________________________________

Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Winter Weather
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Other Schools Are Sharing

High School Curriculum Nights have been updated due to the inclement weather. You may click the link here for more information. For the most up to date information please visit your child’s base high school website.

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Important School Dates!

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Important Upcoming Events

December 23-January 3- Holidays/Winter Break - No School- Offices Closed
January 6 - School returns on an "A" Day schedule
January 9- Rising 8 Middle School Presentation, Panther Time
January 9- Rising 9 High School Presentation, Panther Time
January 16 - Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night, No After-School Activities (all students depart at 2:15 PM)
January 20 - Holiday
January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter
January 29 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

Second Semester Schedules

Student and Family Resources

RCMS Course Selection Events 2025-26 School Year

It is time to think about the 25-26 school year and January will begin our course selection season!

Please check our Academic Advising & Course Selection website for more detailed information about dates, deadlines, course descriptions, and more!

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses. families are encouraged to visit the RCMS Website for more information.

Testing Updates

Fall Student Testing Results - Available in SIS ParentVUE

iReady reports in grades 1-8 are available in ParentVUE now.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reports for grades 6-12 will be available by Friday, December 13, following an extension to the fall testing window.

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of December 16

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Important Upcoming Events

December 23-January 3- Holidays/Winter Break - No School- Offices Closed
January 6 - School returns on an "A" Day schedule

A Message From The Principal

It’s hard to believe that we are in our final week before winter break! Whether you’re staying close to home, taking a trip, or visiting family, we hope it’s a safe and joyful time. This will be our last bulletin until the new year, but we'll be in touch if anything important arises. Enjoy this special time with your family, and we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back on Monday, January 6th!

Sincerely,

Tony Washington

Principal

Dear Carson Families and Community Members,

If you enjoy your occupation, have a story to tell about your career journey, and can relate well to middle schoolers in a classroom setting, please join us to speak with our 8th grade students.

We are hoping to have speakers of various careers and education levels volunteer their time, sharing their experiences.

If you are interested or would like more information, please click on the Google Form by February 1, 2025.

Thank you for supporting our students!

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Family Workshop Recording

Tutoring Resources for Families

Winter Weather
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Webinar on Overcoming School Resistance

Does your child resist going to school or refuse to go? If so, join the Family Resource Center’s School Resistance webinar on Friday, January 10, 10-11:30 a.m. The webinar will explore how to take care of yourself in the heat of the moment and set supportive boundaries at home. Register in advance.

✨ Student attendance is one measure of Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

The office will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3, 2025.

We will See you on Monday, January 6, 2025!

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Attention 8th Grade Parents - Civics Field Trips

Rachel Carson Middle School 8th graders will attend Finance Park in person this year. We would love to have you come along with us! We are in need of 25 parent volunteers for each of our six teams. This is a 4.5 hour commitment, and includes an hour of training at the Finance Park facility next to Frost MS before our students arrive. You will help guide students through different phases of the day, which simulate real-world budgeting decisions, spending research, and bill payment. Then you’ll share your own life experiences and help them walk a day in your shoes. You bring the program to life!

Carson MS 8th grade teams are going to Finance Park on the following dates (any snow days will be rescheduled at a later time) –

Monday, December 16th - Dolphins

Tuesday, December 17th - Discovery

Wednesday, December 18th – Explorers

Thursday, December 19th - Voyagers

Friday, December 20th - Wolves

If you are able to volunteer with Carson’s Finance Park field trip, please view this link to create a JA account and then sign up for your child’s date to volunteer.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWoYRLCor3U0XkEsLfIW88RX-2e8mly_/view

Thank you for donating your time and experience to our students. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s civics teacher.

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South Lakes High School

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Attention Rising 9th grade Oakton High School bound for the 25-26 school year!

Click HERE for information about curriculum night.

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
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Carson MS Weekly Updates -Updates - Week of December 9

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Important Upcoming Events

December 23-January 3- Holidays/Winter Break - No School- Offices Closed
January 6 - School returns on an "A" Day schedule

Tutoring Resources for Families

Winter Weather
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Private School Request

Please visit our website for more information regarding required forms and teacher recommendations – Rachel Carson Middle School Private School Requests

Webinar on Overcoming School Resistance

✨ Student attendance is one measure of Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

The office will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3, 2025.

We will See you on Monday, January 6, 2025!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

Tuesday, December 17, is our deadline for paper copies to be turned in.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

If you are having technical difficulties with the online survey, call the Parent Technology Help Desk 8T33-921-3277

www.fcps.edu/impact

Federal Impact Aid Survey Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. www.fcps.edu.

Student Services Family Workshops

Student Services will offer Family Workshops throughout the school year to support our families using feedback from our Advisory Council meeting. Our first is a prerecorded presentation called Middle School Mastery led by our amazing RCMS Strategies for Success teacher, Kelli McCoy-Williams. You can view the recording and access the workshop materials in the Student Services Quarterly Newsletter. Please click here to access the Student Services Quarterly Newsletter.

We are excited to announce that Rachel Bailey, former ADHD coach, intensive in-home mentor, and psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults, will be presenting our next workshop virtually to Rachel Carson families on Friday, December 13th from 9:00-10:00 AM via Zoom. Please join us to learn more about “Helping Students Manage Anxiety.” To register for the Zoom link, please click here. We hope to see you virtually!

Going Green at Carson

TJ Information

Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

Attention 8th Grade Parents - Civics Field Trips

Carson MS 8th grade teams are going to Finance Park on the following dates (any snow days will be rescheduled at a later time) –

Monday, December 16th - Dolphins

Tuesday, December 17th - Discovery

Wednesday, December 18th – Explorers

Thursday, December 19th - Voyagers

Friday, December 20th - Wolves

If you are able to volunteer with Carson’s Finance Park field trip, please view this link to create a JA account and then sign up for your child’s date to volunteer.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWoYRLCor3U0XkEsLfIW88RX-2e8mly_/view

Thank you for donating your time and experience to our students. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s civics teacher.

Other Schools Are Sharing

South Lakes High School

Parents and caregivers can report up to two consecutive full-day absences using ParentVUE. For absences longer than two days, please contact [email protected]

All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, or to update already submitted attendance, please contact [email protected]

Early Dismissal Procedure

Please do not request early dismissals online or by phone.

All early dismissals must be before 2:00pm.

Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVue

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy and Storage Pilot

Greetings Panther families!

Late bus numbers are different than regular bus numbers. Please check SIS to find your child’s late bus number, it will say RCLR (Rachel Carson Late Run).

If you have questions about our after-school program, please contact Riley Barrows, [email protected].

After School Program Specialist

Who to Contact

13618 McLearen Rd. Herndon, VA 20171 | Main Phone: 703.925.3600
Attendance: 703.925.3636 or [email protected]
Web | Twitter

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