Weekly Update RPMS Dec1

Good evening-

It is the time of the year to express gratitude. I'd like to express my appreciation to everyone that made the 8th Grade Field Trip to the National Mall on Friday, November 15th a huge success! It would not have been possible without all of the community support. 288 students 33 parents and 15 staff members had a great experience at the American History Museum and the Museum of African American Culture and History. I want to especially thank the parents who chaperoned and the families who gave financial support so that all might attend.

Also, I hope you are enjoying the end of your Thanksgiving break. I look forward to seeing all of our students back at school tomorrow, December 2, 2024. We have 3 full weeks of learning and fun until we celebrate winter holidays with our families and friends.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!

-Stephen Reck, Principal

In this message, I will address the following topics:

1. PTA Sponsored Color Games
2. IXL Incentives Program for Math
3. Fundraiser for our Autism Program
4. After School Activities
5. Basketball Tryouts
6. Annie Jr. Production
7. Winter Concert
8. Yearbook Sale
9. SSL Updates
10. Upcoming Important Dates & Events
11. Weekly Assignments
12. Updates from our PTA

The PTA's Color Games fundraiser kicks of on Monday, December 2! It is the one major fundraiser that our PTA runs and money raised goes directly to our teachers and students to support programs here at RPMS. Please read this letter for more information about the fundraiser and how your kids can join in on the fun!

The IXL incentives program has begun at RPMS! Students are encouraged to participate in IXL by meeting bi-weekly goals and are rewarded for their efforts. Please see this video link for more information. You can also contact Aimee Conway – Aimee_R_Conway@mcpmd.org

Thank you for supporting your child in their efforts to improve their math skills!

The last day to order is tomorrow, December 2, 2024.

Make your purchase here!

The Rosa Parks Autism Program is raising money this school year to support enhanced programs for our students. Stock up on gourmet cookies and popcorn for the holidays! All items ship directly to your home. Money raised will support the Community Based Instruction Program which provides field trips and other experiences in our community for students in the autism program. Please use the link below for ordering. If you prefer to make a direct donation to the program, please contact Kristen Hornbostel at Kristen_E_Hornbostel@mcpsmd.org.

Thank you for supporting the students in the autism program!

Our After-School Activities webpage can be accessed through this link. It has extensive information on what programs are offered, when they are offered, and how to sign up. Bus transportation is provided on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can find the bus routes through this link. Students participating in Friday activities must provide their own transportation.

This spreadsheet contains start date information, sponsor information, and further details about the many after-school activities we offer at RPMS. It is updated regularly. For questions about specific clubs, please contact the sponsor listed on the spreadsheet.

RPMS is holding basketball tryouts for any 7th and 8th grade students interested in joining our teams. Girls' tryouts are December 10-13. Boys' tryouts are December 17-19. Please view our flyer for more information.

RPMS Drama Club production of Annie Jr. is Friday December 13th and Saturday December 14th at 7pm in the RPMS Cafeteria. Tickets are available at the door, $5 for students, $10 for adults. It is general seating and there will be a brief intermission. See you all there!

The Rosa Parks Winter Concert is Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 PM at Sherwood High School Auditorium. This concert will feature all three bands, two orchestras, and our jazz band. All instrumental music students are expected to arrive at 6:00 PM. Students should wear all black. Please contact Mr. Gillenwater with any questions. It's going to be a great concert. We look forward to seeing you there.

Rosa Parks families, we are happy to announce that our yearbook link is up and active. Just use the link to buy the yearbook as well as to upload photos for possible inclusion in the book. Purchase early because prices increase after December 31st and submit lots of photos including those adorable 8th grade baby photos!

Students and families, please review upcoming SSL opportunities here: https://bit.ly/Nov-SSL. Please submit SSL verification forms digitally whenever possible through the RPMS Google Site: https://bit.ly/SSL-RPMS. Please contact Mrs. Sarah Lewis, SSL Coordinator, with any questions about the SSL program: sarah_f_lewis@mcpsmd.org

November 27, 28, & 29 - School Closed, Thanksgiving

December 2 - PTA Fundraiser Begins, Color Games

December 13 - Color Games Event by PTA

December 13 & 14 - Annie Jr. Production

December 17 - Winter Concert

December 23 to January 1 - School Closed, Winter Break

Per RPMS tradition, during our early release day on Tuesday, November 26, we engaged students in a film study on the Queen of Katwe. This film tells the true story of Phiona Mutes, a young Ugandan girl, who becomes a chess master. You can see the discussion questions here, please ask your child what they took away from this experience as we continue to build upon our positive climate in our school.

Here is more information about the RPMS PTA:

🔗 Check it out here: https://linktr.ee/rpmsptsa