Magnet News

All Magnet families and students are requested to review the posted Family-Student Handbook online at Parent Handbook - Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (rockdaleschools.org) before signing and returning your Open House forms by Friday, August 9th.

All Schedule Change Requests must be submitted by tomorrow Friday, August 1st to be considered. Class schedules can be viewed in Infinite Campus. If you have an error on your schedule (i.e.: a graduation requirement course that is missing, or a class on your schedule where you have already earned credit previously), then please submit our online Schedule Change Request form at this link for the counselors and administrative team to review your request.

Click here to pay 2024 Magnet Fund Dues!

Magnet Fund dues are $220 per student. For families who have multiple students, additional students are $120. Dues are requested to be paid at Open House or by August 9th. A late fee will apply to accounts that are not paid by September 30th.

Rockdale Magnet Fund Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit academic booster club that supports all students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.

Note that the member-elected Board of Directors voted to keep dues the same this year even with rising costs for the many benefits they provide to every student. Annual dues account for 20% of the anticipated income needed. Your support with the planned fundraisers including Monster Dash and a popcorn sale each semester is appreciated.

Tickets can be purchased at this link. Tickets are required (at a low fee of $5 per meal) to ensure that we have enough food for everyone. Students will be allowed to stay after school with adult family members joining in on the fun as they are able after work or home responsibilities anytime between 3:15-7pm.

*Quick- A hidden question... Are you staying informed and reading ALL of the Magnet News: The first two students who respond back to this Magnet News with an email to abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us sharing their favorite board game they hope to have at Game Night will receive a prize!

Our first fundraiser of the 2024-2025 school year will be a Double Good Gourmet popcorn sale kicking off Friday, August 16th at 5pm and running through Tuesday, August 20th at 5pm.

Since this fundraiser is 100% contactless, 100% online (no orders to take, no product to distribute, no money to collect) you may sell this delicious, flavored gourmet popcorn to ALL of your family, friends, and associates all over the country through text, email, or any of your social media platforms (Facebook, X, TikTok, etc.)

So, just download the Double Good app onto your iOS or Android device (https://www.doublegood.com) and you'll be ready to add our join code the week of the event and set up your popup store.

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the nation's oldest science research competition for high school seniors. We're seeking the next generation of leaders in STEM - and giving $3.1 million in awards.

Applicants and supportive adults are encouraged to attend the STS webinar events - sign up here to join the first session on Wednesday, July 17 at 8pm ET they discuss eligibility questions and share favorite rules tips.

July:

• First Day of School- Tuesday, July 30th
• StuCo presents Back to School Week- July 30th- August 2nd

August:

• Back to School StuCo Flex - Friday, August 2nd (12:15-1pm)
• Ambassadors present Alumni Speakers Week - August 5-9
• 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex (Alumni panel) - Thursday, August 8 (12:40-1pm)
• 12th Grade Family-Student College Kick-Off Meeting- Thursday, August 8 (6-7:30pm via Teams
• 12th grade College Readiness Retreat - Friday, August 9 (11am-3:05pm)
• Magnet Fund Meeting- Tuesday, August 13 (6-7:30pm via Teams) - Join using this link!

• Magnet Fund Games & Nachos Night - Friday, August 16 (3:15-7pm)
• First Home Football Game vs. Salem- Friday, August 16 (7:30pm start)
• Find your Niche Club Fair Flex/Wellness Wednesday - Wednesday, August 21 (12:15-1pm)
• 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex - Monday, August 26 (12:15-1pm)
• AP Scholars Breakfast - Wednesday, August 28 (7:45am-8:20am)
• Independent Learning Day- Friday, August 30th

Publix Partners makes supporting students and faculty as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.

2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.

3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.

So far, Publix has donated $1,200 to our school! Publix Partners has contributed over $41.2 million to more than 5,296 schools across the Southeast. See how much our school has earned and learn more at publix.com/partners.

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As you shop at Office Depot for back to school or throughout the year, please provide our School ID code 70206723 and our school receives 5% of your order back at no cost to you! Save the image below on your smart phone to have easy access when you shop. Online orders can be added to! Learn more at https://www.officedepot.com/l/school-supplies/give-back

Students & parents are invited to text the code below to 81010 to join the Remind for your grade level announcements.

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Do you have feedback about RMSST? Please share your ideas, suggestions, or concerns below. Items submitted will be reviewed at our monthly Building Leadership Team meetings.

If you have a specific questions or concern directly related to your student or that is time sensitive, please refer to our "Who to Contact" by category at https://magnet.rockdaleschools.org/about/news_and_announcements/news/f_a_q_s or email our director Mrs. Baskett directly at abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!

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Great news: ALL RCPS students will receive school meals FREE of cost for this school year under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)! This includes breakfast and lunch. Families do not need to submit a Free/Reduced Meal application. FAQs and more at www.rockdaleschools.org/freemeals

Magnet Families- Please use next school year's calendar as you plan. It is key that students are at school every day that they are well. Research shows that attendance in class is a key predictor for success.

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The mission of RMSST, a specialized research-focused learning community, is to foster and produce students who think ethically, critically, and independently while excelling in competitive academic environments and demonstrating high standards and expectations.