Coyote Connections - Family Update
February 2, 2025
Principals' Message
Dear RLC Families,
As we return from school delays, closures and end of quarter break - We would like to take a moment to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and timely arrival. Currently, our school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, meaning that over 118 students are identified as chronically absent according to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) guidelines. Chronic absenteeism—defined as missing 10% or more of school days—can significantly impact student learning, social connections, and our school's overall accreditation. We strongly encourage all families to prioritize on-time arrival and regular attendance. Consistent participation in school helps ensure that students stay on track academically and socially, building a foundation for their success.
We are excited to invite you to two upcoming events at RLC this month:
- STEM Night: February 7 from 6-8 PM
- PTO Winter Bingo Event: February 21 from 6-8 PM.
These events are wonderful opportunities for our community to come together, and we look forward to seeing our Coyotes there!
Additionally, thank you to those who shared snow day pictures. We are excited to feature them on the MoShow! Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your Coyote's education.
Respectfully,
Uzma Askari, Principal
Ryan Mouw, Assistant Principal
Jennifer Hedges, Dean
STEM Night at RLC! Theme " Under Construction!"
On February 7, from 6-8 PM, RLC students are invited get hands-on with all things construction. They’ll have the opportunity to build catapults, engage in robotics, build bridges, towers, archways, and so much more! The theme allows for endless possibilities in creativity and problem-solving, as students work together to construct, design, and explore. We want to extend a huge thank you to our PTO for their generous support in making this event possible. We can’t wait to see all of our students' amazing creations!
PTO Winter Bingo Night!
Get ready for a fun-filled evening at our PTO Winter Bingo on February 21! Doors will open at 5:30 PM and Bingo will begin at 6:00 PM. It is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy some friendly competition, and win great prizes! This event is fun -filled and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and community spirit. We cannot wait to see our Coyotes at the event! Thank you for supporting our school!
RLC Yearbooks are on Sale!
It is time to order your RLC Yearbook. Please click on this yearbook flyer for additional details. Yearbooks are $25.00. The deadline to order is April 18, 2025. This deadline will not be extended - please submit your order without delay!
Dominion Energy - Golden to Mars Transmission Infrastructure Project
As a part of Dominion Energy’s multi-year project to expand the electrical grid infrastructure in Loudoun County, staff is providing an update on the Golden to Mars project, which currently has five potential routes under consideration – including some that will impact the Rock Ridge High School/ Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
At the January 22, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting, after evaluating the potential community and environmental impacts of each proposed alignment, the Board of Supervisors identified the Route 4/Blue Line as its preferred alignment route; the Route 3/Green Line was the second preferred alignment route. The Board of Supervisors also advocates that the ultimately selected transmission line be buried within 500 feet of any residence or public school it passes. As currently proposed, Route 4/Blue Line and Route 3/Green Line have some physical and/or visual impact on the LCPS campus.
The School Board will be reviewing information on the Golden to Mars transmission line project in the coming weeks. Should you wish to provide comment to the Board, emails sent to lcpsplan@lcps.org will be forwarded to all School Board members and the Superintendent.
Welcome to LCPS - EL Family Workshop (Virtual)
The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement (DEL FACE) Office invites new international families to our virtual Welcome to LCPS Family Workshop.
This virtual informative session will include information about LCPS and the U.S School system and a toolkit to support student's transition to LCPS will be shared.
Thursday, February 6th - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday, March 6th - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Sessions will be available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi/Dari. Please see flyers below to access the meeting link:
Families can register by completing this Google Form.
Contact Sarah.Ocampo@lcps.org, DEL FACE Supervisor, with any questions.
Event at Rock Ridge High School - March 10. 2025
The Rock Ridge Athletic Boosters Club is partnering with all the cluster schools to host a community event. On March 10th at 6:30 PM, the Harlem Wizards will be taking on staff members from Rosa Lee Carter, Elaine Thompson, Moorefield Station, and Stone Hill in a fun-filled basketball game. This event will take place at Rock Ridge High School. Ticket Sales are open!!! Please see the attached ticket information flyer. Then use this link to purchase tickets in advance. Take a look at this short clip to get an idea of the amount of fun to be had at this event.
RLC will host a Harlem Globetrotters assembly for students and staff only on March 10, 2025 during the school day.
LCPS Annual Nominations!
LCPS is accepting nominations for the LCPS Annual Awards program. Included in these recognitions are the following categories representing Instructional and Operational programs:
Teacher/New Teacher of the Year
Bus Driver/Bus Attendant of the Year
Custodial Services Employee of the Year
School Nutrition Services Employee of the Year
Information Technology Employee of the Year
Safety and Security Employee of the Year
Professional Employee of the Year
Administrative Support Employee of the Year
Instructional Support Employee of the Year
Substitute of the Year
2024-2025 LCPS Annual Awards Nomination Form
We highly encourage families to submit nominations for an outstanding RLC employee based on their exemplary performance. A selection committee composed of current LCPS staff members and community members will review nomination materials and use a standardized rubric to determine winners.
Kindergarten and NEW students to the 25-26 School Year! Registration is OPEN!
The window is open to register your new LCPS student for the 2025/26 school year! The online pre-registration portal for kindergartners and students new to LCPS will opened Monday, January 6, 2025. Current LCPS students do not need to complete this process.
The LCPS student registration process involves two steps for NEW students: online pre-registration and in-person registration appointments. The online pre-registration process includes determining your student’s home school, gathering the documents required for registration and uploading them to the pre-registration portal. Once pre-registration is complete, Mrs. Still-Jefferies (our school registrar) will contact you to schedule a registration appointment to be held after February 3, 2025.
If you have questions, please contact your student’s home school or LCPS Student Registration at RegistrationServices@lcps.org. See more information about Student Registration on the LCPS website.
LCPS Division Podcast
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has launched a podcast to share the division’s news and stories. Feedback from families and staff has shown a significant desire for more positive and uplifting stories about the school division, including its students and staff. Now listeners can tune in every Thursday to a new episode on topics surrounding our work, initiatives and successes. The LCPS Podcast can be accessed at www.lcps.org/podcast and is available on all major streaming services.
Drop off items at RLC
As we continue to ensure a smooth and efficient start to the school day, we kindly ask that students have their lunch packed and all other items ready in the morning. If a lunch, water bottle or snack needs to be dropped off during the day, please leave it on the cart in the front office. It will be delivered to the student directly.
Please note that students do not need to leave the classroom to retrieve their items. Any items dropped off after 8:00 AM will be delivered to students in a timely manner. We kindly ask that families make every effort to pack all necessary items with their child before arriving at school to help minimize disruptions to the school day. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter are greatly appreciated!
Parent Liaison
Mrs. Shinae Cho is RLC's Family Liaison. To ensure families get the support and resources they may need this school year, please complete and submit the form below at your earliest convenience. Survey information will help us understand the specific areas where assistance is required. Mrs. Cho's goal is to assist families in accessing available resources while maintaining complete confidentiality. Families are required to complete a new form each school year to reflect any changes in circumstances and needs. If you have any questions, or if your circumstances change please feel free to contact her at Shinae.Cho@lcps.org. Email contact is the quickest and most efficient way to connect with Mrs. Cho. She looks forward to partnering with RLC families this school year.
Upcoming Calendar Events
February 2025
February 3 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Available on ParentVue
February 7 - PTO Stem Night
February 17- -Presidents' Day- no school for staff and students
February 21 - PTO Winter Bingo 5:30 - 8:00
March 2025
March 10 - March Madness at RRHS
March 10 - 21st - RLC Book Fair
March 27 - PTO General Body Meeting 7:00PM
March 31 - Eid-ul-Fitr - no school for staff and students