RMMS Parent Snapshot
August 26th, 2024
Stronger Together
Knowing the risks is the first step to keeping children safe:
- Online safety--it may not be what you think
- Vaping--
- Could vapes be hidden in plain sight?
- What are the current trends in vaping and what the vapes contain?
- Substance Abuse--What currently poses the most risk to our youth?
- Suicide Prevention--What can you do?
First Bank Fall Run--October 19th
First Bank is accepting registrations for the First Bank Fall 5K & 10K Run! Please be sure to select that your student will be participating with the RMMS team if your student plans to run for RMMS. More information will be shared regarding the distribution of race packets when we are closer to the race date. Please note that the price to register will increase after October 5th!
RMMS Running Club
The RMMS Running Club will start to meet on Thursday, September 12. Practices will be held on Mondays and Thursday from 3:30- 4:45. Interested students need to have the permission slip signed by a parent/guardian and returned to Mrs. Gawlowski. Forms were given out during Health and P.E. classes. Email any questions to: jgawlowski@bcps.k12.va.us
Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians
We are in the initial stages of planning our annual end-of-year trip to Busch Gardens. Please see the attached letter and complete the Google Form to help us get an idea of how many students will be attending. This will help us with setting prices, ordering tickets, etc. A paper copy of this letter is also being sent home with students. This form is not a committment, it is just to help with planning. More information will be shared later in the year. Thank you!
FCA
WHEN: STARTS September 5 at 7:43 a.m.
WHERE: RMMS Forum
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Will continue EVERY THURSDAY throughout the year FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a outreach club! FCA focuses on serving local communities by engaging and empowering ALL students, faculty, staff to strive to be servant leaders who practices kindness, empathy, and compassion on a daily basis. EVERYONE is welcome. YOU DO NOT have to be an athlete or involved in a church! WE WANT EVRYONE THERE!
Join the PTA Today!
A special thank you to everyone who has joined our PTA so far! It isn't too late to join if you'd like to support RMMS PTA!
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope!
Risk factors may include untreated mental illness, substance use, relationship conflicts, social isolation, trauma, access to lethal means, and community violence.
Warning signs consist of talking about or making plans of suicide, expressing hopelessness for the future, showing overwhelming emotional pain or distress, withdrawing from people/situations, sleep changes, anger or hostility, and increased agitation or irritability.
Help for YOU - Asking for help, Call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Find support
Help for SOMEONE YOU KNOW - Call 911 if needed, Call or text 988 to speak with someone, Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves, Listen without judgment & show you care, Stay with the person, and Remove any potential harmful objects
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars. The Vietnam War Memorial "Wall that Heals" is coming to Covington, Virginia. The free exhibit will be open to the public 24 hours a day from October 3, 2024 through October 6, 2024 at the Jackson River Sports Complex.