Weekly Update RPMS Nov17

Good evening-

We are excited to speak with you on November 25, 2024 during our Parent Conferences. This event provides a brief opportunity to check in with our teachers about your child's success at RPMS. Please review this community letter (originally sent out Friday) for more details about this opportunity.

A few of our teachers are not available because they are split between two schools or are on leave. If you are interested in meeting with a teacher that does not have listed availability, we are happy to schedule a conference at a different time.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend!

-Stephen Reck, Principal

In this message, I will address the following topics:

1. Sign Up to Support Our Teachers
2. IXL Incentives Program for Math
3. Fundraiser for our Autism Program
4. After School Activities
5. Basketball Tryouts
6. Yearbook Sale
7. SSL Updates
8. Upcoming Important Dates & Events
9. Weekly Assignments
10. Updates from our PTA

Our PTA is providing a Snack Buffet for our teachers on November 25, 2024.

Thanks from your PTA!

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!

Make your purchase here!

The Rosa Parks Autism Program is raising money this school year to support enhanced programs for our students. The fundraiser runs Monday, November 18th through Monday, December 2nd. 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.

Make your purchase here!

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.

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 25 - Teacher Conferences

November 25 & 26 - Early Release

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

December 2 - PTA Fundraiser Begins, Color Games

December 13 - Color Games Event by PTA

December 23 to January 1 - School Closed, Winter Break

Here is more information about the RPMS PTA:

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