Magnet News

Mrs. Baskett shared an updated virtual learning plan with all students and families yesterday.

• 1. For Tuesday, October 15th through Friday, October 18th all classes will start following the live, synchronous virtual learning schedule shared below.

• Students should be logged on and camera ready starting at 8:30am daily for live instruction with their teachers.

• 2. Attendance will resume being taken on Monday, October 14th.

• As Monday 10/14/24 was a planned Independent Learning Day, student attendance will be based on student work completion.

• Starting Tuesday 10/15/24 Attendance will be recorded based on active participation with camera on in the live, virtual lessons. See the information below for more details.

• 3. Technical support is available starting today in-person from 10-11am and 1:30-3pm daily at the RCHS Front Office where Intel staff members will be available to receive and return laptops not working fully. This will continue to be available Monday- Friday next week.

Please read the pdf below with the full update. We appreciate your continued support!

More information is available at the RCPS webpage- https://www.rockdaleschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=136388&pageId=52525830

We had so much fun today celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, learning about Synchronous Virtual Expectations, discovering the Fall Ball theme will be Knight in a Dragon's Lair & much more! Check out the screenshots we captured below.

Note that the Monster Dash 5K race originally schedule for Friday, October 18th has been postponed to March 2025. More information will be shared by mid-November and separate email was sent to registrants, sponsors, and volunteers.

A special contest was announced at Flex today. Learn more and submit your art at https://forms.office.com/r/m9GMGM4KqU

The 9 week Progress Reports posted on October 11th. Student grades are updated in Infinite Campus and can be monitored by parents via Parent Portal. Please review your student's progress and discuss their plan for success regularly.

How To Check for Grades & Progress Reports:

• CLICK HERE for directions on how to check for grades, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.

• Independent Learning Day- Monday, October 14 (Attendance will be taken based on work completion)

• Synchronous Virtual Classes- Tuesday, October 15- Friday, October 18 (Attendance based on camera-on attendance during each class period)

• National Chemistry Week - October 20-26

• Middle School Recruitment Visit – CMS, Monday, October 21
• Middle School Recruitment Visit – EMS, Tuesday, October 22
• PSAT for 9th-11th - Week of October 22 nd
• 9th Grade Field Trip to Lake Lanier Aquatic Center, Wednesday, October 23
• 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex - Thursday, October 24 (12:40-1pm)

• 9th grade & Peer Mentors Only (passes okay with RCHS teacher permission)

• Fall AP Student & Parent Meeting- Thursday, October 24 (via Teams 6-7pm)
• WOWs We3 Signature Event Field Trip, Thursday, October 24
• Cape Day Celebration for Children’s Healthcare - Friday, October 25
• Sequoyah Autumn Argument – Debate Team, Saturday, October 26
• UGA Science Olympiad – Science Team, Saturday, October 26
• UGA Math Tournament – Math Team, Saturday, October 26
• SASC Field Trip- Saturday, October 26 – Tuesday, October 29
• Middle School Recruitment Visit – DMS, Tuesday, October 29
• Middle School Recruitment Visit – MMS, Wednesday, October 30
• 10th Grade Field Trip – Georgia Aquarium, Wednesday, October 30
• Student of the Month Celebration- Thursday, October 31st (7:30-8am)
• Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31

Please use this Who to Contact file to help you get to the right person quickly.

Is there a teacher or staff member you want to thank or compliment for a great start to the school year? Please use this form to share a shout-out message about the good things you see happening at Magnet. We will share the positive shout-out messages at future staff meetings.

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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

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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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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