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April 11, 2024
Celebrating Distinction at RMSST
Magnet students win trip to visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Magnet had five (5) finalists for the Frank Ski Kids Foundation 2024 Planet Green Science Competition: Laila Coleman, Valeria Gonzalez, Eli Richey, Neil Sethi, and Demi Wilson.
The students had the opportunity to present their winning essays at the Georgia Aquarium on Monday night. All of the finalists from RMSST did a great job. A special congratulations to Laila, Valeria, & Neil who have won a chance to go to Australia's Great Barrier Reef this summer to conduct studies.
Senior Matilda Rodgers named a Georgia Scholar
RMSST Senior Matilda Rodgers is a 2024 recipient of the Georgia Scholar recognition. Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. This year, students had the opportunity to apply directly for the honor, provided they met the criteria and obtained signatures from their principal and school counselor and/or Georgia Scholar coordinator. Congratulations to Matilda!
Science Team finishes the season strong with three placements at state event
The RMSST Science Team competed at the state Science Olympiad tournament on Saturday, March 30th at Georgia Tech.
Please congratulate the following students on their state SciO event placements.
10th Place Forensics - Amber Le and Saidah Hoyte
11th Place Robot Tour – Amber Le and Stephen Powell
12th Place Forestry – Allison Huynh and Kayla Holland
Students win Kiwanis Art Contest & Music Performance Showcase
Congratulations to the following students for placing in the Conyers Kiwanis Art Contest and Music Performance Showcase!
11th Grader Sydney Hammett won 3rd place and $150 for her vocal rendition of Billie Eillish's "What was I made for?"
12th grader Trinity James won 2nd place and $250 for her mixed media drawing and collage titled "Golden."
Upcoming RMSST Events & Activities
Magnet Family Picnic is Wednesday at Pine Log Park 5-7pm
Some logistics for the afternoon of Picnic:
- Seating is LIMITED so all families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to use
-We will have a potluck dessert table set up, so please bring cookies, cupcakes, or another treat to share!
-The Sophisticated Men of Excellence (SME) will have games including a Basketball Tournament. Students need to sign up for the basketball tournament in advance at the link below by 8am Tuesday, April 16th. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uF7Sv_w9XE6tq60HPyOscjhi0ariHsFAn1b7rqrnp45URUJYSDFTNEc2NUxSSU5VRlE1RUtIVERaOS4u
The free food sign up has closed, but families can still join and bring their own picnic meal. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parents & Family Members: Join in for the virtual April Magnet Fund Meeting
All parents are invited to join us for the virtual April Magnet Fund Meeting on Tuesday, April 16th using this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWM3NWE2MTctMDNkZi00MmM2LTk4YjEtZTJhMGE1ZWFlZjNi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bfd25eb8-3dfc-4e5c-adab-ad073f23ac72%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c54029b2-ab85-48b8-becb-f391efd47824%22%7d
Cast your vote for the Magnet Fund Officer for next year
Now is the time to vote for next year's Magnet Fund Officers. Ballots are due by Tuesday, April 16th at midnight. Vote at https://forms.office.com/r/vnFmjDyQH9.
Upcoming EOC Testing Schedule & Testing Tips
Families and Scholars,
We appreciate the hardwork that our scholars and their teachers have been putting in all year and are excited for them to show off what they know on upcoming EOC and Advanced Placement tests. First up will be the EOC tests April 29th-May 7. See below for the dates for each test and a link to great practice resources online.
· EOC American Literature Part 1- April 29
· EOC American Literature Part 2- April 30
· EOC US History- May 1
· EOC Biology- May 7
Welcome to Experience Online Testing Georgia! (gaexperienceonline.com)
This practice site is a chance for students to learn more about the structure and content of the Georgia Milestones Assessments, experience online testing, and practice using online tools. Parents and educators are also welcome to explore this site along with the Georgia Department of Education website which provides further information.
The Test Practice & Online Guides icon links to online study guides, online assessment guides, and demonstration tests. The online study and assessment guides have content instruction as well as practice items for specific grades or courses. The items on the demonstration tests are general and are organized by grade or course in the content areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The guides and demonstration tests are not graded, so have fun!
Rockdale Virtual Campus (RVC) Part-Time Registration Closes May 24th
Reminder: Registration is open for RVC Part-Time Summer Courses. Registration will close May 24, 2024. To register for summer courses, please visit the RVC website at rvc.rockdaleschools.org.
STEAM Camp Registration for current 3rd-7th graders closes May 10th
Click here to register for STEAM Summer Camp. The deadline for registration is Friday, May 10th.
This is a leadership opportunity for our Magnet students and a fundraiser for the Magnet Fund. Please share it with parents of current 3rd-7th graders that you know in the community!
Upcoming Community Opportunities
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
April:
- Georgia Science and Engineering Fair- April 12-13
- National Student Leadership Week - April 15-20
- STAR Assessment Window- April 15-May17 (ELA & Math)
- Internship Interview Day - Tuesday, April 16 (8-9:30am)
- TedX- Wednesday, April 17 (3:15-4:30pm)
- Magnet Family Picnic & Field Day- Wednesday, April 17 (5-7pm)
- Flex for National Student Leadership Week - Friday, April 19
- Passes for award recipients only
- Magnet Calculus Competition - Saturday, April 20
- National Science League Tests- April 22-26 (9-9:30am, different subject daily)
- Wellness Focus Spring #5- Friday, April 26 (12:40-1:03pm)
- Freshman Poster Session (3:15-5pm) in Magnet Cafetorium
- 9th-11th grade Awards – Tuesday, April 30th (6-7:30pm) in RCHS theater
- End of Course Tests – April 29-May 7
- EOC American Literature- April 29
- EOC American Literature- April 30
- EOC US History- May 1
- EOC Biology- May 7
May:
- AP Exams - May 6-17 (see full schedule here)
- Magnet Senior Awards Banquet - Friday, May 10 (tickets required, see email from Mrs. Bradford)
- ISEF- May 12-17
- Graduation – Wednesday, May 22 (all attendees must have a ticket)
- Last Day of 2nd Semester- Friday, May 24
Opportunities for FREE help at RMSST and virtually
Free Tutoring! Access Tutor.com via ClassLink for On-Demand Help at Home!
Reminder: Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) and Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, have partnered to provide live, online tutoring services for RCPS students. Through this partnership, quarantined RCPS students in grades 6-12 can access live tutors on-demand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Tutor.com for 1-to-1 learning support. RCPS students in grades K-12 can access the same expert tutors afterschool.
The service provides homework help across more than 120 subjects, along with drop-off essay review and test prep.
Students can access Tutor.com through the ClassLink landing page in any internet browser on their school-issued laptop or device, which will automatically sign in the student to their account. Or they can visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/rockdale.
Extended Tutorial available weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
The last day for extended tutorial this school year will be Tuesday, May 21st.
Before and After School Schedule for RMSST
Below is the Before and After School weekly schedule for Magnet tutorials, office hours, clubs, and teams. It is designed as an overview to help you get involved and find support at Magnet.
Reminders & Helpful Links
Annual Updates Open Now for the 24-25 School Year
It’s time to complete your Annual Student Update in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
We encourage you to complete your Annual Update as soon as possible to avoid delays.
An Annual Update is required for each student to receive an RCPS laptop or iPad and to access online instructional programs for the 24-25 school year.
- Log in to the Parent Portal (www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus)
- Click on the 3 lines in the top left corner.
- Click MORE at the bottom of the list.
- Click ANNUAL UPDATES AND REGISTRATION.
- Choose 24-24 SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL UPDATE.
- Click START and then BEGIN REGISTRATION.
- Review the information for ALL STUDENTS in your household.
- NOTE: Names cannot be changed in an Annual Update. Please contact Student Registration if the name of a student or parent/guardian in your application has changed or is incorrect.
- When you are finished, click SUBMIT.
- Please wait for the message “Thank you for completing Online Registration for Rockdale County Public Schools” to confirm your update has been received. It can take 15-20 seconds for this message to appear.
- During the school year, please use this same process to update your address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and student health information.
Contact RCPS Student Registration or the Magnet front office if you have questions or need assistance. RCPS Student Registration: 770-918-6185
Please continue using Infinite Campus Parent Portal to Monitor Grades & Academic Progress
Grades are updated regularly in Infinite Campus. Please review your student's progress and discuss their plan for success regularly.
Need Help Finding Your Way Around the Parent Portal?
See this Help Video for guidance.
How To Check for Grades & Progress Reports:
• CLICK HERE for directions on how to check for grades, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.
RMSST Reads 1K Book Challenge Continues
- First class to 1,000 earns a popsicle dance party.
- Class with largest number of books read by April wins prize.
We will continue tracking progress on the bulletin board by the breezeway exit to the Square.
Have a great experience with a Magnet Faculty or Staff Member? Share a Shout Out!
General Feedback Form Available & Will Be Reviewed Monthly at Building Leadership Team Meetings
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!
2023-2024 School Year Calendar - Attendance is the #1 Predictor of Success!
Magnet Families- Please use the 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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