Happy January Royals!
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you and your family refreshed after the holiday season. As we step into January, we are excited to embark on a new chapter filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and community building.
The new year is a wonderful time for setting goals, and at RICA, we are committed to fostering a positive and enriching environment for every student. This month, our focus will be on building Positivity through a collaborative school community.
Here are a few important updates and reminders as we start the year:
Upcoming Events:
- January 8th- RICA January Parent Meeting at 6:30pm via zoom
- January 9th- PBIS Make Your Own Puzzle/Puzzle Making Activity
- January 10th and 24th PBIS Pet Therapy
- January 13th- Summer RISE Application window opens
- January 15th- PBIS Flag Football
- January 15, 2025- Chipotle Senior Class Fundraiser at Falls Grove Location 4-8pm
- January 16th- Choose Respect Presentation
- January 20th- Martin Luther King Jr Day- No school for students and staff
- January 21st and 23rd- Senior Resume Writing Workshops
- January 21st- Vision and Vibes Cheers to 2025- Vision Bingo Board Activity
- January 22nd- Senior Class Picture Day at RICA media center
- January 23rd- PBIS Karaoke Activity
- January 29th- Grading Day- No school for students- workday for Teachers and Paraeducators
Parent Involvement:
We welcome your continued engagement in school activities. Our January Parent Meeting will be held on January 8th at 6:30pm via zoom if you are interested in attending.Winter Weather Preparedness:
As temperatures drop, please ensure your children are dressed appropriately for outdoor activities and check for any updates regarding weather-related schedule changes.
Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, letโs make 2025 a year of success and celebration for all our students. If you have any questions or need assistance, please donโt hesitate to contact me or the school office.
Wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous year ahead!
Ms. Langston
Principal
MCPS Updating the cell phone use in schools
MCPS is reviewing the current cell phone use in schools due to so many issues occuring over social media causing unsafe situations in schools. At this time all day students can have phones and resident students who attend Edison can have their phone when they leave but must return them when they arrive back to RICA. We know many issues we have had at school have had a social media involvement as well as may record incidents that have occured at school. At this time we will be starting focus groups with students, families and staff about the cell phone use in school and looking to begin a new cell phone policy during the 25-26 school year.