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** While we will do our best to extend the deadline to get a shirt for Monster Dash (due to bad weather and Fall Break starting early), we do have deadlines with our tshirt printer... so, please order your ticket for Monster Dash by tomorrow to be guaranteed a shirt on race day. **

We encourage all of our Magnet families, students, and staff to get involved with this year's Monster Dash 5K held Friday, October 18th from 5-7:30pm at Reid Stadium.

Race Registration Website: Magnet Monster Dash 5k Tickets in Conyers, GA, United States (ticketleap.com)

Want to help out but don't want to run?

Adult Volunteer Sign Up Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uF7Sv_w9XE6tq60HPyOscrIpQMWFq7hIvsvzke_UeCRUNEswVzNXM1ZSRjhSVk8wT0hHMEE4TlQ4SiQlQCNjPTEu

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Prizes & Incentives: Something for everyone participating as a volunteer, recruiter, and/or runner!

1. Ambassadors is giving away a popsicle and ice cream party to the club/team who recruits the most runners to sign up. Stay tuned for weekly updates on the leaderboard for this. There is a registration question set up to facilitate each runner giving credit to multiple club/teams as may be appropriate, so encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and community members to sign up today!

2. Monster Dash Cups go to school with fastest male and female runners.

4.Prizes will be given after the race for the top 3 runners in each age division.

Click here to pay 2024 Magnet Fund Dues!

Magnet Fund dues are $220 per student. For families who have multiple students, additional students are $120. Dues were requested to be paid at Open House or by August 9th. A late fee will apply to accounts that are not paid on or before September 30th.

Rockdale Magnet Fund Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit academic booster club that supports all students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.

Learn more about the benefits from Magnet Dues by watching this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DFYGJLB1I8

In case you missed it on Remind, please see the two key announcements below about ILD and Homecoming.

1. I wanted to remind you of the importance of students completing their assignments today. However, we understand that the ongoing storm and potential power outages may cause difficulties, such as lack of internet access. If your child is experiencing any challenges due to these circumstances, please know that we will be flexible and understanding. Our priority is the safety and well-being of our students. Please stay safe and follow all safety protocols during this time.

2. Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, we regret to inform you that all school activities, including the Homecoming Dance, will be postponed for a later date. The safety of our students and community is our number one priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Please congratulate the following Speech and Debate members on their excellent performance at the Georgia Speech Series 1 Asynchronous Tournament. This tournament hosted 274 students from 27 schools in 5 states.

Congratulations and round of applause for all our students and staff recognized at the September 19, 2024, Rockdale County Board of Education meeting.

Student Leader Who Presented on Near-Peer Leadership at RMSST: Dakota Melvin, Chance Sanford, Shinnel Solomon, Matthew McCoy, Precious Babajide, Prakash Gupta, Salvador Cervantes

Thermo Fisher Top 300 Junior Innovator- Ms. Ariana Bloomfield

National Science League – Institute of Competition Sciences offers online science competitions in various topics. Students answer questions on a national exam to score points for their team. The General Science contest consists of 50 questions and the Biology and Chemistry contests consist of 40 questions each. The exam includes multiple choice questions that are based on factual knowledge as well as students’ understanding of scientific processes. The time limit for each of the contests is 35 minutes and may be administered comfortably within one class period.

Congratulations to students and Science Team coaches from RMSST for placing in the National Science League.

9th Grade General Science Team 1st Place Nationally:

Myles Fowler Also won 1st Place Individual for 9th Grade General Science

Wai Aung Also won 2nd Place Individual for 9th Grade General Science

Ryan Lin Also won 3rd Place Individual for 9th Grade General Science

Gabrielle Thomson

Team Members: Gabrielle Thomson, Laila Bazelais, Nathaniel Sneed, Aniyah Cox, Olivia Brumdage, Oyin Omotoso, Isabelle Jean-Louis

Diana Kennen Science Team Coach, Tiffany Jones Science Team Assistant Coach

Biology Team 3rd Place Nationally:

Andrew Land, Kathryn Stoltz, Salvador Cervantes, Abigail Baker, Delano Page, James Miller, Alan Nguyen, Jose Funes, Prakash Gupta, Ian Morgan, Evan Johnston, Ayat Mateen, Dalena Nguyen, Emmanuel Allen

Chemistry Team 3rd Place Nationally:

Prakash Gupta, Daniel Nguyen, Gabrielle Christie, Ian Morgan, Jose Funes, Zachary Thomas, Amber Le, Sophia Zakirova, James Miller, Emmanuel Allen

LatinX wants to thank the students and staff who came out for the LatinX Movie Social last week. LatinX is excited to continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin Spirit Week starting Tuesday, October 8th. See the flyer posted above for more details and stay tuned for 8am Magnet announcements to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month leading up to a special presentation at the October 11th Flex Assembly.

Below is a guide for every student taking PSAT snd SAT exams in October.

PSAT 8/9 Student Guide

Fall 2024 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide (collegeboard.org)

PSAT 10 Student Guide

PSAT 10 Student Guide (collegeboard.org)

PSAT NMSQT Student Guide

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide (collegeboard.org)

SAT School Day Student Guide

Fall 2024 SAT School Day Student Guide (collegeboard.org)

As part of our college and career readiness efforts at RMSST, we strive to set all students up for success. That’s why we’re offering the PSATTM 8/9—the first test in the SAT® Suite of Assessments—to our 9th grade students. Results from this assessment help us establish a baseline for each student as they start their high school journey. The results help us focus classroom instruction and support your child’s growth.

Taking the PSAT 8/9 can also help your child to:

▪ Understand their strengths, and what skills they need to work on.

▪ Find out what AP® courses they’re ready to take.

▪ Explore personalized career insights aligned to their score.

The PSAT 8/9 is administered in a digital format that provides an overall easier testing experience for students. Watch this video to see what students can expect with the digital PSAT 8/9.

Your child will take the PSAT 8/9 on Tuesday, October 22nd using their school-issued laptop and scores will be released later this Fall.

If you or your child have questions about the PSAT 8/9, please reach out to your child’s counselor—we can help!

• Mr. Dufresne is hosting SAT prep sessions! If you need to brush up on your Geometry, Algebra, or Trignomoetry check out the dates on the attached flyer.

It’s time for the annual NCSSS Virtual College Fair! Connect with top Colleges & STEM schools in the country at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Virtual College Fair from 5-7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 10. Participation in the Virtual College Fair is open to all students from NCSSS Institutional and Associate schools as a member benefit.

Learn more- College Fair – NCSSS

Register- https://forms.gle/X5U1nNyLGWugfZvSA

The 9 week Progress Reports will be 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.

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.

More information about clubs and teams available at Magnet can be viewed at this link to the 2024 Club and Team Showcase

Extended Tutorial is planned on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week this semester. Students can stay after school for ANY teacher's office hours, clubs, and/or teams and then report to the extended tutorial. Students must be picked up by 6pm on extended tutorial days. This allows families a later window for transportation while allowing students access to extracurriculars and office hours.

The teachers listed below will be hosting this week's extended tutorial.

Keep in mind that even if the teacher/subject you need is not listed, any of the adults can help you make a tutor.com appointment or give you general direction on making the most of your study time.

• October Break (no school for students and teachers)- September 30- October 4

• SAT School Day for 12th grade - Wednesday, October 9 (8am-11:11am)

• Eligible Student Night – Thursday, October 10 (5-8pm; all volunteers report at 4:30pm)

• Independent Learning Day- Monday, October 14

• Flex for Fall Ball, Hispanic Heritage Month, & Red Ribbon Week- Friday, October 11 (12:15-1pm)

• Microbiology Field Trip – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Thursday, October 17

• Hallow Dash SME Social (3:15-4:50pm afterschool)- Friday, October 18

• Monster Dash 5K and Fun Run/Walk - Friday, October 18 (5-7:30pm)

• 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 Tuesday, October 22nd (8-11:11am)
• 9th Grade Field Trip to Lake Lanier Aquatic Center, Wednesday, October 23
• 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex - Thursday, October 24 (12:15-1pm)

• 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
• Wellness Focus Flex- Friday, October 25 (12:40-1pm)
• 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 20th (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.

Students & parents are invited to text the code below to 81010 to join the Remind for your grade level announcements.

Class of 2025 @rmsst2025

Class of 2026 @magnet26

Class of 2027 @magnet27

Class of 2028 @magnet28

Publix Partners makes supporting students and faculty as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.

2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.

3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.

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.

Terms, conditions & restrictions apply

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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The mission of RMSST, a specialized research-focused learning community, is to foster and produce students who think ethically, critically, and independently while excelling in competitive academic environments and demonstrating high standards and expectations.