Carson Chronicles
Rachel Carson Elementary School - November 27, 2022
Important Times
Regular Day- 8:40 AM - 3:25 PM
- Students are marked as tardy as of 9:00 a.m., and must go to the front office to check-in and be escorted to class.
Delayed opening- 10:40 AM - 3:25 PM
Early Release- 8:40 AM - 12:55 PM
Please be reminded that staff are not on duty to supervise students prior to 8:40 a.m.
Welcome Back!
What do I do if the rapid test is positive?
Please report positive tests for staff or students on the MCPS COVID-19 Reporting Form. Individuals who have a positive COVID-19 test will need to follow CDC guidelines for isolation.
What do I do if the rapid test is negative?
Negative test results do not need to be reported.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.
It's Getting Cold Outside!
Despite the colder weather, we will be going outside at recess for 30 - 35 minutes daily if it "feels like" 32 degrees or above. Please remember to LABEL EVERYTHING!
What is Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation?
Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation is defined as any unwanted, intentional, repeated behavior by one or more individuals made with the intent to harm, intimidate, or humiliate a targeted person or group. It is characterized by a real or perceived imbalance of power or strength that is meant to control or harm the target and can be motivated by the target's actual or perceived personal characteristics or group affiliation. The behavior creates conditions that negatively affect the school environment, disrupt student learning, and fosters a climate of fear that can seriously impair the physical and psychological health of students.
Are There Different Types of Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation?
Bullying, harassment, or intimidation can appear in many forms and can include one or more of the following:
Physical bullying involves intentionally hurting a person's body or possessions.
Verbal bullying involves intentionally saying hurtful things.
Non-Verbal bullying involves intentionally hurting a person indirectly through threatening gestures or actions.
Relational or Social bullying involves intentionally hurting a person's reputation or relationships through rumors and social exclusion.
Written, Electronic or Cyberbullying involves intentionally hurting a person with communication done in writing or through the use of an electronic device, media, or technology.
Bullying vs. Conflict: What's the Difference?
An important distinction to make between bullying and normal conflict is the intent behind the action. In one way or another, conflict is a part of everyday experience. It's a disagreement or argument in which both sides express their views. People may get frustrated and angry with each other, but typically it doesn't make them feel unsafe or threatened. Bullying, on the other hand, is one-sided behavior meant to intentionally hurt, harm or humiliate someone. It's often about having power and control over someone, not a conflict or disagreement, and it creates fear and a sense of hopelessness in those who are bullied. Conflict may occur naturally, but bullying behavior does not.
School Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Every Friday is Spirit Day at Rachel Carson Elementary!
Check out our site to design your gear.
This Week and Last Week at RCES!
Upcoming Dates
November
29- Virtual Parent Cafe 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom
December
5- Make Up Picture Day
7- Early Release
13- Town Hall
23-30- No School for Students or Staff- Winter Break
Principal Reeves
Email: Mindy_D_Reeves@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rachelcarsones/
Location: 100 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-1840
Twitter: @RCESPrincipal