Magnet News
December 7, 2023
Upcoming Opportunities
Sign up by tomorrow to attend our end-of-semester Dessert Potluck Social hosted by Project ASO
You're Invited! Project ASO, the Asian Student Organization at RMSST, would like to invite all Magnet students to join us for an end of semester dessert potluck social and celebration.
Please sign up below by Friday, December 8th. The only fee to enter is to bring a dessert and/or candy to share. We'd love if you could bring a dessert and/or candy that represents your culture.
Event Details:
Date- Friday. December 15th
Time- 3:15-4:45pm (please ensure rides arrive by 5pm)
Location- Magnet Cafetorium
Cost- Free entry with dessert/candy brought to share
Deadline to register- Friday, December, 8th at 10pm
Want a free chicken biscuit?
The Magnet Fund is once again offering a presale deal to guarantee your chicken biscuits this Spring.
As a bonus- buy your Spring 2024 Biscuit Pass by 12/14 and get a free biscuit on 12/15!
https://rockdale-magnet-fund.ticketleap.com/chick-fil-a-presales-january-may/
Yearbook Applications due Dec. 15th & RCHS Senior Superlative Voting on Dec. 12th
Yearbook staff applications for the 24-25 school year are due by December 15. Any current 9th-11th grader can apply. Scan the QR code outside Room 109 for the application.
Seniors will vote for Senior Superlatives on Tuesday, December 12. The link for voting will be posted in the senior course in Canvas, on Band, and in the senior section of the school's website. The window to vote will be from 8:00am-10:00am. You must be in a senior homeroom to be able to vote.
The RCA Key Club is hosting a Charity Gala & has invited Magnet students!
Use the QR code below for more information
Final Exam Schedule & Exam Exemption Information
Click here to read and review the Fall 2023 Exam Exemption Letter and Form.
Click here for a 1 page version of the Fall 2023 Final Exam Schedule.
RCPS High School students have the opportunity to earn the ability to exempt a semester exam in one or more of their classes. Please review the important information below with your student ahead of First Semester 9th-12th grade final exams scheduled for December 20-22nd. Eligible students will need to complete and return the form to the front office at Rockdale Magnet School or email it to MagnetOffice@rockdale.k12.ga.us between December 11th and Friday, December 15th at noon.
Celebrating Distinction at RMSST
Speech & Debate wins awards at Carter-King Quest Tournament
Please congratulate the following students on their excellent performances at the Carter-King Quest for the Dream Speech and Debate Tournament at Midtown High School this weekend!
Abigail Buchanan—2nd Place in Original Oratory
Jaycee Herth—5th Place in Extemporaneous Speaking
Gabrielle Christie—6th Place in Original Oratory
Alex Copeland—Semifinalist in Original Oratory
Matthew McCoy—Semifinalist in Impromptu Speaking
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
December:
- RMSST School Science Fair - Friday, December 8 (11:16am-1:03pm)
- School Function Absence for all students not in Magnet classes
- Transportation will be provided from RCA
- 9th & 10th Grade Advisement Family-Student Meeting – Thursday, December 14 6-7:30pm
- Dessert Potluck Social hosted by Project ASO- Friday, December 15 3:15-4:45pm
- Last Day of 1st semester & Early Release for HS- Friday, December 22
- December Break (no school for students and teachers)- December 25- January 3
Opportunities for Extra Help during Exam Prep
Last Extended Tutorial of the Semester will be Tuesday 12/19
See below for this week's extended tutorial teachers and/or counselors. 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.
Tuesday 12/12/2023 Garner & Robinson
Wednesday 12/13/2023 Jones & Matthews
Thursday 12/14/2023 Lindsey & Garner
Tuesday 12/19/2023 Garner & Lindsey
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.
RMSST Reads: The 1,000 Book Challenge
- 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.
Reminders & Helpful Links
Share a shout out to Teachers & Staff Members for a job well done!
Continue Monitoring Grades in Infinite Campus
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.
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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