Weekly Dolphin Newsletter
Week of November 30th
What's In This Week's Issue
- Virtual Learning Student Schedule
- Weekly Assignments for Students
- Zoom Links to Classes
- ParentVUE Activation
- Request for Photos for the Yearbook
- Picking Up Library Books from RPMS
Holiday Giving Project
Technology Support
Connecting Virtually
Important Dates
Joining the Dolphin TV Crew
Staying Connected: School / Staff Contact Information
Links to Assignments and Zoom Information
- 6th Grade Assignments click here
- 7th Grade Assignments click here
- 8th Grade Assignments click here
- Zoom Link Information for Teachers by Grade Level click here
*Assignments are subject to change.
ParentVUE Signup: Are you connected?
You may have forgotten to sign up for ParentVUE! ParentVue is the brand new, powerful, single location for all information about how your child is doing in school. ParentVUE is also a new tool we use to stay connected with you.
When you are logged into ParentVUE you can:
See your child’s schedule.
Check your child’s grades (and report card).
Check your child’s assignments.
Send a message to your child’s teacher.
Update your contact information
Soon, you will even be able to see a report on Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)!
If you haven’t yet activated your account, please be on the lookout for an email and/or a notification via U.S. mail because soon, we will send you a new activation letter. Once you’ve received your activation letter simply visit www.MCPSParentVUE.org to activate your account.
If you have already activated your ParentVUE account, you will not receive a notification because you are already enjoying the benefits of ParentVUE.
ParentVUE is built on the powerful Synergy platform; ‘Teachers put their energy into Synergy, and so should you!’
If for some reason you do not receive your notification in the coming weeks, please do not hesitate to contact us.
WE NEED YEARBOOK PHOTOS!
The yearbook still will be published at RPMS and we are excited to announce we will be using YOUR photos to do that! Follow the directions below to send in your photos. What exactly do we need? This week could use summer photos, back to school photos, zoom classroom at home photos!
How do I do this?
To send in photos through Mobile phone:
Step 1: Download YearbookSnap from the app store (orange icon)
Step 2: Type in the school name: Rosa Parks Middle School
Step 3: Enter school code: dolphins (lowercase!)
Step 4: Hit enter
Step 5: Click the orange arrow after the school name to select photos from your camera roll
Step 6: Choose yearbook special requests
Step 7: Pick up to 5 photos to send and then on the bottom right hit the box with the arrow pointing up
Step 8: Click on the photo to enter a note (students names in picture etc)
Step 9: Click upload
Step 10 : Enter in your first and last name and email and submit photos!
To send in photos that are on your computer:
Step 1: Go to yearbookforever.com
Step 2: Enter in the school name: Rosa Parks Middle School
Step 3: Click shop the store
Step 4: Click on Community upload Submit photos for your school yearbook-center near top
Step 5: Enter school code: dolphins (lowercase!) and click enter
Step 6: Upload your photos and make notes on each one (students in picture etc)
Step 7: Enter your first and last name and email
Step 8: Click that you certify
Step 9: Submit Photos!
Would You Like To Borrow a RPMS Library Book?
Students now can get Rosa Parks library books in their hands!
The process: Students log into Destiny and place the book that they would like to check out on hold. Mrs. Young and Mr. Dixon will check out the book, place it in a labeled bag, and email the student when the book is ready for checkout.
Video explaining the process:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12f24PjrILTViHp3dJmay5YNKD8fJTQph/view?usp=sharing
Holiday Giving Project
Dolphins,
The Holiday Giving Project has provided Thanksgiving and December holiday assistance to low-income households for over 30 years. A network of social workers, school counselors, and human service professionals refer families in need of assistance. Local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies serve Holiday Giving recipients, as donations are available. If you and your family are in need and would like to be referred for possible assistance for the holiday season, please complete this referral form to provide the required information. Resources are limited: please apply only if you and your family are truly in need. While a referral is not a guarantee of assistance, the Project helps as many families in need as donations allow.
Click here to sign up!
For the technical needs of any student or parent during remote learning call 240-740-7020 or email communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org.
Connecting Virtually
Click on the links to access each webpage:
- RPMS Webpage
- RPMS Student Handbook for Virtual Learning
- RPMS Parent Handbook
- Zoom: tips and best practices guide
- School Supply List for Virtual Learning
- Meal Distribution Locations
- RPMS Back to School Night Website with individual teacher videos
Parent Academy Launches To-Go Virtual Webinars (English and Spanish)
Families and students can stay engaged throughout the school year with Parent Academy TO GO. Parent Academy TO GO is a series of virtual webinars for families to watch at home.
September and October webinars are listed on the Parent Academy website.
IMPORTANT DATES IN NOVEMBER
- November - Native American Heritage Month
- December 8 - RPMS PTA Meeting
- December 24 - Holiday No School
- December 25 - Holiday No School
- December 28 - December 31 - Winter Break No School
- January 1 - Holiday No School
DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE RPMS NEWS?
If you're interested in working on the Dolphin TV news show, please email Mr. Tim Dixon: Timothy_Dixon@mcpsmd.org
WE ARE STILL HERE TO SERVE AND HELP YOU!
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:
Administration (240) 740-3300
Mrs. Jewel Sanders, Principal – Jewel_A_Sanders@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Angie Fish, Principal Intern (Grade 6, A-L and Grade 8) – Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org
Mr. Mike Kryder Assistant Principal (Grade 6 M-Z and Grade 7), – Michael_J_Kryder@mcpsmd.org
Main Office Staff (240) 740-3300
Mrs. Krystal White-Prillman, School Administrative Secretary – Krystal_White-Prillman@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Shannon Labarta, Front Office Secretary – Shannon_Labarta@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Cindy Pappas, Attendance Secretary – Cynthia_A_Pappas@mcpsmd.org
Mr. Al Sisco, School Financial Specialist – Albert_Sisco@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Liz Williams, Health Technician - (Elisabeth_A_Williams@mcpsmd.org)
Counseling Office (240 740-3310
Mrs. Jessica Scheffer (Grade 6) – Jessica_A_Scheffer@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Sara Watts (Resource Counselor and Grade 7, A-J) – Sara_E_Watts@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Michelle Ewers (Grade 7. K-Z) – Michelle_A_Ewers@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Barbara Becker (Grade 8) – Barbara_A_Becker@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Cathy Fordham, Counseling Secretary – Catherine_J_Fordham@mcpsmd.org
Team Leaders/Interdisciplinary Resource Teachers
- Grade 6 Team Leader - Mr. Jason Volz
- Grade 6 Team Leader/Science & Technology Resource Teacher - Ms. Amy Rakowiecki
- Grade 7 Team Leader - Mrs. Cory Link
- Grade 7 Team Leader/Social Studies Resource Teacher - Matthew White
- Grade 8 Team Leader - Mr. Chris Swank
- Grade 8 Team Leader - Ms. Sammi Cooper
- Physical Education & Health, Art, and World Languages Resource Teacher - Mrs. Stacy Shephard
- English, ESOL, and Reading Resource Teacher - Ms. Susan Song
- Math Resource Teacher – Mrs. Aimee Conway
- Special Education Resource/IEP Coordinator - Ms. Kristen O’Neil
- Resource Counselor/504 Coordinator - Mrs. Sara Watts
Classroom Teachers - For full list of staff emails, please click on the following link: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosaparksms/staff/directory/
When calling and leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number, student’s name, and a detailed message. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours during business / school days. Thank you and stay safe.
Rosa Parks Middle School
Email: Jewel_A_Sanders@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosaparksms/
Location: 19200 Olney Mill Road, Olney, MD 20832, USA
Phone: (240) 740-3300
Twitter: @RPMSPrincipal