Magnet News
March 21, 2024
Spring Popcorn Sale Kicks Off Today! Win $$$ prizes & be entered in the raffle for free Magnet Dues!
Our last fundraiser of the 23-24 School year opens today! Anyone who opens a store and sells $50 in popcorn will be entered into a raffle to have their annual Magnet Fund dues covered for the 24-25 school year (approximately $210). Note if a senior wins they will receive a prize of equivalent value.
Our Double Good popcorn fundraiser will begin TODAY, Thursday, March 21, 2024, @ 5:00PM using Event Code: CQFWLR at Doublegood.com and in the App!
This is a short fund-raiser, and it ends on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
The Rockdale Magnet Fund, Inc., will receive 50% of your total sales from the contactless online sale to support all RMSST events and programs. Our goal is to sell $50,000 worth of popcorn.
We can do it if EVERYONE participates.
PRIZES: EVERYONE can WIN!
There will be prizes given to the top 3 sellers (irrespective of grade level). The grand prize winner will receive a prize of 10% of the Fund's earnings from your sales. The 2nd and 3rd place prize wins 5% of the Fund’s earnings from your sales .For Example: if the grand prize winner sells $2000 of product, he/she will win a $100 VISA gift card (10% of $1000). All of the Top 3 winner prizes will be in the form of a VISA gift card.
Since this fundraiser is 100% contactless, 100% online (no orders to take, no product to distribute, no money to collect) you may sell this delicious, flavored gourmet popcorn to ALL of your family, friends, and associates all over the country through text, email, or any of your social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
So, just download the Double Good app onto your iOS or Android device and set up your popup store and BEGIN SELLING!
Here is how it works- start your store today as the sale ends Monday!
STUDENTS/PARENTS: Download the Double Good app for your iOS and Android device - https://www.doublegood.com
• Create an account with your Student Name, Email, & Phone number. You can add a picture or video too! There is an option to include your store on the Double Good website as well for all to see. That is up to you!
• Add a quick note in the app as to why you are raising money! “Hi, I’m raising money for the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology to support our programs and activities! Please help me meet my goal of $1000 toward the school’s $50,000 fundraising goal!”
• Join the fundraiser using this
Event Code: CQFWLR
At 5:00 pm today, you can begin to share your Pop-Up Store link with everyone using social media, text & email. You can get the link to your store from the Double Good app.
Let's make this the best fundraiser yet for the Rockdale Magnet Fund!
Upcoming Opportunities & Events
DATE CHANGE! Junior College Prep & Senior Year Planning Meeting will be Thursday, March 28th 6-7:30pm
Attention all Juniors and Families! We have adjusted our upcoming advisement meeting due to be Thursday, March 28th from 6-7:30pm via Teams virtually. We are excited to discuss key college and scholarship prep, the upcoming SAT School Day, and more as you get ready for senior year. All juniors are requested to participate live with at least one member of your household. We will be raffling away one FREE parking permit for next year (subject to application and approval) to a student who participates live!
National Competition Opportunity! Sign up to take the National Science League tests on campus.
It’s time for student registration for the National Science League contests. The NSL exams will be coming up toward the end of April.
They cover several different science content areas.
9th graders are eligible to sit for the following subjects:
-General Science (Monday, 4/22)
-Physical Science (Tuesday, 4/23)
-Earth Science (Wednesday 4/24)
10th-12th graders are eligible to sit for:
-Biology (Monday, 4/22)
-Chemistry (Tuesday, 4/23)
-Earth Science (Wednesday, 4/24)
-Physics (Thursday, 4/25)
These contests are short (~30 minutes) and can provide students with the opportunity to receive school-level and, possibly, national distinction. All contests will be administered in the Magnet Cafetorium at 9 am each day.
Once students have registered, additional information will be sent out regarding the details of the contest administration and practice content.
Click here to register. Registration closes on Tuesday, April 16th.
If you have any questions, stop by and see Ms. Kennen in room 816.
Annual Updates Open Now for the 24-25 School Year
It’s time to complete your Annual Student Update in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
We encourage you to complete your Annual Update as soon as possible to avoid delays.
An Annual Update is required for each student to receive an RCPS laptop or iPad and to access online instructional programs for the 24-25 school year.
- Log in to the Parent Portal (www.rockdaleschools.org/infinitecampus)
- Click on the 3 lines in the top left corner.
- Click MORE at the bottom of the list.
- Click ANNUAL UPDATES AND REGISTRATION.
- Choose 24-24 SCHOOL YEAR ANNUAL UPDATE.
- Click START and then BEGIN REGISTRATION.
- Review the information for ALL STUDENTS in your household.
- NOTE: Names cannot be changed in an Annual Update. Please contact Student Registration if the name of a student or parent/guardian in your application has changed or is incorrect.
- When you are finished, click SUBMIT.
- Please wait for the message “Thank you for completing Online Registration for Rockdale County Public Schools” to confirm your update has been received. It can take 15-20 seconds for this message to appear.
- During the school year, please use this same process to update your address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and student health information.
Contact RCPS Student Registration or the Magnet front office if you have questions or need assistance. RCPS Student Registration: 770-918-6185
Progress Report Grades are posted in Infinite Campus on Friday
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.
Are you looking to get more involved as a parent/guardian with RMSST? Nominations are now open for Magnet Fund Officer and Committee Chairs!
Parents/guardian of RMSST students for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to serve as Magnet Fund Officers or Committee Chairs. Nominations must be received by March 22nd.
Learn more and submit today at https://forms.office.com/r/hs2A6n2z9s!
Academic Planner Review closes on Sunday, March 24th
1:1 Advisement has Concluded. Thank you to our students, families, and counselors for working together to make scheduling plans for next school year. Now is the time to review a student's Academic Planner. Change requests will be accepted until March 24th.
Celebrating Distinction at RMSST
Two Students Selected for the Atlanta Dogwood Art Festival
Congrats to
11th Grader Rowan Rodgers (Red Figure) "Flayed Sinewy"
12th Grader Skylar Chandler (Swan) "Graceful Glow"
who had works selected for the juried Atlanta High School Art Exhibition at the Atlanta Dogwood Art Festival.
Details:
Schools may submit 8 works per school for judging. Over 800 works were submitted from Greater Atlanta Area High Schools. Jurors blindly selected approximately 200 works (including photography, painting, graphic art, jewelry, etc.) for the AHSAE. The Dogwood Festival takes place in Piedmont Park from April 12-14th, 2024.
Roderick Sneed wins Inventure Challenge
RMSST Senior Roderick Sneed won first place in the K-12 InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech and a spot to compete at the National Invention Convention. He also won a $1000 specialty award for his use of CAD.
This is the 10th anniversary of this statewide competition and RMSST students have participated in the state finals every year. Congratulations also to Laila Thomas, Sydney Hammett, and Prakash Gupta who earned spots to present their inventions at this year's competition.
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
March:
- 9th Grade Water Inequity Symposium - Friday, March 22 (8-9:30am)
- School Function Absence for all 9th grade students not in Magnet classes
- 11th Grade Family-Student Meeting: Senior Year & College Prep - Thursday, March 28 6-7:30pm via Teams (use this link to join)
- Wellness Focus Spring #4- Wednesday, March 27 (12:40-1:03pm)
- Teacher Workday/Conference Day- Friday, March 29 (No School for Students)
- Spring Break: April 1- 5
Opportunities for FREE help at RMSST and virtually
Free Tutoring! Access Tutor.com via ClassLink for On-Demand Help at Home!
Reminder: Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) and Tutor.com, one of the world’s largest online tutoring services, have partnered to provide live, online tutoring services for RCPS students. Through this partnership, quarantined RCPS students in grades 6-12 can access live tutors on-demand, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from Tutor.com for 1-to-1 learning support. RCPS students in grades K-12 can access the same expert tutors afterschool.
The service provides homework help across more than 120 subjects, along with drop-off essay review and test prep.
Students can access Tutor.com through the ClassLink landing page in any internet browser on their school-issued laptop or device, which will automatically sign in the student to their account. Or they can visit https://launchpad.classlink.com/rockdale.
Extended Tutorial available weekly Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
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.
Reminders & Helpful Links
RCPS Scholarship Newsletter includes 30 + $$$$$$ Opportunities
The February- March RCPS Scholarship Newsletter contains 30+ scholarships for our students. Many of these are local with great odds for those students who apply!
This week is a great time for students to work on scholarship applications.
Encourage 5th grade girls to register for our upcoming Math Competition
Ms. Matthews, the RMSST Math Team, and 9th Grade Honor Society Beta Lambda Tau are excited to host the first 5th Grade Girls Math Competition. Students will work in groups of 3-4 students to solve a set of critical thinking mathematical problems. Schools may create their own teams to register, or students can self-register to be put into a team. There will also be a keynote speech and STEM workshops with a “make-and-take” session. Awards will be given for the competition portion ay 11:30am with family invited to attend. Registration is at this link https://forms.office.com/r/UAFZACQ4JM.
RMSST Reads 1K Book Challenge Continues
- 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.
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General Feedback Form Available & Will Be Reviewed Monthly at Building Leadership Team Meetings
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!
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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