Mr. Brown's Weekly Newsletter
Issue 27 March 10, 2024
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 10- Daylight Savings Begins: Move your clocks forward 1 hour!
March 12- PTSA Meeting 7 PM Media Center
March 15- Parent Survey Closes
March 25-April 1- Spring Break...No School
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OUTDOOR ED FOR GRADE 6
The Outdoor Education experience for our 6th grade students will be in May. Students will either attend Session 1 from May 6-8, 2024 or Session 2 from May 8-10, 2024. (Students are pre-assigned to one session) Students & Families will be notified of which session their student is assigned via Email, Remind, Synergy, & Canvas in addition to paper forms on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Families may refer to the Outdoor Education page on Canvas for details about the trip.
If you have any questions about the field trip, please contact a member of the 6th grade TAC team:
COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR IS COMING!!!!!
We are excited to announce that RCMS will hold a College and Career Fair on April 11! If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining us, we are searching for special guests to make our day especially meaningful for our scholars. If you have a career you would like to share with our students, or are connected to a college/university, please complete this form as soon as possible. The event will be expo-style, meaning no formal presentations are required. Please reach out to Lindsey Parra with any questions at Lindsey_M_Vernon@mcpsmd.org
College and Career Flyer Page 1
College and Career Flyer Pag 2
PTSA INFORMATION
PTSA News:
Please join us on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 pm for our monthly PTSA meeting. We will meet in the media center, and plan to discuss upcoming events.
Thank you,
Heather, Kisha, Rebecca and Christine
RCMS families,
Just a reminder...
If you would like to join the PTSA, please go to the website below and join!
We'd love to have you as a member!
https://rcms-ptsa.square.site/
Thank you,
Heather, Kisha, Rebecca and Christine
-RCMS PTSA
PARENT SURVEY
Parents and Caregivers,
At Roberto Clemente MS, we believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of your perspective. Your family's input is crucial in shaping the future of our school community, and we invite you to participate in our Family Survey.
This survey aims to gather valuable insights into your experiences and opinions regarding various aspects of our school district. Your honest feedback will help us understand what's working well and identify areas where we can improve to create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Participating in this survey is easy, and it will only take a few minutes of your time. Your responses are completely confidential, and the information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of enhancing our educational programs and services. The survey opens February 12, 2024 and closes March 15, 2024.
To access the survey, please click on the link provided below:
https://parentsurvey.mcpsmd.org/
We appreciate your commitment to our school community and value the unique perspectives each family brings. Together, we can continue to build a positive and thriving educational environment.
Thank you for your time and input. We look forward to hearing from you!
Kind regards,
Tiffany Thornton (she/her)
Assistant Principal
Roberto Clemente Middle School
301-284-4750
Please see flyers below for additional information.
Survey Flyer-English
Survey Flyer- Espanol
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Food resources in Germantown / Recursos alimentarios en Germantown
Germantown Help – Call 301-482-1320 for assistance. Llame al 301-482-1320 para obtener ayuda.
Upcounty Hub – Check the distribution calendar linked here for food pick up opportunities. They have distributions 3 times a week in the Gaithersburg/Germantown area.
Consulte el calendario de distribución vinculado aquí para conocer las oportunidades de recogida de alimentos. Tienen distribuciones 3 veces por semana en el área de Gaithersburg/Germantown.
Manna Food –Call 301-424-1130 to get on the list. Once approved, you can pick up food on Thursdays from 2pm – 5pm at the Salvation Army parking lot on 20021 Aircraft Dr.
Llame al 301-424-1130 para inscribirse en la lista. Una vez aprobado, puede recoger comida los jueves de 2 p. m. a 5 p. m. en el estacionamiento del Salvation Army en 20021 Aircraft Dr.
New Covenant Fellowship Church – This is the church across the street from Roberto Clemente MS. Food distribution is the first and third Saturday of the month. You can find their calendar here.
Esta es la iglesia al cruzar de la Roberto Clemente Middle School. La distribución de alimentos es el primer y tercer sábado del mes. Puedes encontrar su calendario aquí.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
Are you looking for things to do with your kids the days that school is closed? Please see the attached flyers (click on the links below) for events with the Boys and Girls Club and the Montgomery County Recreation Department.
English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txyGn8iAkkCnlTW-tN6Hh20lR1uF4L1g/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQedjxwCu1ZzwSm0YS86dgJgJoaj8-xI/view?usp=sharing
¿Están buscando cosas que hacer con sus hijos los días que la escuela está cerrada? Consulte los folletos adjuntos para eventos con el Boys and Girls Club y el Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery. Haga click en los link que se encuentran abajo.
Español:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C3RRazvLrCqJ546kJZHwsBz1QjhzQbvC/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q_6PYSTyyZLbK82x6jh-kg4WuRsjbiaN/view?usp=sharing
CLEMENTE FAMILY FUN RUN AND WELLNESS FAIR...COMING SOON
“Save the Date for the Clemente Family Fun Run and Wellness Fair on May 4th! Students and their families are welcome to participate in a 5K fun run or come out and cheer on your friends and teachers while participating in health and wellness activities. Race registration is coming soon!”
SGA NEWS AND MAGNET FUNDRAISERS
SGA
Want to help plan activities at RCMS? Join the SGA! All are welcome to come and participate in our meetings. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Upcoming Meetings:
March 14
Spring BreakApril 11
April 25
May 9
May 23
MAGNET FIELD TRIP FUNDRAISERS
We are selling Krispy Kreme Dozen Donut Certificates!
These certificates are good for 1 dozen glazed donuts, and cost $16. Proceeds will support Magnet Science Field Trips.
Cards can be purchased from Mrs. Presley in room 128 with cash or check.
RCMS ATHLETICS
The window to register for Soccer Try Out is now closed.
Tuesday –Girls Practice and Last day for Boys Tryouts till 5:15
Wednesday – Boys and Girls Practice till 5:15
Thursday - Boys and Girls Practice till 5:15
David Hudson
PE and Health Content Specialist
david_hudson@mcpsmd.org
@MrHudsonsPE on most Social Networks
2023-24 YEARBOOKS
This is your last chance to secure a copy of our 2023-2024 yearbook!
Our Yearbook Team has been working very hard to capture and create the best yearbook to date. There are payment plans available. All yearbooks must be ordered online, do not miss this opportunity. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Palank, Yearbook Advisor (Michelle_R_Palank@mcpsmd.org)
Please see the link below to order your yearbook.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1025682/Roberto-Clemente-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/20230801042006223104/CATALOG_SHOP/
SSL INFORMATION
Please open the link below to discover SSL opportunities in the month of March.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJyj1x5agbW3-Zm1fk_N7oTXBLIwXLYaN9mzCdcCKHc/edit
The link below will provide you with information about SSL Awards information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TvjQEE-CojjPH5WzD-9jljlsUfKuQ1oXiojaEZ8pYO4/edit
If you have any further questions regarding SSL hours, please contact Mrs. Palank, RCMS SSL Coordinator at:
2 NEW SSL OPPORTUNITIES
Attention students:
Do you like to crochet or knit?
Crochet at GBC is offering the opportunity for you to do just this while helping a cause. We are making rectangles for Warm Up America. Once we have a sizable amount of rectangles to send, this organization will put them together to create blankets to give to the needy.
We will provide you with all that is needed to make these rectangles, all you need to do is show up and crochet or knit.
We meet every Monday during the school year. If there is no school on a Monday, we do not meet. We follow the MCPS calendar.
You can come anytime from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, come for both hours or for one. Come alone or bring a friend or 2! See flyer for additional information!
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
240-232-6830 (txt)
AND...
Attention Students:
you can now earn SSL hours, and feed your family, and learn about cooking - all at the same time!!
Join KindSoup4Students on the first Sunday of each month from 5-6pm. We'll cook a huge pot of a delicious (and nutritious) soup, together by zoom, from our own kitchens! You'll have enough to feed your own family dinner, with plenty leftover to share with others! We have food assistance providers listed on our website scattered around the DMV. (you earn 1 hour for every 3 quarts of frozen KindSoup that you giveaway!)
Sunday, March 3rd - Chicken Tortilla Soup
Sunday April 7th - Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Sunday, May 5th - Very, Very Vegetable Soup
Signup today!
Get your ingredients and prep between now and Sunday - and sign on to our zoom a few minutes before 5 on Sunday with your ingredients and tools out and ready!!
(and PLEASE SHARE with others!!)
https://dokindworks.org/project/kindsoup-for-students-make-chicken-tortilla-soup-to-share-with-others/
ART NEWS
Art Students of the Month is back!!! Take a look at all the beautiful artwork our students have created. There's so much talent!
Congrats to all our February Artists of the Month!!!
8TH GRADE NEWS
Hello families,
We are in the home stretch for 8th grade! This is very exciting and we have a lot going on!
T Shirts-Thank you for buying a shirt! The shirts are being printed and will be handed out at RCMS as soon as we have them!!
Dates to remember:
March 25-April 1-Spring Break
Information for the Year:
The team leaders also keep a running newsletter for events for 8th grade students. This document is a running document as new things arise; they are added to the document. Currently, we are adding information for our High School rising 9th grade informational nights.
Thank you very much! We are going to have an amazing year!
Hola familias,
¡Estamos en la recta final para el octavo grado! ¡Esto es muy emocionante y tenemos muchas cosas que hacer!
Camisetas: ¡Gracias por comprar una camisa! ¡Las camisetas se están imprimiendo y se entregarán en RCMS tan pronto como las tengamos!
Fechas para recordar:
25 de marzo-1 de abril-vacaciones de primavera
Información del año:
Los líderes del equipo también mantienen un boletín informativo sobre eventos para estudiantes de octavo grado. Este documento es un documento continuo a medida que surgen cosas nuevas; se agregan al documento. Actualmente, estamos agregando información para nuestras noches informativas para estudiantes de 9º grado de secundaria.
¡Muchas gracias! ¡Vamos a tener un año increíble!
Bridget Blades
Erin Presley
STUDENT ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP SAFETY REMIINDERS
With the increase of inclement weather that has come upon us, car ridership to and from school has increased. Parents and guardians driving their children are asked to use the Student Pickup/Dropoff loop at the side of the school by the tennis courts. It is asked that you do not use the staff/visitor lot in front of the school unless you need to park your car to escort your child into the building or you have an appointment with a staff member. Walkers and Ride On bus students are requested to use the sidewalk, going to and from school. Use marked crosswalk when at all possible and look both ways when crossing. This will help provide a safe arrival and dismissal for staff, visitors and students. Thank you for your help in keeping our community safe.