Mr. Brown's Weekly Newsletter
Issue 5 - September 24, 2023
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 22 Early Release (12:30PM)
September 25 No School For Students and Teachers
October 2 Excel Beyond the Bell Begins
October 2 - 6 Fall Book Fair
October 9 No School For Students
October 10 PTSA Meeting
October 13 Exploring Latin America Day
October 18 Family Movie Night/Food Trucks (5:00 - 8:00)
RCMS ATHLETICS
Athletics for 2023-24 – 7th and 8th Graders
There is still time register for Boys Softball, please click here to Register your student. MCPS Athletics requires a doctors signed physical paper and access to ParentVue. Students will not be able to participate in try outs if the proper registration process is not followed.
Click Here to see all the important information.
This week in Athletics
- Tuesday – Tentative Boys Softball Game at Home vs. Baker
- Wednesday – Boys and Girls Softball Practice / XC Practice
- Thursday - Boys and Girls Softball Practice / XC Practice
Please reach out to Dave Hudson, Athletics Coordinator with any questions.
Exploring Latin America Day
Exploring Latin America Day - October 13th, 2023
Our 7th grade in-school field trip is scheduled for Friday, October 13th! The cost for this day is $9 and can be paid online using the School Cash online payment system. All 7th grade students will participate in lessons and activities throughout the day, but permission is required to eat the buffet lunch from Crisp & Juicy. We are requesting all permission slips to be returned by October 4th. They may be returned to World Studies teachers, Ms. Nesselt, Ms. Thornton, or Ms. Gall. If you have questions about this event or need help accessing School Cash Online, please contact Ms. Gall at Elizabeth_K_Gall@mcpsmd.org.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Additionally, we need parent volunteers to make Exploring Latin America Day a success! If you are available to help with our lunch buffet, please sign up using the sign-up genius link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAB2DA2FC1-exploring2
8th Grade - Maryland Then and Now In-School Field Trip - November 10th, 2023
On Friday, November 10th, all 8th grade students will participate in the in-school field trip, Maryland Then and Now. This experience aims to connect the history of our great state with life today as well as to utilize the Learner Profile attributes to recognize what makes Maryland unique. A permission slip is required for this event in order for students to partake in our Maryland themed lunch buffet. The cost for this trip is $10 and can be paid by cash, check or through the School Cash Online payment system. Permission slips should be returned to one of the 8th grade team leaders (Ms. Blades or Ms. Presley) or Ms. Gall. We request permission slips to be returned by Tuesday, October 31st.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
Additionally, we do have a need for parent volunteers to help with this day. Please sign up here if you are available!
If you have any questions regarding these events, please reach out to MYP Coordinator, Elizabeth Gall at Elizabeth_K_Gall@mcpsmd.org
PTSA NEWS
PTSA Information
The RCMS PTSA is offering pre-order sales for Spirit Wear T-Shirts! The shirts are the same design as sold at our Sept meeting and Back to School Fair. Shirts are black with the RCMS logo on the front, and read "Together We Are Clemente" on the back. Pre-orders will be available until Sept 30. You can pre-order a shirt at: Spiritwear
Spiritwear <p>RCMS t-shirts in black. The front has the logo, and the back reads, "Together We Are Clemente."</p>
Our next event is coming up soon! The Fall Book Fair begins on Monday, Oct 2, and runs through Friday, Oct 6. We are looking for student and adult volunteers. You can view the times and sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A49ADAF2CA31-rcms4
You can also sign your student up for an e-wallet for shopping at the Fair! Go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/robertoclementemidsch
and scroll to e-wallet to begin.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 10 at 7pm in the Media Center. We are accepting topic requests and suggestions. You can reach us via email at rcmsptsa.office@gmail.com, or message us through our facebook page: facebook.com/clementeptsa
There is still time to join the PTSA! Your membership helps provide support for classrooms, teachers and students. Additionally, you can vote at meetings. To join, go to rcmsptsa.square.site, and select 2023-2024 Membership at the top of the page.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Heather, Treena, Rebecca, and Christine