
Magnet News

February 3, 2023 Edition
Georgia Parent Survey is Open
Georgia Parent Survey - https://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) opened the 2022-2023 Georgia Student Health Survey, Georgia Parent Survey, and the Georgia School Personnel Survey. Survey participation is voluntary, but we strongly encourage participation in the surveys to provide schools with critically important data to help guide prevention and intervention strategies. The surveys will remain open through Friday, March 17, 2023.
Celebrating Distinction at RMSST
Recent Student & Teacher Awards
1. Congratulations to Dr. Garner who has won the Mathematical Association of America's Edyth May Sliffe Award. The Edyth May Sliffe Award recognizes middle school and high school math teachers who have done outstanding work to motivate their students in mathematics. Learn more at https://newsroom.maa.org/.
2.Congratulations to the Magnet Math Team who won 3rd in Large Schools at the Floyd County competition and also to Maxwell Zhang who won 4th place individual on the written exam!
3. Congratulations to all of the Regional Science & Engineering Fair Participants last Friday. A special congratulations to Abigail Buchanan, Alexa Apiyo, Camile Hall, Jessica Rhee, and Dylan Burkey who won trips to International Science and Engineering Fair. Good luck at the competition in Texas this May! Congratulations also to Noah Buchanan, Jose Funes, and Ryan Rakestraw who won a spot at the National Student Research Conference in Illinois this Summer!
The students below are headed to State Science and Engineering Fair on March 30th:
Gemma Gayle
Zoe Cannon
Victoria Brown
Parizehra Momin
Jessica Rhee & Camille Hall
Abigail Buchanan & Alexa Apiyo
Dylan Burkey
Hayaa Patel & Madisyn Dennis
Noah Buchanan
Emmanuel Allen
Ryan Rakestraw
Amani Roberson
Jose Funes
Kameron Bolton
Prakash Gupta
Kathryn Stoltz
Kayla Holland
Saidah Hoyte
Autumn Jeffries
Hezekiah Sylvestre
Delano Page
Gavin Reece
Tia Gould
Sydney Hammett
Dalena Nguyen
Rowan Rodgers
Olyad Fozi
Alismariet Salom Maceira
Joel Samuels
Roderick Sneed
Ian Morgan
4. Congratulations to Shelley Seagraves who won the Mary Mansell Outstanding Teacher Award at Regional Science & Engineering Fair!
Upcoming Opportunities
Submit a proposal to present at the Spring Student Wellness Summit at RMSST
We need your voice & ideas! This is a request for Spring 2023 Student Wellness Summit Speaker Proposals. You may submit individually or present as a group.
The Wellness Wednesday Summit will take place at RMSST on Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 12:15-1pm. It will be a time for students and teachers to present to fellow students on session topics related to the importance of wellness and mental health. If you are interested in signing up to present, please fill out the form linked here with your ideas! There will be two rotations, each containing a 15-minute talking or activity period and a final 5 minutes for an interactive activity or Question & Answer session.
You can cover any beneficial, relevant topic connected to student wellness, but we encourage you to make it your own and personal.
Some possible topic ideas are benefits of managing time, avoiding procrastination, getting involved, being a good leader, wellness through the arts, coping skills (like mindfulness and meditation), regulating emotions, leading by example, staying true to your core values, overcoming setbacks, etc.
Timeline:
· Proposals due- Friday, March 3rd (6pm.)
· Notified of acceptance to speak- by Tuesday, March 14th
· Presentation Slide Drafts due- Monday, March 20th
· Session Sign Up- week of March 20th
· Presentations- Friday, March 24th (12:15-1pm.)
Extended Tutorials Schedule for Next Week
Below is the list of teacher/counselors/peer tutors available for the extended tutorial hours next week. 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. Students must be picked up by 6pm on extended tutorial days.
Extended Tutorial Staff:
Tuesday- Ms. Kinsey & Ms. Lindsey
Wednesday - Ms. Harris & Ms. Matthews
Thursday- Ms. Matthews & Dr. Garner
Download the PDF below for the full Before & After School Opportunities Schedule
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates!
February 4- Middle School Math Tournament
February 8- RCPS College & Career Fair, 5-7:30pm
February 8- Open Forum with Dr. Oatts
February 10-Black History Month Flex Assembly
Feb 13-17- Heart Week presented by Student Council
February 17-Heart Week Flex Assembly
February 20-24- Winter Intersession (No School for Students)
March 3- Wellness Summit Proposals Due
2023 Graduation Information
The 2023 graduation ceremony will take place on May 24, 2023 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, located at 6400 Woodrow Road, Lithonia, GA 30038. Graduation schedules for each high school are posted below.
Graduation Schedule
All graduations will be Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the following times:
Salem High School Graduation: 10:00 A.M.
Rockdale County High School Graduation (including Rockdale Magnet School): 2:00 P.M.
Heritage High School Graduation: 6:00 P.M.
Share a shout out to Teachers & Staff Members for a job well done!
Reminders & Helpful Links
Stay Up to Date about Grades on Infinite Campus
Tips for Using Infinite Campus Parent Portal
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.
Access your student's data via Infinite Campus & SLDS
Students recently took an assessment in Reading and Mathematics called the STAR. Our school uses this test three times a year to monitor student growth and achievement. Your student's scores are now available through Infinite Campus under the more tab and selecting SLDS. We have detailed video instructions posted on our website to help you with this process and the opportunity to request a more detailed report to help support your student's growth this school year. This report summarizes your child's scores on the assessment and shares areas where they are ready for more practice. As with any assessment, many factors can affect your student's scores. It is important to understand that these scores provide only one picture of how your student is doing in school.
Please access the STAR parent instructions here on the school's website main page for more information.
Yearbooks on Sale
Underclass yearbooks are on sale now for all 9th-11th graders. Go to www.yearbookforever.com to purchase your book online or see Ms. Brumback in Room 109 with cash, check or money order. Seniors do not need to purchase yearbooks as the price for your yearbook is included in senior dues.
Add money or set up Auto Pay settings online for school lunch
Families are able to make payments to cafeteria accounts online, using www.myschoolbucks.com.
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.
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The mission of RMSST, a specialized research-focused learning community, is to foster and produce students who think ethically, critically, and independently while excelling in competitive academic environments and demonstrating high standards and expectations.