Mr. Brown's Weekly Newsletter
Issue 1 - August 27, 2023
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 4 - Schools and Offices Closed
September 8 - Picture Day
September 14 - RCMS Back to School Community Fair
September 15 - First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19 - FUNDRAISER - Chipotle Night
September 22 - Early Release (12:30PM)
September 25 - No School For Students and Teachers
A MESSAGE FROM THE PTSA
Welcome back, RCMS families!
We will be holding our first PTSA meeting of the 2023/2024 school year on Tuesday, Sept 12. Please join us in the Media Center at 7 pm to kick off the year! Students are also welcome to join, and will earn SSL hours for attendance. You can register as a member of the PTSA for this year in person at the meeting, or in advance at this link:
We look forward to a wonderful year!
Heather, Treena, Rebecca, and Christine
School Cash Online Information
SchoolCash Online (SCO) is the preferred method for parents/guardians to pay student activity and registration fees. Not registered yet? Register now for SchoolCash Online!
As of Monday, August 21, 2023, guardian(s) will no longer need a PIN to add their student(s) to their SCO account. The new feature in SCO that will make it easier for guardians to attach their student(s) in their account profiles.
Medicaid Renewal Information
SERT CLUB
RCMS ATHLETICS INFORMATION
Attention rising 7th and 8th Graders - Athletics for 2023-24
Next School years Athletics will include Softball, Cross Country, Basketball, and Soccer.
If you are interested or planning on participating in any Athletics for RCMS in the coming school year, please click here to learn about the registration process. 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.
Cross Country and Softball try outs begin the week of Sept 12, and all registration and doctor paperwork must be completed to try out.
Student Service Learning Hours
MCPS Student Service Learning (SSL) Hub for Students and Families
SSL Forms and SSL RecordsSSL OpportunitiesSSL GuidelinesTranslated SSL ResourcesMontgomery County Volunteer Center ResourcesSSL CoordinatorsSSL Posters/ InfographicsCommunications/
Social Media
MCPS Form 560-51 - SSL Activity Verification Form (bit.ly/SSLReflection) - Complete to verify SSL hours after serviceNonprofit-Hosted SSL Opportunities (bit.ly/
SSLOpportunities) - Find approved SSL opportunitiesMCPS SSL Guidelines for In-Person Service - Review the guidelines/
requirements for in-person serviceAmharic (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesSearching for SSL Opportunities on the MCVC Website (bit.ly/
SSLSearchTip)
Tips for searching for MCPS SSL OpportunitiesHigh School SSL Coordinators
(bit.ly/
SSLCoordinatorsHS) - List of SSL Coordinators by High SchoolHelpful SSL Bitly Quick Links for Students - Check out these quick links to SSL forms and resourcesMonthly StudentPOST Newsletter
MCPS Form 560-50 - Individual SSL Request Form (bit.ly/
SSLPreApproval) - Complete to serve with nonprofit organizations not listed on MCVC websiteNonprofit-Hosted Virtual/Remote SSL Opportunities
(bit.ly/
VirtualSSL2020) - Find approved virtual/remote SSL opportunitiesMCPS SSL Guidelines for Select Virtual/Remote Service
bit.ly/
VirtualSSLGuidelines - Review the guidelines/
requirements for virtual/remote serviceChinese (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesList of MCPS SSL Organizations on the MCVC Website
(bit.ly/
SSLOrganizations)
Complete list of MCPS SSL organizations that can offer SSL hours to students for serviceMiddle School SSL Coordinators
(bit.ly/
SSLCoordinatorsMS) - List of SSL Coordinators by Middle SchoolMCPS SSL QR Poster - QR Codes and Quick Links for SSL ResourcesFollow us on Twitter to get the latest updates on SSL opportunities!
@mcpsvolunteers
SSL Forms and Important Dates - Due dates and deadlines for submitting SSL formsMonthly SSL Opportunities
(bit.ly/
SSLOpps23-24)
See highlighted SSL opportunities for each monthSSL Guidelines for Service with Faith-Based Organizations - Review the guidelines/
requirementsEnglish (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesSearching the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website (Video)SSL Forms and Important Dates - Check out important due dates and deadlines for SSL forms!Follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates on SSL opportunities!
@mcpsvolunteers
How to Check SSL Hours on Student/ParentVUE (bit.ly/SSLonVUE) - Step-by-step directions for viewing full details of SSL recordSSL Program Overview Slideshow (bit.ly/
SSLOverview2020) - Learn key information about the SSL programSSL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the SSL program guidelines and requirements!French (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesSearching for SSL Organizations by Keyword on the MCVC WebsiteBenefits of SSL Poster - Learn about the important benefits of the SSL program
Pro-rating SSL Requirements/
Calculating Enrollment Waivers - Info for students who enroll in MCPS after 6th gradeSSL Interactive/Live Flowchart
(bit.ly/
SSLLiveFlowchart) - Walk through the steps of the SSL process (interactive!)Korean (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesSearching for Collection Drive Opportunities to Host at School
(must be directly sponsored/
supervised by an MCPS Staff Member in-person in a public space)
SSL Flowchart
(bit.ly/SSLFlowchart) - One-page flowchart of each step of the SSL processPortuguese (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL OpportunitiesSearching for Group SSL Opportunities - Search for opportunities that your group/class/
club/team can complete together in the community or at school
Introduction to SSL Handout with Flowchart - One-sheet introduction to SSL programSpanish (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL Opportunities
Vietnamese (Folder)
- Intro to SSL
- SSL Flowchart
- SSL Forms
- Tips for Searching for SSL Opportunities