Magnet News
September 9, 2021
Last chance! Reserve your movie tickets by noon.
Come join the Magnet Fund for a Drive-In Movie Experience for the whole family! Join us tomorrow Friday, September 10th starting at 7pm with music and fun for the family. The movie will begin at 8pm. Watch the movie inside or directly outside your vehicle.
Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance by noon Friday at this eventbrite link.
Congratulations to RYL Participants!
Congratulations to the 17 student below who applied and were accepted in to Rockdale Youth Leadership (RYL) for the 2021-2022 school year. We look forward to these 10th graders learning and growing through this distinguished leadership development program.
RYL Students from RMSST: Kelsey Andries, Xander Atkinson, Gabriel Barnes, Abigail Buchanan, Noah Buchanan, Cameron Bush, Bianca Christie, Madisyn Dennis, Camille Hall, Camille Hardy, Jaycee Herth, Madisyn Hill, Kayla Holland, Kaley Kleinhans, Terron McRae, Hayaa Patel, Kathryn Stoltz
Congratulations to our Popcorn Sale Winners!
Thank you & Congratulations to all students and families who sold $600 or more in Popcorn!
Top Sellers: Zindzhi Evans, Adayvia Gilbert, Tyloni Bailey, Jeremy White Jr, Hannah Coley, Shiloh Knutsen, Nathaniel Reynolds, Tia Gould-, Alismariet Salom Maceira, Zoe Cannon, Abigail Baker, Tommy Robinson Jr, Grayson Cornelius, Jamecia Small, Simon DePina, Aiden French, Jahmel Drew, Isabella Cooper, Trinity James, Elissa Jefferson, Christian Davis- Class of 2022
Top Prize Winners
Grand Prize goes to Zindzhi Evans
2nd place winner: Adayvia Gilbert
3rd place winner: Tyloni Bailey
4th place winner: Jeremy White Jr.
Final Results: We completed $30553 in gross popcorn sales, earning $15276 toward the Rockdale Magnet Fund's budget for activities, programs, and improvements for our school and our marvelous students.
Counseling Updates
Welcome our new counselor Ms. Lindsey to the RMSST Family! She and Ms. Harris will be working with our students throughout the year.
Next week's College Visits!
All grade levels are encouraged to attend sessions for colleges that they are interested in learning more about throughout the semester. 10th-12th grade students, please register for these upcoming college visits through your Naviance Account!
Monday September 13th: Mercer University
Monday September 13th: Brown University (Special time @ 3:15pm)
Tuesday September 14th: Champlain College
Wednesday September 15th: Vanderbilt University
Thursday September 16th: Emory University
Unless otherwise noted all sessions are designed as "Lunch & Learn". Students who need to first purchase their lunch at RCHS can receive a pass from Dr. Williams or Mrs. Baskett to come back to the Learning Commons to attend.
Takeaways from this week's Wellness Wednesday Lesson
Opportunities at RMSST
Magnet Events- Save the Dates!
- Progress Reports Posted in Infinite Campus- Friday, September 10
- 11 Acts of Kindness Day @ RMSST- Friday, September 10
- Magnet Fund Drive In Move Night – Friday, September 10
- 10th Grade preACT testing (rescheduled date)- Thursday, September 16
- 10th Grade Family-Student Workshop- Thursday, September 23
- 11th Grade Family-Student Workshop- Thursday, October 14
Key Parent & Guardian Information
Free COVID-19 Testing
Starting September 13, 2021, KDOW COVID-19 Testing will take place at 954 North Main Street, Conyers, GA 30012 during Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
September 13-16 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
September 20-23 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
September 27-30 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
(No KDOW COVID-19 testing during Fall Independent Learning Days and Fall Break, October 4-8.)
October 11-14 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
October 18-21 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
October 25-28 954 North Main Street (12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.).
For all the details including the full schedule of dates, times and locations, please visit our website at www.rockdaleschools.org/covid19testing
School Wide Expectations
Health & Safety Information
Wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and social distance are 3 key mitigation measures to keep our Magnet Family safe. Remember, Magnet keeps Magnet safe! Let's support one another as we implement new routines for safety.
Masks
-Masks are required for all staff and students.
-Masks include non-medical and medical grade disposable face masks and cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth).
-Masks shall be worn in the classroom and all common areas such as hallways, restrooms, and buses. Lunch is the only approved time when masks can be removed while a student is eating.
-Full face shields are optional but cannot be used in place of a mask.
-Students and staff will provide their own face coverings and face shields that adhere to the district’s dress code. If students arrive at school without a mask then one will be given to them.
Personal Health
-Parents must monitor the health of their children and keep sick children at home.
-Staff must monitor their own health and stay home when sick.
-Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 (symptomatic or asymptomatic) must remain at home for the length of time recommended by the Public Health Department. Please contact our school’s primary contact tracer, Mrs. Amanda Baskett, should you test positive or show symptoms.
-Clinic Aides are trained to identify the symptoms of COVID-19 and will immediately isolate students with these symptoms. Parents will be required to pick up sick children immediately from school. In the event a parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact for the student will be called.
Hand washing & Sanitizer Stations
-Sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the building to encourage students to sanitize their hands upon entry.
-Hand sanitizing and proper hand hygiene will be discussed on a regular basis via morning announcements and classroom activities.
-Signage will be posted throughout the building to remind students and staff of proper hand hygiene.
PBIS School Wide Rules with RCHS
Be Responsible
Be On time
Be Ready to Learn
Follow the RCPS Dress Code
Rockdale Magnet School Mission
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.
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
Email: abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Website: rockdalemagnetschool.com
Location: 930 Rowland Road Northeast, Conyers, GA, USA
Phone: 770-483-8737
Facebook: facebook.com/RockdaleMagnet
Twitter: @RockdaleMagnet