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1. Important Dates

Thursday, February 27 - PTA Meeting, RRMS Library, 6:30 PM

Friday, Febuary 28- Ramadan begins at sundown

Friday, March 28- Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

2. A Note from the Principal

Dear Rocky Run Community-

I hope everyone enjoyed a great three day weekend in recognition of President's Day. As a father of VERY active kids, I spent most of the weekend at soccer fields, pool decks and basketball courts, rooting for my athletes (with a few trips to Home Depot sprinkled in there to complete the ever-growing chore list). In a way, I really appreciated coming back to work on Tuesday as a break from my busy weekend!

I don't know about you, but I really got caught up in the snow prediction game this past week too! at one point, they were predicting 20+ inches. What a dud! As you may be able to tell by social media, teachers and school employees eagerly track weather patterns as much as students. Please be sure to support the Rocky Run community by wearing your pajamas inside out and flushing ice cubes down the toilet whenever there is a storm forecasted.

During this abbreviated week of school, our girl's futsal team defeated Katherine Johnson to win the Western Fairfax Middle School League! The team was undefeated throughout the season and exhibited great sportsmanship. Way to RAISE the Ram girls!

As always, thank you for your continued partnership and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to seeing you at RRMS.

Sincerely,

Peter Kownacki
Principal
Rocky Run Middle School
@pakownacki

3. Action Items for Families

Ramadan Planning

We are seeking input from our Rocky Run families who will be observing Ramadan this year. Please complete this form at your earliest convenience if you would like your student/s to have the option of accessing a prayer space during the day and/or the option of visiting an alternative space in place of the cafeteria during lunchtime due to fasting. If you have any specific questions or would rather discuss your preferences, please contact Rachel Sweeney, Assistant Principal, at rwsweeney@fcps.edu or 703-802-7704, or your child’s counselor.

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

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