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Magnet News
Magnet News

August 29, 2024 August 29, 2024

Celebrating Distinction at RMSST Celebrating Distinction at RMSST

Congratulations to our 107 National AP Scholars!

Every fall, the AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams.This year we are celebrating 107 National AP Scholars, a 14% increase from last year!


AP Scholar Awards come in different levels and types. See the criteria here:

  • AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
  • AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.


Use this link to access the lightroom gallery with photos from Wednesday's Awards Celebration Breakfast honoring our AP Scholars- https://adobe.ly/3T1ShCL

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College Corner: SAT/PSAT Prep & College Fairs College Corner: SAT/PSAT Prep & College Fairs

  • Mr. Dufresne is hosting SAT prep sessions! If you need to brush up on your Geometry, Algebra, or Trignomoetry check out the dates on the attached flyer.

Sign up for upcoming college fairs with in person & virtual options

It’s time for the annual NCSSS Virtual College Fair! Connect with top Colleges & STEM schools in the country at the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Virtual College Fair from 5-7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 10. Participation in the Virtual College Fair is open to all students from NCSSS Institutional and Associate schools as a member benefit.


Learn more- College Fair – NCSSS

Register- https://forms.gle/X5U1nNyLGWugfZvSA

Upcoming RMSST Events & Activities Upcoming RMSST Events & Activities

Our first Independent Learning Day is tomorrow Friday, August 30th

Friday, August 30th will be an Asynchronous Learning Day

• If a student has technical difficulty:

-Students/parents can review the help documents available in ClassLink’s Tech Help folder with an icon that says, “Student Tech Help”

- Visit the website: Parent Technology Support - Rockdale County Public Schools (rockdaleschools.org).

-Call 770-860-4259 and leave a detailed message, and a technology staff member will return the call.


• Student attendance for Friday, August 30, will be based on evidence of completion and submission of learning tasks posted by their teacher in Canvas courses. To be marked present according to RCPS Board Policy JB Student Attendance, students must complete and submit assignment(s) for each scheduled class period by Monday, September 2, at 11:59 pm.

Magnet Newsroom | August 26th 2024

Magnet Newsroom | August 26th 2024

Magnet Newsroom for 26th of August 2024. This week, we have an exclusive one on one with one of Magnet's newest teachers, Mr. Sumperl, plus a dive into a bunch of headlines from here on Campus and around the district, and Meteorologist Amira Robinson has your seven day forecast!

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Find Your Niche- Get involved with clubs & teams at Magnet!

RMSST hosted our "Find Your Niche" Club & Team Fair yesterday as part of our Wellness Wednesday series. Thank you to all of our club & team student leaders and sponsors for your collaboration putting this event together. We do want ALL students to participate in extracurriculars, so if students were not able to attend the Fair, the posters are still on display before school in the Cafetorium. All students are encouraged to attend an afterschool session for the club/team of your choice at their earliest convenience.


Below is the Before and After School weekly schedule for Magnet tutorials, office hours, clubs, and teams. It is designed as an overview to help you get involved and find support at Magnet.

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Click the showcase image below to review the posters shared by clubs and teams at our recent Club & Team Fair.

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Focus on Academic Support Focus on Academic Support

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Extended Tutorials available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday next week

Extended Tutorial is planned on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week this semester and starts August 13th. Students can stay after school for ANY teacher's office hours, clubs, and/or teams and then report to the extended tutorial. Students must be picked up by 6pm on extended tutorial days. This allows families a later window for transportation while allowing students access to extracurriculars and office hours.


The teachers listed below will be hosting this week's extended tutorial.

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.

View and monitor student grades via Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Student grades are updated in Infinite Campus and can be monitored by parents via Parent Portal. Please review your student's progress and discuss their plan for success regularly.


How To Check for Grades & Progress Reports:

• CLICK HERE for directions on how to check for grades, Progress Reports, and Report Cards.

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Save the Date for your grade level's Curriculum & Advisement Nights!

  • 9th Grade: Thursday, September 5th 6-7:30pm (in-person)

  • 10th & 11th Grade: Thursday, September 12th 6-7:30pm (virtual)

Leadership Opportunities Leadership Opportunities

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10th Grade Leadership Opportunity- Deadline is Friday!

Attention 10th Grade Students! RYL is looking for you to be a part of our next class of Student Leaders! See the flyer for more information. Applications Due August 30, 2024.

To obtain an application, check with your counselor or visit www.rockdaleschools.org/RYL

Click here to submit your proposal to present at Wellness Summit Click here to submit your proposal to present at Wellness Summit

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Save the Dates- More Upcoming Magnet Events

August:

  • Independent Learning Day- Friday, August 30th


September:

  • Labor Day (no school for students and teachers)- Monday, September 2
  • Wellness Wednesday- Wednesday, September 4th (12:40-1pm)
  • 9th grade: Family-Student Meeting on Transition to High School & 9th grade Curriculum - Thursday, September 5 (6-7:30pm in-person)
  • StuCo led Flex Assembly for Monster Dash, Clubs, & Community Service Challenge - Friday, September 6 (12:15-1pm)
  • Periodic Table & School Beautification Service Projects - Friday, September 6 (3:15-5pm)
  • Magnet Fund Meeting- Tuesday, September 10 (6-7:30pm via Teams)
  • 11 Acts of Kindness Day @ RMSST – Wednesday, September 11
  • School Picture Days- September 11th & 12th
  • 10th & 11th grade Family-Student Meetings - Thursday, September 12 (6-7:30pm)
  • 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex - Friday, September 13 (12:15-1pm)
  • Wellness Wednesday- Wednesday, September 18th (12:40-1pm)
  • Ambassadors Working Retreat- Friday, September 20 (11:16am-3:05pm)
  • 9th grade & Peer Mentors only Flex - Monday, September 23 (12:15-1pm)
  • Homecoming Week- Starts September 23
  • Pre-ACT for 10th Graders - Wednesday, September 25
  • Homecoming Dance- Saturday, September 28
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Magnet Fund Dues- please pay by September 30th to avoid late fees

Click here to pay 2024 Magnet Fund Dues!

Magnet Fund dues are $220 per student. For families who have multiple students, additional students are $120. Dues are requested to be paid at Open House or by August 9th. A late fee will apply to accounts that are not paid by September 30th.

Rockdale Magnet Fund Inc. is the 501c3 non-profit academic booster club that supports all students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.


Learn more about the benefits from Magnet Dues by watching this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DFYGJLB1I8

Reminders & Helpful Links Reminders & Helpful Links

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Share a shout out to Teachers & Staff Members for a job well done!

Is there a teacher or staff member you want to thank or compliment for a great start to the school year? Please use this form to share a shout-out message about the good things you see happening at Magnet. We will share the positive shout-out messages at future staff meetings.

Join the Remind Group for your Grade Level at RMSST

Students & parents are invited to text the code below to 81010 to join the Remind for your grade level announcements.

Class of 2025 @rmsst2025

Class of 2026 @magnet26

Class of 2027 @magnet27

Class of 2028 @magnet28

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Publix Partners - free sign up & earn money back to the school on regular grocery trips

Publix Partners makes supporting students and faculty as easy as 1, 2, 3.

1. Join Club Publix and log in to your account at publix.com.

2. In your Club Publix profile, go to Settings, select Choose Publix Partner at the bottom of the page, and select your school.

3. Enter your phone number at checkout or pay with the Publix app, and we’ll donate a portion of your purchase to your school.

So far, Publix has donated $1,200 to our school! Publix Partners has contributed over $41.2 million to more than 5,296 schools across the Southeast. See how much our school has earned and learn more at publix.com/partners.

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Office Depot gives back 5% if you provide our school ID code at checkout

As you shop at Office Depot for back to school or throughout the year, please provide our School ID code 70206723 and our school receives 5% of your order back at no cost to you! Save the image below on your smart phone to have easy access when you shop. Online orders can be added to! Learn more at https://www.officedepot.com/l/school-supplies/give-back

General Feedback Form Available & Will Be Reviewed Monthly at Building Leadership Team Meetings

Do you have feedback about RMSST? Please share your ideas, suggestions, or concerns below. Items submitted will be reviewed at our monthly Building Leadership Team meetings.

If you have a specific questions or concern directly related to your student or that is time sensitive, please refer to our "Who to Contact" by category at https://magnet.rockdaleschools.org/about/news_and_announcements/news/f_a_q_s or email our director Mrs. Baskett directly at abaskett@rockdale.k12.ga.us.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective!


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2024-2025 School Year Calendar - Attendance is the #1 Predictor of Success!

Magnet Families- Please use next school year's calendar as you plan. It is key that students are at school every day that they are well. Research shows that attendance in class is a key predictor for success.

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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.

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