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PTA Weekly Update – Feb. 4, 2025

PTA Meeting TONIGHT – Tuesday, Feb 4

PLEASE NOTE: We are changing this meeting to a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting.

Join us for our next in-person and virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, February 4th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: RCF Media Center and Zoom

Food and childcare provided. 

Zoom: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/9426843652?pwd=UUdrRHY3SDhYeUxlTDREbWRXa3M5Zz09

Agenda:

  • PTA Updates
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Ready, Tech, Go! Workshop
    • Is your child asking for their own device? 
    • Do they want more freedom online? 
    • How will you know if they are ready?
    • During this educational event, parents and caregivers will:
      • Reflect on various aspects of screen readiness.
      • Become familiar with tools and resources that help families determine screen readiness and discuss digital life.
      • Gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home.

Please RSVP for PTA Meeting & Childcare!

Living History Museum

RCF is hosting the Living History Museum on February 27, 2025 to celebrate Black History Month. We’re looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Whether you can assist students with research and speechwriting, or assist with event coordination and set up, your support is invaluable. Please review the available slots here and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for your support!

Living History Museum Volunteer Sign-Up.

Join the Fun – Help Plan the 2025 RCF Spring Fair!

Mark your calendars: the RCF Spring Fair is back on Friday, May 30th, and we need YOU to support the biggest RCF event of the year!

We’re adding to our amazing planning committee and would love for you to join us. Don’t worry if you’re new—our experienced volunteers help and show you the planning of the fair. From ticketing, to communications, to food and games, there’s something for everyone to pitch in and enjoy. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to meet other RCF parents and make new friends in the school community!

Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, February 20th at 7:30 PM
Amy Morath’s House: 2413 Spencer Road, Silver Spring

Bring a friend, meet new ones, and help us create an unforgettable Spring Fair for our kids and community. Let’s make this as fun to plan as it will be to attend!Can’t attend in person? No worries—just send an email to get involved!

Got questions? Email us at RCFspringfair@gmail.com.

Teacher Appreciation Committee Needs Your Help

Thanks for helping the teachers appreciation committee keep RCF staff feeling energized and appreciated by stocking the lounge

PTA Open Houses

Wondering how to get more involved? How can you help the RCF community?

Join us for a casual PTA Open House and information session. Meet current PTA leaders, ask questions, and explore ways to help next year!

Fri, Feb 14, 2025

2:40-3:00 PM and 3:50 – 4:20 PM

Stop by right before or right after your student’s classroom Kindness Party!

In front of the school

Tues, Mar 11, 2025

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Right after drop off!

In front of the school 

Tues, Apr 1, 2025

7:00 – 8:00 PM

Conversations with PTA leaders during the already scheduled virtual PTA meeting

Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart

Chair: Karen Santiago


Please note and save the revised date for Multicultural Night, Saturday March 22, 2025 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Please keep a look out later this week for sign ups for:

  • Planning Committee
  • Family Cultural Booth Signup
  • Student Cultural Performances on the Main Stage

Let’s keep this beautiful tradition of honoring the cultures that make RCF one School. Get involved or just come through for fun and community. Keep your eye out for more information this week.

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PTA Weekly Update – Mar. 5, 2025

  • 5th Grade Bundles on sale! (5th Grade Families)
  • PTA Open House
  • NAACP Parents’ Council #fortheculture Apparel Sale
  • Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Sign Up

To All 5th Grade Parents: Promotion Bundle Fundraising Has Begun!

Help us provide a memorable experience for our 5th graders. Our goal is to raise enough money to provide every 5th grader with the entire bundle, which includes:

  • RCF 2024-2025 Yearbook
  • 5th Grade Class T-Shirt
  • In-School End-of-Year Celebration
  • Promotion Ceremony & Reception for families @ B-CC HS
  • 5th Grade Class Panoramic Photo

Forty-five Dollars ($45) will cover ALL of these items! CONTRIBUTE HERE.

Sale ends May 26, 2025.

*Purchasing a bundle is voluntary, and any contribution amount is appreciated.

PTA Open House – Tuesday, March 11th

When: Tues, Mar 11th @ 9:30 – 10:00 AM Right after drop off,

Where: In front of the school

Have questions about the PTA or how to get involved? Stop by our PTA Open House on March 11th! Look for our PTA sign and chat with the Executive Committee Team—we’d love to hear from you!

RCF NAACP Parents’ Council Presents #fortheculture Apparel

Shop all the designs here. When placing an order, please do not select “pick up” on the shipping page. The company is located in Cincinnati, that’s quite the drive to pick up your order! All orders can be sent directly to your home. Anticipated arrival for Multicultural Night and every day!

Click here to purchase!

Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart

3 Ways to Get YOUR Family Involved in RCF’s Multicultural Night!

1.⁠ ⁠📸 Have your child featured in our digital display during Multicultural Night!

Send a picture of your child similar to ones in the video above to multiculturalnight@rcfpta.org. Deadline 3/19.

2.⁠ ⁠🇨🇴🇯🇵Sign up to host a booth that shares a bit about your culture. Thank you so much to those who have so far. We can use more! Learn more and sign up here:

English Form https://forms.gle/orCZueQ8no9uXwVh8

Spanish Form https://forms.gle/puFv4BdJApHYMfdv6

3.⁠ ⁠🗓️Add March 22nd 5pm – 7pm to your calendar and join the festivities!

Adult & SSL Volunteer signup coming later this week.

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PTA Weekly Update – March 12, 2025


• 5th Grade Bundles are on sale! (5th Grade Families)
• NAACP Parents’ Council #fortheculture Apparel Sale
• Multicultural Night Cultural Booth Sign Up
• Spring Before/After School Enrichment – Registration Open!

To All 5th Grade Parents: The Promotion Bundle Is Now On Sale!

Help us provide a memorable experience for our 5th graders. Our goal is to raise enough money to provide every 5th grader with the entire bundle, which includes:

  • RCF 2024-2025 Yearbook
  • 5th Grade Class T-Shirt
  • In-School End-of-Year Celebration
  • Promotion Ceremony & Reception for families @ B-CC
  • 5th Grade Class Panoramic Photo

Forty-five Dollars ($45) will cover ALL of these items! PURCHASE HERE.

Sale ends May 26, 2025.*Purchasing a bundle is voluntary, and any contribution amount is appreciated

RCF NAACP Parents’ Council Presents #fortheculture Apparel

Shop all the designs here. When placing an order, please do not select “pick up” on the shipping page. The company is located in Cincinnati, that’s quite the drive to pick up your order! All orders can be sent directly to your home. Anticipated arrival for Multicultural Night and every day!

Click here to purchase!

Multicultural Night At RCF 2025: Many Cultures, One Heart

Ways to Get YOUR Family Involved in RCF’s Multicultural Night!🌎

1.⁠ ⁠📸 Have your child featured in our digital display during Multicultural Night!

Send a picture of your child similar to ones in the video above to multiculturalnight@rcfpta.org. Deadline 3/19.

2.⁠ ⁠🇨🇴🇯🇵Sign up to host a booth that shares a bit about your culture. Thank you so much to those who have so far. We can use more! Learn more and sign up here:

English Form https://forms.gle/orCZueQ8no9uXwVh8

Spanish Form https://forms.gle/puFv4BdJApHYMfdv6

3.⁠ ⁠🗓️Add March 22nd 5pm – 7pm to your calendar and join the festivities!

4. 🖐🏼Signup to Volunteer: Adult volunteer and SSL slots now available! Please sign up here: https://evite.me/8FSgmf9Duk (https://evite.me/8FSgmf9Duk)

Spring Before & After School Enrichment Activities: Registration Open

Registration for before and after school enrichment activities is open now through Kiddo! Lots of exciting opportunities to have some fun before or after school!

Register here.

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Weekly Updates

PTA Weekly Update: March 18, 2025

  • Walk In to Support Public Schools – March 19
  • Multicultural Night – Saturday, March 22
  • Spring Before/After School Enrichment – Registration Open!
  • 5th Grade Bundles are on sale! (5th Grade Families)
  • Book Swap – Books Needed

Walk In to Support Public Schools – March 19

On Wednesday, March 19, public schools across the country will be hosting rallies in support of public education.  At 8:45 am, parents, students, educators, and community members will gather outside RCF to show our support for our amazing public school.  

When: Wednesday, March 19 from 8:45-9:10 am

What: Rally to support public schools!

Where: Outside RCF

How: Come with a home-made sign showing your love for public schools in general, and RCF in particular!

Multicultural Night: Many Cultures, One Heart

Saturday, March 22, 2025; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Multicultural Night is right around the corner!! We hope you will join us for this FREE & FUN tradition of honoring the cultures that make RCF One School. We have an incredible lineup of live performances, cultural booths, crafts and more! We encourage students and families to wear traditional clothing or RCF gear. Click here for full program details.

⭐️ Last call for call to sign up for a cultural booth: https://forms.gle/orCZueQ8no9uXwVh8

⭐️ We still need a few more volunteers to make the night go smoothly: https://evite.me/8FSgmf9Duk 

Spring Before & After School Enrichment Activities: Registration Open

Registration for before and after school enrichment activities is open now through Kiddo! Lots of exciting opportunities to have some fun before or after school!

Register here.

Books Needed for Book Swap

RCF’s annual book swap is Monday, June 9. Our goal is for each student to take home at least two books for summer reading. To achieve this goal, we need your donations of gently used PreK through grade 5 books (English or Spanish). Beginning Monday, March 24, there will be a donation bin inside the front doors of the school. Please send books with your students or drop them off during school hours. We are most in need of upper grade (3rd-5th) books, and graphic novels are always very popular. A list of popular titles and series is attached, but we will gladly take any elementary-aged books. Don’t have books to donate? Consider buying one or two the next time you’re at a thrift store or used bookstore (Friends of the Library is amazing!) or request donations on your neighborhood listserv. Let’s make sure all our RCF Tigres have summer reading materials!