Navigating the River
Wednesday, December 9
#RMSBettertogether
What's Happening on The River?
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 11- Band Concert- 6th Grade and Symphonic (online)
Dec. 22- Last Day of Fall Semester
Jan. 5- Tours for new in-person students
Jan. 6 - Students Return to Begin Semester 2
Jan. 13- Picture retake and makeup day
Athletic Events
Upcoming Dates
December 15: Basketball vs. Piney (Boys Home; Girls Away)
December 17: Basketball vs. South (Girls Home; Boys Away)
Please remember that masks must be worn in order to enter the games. Students may stay after school to attend the home games with a completed Permission Slip.
School Events and Information
Updated COVID Direct Exposure Information
Semester 2 Schedules
Students who are returning to Riverwatch for in person instruction will also be given an opportunity to see their schedule during homeroom on the morning of January 6, 2021.
Interest in Band or Chorus?
If your student is interested in joining chorus for second semester, please complete this form. You may contact Mr. Abreu with additional questions. If your student is currently in chorus, you do not need to do anything more to continue with the program.
12 Days Before Winter Break Theme Days
Panther Pit Stop (School Store) - Gone Virtual
Annual Holiday Shop
Black Friday Deals continue with Week 3!!! The Panther Pit Stop is selling all sorts of “Stocking Stuffers”! All gifts are under $3. Students can pick up an order on display in the rotunda and drop it off with payment to Mrs. Ruckert or Mrs. Farley. And….it is not too late to purchase a Skinny Tumbler or RMS Spirit Wear. All orders are delivered to homeroom classes throughout the week. Email Mrs. Ruckert (sruckert@forsyth.k12.ga.us) with questions.
This is a great opportunity for our students to get some holiday shopping done for family and friends!
Yearbooks
Order Yearbooks Now
Things end but memories last forever...with your yearbook. Purchase your yearbook now!
· Go to www.balfour.com.
· Search for Riverwatch Middle School.
· Click on the icon labeled Yearbook & Ads
· Follow the instructions on the website.
If you have any questions, please email lscheaffer@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
8th Grade Ads
Eighth Grade Ads are a great way to celebrate your child's achievements. These ads will be featured in the RMS 2020-21 yearbook, and it serves as a tribute to your child before they go off to high school. There is limited space for these ads in the yearbook, so act fast to reserve a spot for your Eighth Grader. Order due date has been extended to December 22, 2020.
· Go to www.balfour.com:
· Search for Riverwatch Middle School.
· Click on the icon labeled Yearbook & Ads
· Scroll down and click on 1 Block Ad Space (one ad/student)
· Complete payment for order.
- You will receive an email within 24 hours, from Balfour, with instructions on how to upload your portrait photo and message.
- Only one picture (portrait layout) may be submitted
- Your message is limited to 275 characters (approximately 50 words)
For technical questions regarding the upload process, contact Balfour 1-800-944-5930.
Community News
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Holiday Teacher/Student School Supply Drive
Your Input Matters!
Questions, Celebrations, and Ideas
RMS November Teacher and Staff of the Month
Reference Information
Click On the Links Below
Check In and Check Out Procedures
COVID-19 Information - Updated 12.7.20
Panther News - Broadcasting Team
RMS News Link (Daily School Announcements)
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) News
Please share your appreciation!!
Our teachers and staff have worked extremely long hours trying to keep up with students and procedures for both face-to-face and virtual over the past few weeks. With lots of rapid changes and requests, our teachers and staff NEED to hear how AWESOME and appreciative we are that they are supporting our RMS students. Please (students and parents) write a personal note, send it in to the school, mail it, etc. or you may use click on this link to show that our Panther Community Cares!
Join us now!!
A heartfelt thank you to all our Parents and Staff Members who have joined the PTSO! Whether you are virtual or face to face, we are #RMSBetterTogether. We are working to provide webcams for virtual learning and umbrellas for some shade at the new outdoor picnic tables.
It's NEVER too late to join!!