Navigating the River
Week of December 9
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What is happening on the River?
Upcoming Dates
December 9-11 Holiday House Giving Tree Final Donations Due
December 10 - School Spelling Bee
December 10 - 7th Grade Winter Band Concert (7:30pm in Gym)
December 12 - Symphonic Band Concert (7pm in Gym)
December 13 - Winter Chorus Concert at Johns Creek United Methodist Church (7pm)
December 16-18 Mid-Terms
December 19 - H3 Day in your PJs ($1 supports PTSO)
December 20-January 6th - No School
January 7th - Students Return to school
Panther Basketball Season is Here!!
Game Schedule
December 11 - Girls at Liberty Middle; Boys vs. Liberty at Home
December 13 - All four teams vs. South Middle at Home
December 18 - Boys at Piney Grove; Girls vs. Piney Grove at Home
Come support our Panthers!
For nights where there are two games, students must be picked up by 7:30pm. Students who are not picked up on time may be required to have a parent attend the game with them.
Restorative Circle Updates
P - Personal Responsibility
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D - Determination
E - Empathy
To follow up on the Restorative Circle conversation with your student, talk to them about Empathy, and how we show Empathy to others. One of the topics they will discuss with their Circle is how it makes them feel to show Empathy or when Empathy is shown to them. It would be interesting to know how your student responds...
RMS Yearbooks On Sale Now
Purchase Your Yearbook 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.
Lost & Found - Donated on Thursday, December 19
Midterm Schedule Coming Soon
The specific schedule of class periods testing each day will be published in early December. If you know your student will be absent one of those days, please talk with their counselor. All missed midterms will be made up on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
FlexTime in Need of Board Games
Lunch Account Notifications
Next 8th Grade Field Trip
See the flier for additional details. Go to My Payments Plus to register and make payment.
Panther Pit Stop - Annual Holiday Shop Coming Soon!
The Panther Pit Stop is bringing back theAnnual Holiday Shop. The Holiday Shop will have a variety of holiday gifts starting as low as $1. These gifts are perfect for students to purchase for their friends and family or for parents to get additional stocking stuffers. Some of our new items for the holiday season include festive earrings, silver rings and student made wooden ornaments, coasters or picture frames. The Panther Pit Stop is also having a t-shirt sale and all short sleeved shirts are only $10.
The school store is open daily from 8:40am - 9:00am. For more information, check out the website.
Community News
Screenagers Film Presented By Lambert Vertical Cluster
SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
The film will be shown at Lambert High School in the Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 15th. Please use the link below to register so that we can ensure that there is enough space for each viewing. The event is free.
Transition Information for Parents of 8th Grade Students
Out of District High School Information
Each high school in Forsyth County has specific programs and pathways that are offered. If your child has an interest in one of the pathways offered at a high school other than Lambert High School, you may find information about the process to request an Out of District approval here. Please note that requests are reviewed at the district level and do not guarantee acceptance. You may also visit the Riverwatch Counseling Page on our website for additional information.
PTSO Updates
Want to get involved, volunteer, assist with donations, see what's happening?
Holiday House Giving Tree
8th Grade Dance
The PTSO is accepting semi-formal dresses which will be used for a "swap n shop" in early spring in preparation for the dance.