Panther Tales
March 17, 2023
News and Events You Can Use
Music Trip
Members of the music department embarked on a two-night trip to Nashville this past weekend. Students from the band, chorus and orchestra made up 175 inquisitive kids who explored the Nashville Symphony, Country Music Hall of Fame, National Museum of African American Music. They also experienced a music workshop at Vanderbilt University where they received tips from the teaching staff. They had a great time, and thank you to all the chaperones who accompanied the musical crew!
STEAM Showcase
Creating Fossils
Upcoming Events
Here are some of our events at a glance. Please join us when you can!
- March 18: Parent Party at Pontoon Brewing
March 21: Prospective Parent Tour
March 22: Non-Uniform for Pay Day
March 23: Title I Stakeholder Input Meeting
April 3-7: Spring Break - No School
April 12: Non-Uniform for Pay Day
April 24 - May 5: Georgia Milestones Assessments
April 28-30: Spring Musical Performances
Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved.
Come Out to the Parent Party!
Are you having a hard time finding a place to amaze everyone with your talented yard game moves? We know where you need to be! Come to the Ridgeview Parent Party at Pontoon Brewing, happening March 18. Even if you're not into yard games, come to mingle with friends and teachers, meet new parents, nosh on bites, have a cold brew, watch March Madness AND support the Ridgeview Foundation!
Try an experience that you've never tried before with an item in the silent auction. If you've never seen a Broadway show at the magical Fox Theatre, bid on tickets to see the smash hit "Wicked" this summer. If you haven't gotten around to catching a Braves or Georgia Bulldogs game, now's your chance! You can even bid on an enchanted sushi experience from local restaurant Bishoku, or find many more items just waiting to be discovered. We'd love to have you join us!
The Date and Time: March 18 from 7-10 p.m.
The Place: Pontoon Brewing - the first microbrewery in Sandy Springs!
The Tickets: Purchase your tickets here.
$5 Non-Uniform Day is March 22
For $5 cash students not only contribute to our PTA & Foundation, but also they can wear non-uniform attire. Our non-uniform dress guidelines are described here. This will be a monthly opportunity to support PTA & Foundation and for students to dress down. Otherwise, normal uniform applies.
212 Degree Award Winners for February
To celebrate the IB traits our staff exemplify and to highlight those who have gone the 1 extra degree, we give monthly 212 Degree Awards. It is built on the premise that at 211 degrees, water doesn't boil. With just one extra degree, it boils. We're thankful for 5 staff members each month who will be highlighted for giving that 1 extra degree to our school.
In honor of: Kimberly Bonner (7th SEC Reading) was given the Risk-Taking & Thinking Award: the recipient is not afraid to use creativity to inspire and to help others succeed.
Amy Chialastri (7th SEC Math) was given the Inquiry & Knowledge Award: The recipient has innovatively instructed with MYP, WICOR, and Personalized Learning instruction that empowers student ownership of learning.
Matthew Leo (Orchestra Director) was given the Caring & Communicator Award: The recipient maintains a positive, caring attitude in difficult situations and steps outside his/her job description to help others.
Renee Daniel (8th ESOL) was given the Principled & Balanced Award: The recipient demonstrates principled leadership during difficult times, showing balance and sensitivity to those following his/her lead.
Melanie Marchman (ISS paraprofessional) was given the Open-Minded & Reflective Award: The recipient is open-minded and reflective to support students in powerful ways beyond the expected as an educator.
FCS District-level Stakeholder Input Meetings
Help Us Design Our 2023-24 Friday School Shirts!
Contest Rules:
-The design must incorporate the school name (Ridgeview Charter Middle School or RCMS)
-The t-shirt color will be white
-Max of 4 colors can be used
-Sketch your design on a plain piece of 8.5 11" paper, and on the back, include your full name and grade.
RCMS school store volunteers will select the winning design and the contest winner will be announced mid-April. Submit your entry to RCMS art teacher, Mr. McGraw by March 31 for a chance at being the designer for the Friday shirt. Good luck, and thanks for participating!
RCMS Wants SGC Candidates
We are seeking parents for our School Governance Council (SGC)! Our SGC focuses on typical tasks and two unique committees – Ridgeview United and Enhancing the Image of Ridgeview. Join our work by filling a 2-year term! The candidate declaration window will close on March 24, 2023. Interested parents and teachers can click here to access requirements for candidacy.
Title I Stakeholder Input Meetings
We invite all families, parents, community members, and stakeholders to give us annual input into our planning processes and Title I requirements via an online meeting.
Join the 3/23 Morning Session at 9:30 a.m. or join the 3/23 Evening Session at 5:30 p.m.
Digital RCMS Cultural Display
What makes you unique? What defines your IDENTITY? RCMS wants to feature YOU and/or YOUR:family, traditions, favorite foods, culture, hopes, dreams, faith, celebrations, wishes, generations, roots, and/or even just what makes you happy or gives you wings! This initiative is one of many “Ridgeview United” and School Governance Council efforts to celebrate our unique community. Scan the QR code below!
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Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Website: www.fultonschools.org/ridgeviewms
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-7710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewCharterMiddleSchool
Twitter: @RCMSPanther