Panther Tales
January 21, 2022
Year of the Tiger
Central Ideas
Sports Spectators
Early Bird Pricing for Parent Party Ends SOON!
The Ridgeview United Parent Party is coming up on March 19th at Pontoon Brewery in Sandy Springs. Early-bird tickets are on sale for only $30 through February 1st (a GREAT deal which includes entry, two drink tickets and small bites)…but prices increase to $45 after that, so buy your tickets today! We expect the party to sell out, so don’t wait!
This will be a fun community-building night to socialize and support the Foundation, which in turn funds the music and sports programming. Ridgeview has more sports and music opportunities than any other local middle school - this is the lone fundraising event to ensure that we can continue to make those opportunities free for everyone.
We can’t wait to see you there! Get your tickets now here: https://rcmsfoundation.org/parent-party
COVID Mitigations Info & Updates Week of 1/24
Beginning the week of 1/24, these changes are in place at RCMS:
- Masks are optional in all FCS buildings.
- FCS will conduct contact tracing for positive cases only.
- Parents should report only positive cases to the Parent Portal. Do not submit a report if you are waiting on a pending test result or for an exposure/direct contact.
The following mitigation practices previously shared continue:
- Athletics and performing arts practices and competitions resume and spectators are limited to immediate family (guardians + siblings).
- Clubs & extra-curricular activities resume.
- Students each lunch in the cafeteria daily (50% capacity at one time).
- Modified social distancing practices continue to be in use.
- Students must bring a water bottle daily to fill at bottle fillers.
- No lockers to ease hallway congestion.
- Non-essential visitors are not allowed.
- Staggered schedules are utilized frequently to avoid large gatherings.
8th Grade Congratulatory Yearbook Ads
School Governance Council (SGC) Elections Coming Soon!
Elections for SGC are soon. The candidate declaration period runs February 2nd to March 2nd. We will have openings for one parent and one teacher.
Now is a particularly exciting and important time to get involved with SGC. This year the SGC engaged in powerful work on two new initiatives in committees. One focuses on enhancing the image of RCMS in our community. The other focuses on celebrating diversity at our school. These committees are unique to Ridgeview, and every member of our council works passionately on one of the committees in addition to regular duties overseen and performed by the SGC.
Learn more about the RCMS SGC at https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/3745.
Declare your candidacy at (soon to be ready) at https://www.fultonschools.org/elections.
Student Schedules Finalized - No Changes
Donut Day Friday, Feb. 4th
Early Release Day Monday
What do you need to know about early release days?
- Middle School starts at normal time and dismisses 2 hours early at 2:05 p.m.
- Attendance will be taken and lunch is served.
- Students will attend all classes on an abbreviated schedule.
- There will not be after school supervision, activities, or "after care."
If Your Student Is Not Feeling Well
Always send a hand-written or e-mailed attendance note when your child returns to school to our front office - pricem@fultonschools.org.
Upcoming Events
- January 24th: Early Release: School Dismisses at 2:05
- February 4th: Doughnut Day in Carpool and Buses Benefitting Foundation
- February 17th: Dress Down for Pay Benefitting PTA & 8th Grade Events
- February 18th: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
- February 21st: President's Day Holiday - No School
Support our RCMS Foundation Corporate Partners
Quest Orthodontics
Family Martial Arts
Battle and Brew
Richard Bowers & Co. Real Estate
Southprop
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