Panther Tales
September 18, 2020
PAWS-itively Ridgeview
Thank You RCMS PTA
Workbooks and Supplies Distribution
We Can't Hide Our Excitement
Phase 3 Re-Opening Starts 9-21-20 through 10-2-20
We are thrilled to safely welcome back some Ridgeview Panthers next week on their assigned group day. Though our faces will be masked (and students' faces, too), we just won't able to cover up our excitement. Please read below reminders:
- The school-day bell schedule will be 8:55-4:05 for all students. Virtual students will need to login to classes according to the bell schedule.
- Morning carpool won't begin until 8:30. Please do not drop off early.
- Bus transportation will be provided. Arrive early to your bus stops. Bus Information.
- School breakfast and lunch will be provided. At this time it is free to everyone. Students are welcome to bring lunch from home (we encourage disposable lunch bags).
- Please bring a water bottle. We have 5 bottle filling stations in the school. Other fountains are out-of-service for safety.
- Students should bring needed school supplies; we won't have communal supplies.
- Masks are mandatory for all students and staff.
- Please review our "Top 5 Things to Know."
Monday (Group 1) – Last Names A through E
Tuesday (Group 2) – Last Names F through K
Thursday (Group 3) – Last Names L through P
Friday (Group 4) – Last Names Q through Z
*Two names: groups are based on the first-listed last name (e.g.: Garcia Nava is “Group 2”; Cochran-Smith is “Group 1”).
Where can I find more information?
- Additional information about the Fulton County Schools Phased Re-Opening Plan may be found by clicking here.
- Watch the Phase 3 Presentation Video from Dr. Blackwell below delivered 9/17/20.
Elections for Face-to-Face Phases
If you submitted and have since changed your mind, please complete a new survey.
Home Health Checks Before Attending Face-to-Face
- No fever of 100.4 or greater
- No illness
- No known COVID-19 exposure in the household
- No pending COVID-19 test in the household
- No confirmed COVID-19 in the household
- Masks are required
- If your child is sick, please keep him/her at home until they are well and/or fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning.
- Encourage frequent hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or more.
- If your child becomes ill while at school, you will be expected to pick up your child immediately.
Please alert school administrators of any COVID-19 related concerns by reaching out to all of these parties:
- Dr. Opie Blackwell, Principal: blackwello@fultonschools.org
- Mrs. Vicki Bulluck, Grade 8 Assistant Principal: bulluck@fultonschools.org
- Mr. Kenneth Young, Grade 7 Assistant Principal: youngk2@fultonschools.org
- Dr. Kathleen McCaffrey, Grade 6 Assistant Principal: mccaffreyk@fultonschools.org
- Ms. Amanda Stafford, Assistant Administrator: stafforda@fultonschools.org
Upcoming Events
- September 21st: Phase III - 1 day per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 5th: Targeted Phase IV - 2 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 12th: Holiday - No School for Students and Staff
- October 13th: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
- October 14th: Targeted Phase V - Full 5 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- November 3rd: Election Day - No School for Students
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