Panther Tales
January 20, 2023

News and Events You Can Use
Sweet ModelsMs. Davis's 7th grade science classes are currently studying genetics and heredity. The students demonstrated their knowledge of the structure of DNA by making DNA models with toothpicks, Twizzlers and gummy bears. | Sticking Together7th and 8th graders in Japanese class started the new semester by cooking and eating Japanese rice cake, Mochi! もち is a special dish prepared for the new year! Mochi stretches and represents long life. Mochi is sticky = we stick together! They will all stick together! あけまして おめでとう! | Professional DevelopmentRidgeview teachers recently led colleagues in professional development on IB Middle Years Programme planning, Ridgeview’s school-wide W.I.C.O.R. (writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading) strategies, and personalizing learning to meet students’ needs. |
Sweet Models
Ms. Davis's 7th grade science classes are currently studying genetics and heredity. The students demonstrated their knowledge of the structure of DNA by making DNA models with toothpicks, Twizzlers and gummy bears.
Sticking Together
7th and 8th graders in Japanese class started the new semester by cooking and eating Japanese rice cake, Mochi! もち is a special dish prepared for the new year! Mochi stretches and represents long life. Mochi is sticky = we stick together! They will all stick together! あけまして おめでとう!
Upcoming Events
Here are some of our events at a glance. Please join us when you can!
Jan. 23: PTA General Meeting, 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center
Jan. 23-25: Write Score Assessments (new dates) in ELA Classes
Jan. 27: Pop-in Student Group Celebrations for Honor Roll
Feb. 2: Course Scheduling 101 Information Meeting
Feb. 3: College T-Shirt and College Talk Day
Feb. 8: $5 Non-Uniform Day
Feb. 20-21: No School: President’s Day Holiday & Professional Development
Feb. 23: Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved.
Update - Student Group Pop-in Celebrations for Honor Roll
Update: Due to an unanticipated change in the Write Score Assessment window which will now be Jan. 23-25, we will postpone our Honor Roll Celebration to Friday, January 27th to ensure students can attend! We are excited to have honor roll students pop in to the cafeteria for a brief and somewhat informal celebration of honor roll. Honor Roll will recognize all students achieving ALL A’s in ALL content areas as well as all students achieving ALL A’s and B’s in ALL content areas.
Parents, we share this information with you for awareness, but this ceremony - while special - isn’t one we encourage parents taking time off of work or busy schedules to attend.
Silent Auction Items are Needed
Prospective Parent Tour is Jan. 31
Ridgeview offers prospective parent tours monthly for parents (and students welcome!). The next offering is Jan. 31 at 12:45 p.m. Please visit our prospective parent tour page for more info and to RSVP.
Course Scheduling 101 Information Meeting
The class scheduling process for next year's 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is about to begin. Mrs. Bulluck, assistant principal, hosts this annual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria with critical information so that parents can be engaged in this process.
Student Assessment Parent University Workshop
Join us on teams January 26 at 5:30 to learn about assessments students take during the year, Georgia Milestones preparation, and more. Click here to join.


Electronics Recycling Event
Are you purchasing new electronics for the holidays? You are in luck! You can recycle your old electronics and have the data securely wiped with a donation to Sandy Springs Education Force! Save the date and recycle your items for a good cause: Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., North Springs High School Parking Lot, 7447 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs.
