Navigating the River
Wednesday, February 3rd
#RMSBettertogether
What's Happening on The River?
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 4 - Panthers Pay if Forward Hero Squad Lukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Kick-Off
Feb. 6 - Electronic Recycling Day @ Aberdeen Subd. (See more info below)
Feb 8-11 Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb. 12 and 15 - No School
Feb. 22 - 26 - PTSO Sponsored Teacher Appreciation Week - Donations requested. See PTSO news below for more information.
Athletic Events
Track and Field Tryouts
Track tryouts will take place February 17th, 18th, and 19th from 4:30-6:30 PM
- Tryouts are open to all 7th and 8th grade students
- You must have an up-to-date physical on file in the front office
- Any questions please contact Coach Unger, Shroyer, or Warner.
Golf Tryouts
Golf tryouts will take place February 23rd & (24th – If needed) from 4:30-6:30 PM at Olde Atlanta Golf Club
- Tryouts are open to all 7th and 8th grade students
- You must have an up-to-date physical on file in the front office
- Any questions please contact Coach Kulikowski kkulikowski@k12.org , or Coach Fuller; f39239@forsyth.k12.ga.us
- Virtual Golf informational meetings will take place on February 2nd & 4th click the link found on the RMS Golf Website to attend
High School Transition Updates
Lambert High School
Rising Freshman Registration will open on Wednesday, February 3rd at 4:00pm
Information about high school registration at Lambert can be found on the Rising Freshman website.
Families will have until Tuesday, February 9th to complete their course requests for the 2021-2022 school year.
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Students from Riverwatch who will attend Alliance Academy will join an Alliance counselor for a virtual chat during Flex Time on February 4. The link will also be posted in the itslearning student information course for our virtual students who plan to attend Alliance next year.
School Events and Information
Panthers Pay if Forward
The program will run from February 4th through March 4th. The Riverwatch/Lambert community can donate online at the link provided above or by sending in donations using the handout students were given during flex time on Thursday, February 4th. The date to bring in donations will be February 19th and March 4th. Our school goal is $7,500.00. This is an easily achievable goal, with your help. Teachers, staff, students, parents, and families are all encourage to click the link above and give what you can. If everyone does a little, we can help Faith and her family battle this terrible disease.
Upcoming Experience for 7th Grade Students
Attention Virtual Families...
The yearbook staff wants to be sure that you are included in the yearbook. Please share photos that show your experience learning from home.
TO UPLOAD PHOTOS FROM A MOBILE DEVICE:
• Search for Balfour Image Share in your app marketplace
• Download the app and create your account:
1. Enter your name, email and our project number 118668
2. Check your email for a confirmation code. Enter it, select a username & password to complete your registration.
(OPTION: Point your web browser to images.balfour.com to upload photos from your computer)
Lambert High School Volunteer Tutoring
If you are interested please use the following link to complete the required form.
https://forms.gle/tggK9qepKat7Zq9v8
Updated COVID Direct Exposure Information
2020-2021 RMS Yearbook
8th Grade Ads are also still available, but limited spots remain.
Go to: www.balfour.com to place an order. Not sure if you have ordered a yearbook, contact Balfour at 1-800-944-5930
Panther Pit Stop (School Store) - Gone Virtual
The Panther Pit Stop is excited to be re-opening. Contact Mrs. Ruckert (sruckert@forsyth.k12.ga.us) with questions.
Your Input Matters!
Questions, Celebrations, and Ideas
Reference Information
Click On the Links Below
Check In and Check Out Procedures
COVID-19 Information - Updated 12.7.20
Panther News - Broadcasting Team
RMS News Link (Daily School Announcements)
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) News
Teacher Appreciation Week - February 22 - 26th.
Volunteers Needed - 8th Grade Celebration
PTSO Hard at Work for Students, Teachers and Staff
Happy New Year to our Riverwatch Panther community as we begin our 2nd Semester of the school year. We welcome all students, teachers and staff back to school after the winter holiday break. Whether you are virtual, face to face or hybrid we are #RMSBetterTogether.
PTSO is at work all year long to fund teacher grants, school improvements, staff appreciation and more, enriching our school community.
It's NEVER too late to join the PTSO!
We are continuing to work to support our entire RMS community.
Click on the membership link below to join us today: