Panther Tales
January 8, 2021
PAWS-itively Ridgeview
Virtual Band
F-2-F vs. Virtual Vocabulary in Japanese
Professional Development on January 5
Congratulations to our RCMS 212 Degree Award Winners for January
- Ms. Stefani Shepherd, AVID teacher is given the Risk-taking & Thinking Award: the recipient is not afraid to use creativity to inspire and to help others succeed.
- Ms. April Jordan, 7th grade math is given the Inquiry & Knowledge Award: The recipient has innovatively instructed with MYP, WICOR, Personalized Learning instruction that empowers student ownership of learning.
- Ms. Kalessia Chester, 6th grade reading is 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.
- Ms. Melonie Marchman, paraprofessional is given the Principled & Balanced Award: The recipient demonstrates principled leadership during difficult times, showing balance and sensitivity to those following his/her lead.
- Ms. Vicky Zambrano, bi-lingual liaison is 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.
Remote Learning Extended through January 15th
- January 11-15: District-wide Remote Learning from home
- January 18: MLK Jr. Holiday - No School
- January 19: Students return to face-to-face instruction
Changed Gradebook Category Weights for Spring
Gradebook Category Weights to be Re-instated Effective 1/6/21:
- Summative assignments/assessments: 55% weight of overall grade
- Formative assignments/assessments: 45% weight of overall grade
Changed Virtual Attendance Process for Spring
Defined Virtual/Remote Participation for Attendance Effective 1/6/21:
- Students are active participants in the learning process for the majority of the class period.
- It is the expectation that cameras are on during class.
Black History & Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Traditionally Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15. With our students returning October 14, we are responding to the difference of these covid-19 times; a committee is planning Hispanic Heritage educational activities for this school year to celebrate Hispanic Heritage -- even if we have to do it "late."
Building Parent Capacity for Remote Learners: Help us Help Your Student with iReady
We invite the parents of our virtual/remote learners to partner with us and learn how you can help us help your student with iReady. Please click into the English or Spanish link below to be taken to a step-by-step flyer including a familiarization video and checklist for families.
Building Parent Capacity for F-2-F Learners: Help Prepare Your Student for iReady
We invite the parents of our face-to-face learners to partner with us and learn how you can help us help your student with iReady. Please click into the English or Spanish link below to be taken to a step-by-step flyer including a how you can engage with your student at home and how you can help your student prepare for the at-school iReady experience.
We Need Cleaning Wipes
Save the Dates
- Wednesday, January 20th at 5:30: School administration will hold a virtual Town Hall with 2nd Semester Updates and specific Virtual Family Information as well. Join Link.
- Thursday, January 28th at 5:00: RCMS Parent University Family Educational Math Night.
Upcoming Events
- January 13th: MS Student Face-to-Face School (for those who elected) Resumes
- January 18th: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: No School
- January 20th: Virtual Town Hall Meeting - 2nd Semester Updates & Virtual Family Info
- January 28th: RCMS Parent University: Virtual Family Math Night
- February 2nd: School Picture Day (Students Wear Uniforms)
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