Navigating the River
April 13, 2022
Important Dates
On Sale Now: 8th Grade Yard Signs
April 14: Spirt Night at Culver's (see info below)
April 15: Track Meet
April 20: Family Connect Night/Wellness
April 20: County Track Championship Meet at West Forsyth HS
April 25-29: Milestone Testing (schedule below)
May 2-11: Milestone Testing (schedule below)
May 6: Chorus Spring Concert - 7PM Johns Creek United Methodist Church
May 10-12: Cheer Tryouts
May 13-14: Band Carowinds Trip
May 16 or 17: 8th Grade Field Trip
May 18: 8th Grade Field Day
May 19: 7th/8th Grade Field Day
May 20: 8th Grade Semi Formal Dance
May 26: Last Day of School (Early Release)
May 26th: Spirit Day at Brusters
Nominations are Open for April Teacher of the Month
EOC/EOG Milestones Testing Info
APRIL
25-6th Grade ELA Section 1
26- 6th Grade ELA Section 2&3
27- 6th Grade Math
28- 8th Grade Math All 8th Grade Students
29- 8th Grade EOC Physical Science
May
2- 8th Grade ELA Section 1
3- 8th Grade ELA Section 2&3
4- 8th grade GA Studies
6- 8th Grade EOC Algebra 1 (All 8th Grade Students in Algebra 1/Geometry A or Accel Math.)
9- 7th Grade ELS Section 1
10- 7th Grade ELA Section 2&3
11- 7th Grade Math
End of Year Exam Schedule
The end of the year exam schedule will be as follows below using our 7 period day schedule for May 23-26th.
- Monday, May 23rd – ELA
- Tuesday, May 24th – Spanish & Math
- Wednesday, May 25th – Social Studies and Science
- Thursday, May 26th (Early Release)– Makeup and H3 activities
Order Your Yearbook NOW!
Things end but memories last forever...with your yearbook. Purchase your yearbook now!
· Go to www.balfour.com.
· Search for Riverwatch Middle School.
· Follow the instructions on the website.
If you have any questions, please email lscheaffer@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Student Ambassador Application for 2022-2023
Fine Arts Classes for 2022-2023
We are gathering information on interest in our Fine Arts Classes for the 2022-2023 school year. If you child is interested in Band, Chorus, Orchestra or Drama, please complete the form linked below. In order for courses to be formed, we must have adequate requests for those courses.
If you child is NOT interested in these courses, you do NOT need to fill out the form.
7th and 8th Grade Fine Arts Classes Interest Form
Please complete this form by Friday, April 22 at 4:00 pm.
8th Grade Celebration Week
8th Grade Field Trip - Monday or Tuesday May 16/17
Field Day at LHS - Wednesday, May 18
8th Grade Field Day will be held in the Morning at Lambert High School (Buses will be taken to/from LHS). Picnic lunch and yearbook signing in the afternoon. No registration required.
8th Grade Dance & Celebration - Friday, May 20
Sports and Club Information
Congratulations to our Impressions Art Contest Winners
Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Female athletes of all skill levels that have the interest in basketball will participate in fun drills and scrimmages to enhance their basketball skills. From fundamentals to executing plays the athletes will grow and form into players with a higher basketball IQ. Players will work on ball handling, shooting, ball movement, game like situations, and much more. Click HERE for more details and how to register.
Panther Soccer Schedule
A Team:
4/16 vs. Liberty MS, 10:15 @ Central Forsyth HS
4/23: Championship
B Team:
3/26 vs. Vickery MS, 8 AM @ DeSana MS
4/16 vs. Liberty MS, 8 AM @ Central Forsyth HS
Panther Pit Stop (School Store)
COVID-19 Reporting Info
We encourage you to review that COVID procedures and information using this link. Please know that these processes do sometimes change in response to new information, but this is a reliable site to use.
- If your child is showing symptoms, please do not send them to school.
- Please communicate the status of your child, including First and Last name, to:
Attendance secretary: Kelle Russo; krusso81@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Communication is important to ensure that our records are updated and that the teachers are aware of your student's attendance.
Community Information
PTSO Updates (Parent Teacher Student Organization)
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, April 14th - Spirit Night at Culvers
Thanks to all our volunteers!!
Volunteers are needed to serve on the PTSO Executive board next year at RMS. Board service is a great way to connect with the RMS administration, meet other parents, plan fun and exciting activities for students and families, and give back to the school by fundraising and spending those funds on school improvements and teach grants. Find out more about open positions and nominate yourself here: https://rmsptso.org/2022-2023-rms-ptso-board-nomination-form/ You can also email riverwatchmsptso@gmail.com to speak to a current board member and/or attend our next board meeting to learn more.