Navigating the River
Week of November 11th
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What is happening on the River?
Upcoming Dates
November 11-22 Holiday House Giving Tree (Click HERE)
November 13 World Kindness Day
November 14 - Spirit Day at Cumming Panda Express (all day)
November 15 - Thanksgiving Feast Lunch
November 21 - Blood Drive (12-5pm) See more details below
Panther Basketball Season is Here!!
Game Schedule
November 15 vs. South (all games at South)
November 19 vs. Gainsville (Girls Away - Boys Home)
November 21 vs. Vickery (Girls Home - Boys Away)
Come support our Panthers!
For nights where there are two games, please be available by 7:30 pm to pick up your child.
Junior Achievement - Needs Volunteers THIS Week!
RMS will once again attend the Junior Achievement Center located in Alliance Academy during the 2nd full week in November. The seventh grade will be traveling with the teams divided below on specific days. We need many volunteers each day. If you can please volunteer, please use the appropriate link below. Thank you in advance for your help and support!
- November 11th Team P -Burnsed, Pittman, Sudduth, Johnson & Taylor
November 11th Riverwatch Middle School JA Finance Park Volunteer Registration
- November 12th Team M- Kulikowski, Poole, Holloway, Northam & Yu
November 12th Riverwatch Middle School JA Finance Park Volunteer Registration
- November 13th Team S- Okland, Mack, Muliero, Regocki & Kennedy
November 13th Riverwatch Middle School JA Finance Park Volunteer Registration
- November 14th Team R- Weatherford, Cowart, Shanks, Breyo & Wieberg
November 14th Riverwatch Middle School JA Finance Park Volunteer Registration
RMS Yearbooks On Sale Now
Purchase 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.
- Click on the icon labeled Yearbook & Ads
- Follow the instructions on the website.
If you have any questions, please email lscheaffer@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
8th Grade Tribute Ads - Order by November 22
Eighth Grade Ads are a great way to celebrate your child's achievements. These ads will be featured in the RMS 2018 yearbook, and it serves as a tribute to your child before they go off to high school. There is limited space for these ads in the yearbook, so act fast to reserve a spot for your Eighth Grader.
- Go to www.balfour.com:
- Search for Riverwatch Middle School.
- Click on the icon labeled Yearbook & Ads
- Scroll down and click on 1 Block Ad Space
- Only one eighth-grade ad per student
- Complete payment for order.
- You will receive an email within 24 hours, from Balfour, with instructions on how to upload your portrait photo and message.
- Only one picture (portrait layout) may be submitted
- Your message is limited to 275 characters (approximately 50 words)
For technical questions regarding the upload process, contact Balfour 1-800-944-5930.
Orders MUST be in by NOVEMBER 22th, 2019. If you have any questions, please email lscheaffer@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Nominations for November Teacher of the Month
Lost and Found
Lost and found is being collected and located in the front hallway of the school. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, November 22nd.
Midterm Schedule Coming Soon
The specific schedule of class periods testing each day will be published in early December. If you know your student will be absent one of those days, please talk with their counselor. All missed midterms will be made up on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
FlexTime in Need of Board Games
8th Grade EOC Practice Books - Order Now
Panther Pit Stop - Shop Now!
Community News
Transition Information for Parents of 8th Grade Students
Out of District High School Information
Each high school in Forsyth County has specific programs and pathways that are offered. If your child has an interest in one of the pathways offered at a high school other than Lambert High School, you may find information about the process to request an Out of District approval here. Please note that requests are reviewed at the district level and do not guarantee acceptance. You may also visit the Riverwatch Counseling Page on our website for additional information.
Alliance Academy for Innovation to Visit
PTSO Updates
Want to get involved, volunteer, assist with donations, see what's happening?
8th Grade Dance
The PTSO is accepting semi-formal dresses which will be used for a "swap n shop" in early spring in preparation for the dance.
Thanks to all our Book Fair Sponsor!!
These local businesses have supported the Book Fair with prizes for drawings. Please patronize their business.