Panther Tales
September 11, 2020
PAWS-itively Ridgeview
6th grade ELA
Masks Up Ridgeview!
6th Grade Social Studies
Phases of Face-to-Face Instruction Re-Opening
- From September 8th - 18th, we are in Phase I of Fulton County Schools' Re-Opening Plan. During this phase all students in grades 6-8 may make an appointment to meet their teacher, counselor, or service provider during office hours or on asynchronous Wednesday afternoons.
- September 21st - October 2nd, we are targeting Phase III of Fulton County Schools' Re-Opening Plan. During this phase all students will be assigned a specific day per week when they attend face-to-face with bus transportation and breakfast + lunch.
- October 5th - 13th, we are targeting Phase IV of Fulton County Schools' Re-Opening Plan.
- October 14th onward, we are targeting Phase V of Fulton County Schools' Re-Opening Plan: a return to 5-day-per-week face-to-face instruction for all students.
- A home health screening and random school-conducted health screenings will occur.
- Students are required to wear a mask at all times at school.
- Social distance practices will be in effect.
- Enhanced cleaning procedures will be in effect.
Where can I find more information?
- Attend the Title I Annual Meeting on 9/17 after which Dr. Blackwell will present on the re-opening phases and plans.
- Additional information about the Fulton County Schools Phased Re-Opening Plan may be found by clicking here.
Drive-through Workbooks & Supplies Pick-up
What is it? Students will be receiving:
- A new RCMS string bag filled with math, science, and social studies workbooks.
- Basic classroom supplies such as pencils, markers, paper, etc.
- A personalized QR code to support our new carpool process!
When is it? Please drive through the carpool lane during your last name specified times:
- 6th grade on 9/15
- 7th grade on 9/16
- 8th grade on 9/17
- A-H: 9:00-11:00
- I-Q: 11:30-1:30
- R-Z: 2:00-4:00
If you have children in more than one grade, we'll be happy to help you on any day you come during your last-name timeframe. Questions? Contact 7th grade assistant principal Mr. Young: youngk2@fultonschools.org.
Open House & Curriculum Event September 17th
Open House is an important opportunity for parents and students to hear about each teacher's class, to get a virtual tour of their teacher's room, to review major concepts students will learn, and to hear what parents can expect in terms of teacher communication.
Our school administration, PTA, Foundation, and SGC will give welcome videos as well.
Annual Title I Parent Meeting Live at 5:00 on September 17th Followed by Phases of Face-to-Face Information with Dr. Blackwell
This meeting will inform parents of the school's participation under Title I and will explain the requirements and how we participate, including:
- What Title I is
- How we spend and allocate Title I funds
- Curriculum and assessment
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Parents' Right to Know
Upcoming Events
- September 15-17th: Student Workbook & Supplies Pick-up - Carpool Lane (see above)
- September 17th: Annual Title I Meeting - 5:00 Microsoft Teams Live Meeting
- September 17th: Open House & Curriculum Event - Pre-recorded Videos Available to You
- September 21st: Targeted Phase III - 1 day per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 5th: Targeted Phase IV - 2 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- October 12th: Holiday - No School for Students and Staff
- October 13th: Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
- October 14th: Targeted Phase V - Full 5 days per week of Face-to-Face Instruction
- November 3rd: Election Day - No School for Students
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