RMS Wildcat Weekly

Find Their Purpose & Fuel Their Passion

Our Vision:

Renaissance Middle School prepares students to achieve their dreams by charting a path to their purpose.

Email: hawkc@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/renaissancems
Location: 7155 Hall Road, Fairburn, GA, United States
Phone: (470)254-4330
Twitter: @RMS_Wildcats

Greetings Scholars and Parents,

Per the FCS district, middle school athletics have been canceled for the remainder of the school year due to Covid-19. A meeting is scheduled later this school year to discuss plans for next year. If you have any further questions regarding athletics, please don't hesitate to send me an email at garretts8@fultonschools.org or give me a call at 470-254-4330.

Thanks!

Stephanie Garrett

Health & Physical Education Teacher

Intramural & Extramural Leader

Renaissance Middle School

7155 Hall Road

Fairburn, GA 30213

(470) 254-4330

Greetings Parents,

The course registration has now opened for scholars who will be attending Langston Hughes High School for the 2021-2022 school term. This is an exciting time where scholars will be able to view a list of available electives that will be offered at LHHS. The student's current teachers will provide the core classes needed for each student. Some examples of core classes are (9th Grade Literature, Physical Science, Algebra, etc.). Some examples of electives are (Into to Healthcare, JROTC, Chorus, Band, etc.). Please take this exciting journey with your scholar in preparing for 9th grade.

Thank you for allowing me to be your Scholars Counselor and we will continue this journey to 9th Grade until we reach the finish line in May.

Thank You!

We will host our annual Georgia Milestones Family Night! Join us to learn strategies you and your scholar can do to ensure they earn a level 3 or 4 on the GA Milestones. Please click the link below to join us on Thursday, February 18th at 5:30 pm.

Microsoft Teams MATH FAMILY NIGHT

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 470-705-1712,,444101204# United States, Atlanta

Phone Conference ID: 444 101 204#

The Student Success Skills Inventory will be used to measure student growth across success skill standards as a result of ReThink Ed lessons. Students will complete the 15-20 item inventory between beginning February 5 - February 12, 2021 and will take about 15 minutes to complete. The inventory will be pushed out to students in grades 3-12 using the Illuminate platform. Students can choose to opt out of the inventory. If your child would like to opt out of the inventory, please send an email to your child's grade level administrator, with student’s full name and student ID number no later than Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Wildcat Families,

As we return to face-to-face instruction, it is important that we ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors in Fulton County Schools. The Fulton County Board of Health and Fulton County Schools have developed an online portal for FCS parents/guardians to report student COVID-19 related cases.

At this time we are asking that parents/guardians of FCS students submit a COVID-19 Report ONLY if your student fits into one or more of the following categories:

a) Has tested Positive for COVID-19 in the past 15 days

b) Currently waiting for the results of a test for COVID-19

c) Has been in close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) in the past 15 days with someone diagnosed with COVID-19

If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, please begin the form by clicking the link below. Your report will be sent directly to the Fulton County Board of Health.

If your student does not fit into any of the above categories, a COVID-19 report is not required at this time. Please monitor your child's symptoms and follow-up with your healthcare provider or contact the school clinic, if you have any concerns.

Please DO NOT send your child to school if he or she fits into any of the above categories or is otherwise ill or unwell If your student meets any of the above criteria or is ill or unwell, DO NOT send your student to school until you have spoken with your healthcare provider, one of the FCS Student Health Services School Nurses, or a public health official.

COVID Reporting Link: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWlX46FNk8pNlz

DISCLAIMER: Please note you may be asked some sensitive health and personal questions in this form. This information may be transmitted and used by Fulton County Board of Health and/or Fulton County Schools Student Health Services for case investigation and contact tracing, reporting purposes, and any necessary follow-up from the school district. However, the information is strictly confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.

The district will continue to monitor community coronavirus data, but decisions about potential closures of schools due to new COVID-19 cases will be made using the FCS Closing Matrix. The process will allow for localized closures based on each case, giving the district the option to close and/or quarantine within a limited, impacted area, such as an individual classroom or school.

Parents, please click here to view the most recent Fulton County Department of Health Epidemiology Report.

Thank you and please stay safe.

Thank you,

RMS Administration

In an effort to ensure all virtual scholars are engaged during the entire instructional period, please see below for the updated attendance rules for virtual scholars only. Virtual scholars will be marked as participated when they meet the following requirements.

Attendance for Participation and Engagement during the Live Session: Scholars who meet the criteria below will be marked ‘Participated’ for the day.

Any virtual student in class must:

1. Class Attendance: Log on to class within the first 15 minutes.

• All students must type “present” into the chatbox when they arrive in class, and
• Remain for the entire class period.

And

2. Class Engagement: Respond (verbally or via chat box) at least once (Scholars will be given a minimum of two opportunities to respond during the class period).

Attendance for Non-Participation in the Live Session: Scholars who do meet the criteria above but complete the following criteria will be marked ‘Participated’ for the day.

Any virtual student not in class (a student who does not attend the virtual session or logs in after the first 15 minutes) must:

Submit all incomplete assignments within three school days from the first date of their return to school.

Attendance Rules for Face-to-Face Scholars

The attendance rules will remain the same for all face-to-face students. If they are physically sitting in the class, they will be marked present for the class period. If they are not physically sitting in class, they will be marked absent for that class period. Students must attend over half the school day to be counted as present for the day. Face-to-Face students who are absent can earn up to (5) days per semester as present by participating remotely (in this case, students must meet virtual participation requirements to be marked as participated).

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your scholar's attendance, please first email your scholar's teacher. If you cannot reach a resolution, please email the grade-level administrator.

Please see the reminders and flyers below for events that are happening throughout our community! If you have an event that you like to be included in the community corner, please email Diantha Parker at parkerd3@fultonschools.org

Remember, the first ten parents that complete the Evaluation/Survey for the Family Literacy meeting by scanning the QR Code or clicking on the link (right above the recording) will receive an ELA Book Bag with tons of GREAT resources.

https://www.fultonschools.org/renaissancems