RMS Wildcat Weekly

Our Mission:

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 Wildcat Families,

Just a reminder that if you requested to change your scholar's learning environment, it will go into effect on Tuesday, March 16th. Monday, March 15th is a Teacher Workday.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the survey, please contact the school at 470-254-4330.

Wildcat Family,

This year, Fulton County Schools (FCS) will continue to offer a variety of state and national assessments to help us better understand how our students are performing.

The State of Georgia is moving forward with administering the Georgia Milestones to all students in grades 3-8 and high school students taking Algebra I, US History, Biology, or American Literature (grade 11). The College Board has also announced multiple options for students to complete this year’s AP Exams.

Please click below and complete this survey to help us prepare for spring testing. We would like to know if your child will participate in the Georgia Milestones and how he/she would like to take the AP Exams. We are also collecting information on student devices.

The survey will be open until Friday, March 19. Our goal is for ALL FCS students to respond to the survey, including those learning face-to-face and those learning remotely.

Should you decide to opt-out of testing, there will be no need to call or send a formal email to the school. We will contact those parents to confirm their testing decision.

The Georgia Milestone Testing Survey here: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lBLLIAWcYZYBJs

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at 470-254-4330.

Thank you,

RMS Testing Administration

RMS Parents,

The district has begun the process of upgrading all Microsoft Surface Pro 3 devices. We have extended the deadline to Monday, March 15th. Please complete the link below to sign up for an appointment. There will be no need to get out of your car. Please have your scholar's device available, with any accessories, and pull up to the bus ramp. A member of the time will meet you at the car to swap out the device.

As a reminder, the upgrade process will be by appointment only using the following link: Device Upgrade Sign-up Form.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Janaye Miller or Mr. Delarius Marshall at 470-254-4330. Thank you and have a wonderful Wildcat Day!

As you know, Fulton County School System is working with the Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) to provide the opportunity for school system staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19. As of March 8th, K-12 employees in the state of Georgia will be eligible and cleared to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All Middle school employess will be eligible to receive their 1st vaccination on Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th. As a result, Renaissance MS will pivot to remote learning for all (virtual and face to face) students on Wednesday, March 24th and Thursday, March 25th.

All students will participate in asynchronous (work on their own) learning assignments on Wednesday, March 24th. All students will participate in live virtual sessions on Thursday, March 25th.

Please see the student schedule below for the week of March 22nd.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the school at 470-254-4330.

Thank you!

Tuesday March 16 at 10 AM :

Microsoft Teams Input & Technology Meeting

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Or call in (audio only)

+1 470-705-1712,,600572420# United States, Atlanta

Phone Conference ID: 600 572 420#

Tuesday, March 16th at 6 PM:

Microsoft Teams Input & Technology Meeting

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+1 470-705-1712,,825444373# United States, Atlanta

Phone Conference ID: 825 444 373#

Microsoft Teams Science meeting 3/18/21

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+1 470-705-1712,,864221626# United States, Atlanta

Congratulations to Renaissance Middle School's Yes I Can Award Recipient, Jaleah Brown!

In celebrating our scholars here at RMS for their acceptance into the Magnet Schools here in Fulton County, The RMS Administration and Staff would like to show our appreciation by providing each scholar with a Yard Sign with the magnet school and their picture. Please email your scholar's name, picture (optional), and "accepted school" to our 8th-grade counselor, Ms. Milligan, at milligan@fultonschools.org. The deadline to submit your scholar's name, picture (optional), and magnet school is Monday, March 15th.

Should you want to purchase additional yard signs, the cost will be $15.00 each. You may make your purchase at the Renaissance Middle School's website through our online school payment (OSP) system. The deadline to purchase additional yard signs is Wednesday, March 31st.

Thank you,

Ms. Milligan

milligan@fultonschools.org

Greetings Parents and Teachers,

Our RMS School Governance Council seeks Parents and Teachers to declare candidacy for our 2021 SGC Elections from February 3rd – February 26th!

Why Should You Declare Candidacy to become a member of the RMS SGC?

• The opportunity to implement and monitor the RMS Strategic plan
• The SGC is a decision-making body and being at the table is a chance for you to use your voice
• Being a member of the SGC is a great opportunity for Teacher Leaders to practice leadership
• Parents will receive first-hand knowledge about school initiatives and have a say in what those are
• Great resume' item for both Teachers and Parents because it is a leadership opportunity

Interested?

Please click below for the link to the Election's page on our Charter System website to see who has declared candidacy for RMS each day.

https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/7358 Click HERE for to declare your 2021 SGC Candidacy: Candidate Declaration Form

Please review the following dates for the 2021 SGC Election:

Candidate Declaration Period: February 3 - February 26

Get to Know the Candidates: March 1 - March 15

Voting Window: March 17 - March 24

Wildcat family, we are excited to announce that over the summer, our media center will be redesigned and reimaged to support actively engagement in the learning process as well as supporting collaborative common areas to increase student productivity. With the upcoming renovations, we ask that students return all media center books to the media center by February 26th. Reading will not stop for our Wildcats! Book checkouts will continue through SORA (Student Online Reading App), which can be found in Class Link. If you need assistance with checking out books, please contact our METI, Mrs. Johnson, at johnsonms1@fultonschools.org.

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

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