Dear Parents and Families,
As we enter the final month of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we have accomplished together in the first half of the school year. Our students have shown tremendous growth, and we’ve seen them reach new academic, social, and emotional milestones. I am incredibly proud of their hard work, and I appreciate the support each of you has provided to help make this year a success.
December is a time to celebrate our school community, and we have several exciting events planned throughout the month. We encourage you to stay connected and participate in the upcoming school activities. These moments help strengthen the bond between our school and families, and we value the role you play in supporting your child’s education.
As we approach the winter break, I also want to remind everyone of the importance of staying focused and engaged in the classroom. We are committed to providing the best learning experience for all our students, and we appreciate your continued involvement in your child’s education.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. I look forward to the continued success of our students as we head into the new year.
Mr. Garrett
We have some bittersweet news to share with our Ridgeview community. After eight years of dedicated service at Ridgeview, Dr. Mills has been promoted to Assistant Principal at College Park Elementary. While we will certainly miss her presence here, we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and excited for this next chapter in her career.
We are deeply grateful for her leadership and the positive impact she has made on our school community. We look forward to staying in touch and supporting her as she embarks on this new adventure.
Dr. Mills' last day with us will be December 6th. Though she will be leaving, she will always be a Panther at heart, and we wish her nothing but success in her new role. Congratulations to Dr. Mills on this well-deserved promotion!
In the meantime, we are actively searching for a replacement. Our goal is to have someone in place by January 20th. Until then, Mr. Young and Ms. Bulluck will be sharing Dr. Mills' responsibilities to ensure a smooth transition.
We are excited to announce that Ridgeview and Riverwood alum Brooke McAfee will join Ridgeview as our new School Counselor beginning January 6th! Ms. McAfee comes to us with a strong commitment to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. With a Master's in School Counseling from Mercer University and a passion for working in diverse educational settings, she is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.
In addition to her extensive training and experience in individual and group counseling, Ms. McAfee has interned in comprehensive counseling programs that collaborated with teachers, parents, and community resources. She is committed to ensuring every student feels heard, valued, and equipped to reach their fullest potential.
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. McAfee to our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our school community. Please join us in welcoming her to Ridgeview!
We will update families with Ms. McAfee's student assignments and contact information when she joins us in January.
Holiday Gift Cards for RCMS Staff
How wonderful would it be if each Ridgeview Staff member were to receive a gift card from a RCMS Family this Holiday season? The PTA will be delivering treats and the gift cards to the staff on December 19th. All you need to do is sign up for the number of gift cards you can donate by clicking HERE. All donations must be received by December 18th.
PBIS Reward Volunteers Needed- December 12th & 13th
Students are already busy placing their December PBIS orders for treats and rewards! We need volunteers to help pack the orders and distribute them to students! Please sign up HERE if you are able to help.
Hands On Ridgeview - Sunday, Dec 8th (9:00am-3:00pm)
Join us anytime between 9am-3pm at Ridgeview to help beautify the school grounds! We'll plant bulbs for The Daffodil Project, prep the courtyard & back patios for awesome make-overs, and generally spruce up around the school. Choose which activity is right for you and come whenever you like! Bring your whole family! Please sign up by clicking HERE so we can plan our projects!
Lacrosse and More Lacrosse!
Jr. Raiders Lacrosse Clinics- Open to 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Boys
Junior Raiders lacrosse is kicking off their spring season with two FREE skills clinics. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Join us this Saturday, 12/7, from 10:30AM to 12PM and/or Saturday 12/14 from 1PM to 2:30PM. Clinics held at Riverwood on the grassy field close to Raider Drive/near the tennis courts
Contact Meredith.foushee@gmail.com, 843-259-0888 with questions. Open to all 6-8th grade boys (5th graders with lacrosse experience also welcome)
Riverwood Girls Lacrosse- Open to RCMS 8th Grade Girls
8th Grade girls are now eligible to play lacrosse for Riverwood High School. If your student is interested in being a part of the team, or would just like more details, please fill out this FORM. Tryouts are January 27th - 31st. Someone from the team will be in touch soon. Don't miss this exciting opportunity.
Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: Ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-7710
Twitter: @RCMSPanther
