Navigating the River
October 4, 2024
Each week, you will receive our newsletter containing important dates, events, and school news. Navigating the River is one of the best ways to stay up to date on what's happening at the River and ways to get involved to help make this school year the best yet! #RMStheGOLDstandard
Currently Happening at the River!
Upcoming Events:
- October 8th - Fall Picture Day
- October 7th - Georgia TSA Day (Perry, GA)
- October 8th - Football Game vs. Lakeside MS (6:30 PM - South Forsyth HS)
- October 8th - PTSO Spirit Night (Johns Creek Chick-Fil-A; 5 - 8 PM)
- October 9th - HOSA Blood Drive (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Riverwatch MS)
- October 9th - IB Informational Night (6:00 - 7:00 PM; FoCAL Center)
- October 10th - 6th Grade Band Concert (7:00 PM - Riverwatch MS)
- October 11th - End of 1st 9-Weeks
- October 12th - Robotics Competition (Otwell MS)
- October 12th - Academic Bowl Competition (Phoenix Jr Bowl)
- October 15th & 16th - 8th Grade Field Trip
- October 15th - Fall Chorus Concert (FoCAL Center)
- October 16th - Lambert Unplugged Night
- October 16th - HOSA and FBLA Fall Rally (Six Flags over Georgia)
- October 17th - DECA Field Trip
- October 18th - Online Learning Day for Students
- October 19th - RMS 20th Anniversary Celebration (See invite below!)
- October 21st - 25th - Bus Driver Appreciation Week
- October 21st - 25th - Red Ribbon Week
- October 21st - 25th - Q1 Purchase Window for PBIS
- October 25th - 6th Grade Boo Bash (4:30 - 6:00 PM, Riverwatch MS)
- October 26th - Academic Bowl Competition (Titan Takedown)
- October 28th - College & Career Expo for 8th Grade (Lanier Tech)
- November 5th - Student Holiday
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Notes from PTSO:
We are looking for parents to help out with concessions at the Boo Bash (the annual 6th grade social) on Friday, October 25th. For more details and to sign up to help, please click BOO BASH!
PTSO is also looking for a parent volunteer to serve as the liaison for the annual Honoring our Heros essay contest. Responsibilities would include attending an informational meeting with the Forsyth County PTO/A organization and reporting back to RMS PTSO with need to know details, and serving as the school point of contact for the duration of the essay contest. Total time commitment should be less than three hours for the initial meeting and follow up emails. If you are interested in serving in this role, please email us at riverwatchmsptso@gmail.com.
Our next spirit night will be Tuesday, 10/8, at the John’s Creek Chick Fil A (3643 Peachtree Parkway). A portion of sales proceeds from 5pm through 8pm are donated back to RMS PTSO. Please tell them you are Riverwatch!
Pre-order Fall Pictures at this LINK!
Teacher and Staff Member of the Month - October Nominations
Looking to nominate someone deserving or share some words of encouragement? Take a minute and show a teacher or staff member you appreciate them!
Partner in Education Shout Out - Divine Meal Prep
A big THANK YOU to Divine Meal Prep for donating all-natural juices to help boost teacher energy and health! Visit their website to see all of their food and juice offerings here!
Informational Presentations - Curriculum Nights and Fall 2024 Parent University
Couldn't make it to the sessions? Catch up on what was covered!
RMS PRIDE Periodical:
RMS Spelling Bee - Information:
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA Teachers will hold their in-class Spelling Bees this month and finish by November 8 to determine a winner and runner-up. Each classroom winner will participate in the RMS Spelling Bee on Tuesday, November 19. This event is not open to audience viewing. Our school winner will go on to represent RMS at the FCS Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 11 at the FOCAL center. If students are interested in studying prior to their in-class spelling bee, they are encouraged to use the dictionary and any available online lists. Once each classroom winner is named, a study list will be provided to prepare for the RMS Spelling Bee.
RMS Panther News
A new episode is now available. Check it out now!
#RMStheGOLDstandard Instructional Spotlight:
Sixth grade students created models to compare and contrast the planets of the solar system this week.
**In Case You Missed It!**
Things end but memories last forever...with your yearbook. Purchase your yearbook now!
· Go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com
· Enter Order number 1287 or Search for Riverwatch Middle School.
· Click on the icon labeled Yearbook & Ads
· Follow the instructions on the website.
If you have any questions, about your yearbook order, please call Herff Jones at 1-800-837-4235
All Things Basketball:
Basketball Tryout Information:
Basketball tryouts will take place in the middle of October. Any 7th or 8th grade student interested in trying out MUST upload all forms and a current physical to DragonFly by October 9th. If your 7th or 8th grade student is interested in trying out for basketball, please have them fill out the tryout interest form: https://forms.gle/HCMLVL2QrEG7D7Yw9
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Yu at f38148@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Family Partnership Survey:
One of the biggest contributors to student success is engagement and partnership between schools and families. To help us with this, we're asking you to take a few minutes and fill out the Family Partnership survey. Your information helps us make #RMStheGOLDstandard for all stakeholders!
Family Partnership Survey - https://forms.gle/xaRbqDx5xTfQT3i26
Direct Link to Website for More Informaiton: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/394
From the Panther Pit Stop:
Important Information:
School Safety - P3 Campus Reporting
P3 Campus - See Something, Say Something
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and Forsyth County Schools work together to provide P3 Campus Reporting, which provides an avenue for all members of the community to submit anonymous tips about non-urgent illegal activities such as unsolved cases, vandalism, theft, the sale and distribution of drugs, possession of weapons or information about crimes that are being planned on their schools' campus.
Students are encouraged to report information about dangerous or harmful situations to the principal, an assistant principal, a teacher, or another trusted adult. Anonymous TIPS can also be reported to the Forsyth County Schools P3 Campus Anonymous Reporting in one of three ways.
1. Download the App on App Store or Google Play
2. ANONYMOUS Web tip at https://www.p3campus.com
3. Call the ANONYMOUS tip line at 770-888-3466 ext. 1 or 3.
Anonymous reports can also be made by calling the State of Georgia School Safety Hotline Number, 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867).
*Callers will not be asked to reveal their identity.
Midterm and Final Exam Policy:
Attendance Impacts and Information:
For more information on the Riverwatch attendance policy, please click here!
A Big THANK YOU to Our Partners in Education!
No business? No problem! Partners in Education covers businesses, families, and individuals. Our Partners in Education help the school by donating necessary materials, whether through a monetary donation or the items themselves! If you or someone you know would like to help us be #RMStheGOLDstandard, consider partnering with us!