Panther Tales

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Dear Parents and Students,

It was wonderful to see so may of you at our annual IB Showcase. We are so proud of our students and the projects they have completed this year. We hope you enjoyed visiting the classrooms and listening to our band, chorus and orchestra play throughout the halls!

As we approach Spring Break, I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication this school year. This break is a well-deserved opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. We hope you enjoy the time off, whether you're traveling, resting, or simply enjoying some quality family time.

Please remember that school will resume on Monday, April 14th. Wishing you all a wonderful and restful Spring Break!

Principal Thomas Garrett

April 5th: Deadline for Yearbook Orders (order HERE) (Scroll for Info)

April 7th - 11th: Spring Break

April 14th: Return to School

April 16th: Dress Down Day, $5 Cash/Check Payable to RCMS PTO. Proceeds benefit PTO & Foundation (sign up here to volunteer)
April 21st: GA Milestones Testing begins​ (Scroll for Schedule and Testing Tips)

We know that May can be one of the busiest times of the year. Please note the following dates for your calendar as we approach the busy end of the school year.

May 1st- 3rd: Spring Musical: Seussical (Scroll for Info)
May 5th- May 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th and 8th: iReady testing
May 13th: Chorus Concert ​@5:30 PM
May 13th: Orchestra Concert ​6:30 PM
May 14th: Band Concert ​
May 15th: Jazz Band Concert
May 16th: 8th Grade Awards
May 17th: 8th grade dance ​
May 19th: 8th Grade Picnic ​
May 20-22: RCMS Olympics (During School)

(Excuse us as we take a minute to brag about these Panthers....)

Our very own Bristol Fowler, 8th Grade, made it to the the All-State Orchestra! At the end of February, Bristol traveled to Athens, Georgia where she was selected to pay with the top string players across the state. Bristol began playing the violin in 7th Grade when she joined the RCMS Orchestra, and she has already tested into the highest level of Orchestra when she goes to RICS next year! This is a huge accomplishment and we, as a school, are so very proud of her!!!

As we approach the Georgia Milestones testing window, it’s important to help students feel prepared and confident. Here are some helpful tips to share with your students:

1. Get Plenty of Rest: Encourage students to get a good night’s sleep before each test day. Rest helps them focus and perform their best.

2. Eat a Healthy Breakfast: A nutritious breakfast can fuel students’ brains and provide the energy they need to stay alert during the test.

3. Stay Calm and Focused: Remind students to take deep breaths if they feel nervous. Encourage them to stay focused on one question at a time and not rush through the test.

4. Read Carefully: Encourage students to read all instructions and questions thoroughly. They should pay attention to any keywords that can help them answer questions accurately.

5. Pace Yourself: Remind students to manage their time wisely. If they don’t know an answer right away, they should skip it and come back to it later.

RCMS Students will take the Georgia Milestones on the following dates. Make sure to tune into Panther Tales for important success stips as we get closer to testing!

• April 21st: 8th Grade Social Studies
• April 23rd- 25th: ELA
• April 28th-29th: Math
• May 1st: 8th Grade Algebra
• May 2nd: 8th Grade Science/Physical Science

Students recently took the Write Score assessments. The responses and essays are then hand-scored by professional evaluators. You can view your student's score in their Class Link Account. Click the "WriteScore App" and then click "View Past Assessment Results". When the page opens, click "View PDF". Scores are as follows:

1-3 = Below Average

4-5 = Average

6-7 = Above Average

Please contact your student's ELA teacher if you have questions or wish to discuss the results.

Children can’t learn if they aren’t present in school, so attendance is a must. We can influence attendance and poor attendance can be prevented. Parents — especially in the earlier years — are best positioned to ensure children attend school and to build the expectation around attendance.

https://www.adlit.org/topics/dropout-prevention/parent-engagement-transitions-middle-and-high-school

In addition to Panther Tales, Volunteer Opportunities with the PTA will now also be posted at www.ptarcms.org/volunteering. Please take a look at upcoming events and lend a hand where you can. Your support of our students, teachers, and staff is much appreciated!

Volunteers are needed to help sell wrist bands in during morning arrival. Please sign up HERE if you can help.

The gentlemen of Mr. Brown's Ridgeview Rising Club volunteered their Saturday Morning to provide car washes (inside and out!) for our RCMS Teachers!

Thank you Ridgeview Rising!!

RCMS Yearbooks are currently on sale- Online Only. The last day for online sales is Saturday, April 5th. There will be no sales after April 5th and we will not have extra copies available for purchase.

Wondering if you already purchased a yearbook? Search your inbox for a confirmation email from

ordercenter@yearbook.varsity.com

Mark your calendars so you do not miss the show!

Congratulations to the RCMS Track Team who competed in the Fulton County Middle School Track Meet! Special Shout out to the following athletes who placed in their events: Julian Speaks, 4th Place Boys' Discus; Elisabeth Murphy: 3rd Place Girls' Mile and 1st Place in Girls Discus; Ameila Simcox: 3rd Place in Girls' Long Jump; Joey Richter - 4th Place in Girls Discus. Way to Go Panthers!

Our Girls Soccer Teams are both having winning seasons! Keep it up Panthers!!

Our 2024-2025 IB Showcase was a success! Thank you to all the parents, guardians and friends who came to check out the hard work of our students!

Fun Friday was FUN! Free snacks provided by the PTA and students could choose one of many activities- Movie Rooms, Video Game Room, Staff v. Students Basketball, or enjoying time outdoors on the field were just some of the options! Special thank you to the amazing PTA volunteers who bagged 900 bags of popcorn!!

More Amazing Baseball Pictures from our very own Sensei Davis! This year our RCMS Foundation was able to add a second baseball team to our list of sports teams.... Let's Go Panthers Baseball!

The Panther Store is the ultimate destination where Panther Pride comes to life.

Store Hours:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 - 9:00 am

Make purchases or pick up your online orders. Click HERE to access the Panther Store online.

For spirit wear inquiries, please contact rcs.spiritwear@gmail.com

Thank you to these local businesses who have chosen to support our Panthers.

Besides Panther Tales, Ridgeview Charter Middle School has several ways you can stay up-to-date on news and happenings. Follow us on our main Facebook and Instagram pages for a peek into the daily life of RCMS, plus read success stories about some of our RCMS alumni!

Email: Ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-7710
Twitter: @RCMSPanther