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

October 26th - November 1st:

• October 26th - Academic Bowl Competition (Titan Takedown)
  
• October 28th - College & Career Expo for 8th Grade (Lanier Tech)
• November 1st - 1st Quarter Student Reward Event - Fresh Air Friday (during Connections)

• November 4th - TSA Statesman Testing (9:00 AM)
• November 4th - Scoliosis Screenings for 6th and 8th Grade
• November 5th - Student Holiday
• November 5th - Last Day to Provide Feedback on 2025-2026 School Calendar (Link)
• November 8th - Coffee With Counselors (RSVP Link Below)
• November 8th - Riverwatch Symphonic Band Performance (Reinhardt University - 7:00 PM)
• November 8th - 10th - TSA Fall Leadership Retreat

• November 9th - Robotics Competition (Lanier MS)
• November 11th - Veterans Day Event (9:00 AM - RMS Media Center)
• November 13th - World Kindness Day (Wear mismatched socks!)
• November 13th - Lambert Unplugged Night
• November 14th - December 11th - Sources of Strength Generosity Campaign
• November 29th - Last Day to Submit Out-of-District Requests (More information can be found at the RMS website under Quick Links)

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Hi parents- want to learn more about how PBIS rewards work? And see how excited the students get about the rewards they have earned? Come help distribute awards NEXT FRIDAY, 11/1. If you have helped out with PBIS rewards in the past, the format for distribution has been updated and now consists of a one hour shift, instead of multiple lunch hours. In addition, you can sign to help a specific grade so you can attend (or avoid…. we’ve been there) your student’s specific session. Please visit the signup genius for more details or contact riverwatchmsptso@gmail.com with any questions. Click here for the PBIS Rewards Sign Up.

We also need parents to help support Feast Days for our wonderful teachers and staff. Volunteers would be responsible for covering lunch room duty so that teachers could enjoy a quick break. There are three days, please see the sign up genius for details at Feast Days Sign Up.

Scoliosis screenings will take place on November 4th for 6th and 8th Grade students. Students will be shown an informational presentation about scoliosis and the screening process which can be viewed below. If you would like to opt your child out of the screening, please see the Parent Letter and Refusal Form below!

Informational Presentation

Parent Letter and Refusal Form

We need your help with water bottles! Please make sure your student has a spill-proof water bottle and understands the importance of reporting spills to an adult quickly!

If a student spills water in class, it could cause damage to teacher resources/student resources/technology equipment and causes disruptions to class and learning of other students

When students spill water in the hallway and don't report it, it creates a dangerous situation for all school attendees!

We thank you for your understanding and assistance with this issue!

RSVP Link

Our Panther PRIDE was shining bright for our September Student of the Month Winners! These students earned the most points for showing their Panther PRIDE behaviors - personal responsibility, respect, integrity, determination, and empathy. Congratulations Panthers!

6th Grade: Aarav G, Jeremy C, Mayuresh R, Asha D, Kellen L

7th Grade: Yafeth S, Evan F, Michael M, Zilu G, Cameron V

8th Grade: William C, Nirvaan K, Sanvi P, Aubreigh F, Reagan T

Visit Neptune Navigate - Continuing the Conversation to talk with your student about being a good digital citizen!

8th grade students will be attending the Career Exploration and Pathway event at Lanier Tech, October 28th. Permission forms should have come home on October 16th. The due date for the permission form is October 23rd.

Interested parents or guardians may also attend the Career Exploration and Pathway event at the Forsyth Conference Center from 4:30 to 6:00 on October 28th.

Topics for K-8 entries include:

• How should you treat others online?
• How can you stay safe while gaming online?
• What information is safe to put on social media and what should you keep private?
• What should you do if you see something suspicious online?
• How should you handle unwanted attention or strangers online?
• How can you select a strong password and keep it secure?
• How can you handle cyberbullying?

For more information, please visit this document!

Alliance Academy for Innovation is a Forsyth County School that any 8th grader that is a resident of Forsyth County may apply to attend. AAI opened in 2018 and offers unique Career Pathways that are not found at our other district schools. The application to attend Alliance is the Out of District Form and is now open! The deadline to apply is November 29. If your family is interested in learning more about Alliance, we encourage you to attend one of our Experience Alliance Nights coming up October 22 and October 30 from 5:00-7:00PM. Also, visit our recruitment webpage at https://sites.google.com/forsythk12.org/aai-recruitment-class-of-2029?usp=sharing as well as our school webpage at https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/alliance

We look forward to welcoming your family to Alliance Academy for Innovation!

#findyourpassion #chooseyourpath #experienceAlliance

As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, we held the ribbon-cutting for our new wellness room. We want to thank the Forsyth County Education Foundation for the generous grant to make this possible. We can’t wait to see the ways that this enhances the lives of our students and staff!

We are also excited to introduce our new mascot… Perseverance AKA Persy.

The newest episode of the RMS Panther News has several segments focusing on the world of sports, including the recently finished Basketball Tryouts, the upset of 'Bama over UGA (featuring Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Whaley), and a Pro Sports Recap. We also have one non-sports segment about three new faces at Riverwatch this year. Take a look at it here: https://sites.google.com/forsythk12.org/rmspanthernews/home and we hope you enjoy!

To RSVP for Coffee with Counselors, please visit this link!

The Forsyth County Education Foundation is excited to announce the Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run for Educators! This will be an evening fun run and 5K on 11/10 for the community raising funds for scholarships for FCS educators to further their education. We need your help to spread the word. The school that has the most people sign up for the run will win your own Simple Booth HALO! Please designate a Glow Run Ambassador for your school here by October 11th. Click here for more details and to sign up! Let's GLOW for our amazing educators!

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

Link to Application

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

• Attendance (Excuses, Check-In/Check-Out), Attendance Update Letter from Ms. MacAllaster
  
• Transportation Changes
• Joining PTSO

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.

For more information on the Riverwatch attendance policy, please click here!

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!