Navigating the River

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! #RMSGoodAsGold

• May 16th - PTSO Spirit Night at Jeremiah's Italian Ice (1595 Peachtree Pkwy Ste. 200)
• May 16th - 21st - Finals
  
• 16th - Social Studies
• 17th - ELA
• 20th - Science & Spanish
• 21st - Math
• May 20th - Yearbook Distribution (during Panther Time)
• May 22nd - 8th Grade Walk
• May 23rd - Last Day to Claim Items from Lost & Found
• May 23rd - Last Day of School (Early Release)

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As we quickly approach the ending of the school year, please take a few minutes and review the exam policy for Final Exams.

The last day to claim items from Lost & Found will be May 23rd!

Reminder to FCS Families:

Please make sure that for the last month of school your child has adequate funds available in MyPaymentsPlus or sufficient cash/check is sent in to cover their meal purchases. Starting Monday, May 6 through the end of the school year, students without adequate funds will receive a courtesy snack. Also, any families with negative cafeteria balances must deposit funds before the school year ends. Students who graduate or withdraw and have funds left in their meal accounts should visit https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/396 to close out their accounts.

The Academic Bowl team had a great weekend at the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. Our team members competed against 160 top teams from around the US, and ALL THREE of our teams placed in the top 50% of the field. Both the A and B teams advanced to the championship bracket on Sunday. In these rigorous finals, the RMS A team placed 8th in the US, while the B team placed 21st. The Riverwatch C team was one of only a few C teams to qualify to compete in the competition, and they represented us well every round!

Sixth grader Suchet Kuturu was an All Star of the tournament, an award given to the top 25 individual players.

We are so proud of the hard work all team members have put in this year, and we are especially proud of how they have grown as teammates!

As of this year, every student who matriculates through Forsyth County Schools has the opportunity to earn Advanced Placement and/or College-level Mathematics credit in high school, no matter what their math path. If you are interested in watching a ten-minute video that explains our middle and high school math paths, please view this Math Path Video Explanation.

A big congratulations to Mr. Kulikowski for being recognized as this year’s recipient of the JA Finance Park – Northeast Georgia Teacher Appreciation Spotlight. They want to highlight the great work that he has done and continues to do with all students to prepare them for a brighter future, and in support of Junior Achievement!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DKO TEAM!!

They were awarded the county championship trophy by PK Graff who leads the Esports program for Forsyth County!

Congratulations to all of our 8th Grade students who were honored at the 8th Grade Spotlight Celebration and Awards Ceremony! These students truly demonstrate Panther PRIDE!

A big thank you to the 8th Grade teachers and counseling department for organizing the events!

SPARK! offers weekly, 90-minute sessions for child(ren) ages birth-5 and their parents to attend. A certified teacher facilitates interactive, play-based learning in a classroom environment to support the growth of early learners. Sessions will begin in September. To learn more about SPARK!, please visit: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/SPARK

My name is Hannah McCown and I will be a 6th grade math teacher here at Riverwatch! I am a proud graduate of Kennesaw State University with my bachelor’s degree in education for middle grades math and science. Also, I had the privilege to complete my student teaching at Hendricks Middle School.

Here’s a glimpse into who I am:

Favorite Hobbies - crocheting stuffed animals, reading fantasy books, and playing Beat Saber and Fall Guys.

Favorite Music Genre - Electric Dance Music (EDM), pop, and K-pop.

Favorite TV Show - Stranger Things

Favorite Broadway Show - Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Candy - Dots and Hershey’s Cookies and Cream

I am thrilled to join the Riverwatch family and I cannot wait to see what this year will bring!

My name is Laura Moore and I have been teaching life science for 11 years. I am looking forward to teaching 7th grade science at Riverwatch next year!

There's a new episode of RMS Panther News available now! It features segments on the 8th Grade Dance, Milestones, NBA Playoffs, the Jazz Club, Cheerleading Tryouts, and a Spring Sports Wrap-up. Thank you and Enjoy!

Available via SchoolPay!

WhyTry, one of our district’s behavior intervention programs, offers this free Parent Guide to Resilience. Each section of the guide provides an audio overview, examples and analogies, discussion guidance, and even family meeting ideas.

• Attendance (Excuses, Check-In/Check-Out), Attendance Update Letter from Ms. MacAllaster
  
• Transportation Changes
• Updated Exam Policy for 2023-2024
• Joining PTSO
• RMS Panther News