Panther Tales
March 3, 2023
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Upcoming Events
Here are some of our events at a glance. Please join us when you can!
- March 3: College T-Shirt Day
- March 6-10: Book Fair
- March 8: Non-Uniform for Pay Day
- March 13-14: No School - Professional Development Days
- March 18: Parent Party at Pontoon Brewing
March 21: Prospective Parent Tour
March 23: Title I Stakeholder Input Meeting
Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved.
No School For Students March 13 & 14
This is a reminder to families that all schools in FCS have two upcoming no school days on March 13 and 14 to support teacher and staff professional development.
$5 Non-Uniform Day is March 8
For $5 cash students not only contribute to our PTA & Foundation, but also they can wear non-uniform attire. Our non-uniform dress guidelines are described here. This will be a monthly opportunity to support PTA & Foundation and for students to dress down. Otherwise, normal uniform applies.
Come to the Parent Party! Tickets are On Sale Now.
The Ridgeview Foundation Parent Party will be March 18 from 7-10 p.m. at Pontoon Brewing. Mingle with friends and teachers, meet new parents, nosh on bites, drink (unlimited) beer, play yard games, watch March Madness and bid in a silent auction! Get your tickets here.
Spring into Books!
Annual FCS Parent Perception Survey
Please help Ridgeview by taking the Annual Parent Perception Survey before March 10. Responses to the survey help Ridgeview and the district plan for the future. The survey is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
RCMS Wants SGC Candidates
We are seeking parents for our School Governance Council (SGC)! Our SGC focuses on typical tasks and two unique committees – Ridgeview United and Enhancing the Image of Ridgeview. Join our work by filling a 2-year term! The candidate declaration window will close on March 24, 2023. Interested parents and teachers can click here to access requirements for candidacy.
Title I Stakeholder Input Meetings
We invite all families, parents, community members, and stakeholders to give us annual input into our planning processes and Title I requirements. 3/23 Morning Session at 9:30 https://tinyurl.com/zkaf3b9j or 3/23 Evening Session at 5:30 https://tinyurl.com/bde3v39p
Building Parent Capacity Communication
On February 23 we hosted rising 6th grade parents for an informational night to learn how to prepare for middle school, 6th grade academics, support programs, and much more. For those who missed it, the presentation our administrators and counselors gave is below. Please fill out the survey using this link to give your feedback on the presentation. The steps to do this are:
Select "Middle School"
Select "Ridgeview Charter Middle"
Select "I am a parent at this school"
Select "School Transition"
Complete Survey
This allows us to craft our presentations going forward. Your feedback is very important. Thank you!
Digital RCMS Cultural Display
What makes you unique? What defines your IDENTITY? RCMS wants to feature YOU and/or YOUR:family, traditions, favorite foods, culture, hopes, dreams, faith, celebrations, wishes, generations, roots, and/or even just what makes you happy or gives you wings! This initiative is one of many “Ridgeview United” and School Governance Council efforts to celebrate our unique community. Scan the QR code below!
SSEF Steam Showcase 3/15 - Join at North Springs!
Junior Raiders Girls Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse is coming to Ridgeview! All girls in grades 5th-8th are welcome, no prior playing experience required. There will be a five-session clinic to introduce the sport to first-time players and provide skills enhancement to players already in the sport. The dates for the clinic will be April/May – tentatively April 16, 23, 30, May 6 and May 7 at either Riverwood International Charter School or Hammond Park - TBD. The fee is $150 and includes field rental, coaches' pay, USA Lax membership. A Parent Interest Meeting will be held on Zoom on March 12. Please enter your information at this link here if your child might be interested!
For questions, please contact Tom Johnson (Riverwood LAX parent) at (404) 234-8427 / tbaxterjohnson@gmail.com or Angie Dumler (rising Riverwood LAX parent) (404) 713-8460 / dumlerhouse@gmail.com.
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Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Website: www.fultonschools.org/ridgeviewms
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-7710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewCharterMiddleSchool
Twitter: @RCMSPanther