STUDENTS Only Blood Drive

Heroes come in ALL types! Donate blood and save 3 lives. Every 2 seconds a person is in need of blood.

Encourage your student to donate blood & support River Ridge HOSA – Future Health Professionals during our School Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 11th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Sign-up TODAY : www.bloodassurance.org/river11th

Reminders:

• Eat a good meal the day of donation
• Bring your picture ID
• Avoid energy drinks and caffeine
• Eat raisins to increase your iron
• Drink extra water

Every donor gets Chick-fil-A and a T-shirt! **Bonus - Students can earn points toward an honor cord (Cord of Courage) for graduation.

We are kicking off our HOSA Toy Drive from December 3rd-13th to support families affected by Hurricane Helene. This storm has caused many children to lose their homes and belongings, but together we can make a difference through donating toys in the package unwrapped for children ages 4-10. You must drop them off in room 1303 from 7:45 to 8:10, with the receipt to confirm the amount of money spent. Service hours depend on the amount spent.

🏆 Tennis Tryout Announcement 🏆

Attention all aspiring tennis players! 🏸

Tennis Tryouts will be held January 7th – 9th on the tennis courts behind the softball field. Please ensure you are cleared to participate in Rank One or will not be allowed to try out.

• January 7th: Girls' Tryouts
• January 8th: Boys' Tryouts
• January 9th: Callbacks

We’re excited to see your skills on the court—bring your best game! 🎾

If you have any questions, please stop by Coach Palmer’s Room 1404.

The Cherokee County Farm Bureau is sponsoring an art contest on a school, county, district, and state level.

The contest is open to any student in grades 9-12 for the 2024-2025 academic years.

Please see the attached GFB High School Art Contest Flyer for contest guidelines.

Local prizes are:

1st place: One student at each High School will receive a $50 Gift Card or check.

2nd place: One student at each High School will receive a $25 Gift Card or check.

Overall County Winners

The 1st place county winner will receive a $100 Gift Card or check and will be entered into District 1 and State Competition. The 2nd place county winner will receive a $75 Gift Card or check.

Each teacher of a first and second place school winner will receive a gift card.

See attached page for state prizes.

For more information, please call Denise Forward at 678-493-1449 or 770-479-1481. We are excited about the art contest and hope many of you will enter. The finished Artwork and the attached Title Sheet must be turned in to the Cherokee County Farm Bureau Office by Friday, February 7, 2025.

Our Cherokee County Art Contest Winner for 2024 was Ashley McMath from River Ridge High School. Ashley was also the District 1 Winner. Ashley also won the GFB State. Ashley’s artwork is on display at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau.

Denise B. Forward

Program Coordinator – Cherokee County

Office: 770-479-1481

Phone: 678-493-1449

dbforward@gfbco.org

GFB.ORG

RRHS Beta Club has been asked to sponsor a family in Tennessee whose home and belongings were lost in the recent hurricane tragedy. Please help us in collecting donations to help this family of 5 get the essentials they need before the holiday. The family includes two teens, a 7 year old, and their parents who need items like shoes and clothing. Toys can also be donated for the youngest. Items can be dropped off in 2210 until December 12th. If you would like more information on the family or a way to give monetary donations to help with rebuilding their home, visit the following link: https://donorbox.org/cocke-county-tn-geoff-sons

Now accepting Young Authors’ Fair submissions!

Click the website link for information and applications.

https://rrhs-ygaf22.my.canva.site/

PTSA Website:

Please visit www.rrhsptsa.com for all things PTSA! Links to Sign Up Genius, our calendar, reflections forms, Ambassador info, staff favorites and MORE can be found on our website!

PTSA Membership: To join PTSA, please join through Totem. https://jointotem.com/ga/woodstock/river-ridge-hs-ptsa

Students - you are doing an amazing job - Keep up the great work. Teachers are thrilled with the increased student engagement!

As described in the many communications from Mr. Miller as well as the Board Briefs sent by Barbara Jacoby, among the changes to the Code of Conduct are consistent standards for appropriate student attire and appropriate student use of cell phones and other personal digital smart devices in schools, classrooms, and on the school bus. More specifics were shared in that communication which is available here, It may also be found here in 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct or here - Handbook.

Lost and Found can be located in room 1201 and in the box behind the admin table in the cafeteria. Did you know that our special education department picks up the items through out the school? They wash the clothes and the cups every Friday to have them ready to be claimed😊. Items not claimed will be donated.

Please keep the nurse informed if your student has an epi pen or inhaler on their person. It is good to know this information in the event of an emergency. Also, please fill out appropriate forms to carry the medication at school.

PLEASE REVIEW MEDIATION POLICY. DO NOT SEND MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH your student prescription or OTC in baggy etc. They cannot carry or self-administer! IT MUST BE IN A NEW SEALED BOTTLE OR BLISTER PACK OR THE ORIGINAL PRESCIPTION BOTTLE, CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.

Thank you, Nurse Kim

Kim L Bearden BSN,RN,NCSN

RRHS school nurse

Phone 770-721-6500

Fax 770-721-6590

It's that time of year. In addition to good handwashing, it is suggested that everyone over the age of 6mos get a Flu Shot outside of any other circumstances. Please check out the Health Department or contact your school nurse for more information.

info@nghd.org

cdc.gov

We have a designated attendance email for any attendance notes and early check-out requests: rrhs.attendance@cherokeek12.net. Please use this email instead of emailing Mrs. Mondello or anyone else directly to ensure timely processing of notes. Sending notes through Canvas or Parent Square will delay the process.

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the RRHS - Tardy Policy.docx

Especially, if you are a student driver, as parking decals are tied to tardies and attendance.

Did you know – that morning announcements heard by your students in the am are also linked here and can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/@RRHSKnightVision

Link to the RRHS homepage - https://rrhs.cherokeek12.net/

Did you know that you can find out what is going on in our community by checking out the CCSD Bulletin Board. Check out the link below:

https://www.cherokeek12.net/bulletin-board

Birthday Shout-outs Now Available!

Celebrate your student with a birthday message displayed on our indoor kiosk—just $5!

https://forms.office.com/r/10puX2dQpu

See the link below for all your - Academic, College & Career, Personal & Social student counseling needs.

https://rrhs.cherokeek12.net/student-services

New! RRHS sports streaming service featuring football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and track. Check out: https://tinyurl.com/rrhs-sports

Please find below information about happenings at the Ridge in addition to information on how to follow your favorite River Ridge sports. Please note that events on the athletic calendar may change at the last minute.

Email: Stephanie.Barber@cherokeek12.net
Website: https://www.cherokeek12.net/4/home
Location: 400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188, USA
Phone: (770) 721-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverRidgeHSGA
Twitter: @RRuKNIGHTed