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! #RMStheGOLDstandard

November 2nd - November 8th:

• 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 6th or 7th - Lambert HS Pathways Night for 8th Grade Families (details in flyer below)
• November 7th - Basketball Scrimmage vs. Otwell MS (Boys HOME/Girls AWAY - 5:30 PM)
• 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 14th - Basketball vs. DeSana MS (Girls HOME/Boys AWAY - 5:30 PM)
• November 16th - Robotics Competition at Lanier MS
• November 19th - Basketball vs. Liberty MS (Boys HOME/Girls AWAY - 6:00 PM)
• November 21st - Basketball vs. Piney Grove MS (Boys HOME - 6:00 PM; Girls AWAY - 5:30 PM)
• 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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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

Feedback Link: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/349

The Halloween Special is now available for your treat! It was a quick turnaround on this one, but it's a lot of fun. Enjoy it!

https://sites.google.com/forsythk12.org/rmspanthernews/home

The Academic Bowl team had a great day at the Titan Takedown tournament! This was the first competition for our 6th grade team, and they played with excitement and determination, winning the novice division. 6th grade team members included Emma Li, Vidyuth Vijay, Karina Szeto, Karthik Ankem, Neil Kovoor, Srujan Konda, and Akhil Gangula.

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

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

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. 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

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!