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

• December 10th - RMS STEAM Night ft. Science Fair Expo, Art Classes, Jazz Band, and Community Shopping of RMS Book Fair (RMS Media Center and Cafeteria - 5:30 - 7:30 PM)
• December 10th - Basketball vs. North Forsyth MS
• December 11th - DECA Competition (Lanier Tech)
• December 11th - Lambert Connected Unplugged Night
• December 12th - Basketball vs. South Forsyth MS
• December 14th - Robotics Competition (Otwell MS)
• December 16th - ELA Midterm Exams
• December 17th - Math Midterm Exams
• December 17th - Winter Chorus Concert (Johns Creek United Methodist Church - 6:30 PM)
• December 18th - Science and Spanish Midterm Exams
• December 19th - Social Studies Midterm Exams
• December 20th - Last Day to Claim Items from Lost & Found
• December 20th - End of Semester 1 and Early Release Day

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Car Rider Line Reminders:

• Students with instruments should only be dropped off at the yellow sign at the very front of the line (where the teacher is standing).
• Students who come early for band, robotics, or basketball should ONLY exit their vehicle when they see their coach, director, or sponsor standing on the sidewalk.
• Students may NOT be dropped off in the parking lot to enter the school at the crosswalk area, as this is a safety concern. You will be asked to rejoin the car rider line to drop your student off.

A Note Regarding Student Tardies:

Being to school on time is necessary for an optimal learning experience, not only for your students but for others. Students coming into class after the tardy bell interrupts the instruction of other students who are here on time.

RMS Parents, please take a moment to review and vote on this year's PTSO Budget.

Riverwatch has been recognized as a DISTINGUISHED PBIS school! Way to show that Panther PRIDE!

Don't have cash on hand to give your student? Visit Riverwatch's book fair website to set up an eWallet for your student!

Don’t forget to get your nominations in or just show gratitude to a teacher or staff member for December TOTM/SMOTM. Click HERE to nominate!

The River was happy to host Mr. Jonathan Heard from Heard Propane & Gas as our Principal for a Day! Mr. Heard got to tag along with Ms. MacAllaster and experience a golden day at the River full of Panther PRIDE!

You are cordially invited to join us as we "sing" (ring) in the season with our Winter Chorus Concert Tuesday, December 17th. The concert will be held at Johns Creek United Methodist Church. Doors will open to the public at 6:30PM and the concert will begin promptly at 6:45. This is a free event. We hope you can join us!

The Lambert Equestrian team had two shows this weekend. The middle school team placed 3rd out of 10 teams on Saturday and 2nd out of 9 teams on Sunday! Even though they have one more competition, they have already qualified for Regionals! Congratulations to Mehtaab Singh, Brynn Roland and team for bringing home these places in this long, cold weekend!

The 2025 Technology Competition will be held on January 11, 2025 at Midway Elementary School.

All students in grades 3-12 who are schooled within Forsyth County, Dawson County, Lumpkin County, and Union County may participate in the 2025 Forsyth Regional Technology Competition.

For more information, please visit https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/50113

Registration is open until December 20th. Register for the 2025 Lanier Regional Technology Competition!

Parents!

We're seeking judges for the Technology Competition on January 11, 2025, at Midway ES.

In return for your help, we'll provide breakfast, lunch, and a t-shirt. If you're interested in assisting, please sign up using the link below:

• 2025 Judge Sign-Up

Forsyth County DECA chapters need judges for our local Region Conference at Lanier Tech on Wednesday, Dec. 11th. Parents, Business Partners, Alumni can all be judges!

Registration Link

Bowen Photography Is offering Family Mini Sessions this Holiday Season. We are located on HWY 9 at 416 Dahlonega Street Cumming, GA 30040. We have two options of scenery for you to choose from: an indoor Christmas scene or various spots In our 3-acre yard with the oak trees or swing scene! Bring pets, props, and whoever you'd like. Check out our available dates and book right on our website: www.bpiphotography.net --> "Book In-Studio Session"

$75 15-Minute Session Fee to book your time that will be credited back towards prints/products in your personalized gallery to share with friends and family members. We will offer products such as various print sizes, magnets, canvases, ornaments, puzzles, cups, and more!

We look forward to meeting your Family!

Call us if you have any questions: (770) 887-3080

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

• 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!