RMS Wildcat Weekly

Find Their Purpose & Fuel Their Passion

Our Vision:

Renaissance Middle School prepares students to achieve their dreams by charting a path to their purpose.

Email: hawkc@fultonschools.org
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/renaissancems
Location: 7155 Hall Road, Fairburn, GA, United States
Phone: (470)254-4330
Twitter: @RMS_Wildcats

AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an organization that helps prepare students for college. We implemented AVID at Renaissance Middle School five years ago not realizing the incredible impact it would have on the culture and climate of learning as well as the impact on student achievement. To be recognized as an AVID Certified School is truly a testament to the hard work and achievements of our AVID administrators, teachers, and scholars. It has been an honor to watch our AVID coordinator, Thelesia Barksdale, spark and fuel the passion of our scholars through various opportunities to be exposed to college, engage in conversations with powerful leaders of our community, and learn the life skills to become the best student they can be. We are WILDCAT Extraordinaires and we are LIMITLESS!

We are now accepting applications for rising 6th graders! Please click the link below to apply.

AVID Application for Rising 6th Graders Only

All applications will be accepted February 18th - March 12th, 2021. Virtual interviews will be held March 22nd - 26th, 2021. Times and dates for interviews will be emailed to your scholar.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please view the video below to learn more about our program.

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is here again! Shop online only February 8th - 21st! Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Johnson, our METI, at johnsonms1@fultonschools.org.

Shop The Book Fair - February 8th - 21st!

Book Fair Contests - Shop our book fair and be entered to win prizes! Winners will be announced Friday, February 26th!

Greetings Parents and Teachers,

Our RMS School Governance Council seeks Parents and Teachers to declare candidacy for our 2021 SGC Elections from February 3rd – February 26th!

Why Should You Declare Candidacy to become a member of the RMS SGC?

• The opportunity to implement and monitor the RMS Strategic plan
• The SGC is a decision-making body and being at the table is a chance for you to use your voice
• Being a member of the SGC is a great opportunity for Teacher Leaders to practice leadership
• Parents will receive first-hand knowledge about school initiatives and have a say in what those are
• Great resume' item for both Teachers and Parents because it is a leadership opportunity

Interested?

Please click below for the link to the Election's page on our Charter System website to see who has declared candidacy for RMS each day.

https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/7358 Click HERE for to declare your 2021 SGC Candidacy: Candidate Declaration Form

Please review the following dates for the 2021 SGC Election:

Candidate Declaration Period: February 3 - February 26

Get to Know the Candidates: March 1 - March 15

Voting Window: March 17 - March 24

Wildcat family, we are excited to announce that over the summer, our media center will be redesigned and reimaged to support actively engagement in the learning process as well as supporting collaborative common areas to increase student productivity. With the upcoming renovations, we ask that students return all media center books to the media center by February 26th. Reading will not stop for our Wildcats! Book checkouts will continue through SORA (Student Online Reading App), which can be found in Class Link. If you need assistance with checking out books, please contact our METI, Mrs. Johnson, at johnsonms1@fultonschools.org.

Wildcat Families,

As we return to face-to-face instruction, it is important that we ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors in Fulton County Schools. The Fulton County Board of Health and Fulton County Schools have developed an online portal for FCS parents/guardians to report student COVID-19 related cases.

At this time we are asking that parents/guardians of FCS students submit a COVID-19 Report ONLY if your student fits into one or more of the following categories:

a) Has tested Positive for COVID-19 in the past 15 days

b) Currently waiting for the results of a test for COVID-19

c) Has been in close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) in the past 15 days with someone diagnosed with COVID-19

If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, please begin the form by clicking the link below. Your report will be sent directly to the Fulton County Board of Health.

If your student does not fit into any of the above categories, a COVID-19 report is not required at this time. Please monitor your child's symptoms and follow-up with your healthcare provider or contact the school clinic, if you have any concerns.

Please DO NOT send your child to school if he or she fits into any of the above categories or is otherwise ill or unwell If your student meets any of the above criteria or is ill or unwell, DO NOT send your student to school until you have spoken with your healthcare provider, one of the FCS Student Health Services School Nurses, or a public health official.

COVID Reporting Link: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWlX46FNk8pNlz

DISCLAIMER: Please note you may be asked some sensitive health and personal questions in this form. This information may be transmitted and used by Fulton County Board of Health and/or Fulton County Schools Student Health Services for case investigation and contact tracing, reporting purposes, and any necessary follow-up from the school district. However, the information is strictly confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.

The district will continue to monitor community coronavirus data, but decisions about potential closures of schools due to new COVID-19 cases will be made using the FCS Closing Matrix. The process will allow for localized closures based on each case, giving the district the option to close and/or quarantine within a limited, impacted area, such as an individual classroom or school.

Parents, please click here to view the most recent Fulton County Department of Health Epidemiology Report.

Thank you and please stay safe.

Thank you,

RMS Administration

Please see the reminders and flyers below for events that are happening throughout our community! If you have an event that you like to be included in the community corner, please email Diantha Parker at parkerd3@fultonschools.org

Remember, the first ten parents that complete the Evaluation/Survey for the Family Literacy meeting by scanning the QR Code or clicking on the link (right above the recording) will receive an ELA Book Bag with tons of GREAT resources.

https://www.fultonschools.org/renaissancems