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 23rd - Robotic Competition at Fowler Park Recreation Center
• November 25th - 29th - Student/Staff Holiday
• November 29th - Last Day to Submit Out-of-District Requests (More information can be found at the RMS website under Quick Links)
• December 4th - 12th - RMS Book Fair
• December 4th - Basketball vs. Little Mill MS
• December 5th - Basketball vs. Vickery Creek MS
• 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)

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RMS students wanting a virtual or hybrid schedule are served through Forsyth Virtual Academy. The Forsyth Virtual Student Application Portal is now available to select intent for the 2025-2026 school year. If you intend to have your child participate in virtual learning next year in a full time or part time basis for all grades K-12, please fill out the linked form below by November 29, 2024 . Even if your child is currently enrolled in the Forsyth Virtual Academy (FVA) for the 24-25 school year, you will need to submit this form to show intent for 25-26. Students will NOT automatically be re-enrolled.

This information is used to help us make decisions on program needs and prepare resources as a school system.

Forsyth Virtual Student Application Link

K-8 FVA Application Tutorial

9-12 FVA Application Tutorial

Also, it’s time for the RMS Book Fair! We need parent volunteers to help with this annual event. The students love it and a portion of the proceeds go back to RMS. Please see the sign up link for dates and time slots. Thank you!

RMS Book Fair Volunteer - Sign Up

67 8th grade Riverwatch Orchestra students performed alongside their Lambert peers. Riverwatch is proud to have the only middle school orchestra in Forsyth County!

For more information, please visit the Georgia Recycling Coalition!

Fifty-one spellers competed in the RMS Spelling Bee. After 19 rounds, we have a Winner and a Runner-Up:

Karina Szeto from Mr. Long’s 6th ELA class is our Runner-Up, and Ronit Rajpurohit from Mrs. Miller’s 8th ELA class is our Winner.

Congratulations! Ronit will represent Riverwatch at the FCS Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m.

Our competition was exciting, and we are proud of our students who represented their grade level so well.

Don’t forget to get your nominations in or just show gratitude to a teacher or staff member for November TOTM/SMOTM. Click HERE to nominate- this will close on Monday, November 18th!

The Thanksgiving Episode of the RMS Panther News is now available for streaming. We hope you have a great break and a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

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

Email Mrs. Lundy at f39248@forsyth.k12.ga.us with questions or interest!

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!