Panther Tales
April 28, 2023
News and Events You Can Use
Hands On!
With partners through Leadership Sandy Springs’ Volunteer for a Better Sandy Springs, we had a great crew Saturday continue making improvements to our outdoor space. They pressure washed our front entrance, added decorative rock to a red maple in the back, mulched our barren hill between the bus lane and parking lot, and picked up trash around the whole campus. Join us in the fall for more Hands on Ridgeview improvements!
ThinkeringSTOX
Our STEM Club led by Mr. Fludd has been playing an online simulation stock market game called ThinkeringSTOX. It engages students in investing, economics, and personal finance. We are proud to share that RCMS’s “Money Up” team won first place in the region and 25th nationally by performing an ROI (Return on Investment) of 11.8%.
At the Plate
Upcoming Events
Here are some of our events at a glance. Please join us!
April 24 - May 5: Georgia Milestones Assessments
April 28-30: Spring Musical Performances
May 5: College T-shirt Day
May 8: Spring Chorus Concert - at RCMS
May 9: Spring Orchestra Concert - at RCMS
May 10: iReady Reading end-of-year assessment
May 10: Spring Band Concert - at RCMS
May 11: iReady Math end-of-year assessment
May 15: IB Student & Family Showcase of Learning
May 16: Jazz Band Concert - at RCMS
May 18: Student Device Collection
May 20: 8th Grade Dance
May 22: 8th Grade Awards, 8th Grade Picnic
May 23-25: Olympic Games
May 25: Last Day of School
Check out our calendar for more ways to get involved.
iReady End-of-Year Diagnostics May 10 and 11
The two end-of-year iReady assessments are an opportunity for us to measure student growth for the year. We use iReady data for course placements, summer school considerations for students performing 2 years below grade level, and for our school's academic goals. For students whose end-of-year tests show expected growth, we're treating them to Kona Ice on May 15th. Thanks for helping us to support students in doing their best!
Final PTA Meeting
Join the PTA May 10th for their last general meeting of the year at 9:00 a.m. in the media center. Hear highlights of the year, information about next year, and have time to chat with Dr. Blackwell.
Dear Edwina Jr. RCMS Musical
Teacher Appreciation Week - You Can Help!
Teacher Appreciation Week starts Monday, May 1. We think the world of our teachers! The PTA will deliver a spirited week with treats from around the world. Help the PTA shower our faculty and staff with a special thank you: Follow the link here to donate to gift cards for every staff member!
Milestones Tests Continue Next Week
Georgia Milestones testing for Middle School continues May 1st - 5th. It is crucial that your child is in class to take exams. The district expects all students in grades 3-8 and those in a high school end-of-year (EOC) course to participate. Thank you for partnering with the district to ensure a high rate of student participation. Be sure your students get a good night’s sleep, have a fully charged laptop, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time!
8th Grade Celebrations
We're eager to celebrate our 8th graders and their victorious middle school journey. Upcoming celebrations include:
8th Grade Awards Ceremony: a student-centered ceremony with remarks, 8th grade outstanding student awards by team, and historical school awards. Monday, May 22 at 10:45 - 11:30 in the gym before the picnic.
8th Grade Picnic: lunch, games, music, and social time supported by PTA on Monday, May 22nd 11:30-2:00 p.m. at Ridgeview Park.
8th Grade Dance - "Out of this World": Saturday, May 20 in the RCMS Gym from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. $10 tickets can be purchased on the PTA website May 1 - 7 or at lunch May 15 - 17 (cash or check only).
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Ridgeview Charter Middle School
Email: ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Website: www.fultonschools.org/ridgeviewms
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-7710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewCharterMiddleSchool
Twitter: @RCMSPanther