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Eagle Flyer
February 22, 2024
Important Dates
February 1-29
Black History Month
February 23
AVID College Spirit Wear Day
February 29
Deadline to Apply for Hardship Transfer
Talent Show : Parent/Family Show 6pm
March 5
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night: Rivermont location, 5:30-7:30pm
March 6
Spring Picture Day
March 8
FCS Pre-K Lottery Application Deadline
March 20
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night: 6pm at HBMS
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2024-2025 Teacher & Professional of the Year!
Teacher of the Year
Jackie Craven
5th Grade Teacher
REES Teacher since 2020
Congratulations Jackie Caven! Mrs. Craven works incredibly hard for her students, her team, and the school! She's always looking for innovative ways to reach her students and keep them interested and motivated to write! Mrs. Craven is a passionate educator whose dedication to teaching shines through in every aspect of her work. She is incredibly helpful and proactively addresses and works to solve problems within her classroom. Her love for her students is evident and heartfelt; they are fully aware of her affection and deep care for them. Furthermore, Mrs. Craven excels in building meaningful relationships with her students and fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment. She's an absolute team player and always contributes and is willing to help others.
Professional of the Year
Brittany Brewer
K-2 Literacy Coach
REES Employee since 2021
Congratulations Brittany Brewer! Mrs. Brewer assists teachers with planning weekly meeting agendas, pulling resources for daily reading and writing lessons, and offering support to teachers with implementing resources. She also joins grade level teams during weekly planning meetings and is an active participant with each grade level team. Mrs. Brewer also leads our new teacher committee and ensures all new staff members feel prepared and welcome at REES. River Eves is a better place because of her hard work and dedication to students and staff.
River Eves Celebrates Black History Month 2024
Eagle Parents: Be on the lookout for communication from your child’s teacher about ways that we are showcasing famous individuals in conjunction with Black History Month, which runs from February 1st - February 29th.
Georgia Pre K
The Lottery application is open through March 8, 2024. Click here for complete information regarding the Pre-K lottery and registration process.
For additional details regarding eligibility or the process for entering the lottery, check out the FAQ flyer attached below. To join the lottery, simply scan the QR code provided on the flyer posted below.
Pre-K Round-up is February 29
Registration link for 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2a97ef8-3738-4ca1-bc14-e345f6ac26b4@0cdcb198-8169-4b70-ba9f-da7e3ba700c2
Registration link for 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/40d5f5fd-38ce-43fd-b836-e33642608ff7@0cdcb198-8169-4b70-ba9f-da7e3ba700c2
PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night is March 5
Tuesday, March 5th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Stop by Rivermont Chick-fil-A for an afternoon snack or dinner and support REES PTA! Please notify Chick-fil-A Team Members at the time of the transaction that they are there for River Eves Spirit Night and they will donate 10-20% of transactions back to us!
Celebrated Cellist to Visit River Eves
Eagles get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience happening at River Eves Elementary on Wednesday afternoon, February 28th, 2024! We will be having a guest of honor, Okorie “OkCello” Johnson, perform a concert for our eagles that day in thanks for his portrait on display in Roswell Town Hall in celebration of the Roswell Roots Project and Black History Month! OkCello is an accomplished cellist having worked with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, released original albums, and composed scores for film. This is will be an unforgettable performance for our students!
-Kelsey Thornburgh, Art Teacher
Annual Parent Perception Survey
As of today, we have only had 9.4% of our paretns take the survey. Our goal is to have at least 50% of parents take the survey. Please share your opinion. It only takes a few minutes of your time.
At Fulton County Schools, we truly value the feedback from our parents about their experiences with the district. That is why I encourage all parents to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey. This survey allows parents the opportunity to tell us what they think about their student’s schools and the district. While we always make it a priority to listen to our parents, this survey affords us another opportunity to receive your thoughts and opinions.
The survey is anonymous and confidential. Please complete one survey per school where you have one or more students enrolled. The survey will remain open from Monday, February 12 through Friday, March 15.
The Annual Perception Survey is currently available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, and Punjabi. If you or your family would like to take it in a language that is not listed, please email your child’s principal.
The parent FAQ is now available in:
- English FAQ o Spanish FAQ
- Chinese (Simplified) FAQ
- Korean FAQ
- Hindi FAQ
- Punjabi FAQ
To access the parent survey, click https://www.fultonschools.org/annualparentsurvey or scan the QR code with a smartphone. Thank you in advance for making your voice heard!
Relationships Matter!
- Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools
School Governance Council Candidacy
Declare your candidacy! The purpose of the School Governance Council (SGC) is to provide parents, staff, and community members with leadership roles through monitoring and implementing the strategic plan. All SGC members serve two-year terms. Visit the SGC website and click on Elections or a candidate guide and/or declaration. www.fultonschools.org/sgc
Ready, Set, Soar! 2024 Talent Show
The talent show will be presented to K-2 students on February 27th at 8:00, and to our 3-5th students on February 28th at 8:00 am. Parents will not be permitted at daytime performances. We will perform for our wonderful parents on February 29th at 6:00 pm. Thanks to all who auditioned for the show!
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night : March 20 at HBMS
Holcomb Bridge Middle School’s Rising 6th grade parent night will be on March 20th at 6:00 pm.
This meeting will provide information specific to middle school, allow you to see the building, and provide time to answer your questions.
Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 6
2023-2024 Yearbooks - Order Today!
Don’t miss out on the best moments of the school year.
Click HERE to purchase your yearbook.
March 15th is the deadline to order!!!!
Attendance Matters ALL DAY, EVERY DAY
Please keep your child home if they are feeling sick (vomiting or running a fever), but don’t forget to email your child’s teacher to inform of their absence/provide a doctor’s note. If your child is missing a lot of school due to illness, check with the teacher about any work that needs to be completed. Also, check in with your child to ensure they're caught up on missed assignments, and to see if they need assistance and/or support to complete them. Reach out to your child's teacher for assistance when necessary.
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance! School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!
- Kasey Vermilya, LMSW, School Social Worker
Hardship Transfer Applications
- The Hardship Transfer Application Window is now open until February 29, 2024
Hardship Transfer Applications
Applications for a hardship transfer are reviewed annually by the Student Assignment Office. Through this process, parents can seek a transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, child care situations or if they are an employee of the school system. Parents may also request the renewal of an existing hardship transfer. The Hardship Transfer Policy as well as the Hardship Transfer Guidelines (see below) will be used to determine student eligibility.
Documents
- Transfer Brochure (7/8/21)
Join and Support the River Eves PTA!
PTA is a wonderful way to get involved at school. Research shows that students do better in school when their family is involved. There are many ways to share your time and talents. It’s also an excellent way to meet people in our extended school family and receive exclusive access to the River Eves Directory.
Click HERE to Join!
Questions about PTA? Check out our website HERE…Fridays are Spirit Days!
Let's show our school spirit!! Every Friday is Spirit Day! Students are welcome to wear school colors on Fridays and there are some awesome spirit wear options that can be purchased online. Just click on the following link and Go Eagles! MemberHub
Centennial Knights Theatre Presents: 9 to 5
March 14 & 15 at 7pm, March 16 at 2pm
Please come out for a fun show! Support the Centennial Knights Players Theatre program, including many former River Eves student cast members! Shows are March 14-16!
Buy your tickets here: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/centennialga/buy-tix?landingMessageSeen=true
Roswell Junior Hornets Volleyball Camp
The Link : Student & Family Engagement Center
Taekwondo Generations
Who Do I Contact for Questions/Concerns?
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. The first point of contact will always be your child's teacher.
- Allyson Hewett/Jessie Ivey - Instructional Support Teachers (IST) – Ms. Hewett coordinates programs and service delivery for special education students, as well as the coordination of educational testing for students who are referred for special education services. Parents with questions about the special education process should contact the IST for information. hewettad@fultonschools.org; iveyj@fultonschools.org
- Laura Lavoie - Assistant Principal - Ms. Lavoie oversees student information, grading, standardized testing & discipline. lavoiel@fultonschools.org
- Kiara Exum - School Counselor - Ms. Exum works with school personnel to foster a positive learning environment for children. She assists parents in understanding children and in developing positive attitudes, techniques, and strategies essential for constructive child rearing. Ms. Exum assists parents and children in obtaining special school and/or community services and serves as the 504 chairperson. exumk@fultonschools.org
- Ginny Long - Curriculum Support Teacher (CST) Ms. Long supports parents with questions involving curriculum, class placement, and diagnostic placement assessments. Ms. Long also supports teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning in science and math. longg@fultonschools.org
- Stacy Storr – Student Support Team Chair and Upper Grades Literacy Coach – Ms. Storr leads the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team in using the problem-solving model to identify appropriate interventions to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Ms. Storr also works with teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning in reading and language arts and social studies. storrSB@fultonschools.org
- Brittany Brewer – Lower Grades Literacy Coach – Ms. Brewer works with teachers and students to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in reading and language arts. BrewerB3@fultonschools.org
- Ramona Fair – Data Clerk – Ms. Fair provides assistance and support in the maintenance structure and processing of data necessary to facilitate proper scheduling, updating, and monitoring of student records. She is responsible for ensuing attendance, scheduling, and student record data within infinite campus is accurate. She is also responsible for new registration and withdrawals. FairR1@fultonschools.org
- Kasey Vermilya – School Social Worker – Ms. Vermilya serves as the liaison between the school, home, and community to support attendance, social-emotional, and academic needs of students. She also conducts student/family assessments to determine barriers in accessing and engaging in the educational environment to help identify ways to best support students and families. vermilyak1@fultonschools.org
- If further assistance is still needed, contact the Principal, Susan Gowin. gowins@fultonschools.org