Panther Tales
May 26, 2023
News and Events You Can Use
37th Olympics
The 37th annual RCMS Olympic games ended our school year in true team spirit. Students were combined onto country-named teams and competed collectively country vs. country in dozens of competitive events. This year we added live scoring. We loved seeing smiles and comradery as we closed out a wonderful year.
Out of this World
8th graders finishing their middle school journey were celebrated in style this week with an awards ceremony, an 8th-grade exclusive picnic, and Saturday's "Out of this World" Dance. We're proud of our 8th graders and the lasting mark they leave here at Ridgeview. Their futures are bright, and we wish them the best!
Honor Roll
Upcoming Events
Here are some of our events at a glance.
August 3: Panther Peek
August 7: Fall Sports Physicals Due
August 7: First Day of 2023-2024 School
You Helped Us Make a World of Difference
As we close the 2022-2023 school year, know that we couldn't have had such a memorable year without your partnership. We've worked diligently at building relationships with your students, challenging them and encouraging them academically, supporting them through the admittedly tough but exciting adolescent years, and celebrating their successes. Here are just a few highlights from the year in the Ridgeview United Community:
Our 2nd annual Ridgeview United Music Festival and Hispanic Heritage Dinner welcomed hundreds of people for fellowship, food, and beautiful music.
- 8th grader Nancy Guzman attained a $10,000 REACH scholarship to college.
- Girls A-team Basketball won the Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division I Championship.
- Japanese, Spanish, and French language students had show-stopping performances at the FCS Lingaupalooza Contest receiving superior (the highest) ratings in language proficiency.
- PTA awarded over $13,000 in classroom mini grants to support teachers doing innovative and special things for students, and 100% of our faculty crossed the finish line to join PTA.
- We were recognized as a No Place for Hate school by the Anti Defamation League and a Be the Voice School. We provided advocacy and voice to students while fostering an inclusive, safe environment.
- Our students showed incredible year-end growth in iReady reading at 58% on grade level and math at 56% on grade level, achieving and beating our annual goals in both areas.
- The Foundation held a successful parent party bringing over 150 parents and staff members together to raise funds for free music and athletic offerings to students.
- Boys baseball and boys A-team basketball finished 3rd and 2nd in the MAAC, respectively.
- Our student organizations put on IB service learning drives including supplies supplies for Solidarity Sandy Springs and our Jr. Beta Club held student-led community projects.
- The music programs saw almost straight superior (the highest) ratings, and our program took almost 200 students on an overnight music field trip to Nashville, TN.
- We were named as one of Association of Middle Level Education's new “Schools of Distinction” based on their characteristics of a Successful Middle School.
- We finished our year in community and fun with the 37th annual RCMS Olympic Games.
Join us in also celebrating that our Ridgeview Panthers are well-positioned for high school success. 2023 Riverwood Valedictorian Marilyn Abney and Salutatorian Maya Leveille are proud RCMS alumni, and 8 of the top 10 senior students at Riverwood in their graduating class are Ridgeview alumni. We welcomed over 150 2023 Riverwood graduates this past week for our first annual "Senior Walk of the Ridgeview Halls."
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, it's been our honor and privilege to be trusted adults for your children and you. This summer we'll be eagerly preparing to welcome our Panthers and parents on August 3rd for Panther Peek. For our 8th graders - we're eagerly awaiting your future successes as proud former Panthers.
Thanks, as always, for your support. I hope you enjoy summertime.
-Dr. Opie Blackwell, Proud Principal
Save the Dates:
Panther Peek: Ridgeview's sneak peek opportunity to receive class schedules and meet teachers is Thursday, August 3. 6th Grade: 10:00-11:30 a.m., 7th Grade: 12:00-1:30 p.m., 8th Grade: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Fall Sports Physicals: Due Monday, August 7.
First Day of School: Monday, August 7. Arrive on time by 8:45 a.m.
Spirit Wear for 2023-24
Mark you calendar! We will begin accepting spirit wear preorders for the 2023-24 school year beginning June 1st. Placing a preorder ensures you receive the style, color and size of your choice! As in prior years, we will offer two drive-through dates for picking up your order. Use your time at Panther Peek to check out the school and meet the teachers instead of waiting in line for spirit wear. We have great shirt designs and exciting new non-apparel items coming! Please visit us at www.ptarcms.org starting June 1.
We Take Gently Used Uniforms - Yes Even in Summer
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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