#RamFam Review
Summer Transition Information
🌟 Get Ready for an Epic Summer Adventure with Riverside Middle School! 🚀
Dear RMS Ramilies,
Are you ready to kick off an unforgettable summer filled with excitement, exploration, and endless possibilities? Get ready to embark on an epic journey with Riverside Middle School that will leave you counting down the days until the new school year begins!
We're thrilled to announce our lineup of electrifying summer transition programs, carefully crafted to ensure that your child's transition to Riverside Middle School and/or within RMS is nothing short of extraordinary. From pulse-pounding academic challenges to thrilling extracurricular adventures, we've got an action-packed summer planned that promises to ignite your child's passion for learning and discovery.
Make sure to check out the attached newsletter for an exclusive sneak peek into our end-of-the-year celebrations and exciting updates about what's in store for the upcoming school year. Trust us, you won't want to miss out on the epic fun that awaits!
So, what are you waiting for? Together, we'll make memories that will last a lifetime and set the stage for an incredible year ahead!
If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to ensure that your summer transition experience is nothing short of amazing.
Get ready to unleash your child's potential and make this summer is one for the books!
Yours Truly in Education,
Ms. Follis, Principal
Mr. Jackamonis, Assistant Principal
Summer Programming at RMS and RHS
RMS 5th to 6th Grade RampED Up Ram Orientation
Attention Families of 2024 - 2025 6th Graders: 6th Grade Orientation (SIGN-UP LINK BELOW)
RMS 5th to 6th Grade RampED Up Ram Orientation; August 12 - 16, 2024; The orientation will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ms. Follis, Middle School Principal, will continue to send you more details as we get closer to August 12 - 16, 2024.
Only students transitioning from 5th to 6th grade are eligible for this orientation.
Students will participate in lessons that are guided by the Renaissance Leadership Curriculum.
Support provided on how to use applications such as Genesis.
Will be advancing students' proficiency in Google Apps for Education.
Will be enhancing executive functioning skills ex. utilization of lockers, organizational techniques, the use of agendas, study skills...
RMS Enrichment Program for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
Attention Families of 2024 - 2025 6th Graders, 7th Graders, and 8th Graders: RMS Enrichment Program (SIGN-UP LINK BELOW)
RMS Enrichment Program August 19 - 23, 2024; The program will run Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ms. Follis, Middle School Principal, will continue to send you more details as we get closer to August 19 - 23, 2024.
All RMS students are eligible to participate in this week-long enrichment program.
Students will receive target-specific support on standards that have been identified as weaknesses on benchmark assessments. The goal is to provide additional support prior to entering the 2024 - 2025 school year in the identified areas.
Enrollment and introduction to technology platforms such as No Red Ink, IXL, iReady, Common Lit will be provided.
Additional leadership activities that focus on social-emotional learning using Renaissance Leadership Curriculum will occur.
Schedule Release
The Riverside Township School District Administration and Staff are excited to welcome back students for the 2024-2025 school year. Please be aware that student schedules will be available on the Genesis Parent Portal platform as of August 19, 2024.
To access student schedules, parents need to complete the forms posted in Genesis. These forms include but are not limited to:
- 1:1 Chromebook Program- Student Guidelines
- Handbook Acknowledgement
- Photo release form - 1 form for Elementary and Middle School, two forms for High School
- Medical Information Form
- Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application
- Walking trips
You can find these forms on the Genesis Parent Portal platform under the forms tab. This tab can be found at the top of the page. The Student Handbook can be found in the quick links section on each school's designated website. Please ensure your contact information is current before you leave the program.
Please note that your mailing address can only be changed through the Central Registration office. Please contact Erika Johnson, Central Registrar 856-461-1255 x1196.
If you need to add a contact, add/delete a phone number, or add/remove pick-up permission, these can all be added or changed in the Genesis Parent Portal platform. After submitting any change, please allow 48-72 hours for the update to be reflected on your student's account.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Click the following link to be directed to the Genesis Parent Portal: https://tinyurl.com/yxck5ct5
Free and Reduced Lunch Forms
2024-2025 School Calendar
Exciting News! The school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year has been approved by our board of education at the March meeting! Get ready to plan ahead and mark your calendars for important dates such as holidays, term start and end dates, and more. We're thrilled to share this with our school community and look forward to another fantastic year of learning and growth together!
You can also view the calendar by clicking this link: 2024-2024 School Calendar