Panther Tales

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Good afternoon, parents!

Can you believe we’re already wrapping up the fourth week of school? Our students and teachers have been working diligently toward the goals we’ve set for the 2024-2025 school year and we are proud of them! Please note that there will be no school from Monday, September 2, through Wednesday, September 4. Classes will resume on Thursday, September 5.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and restful break!

Best regards,
Principal Thomas Garrett

August 29th: Home Volleyball Game, 4:45 (A), 5:45 (B)

September 2nd - 4th: No School for Students

September 9th: Winter Sports Physicals Due (Tennis, Tumbling, Basketball)

September 10th: Panther Spirit Night, (Scroll Down for Info)

September 12th: Curriculum Night & Title 1 Night (Scroll Down for Info)

September 15th: Deadline to Purchase Parent Party Tickets

September 27th: Foundation Parent Party & Auction

October 10th: Patherpalooza

Continuous Communications | Comunicaciones Continuas

Is your child struggling with reading? Have they not found the love for reading? Using the link below, you'll find an article that offers some tips that can help you help your child out with reading at home.

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¿Tu hijo tiene dificultades con la lectura? ¿No han encontrado el amor por la lectura? Usando el enlace a continuación, encontrará un artículo que ofrece algunos consejos que pueden ayudarlo a ayudar a su hijo a leer en casa.

LINK | ENLACE

What Parents Can Do At Home To Help With Reading (teachthought.com)

Families can now view their child's iReady diagnostic report through the student's Classlink account. This report allows you to see your child’s Diagnostic results digitally directly on their i-Ready dashboard. Follow these steps:

• Log in to your child’s Classlink account on your device or their FCS provided device.
• Click the i-Ready icon (pictured here).
• Click on "For Families" in the top right-hand corner.
• Click "For Families Report".
• Select your preferred language.
• Enter our year-long district report code: 1TT7PS
• You may need to "allow pop-ups" in order to view. Both Math and Reading reports are available.

Did you know that all FCS Students are given five (5) individual Remote Learning Days per semester? These days can be used for any reason when your student needs to miss school and will NOT be counted as an absence on your student’s attendance record. Also, using Remote Days when your student needs to be absent helps our school because it improves our attendance records. Absences, even excused absences, affect funding and scoring for RCMS.

These days can be broken down into hours if you need to check your student out for a doctor’s appointment or part of the day.

If your student will be out for the entire day(s): Email 1) all teachers; 2) Principal Garrett (garrettT1@fultonschools.org); and 3) Ms. Price (pricem@fultonschools.org).

If your student will be out for part of the day:

Email 1) teachers whose class your child will miss; 2) Principal Garrett (garrettT1@fultonschools.org); and 3) Ms. Price (pricem@fultonschools.org)

Some of our classrooms use Canvas for assignments. Parents and Guardians can set up a "Parent Observer" account and pair it with their student's account in order to stay connected to their child's learning journey, access their child's assignments, grades, and course materials all in one place . Canvas has a convenient App available for the Observer accounts as well. Detailed steps to help you set up your account are linked below. Instructions are available in multiple languages.

This night is a great opportunity to experience your child's actual schedule as you move through their class periods and meet their teachers, without the crowds of Panther Peak.

Curriculum Night & Title 1 Night begin in your student's homeroom class at 5:30.

• 5:30 pm: Principal's Presentation & Virtual Club Fair:

• Presentation: Parents will view the Title 1 Presentation via live stream in the homeroom class. Mr. Garrett will discuss the goals of the school, the state of the school, and federal guidelines associated with Title 1. Questions and feedback will be taken via a QR code and answered to the participants.

• Virtual Club Fair: Parents will be able to access club information via a Flipgrid by a QR code provided by homeroom teachers. Note: Students will actually sign themselves up for the club during their Compass period on Friday, Sept. 13. Clubs will begin the week of Sept. 16. The club sponsors will set meeting dates, the frequency of the meetings, and the activities for the club. The school does not provide transportation to or from the club meetings.

• Class Rotations: Will begin promptly after the Title 1 Presentation and Virtual Club Fair ends.

• -6:00-6:10: 1st period
• -6:14-6:24: 2nd period
• -6:28-6:38: 3rd period
• -6:42-6:52: 4th period
• -6:56-7:06: 5th period
• -7:11-7:21: 6th period
• -7:25-7:35: 7th period
• -7:39-7:49: 8th period
• -7:50: Dismissal

At the end of Curriculum Night, parents will be asked to complete a brief online survey pertaining to Title 1.

The RCMS Foundation hosts one "Spirit Night" per sports season on a night when multiple home games are happening at RCMS. The purpose of our Spirit Nights is to foster community, have fun and raise SCHOOL SPIRIT! Students who stay to cheer on their fellow Panthers are given a free Chic-Fil-A chicken sandwich (while supplies last). Concessions are also available for purchase at $1, Cash Only. Parents are also welcome to come cheer on our Panthers!

Our clinic would appreciate donations of the following items. Donations may be left at the front office. Thank you for your support!

1. Uniform skirts, shorts or pants (Youth 14 and larger). New or gently used.
2. Deodorant (Travel Size)
3. Feminine Products (Sanitary Napkins please)
4. Girls undergarments (Size Youth 12 and larger)

It is not to late to join our PTA and Foundation! Please consider supporting these organizations as they support our students! Our PTA has put out a Membership Video and Letter to provide more information on the incredible ways your membership impacts our school.

Thank you to these local businesses who have chosen to support our Panthers. Please consider supporting them in return! Interested in becoming one of our Corporate Partners? Please check out our 2024-25 Sponsorship Packet!

Besides Panther Tales, Ridgeview Charter Middle School has several ways you can stay up-to-date on news and happenings. Follow us on our main Facebook and Instagram pages for a peek into the daily life of RCMS, plus read success stories about some of our RCMS alumni!

Email: Ridgeview@fultonschools.org
Location: 5340 South Trimble Road, Sandy Springs, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-7710
Twitter: @RCMSPanther