Panther Tales Mini

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Welcome to our Panther Tales "Mini". We will be back next week with a full-sized Panther Tales. If you did not read Last Week's Panther Tales, you can find more detailed information about these reminders by clicking HERE.

First semester report cards will be available on Infinite Campus by January 16th. Please take this opportunity to review these grades with your child, celebrate the successes and discuss opportunities for growth this semester.

School will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Baseball tryouts have begun and girls soccer tryouts are coming up soon! Track (7th & 8th Only) will be starting in February. Please remember to check the Athletics Activities page for all information related to sports schedules.

Rehearsals for the spring musical, Mean Girls, kickoff on January 21st. There will be a parent meeting at 5:45 PM in the Chorus room, immediately following rehearsal. Please access the building through the side doors near the concession stand.

8th Grade girls are now eligible to play J.V. lacrosse for Riverwood High School. If your student is interested in being a part of the team, or you would like more details, please reach out to team parents Angie Dumler or Sandy O'Meara. Tryouts are January 20-23, 2026 at Riverwood. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Jr Raiders Lacrosse is gearing up for a great season! All 6th-8th graders and skill levels are invited to participate, with formal practices starting at Riverwood in late January. Games are typically on Saturday mornings starting in early February and running through late April.

Interested students can join a FREE skills clinic this Saturday, 1/17, from 11AM - 12PM. The Clinic will be held near Riverwood High School. Please confirm interest with Coach Beebe in advance of the clinic (walk-ups are welcome however).

The January Beanstack Reading Challenge (BINGO EDITION!) is going strong. Students can read any book they would like and log their reading minutes as well as participate in reading activities. In order for students to complete the challenge, they have to earn badges in Beanstack in a row, column, or diagonal to unlock their bingo badge. At the end of the month, the students that earned their bingo badge will win a prize!

Don't miss the chance to commemorate a great 25/26 school year by ordering an RCMS yearbook. All yearbook purchases and 8th grade recognition ads are due by March 30. Sales are online only. Click HERE to access the Varsity Yearbook website.

On the website you can:

• Order your yearbook
• Order a recognition ad
• Input your email address to see if you have already ordered a yearbook (in case you have forgotten!)

When prompted, enter the school number: 17957.

Our school is required to meet a participation threshold for the Georgia School Climate Survey, and we need your help! Please note that the survey should be completed once per family. Your feedback is important and helps us remain in compliance while improving our school community. The survey is open now through January 23. Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate.

Survey Link:

https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=1B571FA0

In this month’s newsletter, we’re sharing a helpful article for parents on supporting students as they transition between grades, especially moving from middle school to high school. The piece offers valuable tips and strategies to ease these important changes, ensuring students feel confident and prepared. Whether your child is entering a new grade or gearing up for high school, this article provides insightful advice to help you guide them through this exciting yet challenging time. Check it out for expert tips on fostering a smooth transition and setting your child up for success!

https://rise.crimsoneducation.org/articles/how-to-improve-transition-to-high-school-tips-for-parents?96d5b9e8_page=2

Got Pics of our Panthers doing anything RCMS Related? Submit them to PanthertalesRCMS@gmail.com and you might just see them here!

Students from band, chorus and orchestra visited our cluster elementary schools this week to showcase the RCMS music programs. Great job all, we can't wait to see what path these students select next year!

Basketball continues, with 3 home wins for the Boys A, Boys B and Girls C teams on Wednesday!

Information published in Panther Tales is limited to communications directly from RCMS, RCMS PTA, RCMS Foundation, Fulton County Schools or our feeder schools and can be submitted it to PanthertalesRCMS@gmail.com.

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Thank you to these partners in our community who have chosen to support RCMS!