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April 6-10: Spring Break, school closed

April 14: Prospective Parent Tour @ 12:45 PM, info HERE

April 15: Dress Down Day

RCMS sports teams are in season, find their latest game schedules HERE.

Georgia Milestones testing will be here before we know it! You can help your child feel ready by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Thanks so much for your support—we know our students will do a great job!

April 20th: Social Studies: 8th Grade

April 22-24: ELA Sections 1-3 : 6-8th

April 27-28: Math Sections 1-2: 6-8th

April 30th: Algebra C&C EOC

May 1st Science/Phys Science: 8th Grade

If your child is enrolled in a high school credit course, you will have the option to accept or decline credit for each class. In May, you will receive an email with detailed information once teachers have finalized grades. At that time, you will be asked to respond via email with your decision for each course. If you choose to accept the credit, the grade will be recorded on your child’s high school transcript. If you choose to decline the credit, the grade will not appear on the transcript, and your child may be required to retake the course in high school.

The following courses are eligible for high school credit:

• Enhanced Algebra
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Enhanced Literature/Composition 1
• Literature/Composition 1
• Physical Science
• Japanese 1
• French 1
• Spanish 1
• Spanish for Native Speakers 1, 2, and 3

Understanding the role of testing will help you to enable your child to succeed in school and to develop a better relationship between your family and your child's school. Usually created by commercial test publishers, standardized tests are designed to give a common measure of students' performance. Because large numbers of students throughout the country take the same test, they give educators a common yardstick or ``standard'' of measure. Educators use these standardized tests to tell how well school programs are succeeding or to give themselves a picture of the skills and abilities of today's students.

https://www.projectappleseed.org/standardtest

As we prepare for the upcoming Georgia Milestones, we want all students to feel confident and ready to do their best! Here are a few helpful tips:

• Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day so you are well-rested and focused.
• Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel your brain.
• Arrive on time and come prepared with a positive mindset.
• Take your time—read each question carefully and check your work before moving on.
• Use strategies you’ve learned in class, such as eliminating wrong answers and showing your work when needed.
• Stay calm and do your best—remember, this is your opportunity to show what you know!

We are proud of the hard work our students have put in all year and know they are ready to succeed!

Mark your Calendars for Mean Girls Jr. The Musical! Our incredible school musical will be here soon and you do NOT want to miss it. Thank you to Artemis Smiles Orthodontics and the Ridgeview Foundation Members for supporting this program!

Your student's music photos* are now available! How to view and purchase the photos: Text your student's access code to 90738 to receive access or visit https://my.photoday.com/ on your phone or computer. If you are missing your student's access code, please reach out to your music teacher to retrieve it.

*Please note the 6th grade, 7th period Chorus class is not included at this time and will be retaken on Friday March 20. Any additional makeup photos across Band, Chorus and Orchestra will also be taken on this day. Makeup photos will be available 1-2 weeks after with the same access code and retrieval process.

Good news! If you missed the March 30th deadline, you could still snag a yearbook through the school OSP while supplies last. We have a limited number of extra copies and won't be able to restock once these sell out. All yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school.

We are gearing up for the annual RCMS Olympics! All students will be assigned to a country and compete in fun games at the end of the year. Each country will have a different color shirt to represent their team. Olympic t-shirts are $12 and can be purchased through the OSP platform. Please make sure you add their teacher's homeroom in the notes section! Shirts will be distributed to the students the week prior to the opening ceremonies for the Olympics. Questions? Contact any PE teacher.

During the month of April, The Panther Store will be open Tuesdays from 8:30-9:05. The in person Panther Store will close for the school year at the end of April. The online store is always available!

Have a student completing 5th grade this spring? Celebrate their promotion to Ridgeview with spirit wear from The Panther Store! See below for details.

Planning ahead for summer break? Riverwood offers camps for both basketball and volleyball. Visit the Riverwood Athletics website for more details.

Mark your calendars! The 8th Grade Dance is on Saturday, May 16th in the RCMS gym. This year's theme is “Tropic Like It’s Hot”...a tropical-inspired night, complete with a neon glow party. We are excited to make this a memorable event for our 8th graders!

Students can look forward to a night of music, dancing, and fun as they celebrate finishing middle school. Tickets are on sale HERE!

Coach Russo is hosting a player/parent information meeting on Monday, April 20, at 5 pm in the Riverwood Coffee Shop. The coffee shop is room 1209 on the first floor, and there will be a sign by the door pointing you in that direction. Rising 9th-graders/parents are encouraged to attend!

Tryouts for the fall 2026 season will be held at the Riverwood Softball Field from 4-6 pm on Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and May 5. Rising 9th graders will try out from 5-6 pm to accommodate local school dismissal times.

We will post information in this section that is received from RICS and applicable to our current 8th graders transitioning to RICS. However, Parents are responsible for monitoring the Riverwood Website and Riverwood Athletics Website for complete information on RICS programs and opportunities.

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

Our Japanese students had the best Japanese lesson of the year! They enjoyed a truly wonderful tea ceremony. Our students were exceptional hosts as they prepared and served matcha to our special guests. As tea master 千利休 (Sen no Rikyū) taught through the spirit of 「一期一会」, we cherished every moment we shared with our guests—treating it as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.

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