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Panther Tales is our primary means of communicating school information and news. Panther Tales is sent to families via email and text each Thursday. We will alternate between a full-length Panther Tales and a "Mini" Newsletter. You can also access prior Panther Tales on our School Website.

November 6 - College Spirit Day

November 6 - PBIS Fun Friday

November 9 - Foundation Auction Closes at 9 pm!

November 9-13 - RCMS Book Fair

November 10 - Prospective Parent Tour

November 11 - Dress Down Day

November 16 - Spelling Bee, 5:30 pm in Media Center

November 17 - Spring Musical auditions, 4:30 pm in Band Room

November 19 - Science Fair

November 23–27 - Thanksgiving Break

Shop, Bid & Support Our Students!

The Ridgeview Charter Middle School Foundation Online Auction close Monday night 11/9, bid now to secure your items!

Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting our students! From exciting experiences to great gifts, there's something for everyone.

Every bid makes a difference! Help us spread the word and support our school community! Send to Family and friends as this auction is open to anyone wanting to support the Ridgeview Community.

School-related struggles and homework battles can be a major source of stress and conflict at home. To help, one of our mental health partners, Cartwheel, is hosting a free webinar: "Helping Kids Get Started: Supporting Motivation for School, Homework, and Learning."

Dr. Emily Edlynn, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, will share practical strategies to help kids and teens get started on tasks, stay engaged, and overcome avoidance or shutdown.

When: Wednesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET

Cost: Free, includes a live Q&A session

Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Get ready to dive into great books and support our school! The Fall Scholastic Book Fair will take place in the Media Center from November 9th-13th . Students, families, and staff are invited to explore a wonderful selection of new releases, popular titles, and treasures for every type of reader.

🗓 Dates: November 9th-13th

📍 Location: Media Center

💳 Set Up an eWallet!

For a faster, cash‑free checkout, families can set up a Scholastic eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment option for students. Create your child’s eWallet HERE.

📖 Why attend?

• Discover exciting new books
• Encourage a love of reading
• Support the Media Center and classroom libraries
• Find great reads for home

Mark your calendars and join us for a fun‑filled week of reading and exploration at the Book Fair! Enjoy a preview HERE.

Seven Panthers basketball teams are preparing to take the court starting next week. Make plans to come out and watch the action, including our defending MAAC Champions Boys A team! Students are welcome to stay after school to support their classmates and a cashless concession stand is available for snacks and drinks.

Check out the schedule HERE.

Beetlejuice Jr. auditions will take place after school on Tuesday, November 17 in the band room at 4:30 p.m.

Students will need to prepare a 30 second cut from a song of their choice. Please make sure your song choice matches the style of the musical, while being school appropriate. It is highly recommended to listen to the Beetlejuice, Jr. soundtrack, so you know what style of singing Mr. Robinson is looking for.

Students will have to learn a dance combination taught by Mr. Preston the day of the audition. We are looking for quick learners, hard workers, and performers who take this seriously.

Volunteers- join us in supporting our school's dress-down day fundraiser by selling wristbands! We need help during morning drop-off (8:15-9:15 AM) on Wednesday, November 11th, and with setting up signs outside the school on the morning of Monday, November 9th. Sign up HERE!

Our upcoming Book Fair is around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with setup, student support, sales, and cleanup November 9-13.

If you’re available to help, please sign up HERE. Find out when the students will be visiting the book fair HERE.

Your time and support make a huge difference and help create a great experience for our students!

The 7th grade Jr Raiders Football team is in region play this Saturday, 11/7 at 2:30 pm at Riverwood vs the Hiram Hornets. Come out to support the boys as they battle for a spot in the finals!

Please note that The Panther Store will now be open Tuesdays only from 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM. Can't make it to the store in person? No problem! Our online store is still open 24/7, so you can shop for all your favorite Ridgeview Panther spirit wear. Shop Online Anytime!

Yearbooks may be purchased through either the Ridgeview school payment portal or directly through Varsity Yearbook for your convenience. Families can contact Mr. McGraw or Ms. Reeves, Ridgeview's yearbook advisors, to verify orders placed through either system. Varsity can also confirm orders placed through its website.

• Order online: https://yearbookordercenter.com/
• School Code: 17957

8th Grade Recognition Ads

Recognition ads are now on sale and are available only through the Varsity website. These special ads are reserved for 8th-grade students.

Ad Pricing:

• Full Page: $200
• Half Page: $100
• Quarter Page: $50
• Eighth Page: $25

Please note that ad space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Ads are typically available until the end of February or until all spaces are sold. Because ad sales and production are managed by Varsity, all questions regarding ad purchases, design, or deadlines should be directed to Varsity Customer Service.

Order early. Recognition ads often sell out before the deadline!

Save the date for an exciting day of learning, creativity, and family fun! Fulton County Schools is pleased to invite you to the 5th Annual Family Matters event, a free family engagement experience designed to bring families together while supporting student success. Enjoy free food, exciting giveaways, interactive activities, and valuable resources for the whole family.

See these future geologists at work in Ms. Amores's 6th grade science class! Students tested how meandering streams cause changes Earth's surface through erosion and deposition.

Last week, Jewish Heritage Club students were taught that every letter in the Torah is sacred and significant. The Torah must be written according to precise scribal laws, and if one letter is missing, incomplete, or incorrectly formed, the Torah scroll may be considered invalid until it is properly repaired.

This idea also carries a beautiful message: every letter matters, and the whole is incomplete without each individual.

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.

If you wish to share promotional material related to a local opportunity such as a camp, sports program or other business geared towards our students, you can learn how to distribute your materials through Peach Jar by clicking here.

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

We will feature our corporate partners in each issue of Panther Tales. If you have a business (or know of one) who is interested in supporting our Panthers, please visit our Corporate Partners page and learn how you can help our students AND have your business featured here!