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• The festival-style event takes place on Thursday, October 9th, 4:05- 6:30 pm at RCMS.

• Sunday, October 5th is the LAST day to purchase $25 advance tickets. Purchase by clicking HERE. Wristbands will be delivered to homerooms on the day of the event.

• After Sunday, students can only purchase tickets in-person on the day of the event. Cash, card or payment ap (Cashap, Venmo, Apple Pay) will be accepted. The cost will be $30.00 per wristband.
• Students who wait to purchase on the day-of will need to wait until all busses and carpool have left before being dismissed to the field. Please pre-purchase your tickets if possible.
• All games and attractions are included in the cost. Concessions are available for purchase- $1-$3 per item. Cash Preferred- tap payments will also be accepted.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parents are NOT permitted to attend unless you volunteer - so save your spot today! Sign up HERE
• This is fun day for all! Please remind your students that good behavior and decisions are expected or they will need to leave.
• Students must be picked up by 6:30. Our DJ will call students up from the field if their parents/guardians arrive earlier than 6:30.

Dear Ridgeview United,

I hope this message finds you well and that your student has had a successful and engaging start to the school year. It’s hard to believe, but we are already approaching the end of the 1st quarter!

The 1st quarter will officially end on Friday, October 3rd. Progress reports will be available for viewing in Infinite Campus on Friday, October 10th. This is a great opportunity to check in on your student’s academic progress and celebrate their hard work, as well as identify any areas that may need additional attention or support.

As a reminder, Fall Break will take place from October 13-17. School will be closed during this time, and we hope your family enjoys a restful and refreshing break.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Warm regards,

Thomas Garrett

Principal

Ridgeview Charter Middle School

🧩 Building Parent Capacity: One Size Does Not Fit All

Effective family-school communication is essential—especially in middle school, where students face greater academic and social transitions. A recent article, One Size Does Not Fit All, highlights how schools can better engage families by moving beyond generic updates and adopting more personalized, consistent, and culturally responsive communication strategies. The article stresses the importance of building parent capacity through clear, ongoing two-way communication that helps families understand academic expectations, assessments, and how to support learning at home. It’s a strong reminder: when schools meet families where they are, everyone wins.

📌 Takeaway: To truly build parent capacity, schools must use flexible, inclusive, and frequent communication methods that reflect the diverse needs of the families they serve.

October 3: Parent Party & Auction. Party tickets sold out. To bid on the auction, click HERE.

October 5: Deadline to buy Pantherpalooza Advance Tickets. Click HERE (Scroll for Info)

October 7: ESOL Night, 5:30 - 6:30, via Teams.

October 9: Dress Down Day

October 9: Pantherpalooza, 4:00-6:30 pm, RCMS Students Only (and Volunteers).

October 13-17: Fall Break- No School

Find upcoming Panther athletics schedules HERE

October 20-24: Bus Driver Appreciation Week

October 23: Hispanic Heritage Month Concert (All music programs)

October 24: PBIS Fun Friday

October 30: Fall Picture Re-takes

November 4: Election Day/Teacher Work Day

This week’s SSS lesson focuses on Time Management - the ability to use time effectively to complete a task or accomplish a goal. When students learn to use their time effectively, they can prioritize tasks, reduce stress, and meet academic and personal goals with confidence.

Fulton County Schools and The Office of Student Supports is excited to recognize October as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 23rd-31st as Red Ribbon Week. Our School will recognize Bullying Prevention Month by encouraging all staff and students to WEAR ROYAL BLUE on Monday, October 6th. Please participate as we seek to educate everyone on Bullying Prevention and Awareness during the month of October. Please always remember to Be Kind, Stand Up for Others and S.H.A.R.E. See it. Hear it. And Report it Everytime.

Take a look at the fun ways Students can celebrate fall in the media center all month. Students are able to visit the media center during lunch, break, or in the morning before class begins.

All students are invited to participate in our RCMS Technology competition either individually or with a partner. Please see the pictured flyer for more information or reach out directly to Ms. Reeves at reevesy@fultonschools.org.

Tryouts for basketball are underway! Please see below and check the school athletic page for complete schedules.

Tumbling is offered to 7th & 8th graders. All skill levels are welcome to tryout for our Tumbling program. Under the leadership of Coach Toler, the team will build a routine based upon the skills of the team. The Tumbling team will participate in the Fulton County Schools Gymnastics Exhibition on Friday, December 5th (During School). Click here for tryout information.

The next Dress Down Day is Thursday, October 9th, from 8:30-8:50 am. To view the dress down day dress code, click HERE. Wristbands are $5 each - cash/check (made out to RCMS PTA) only, we appreciate any donations!

To help distribute wristbands, sign up HERE.

The Panther Store is open for in school purchases on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:05am. We have a variety of crew neck sweatshirts and hoodies available for in store purchase.

Have a student who plays multiple sports? The RCMS Athletics line has been added to the mix! Chorus, Band, Orchestra & Sports hoodies continue to be available online. The online store has a new flat rate shipping of $5.95 per order. Place an order with friends and split the cost of shipping if needed. Shop HERE.

The Panther Store is looking for volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year. Please reach out to dawnkown@gmail.com if you’re interesting in joining our team.

Special Dress Fridays to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Sandy Springs Education Force’s Lightning 5K/10K is on October 25th! See the flyer below for more information.

The largest school team wins the Spirit Cup trophy, and the largest school team with at least 40 members wins $350 for their PTO/PTA!

Join our school team "RCMS Panthers" today! Use code RUNSCHOOL25 at checkout to save $15 off of early-bird pricing through October 10th: https://runsignup.com/sse

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

Students in our Japanese connections and language classes are celebrating the end of Q1 with origami and cakes!

Volleyball A team is on a roll!

Spirit Night brought so many fans to cheer on our Volleyball Panthers!

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!