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A Heartfelt Thank You and Best Wishes for the Winter Break!

As we come to the close of this semester, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all of our parents for your unwavering support and dedication throughout the first half of the school year. This semester has been filled with incredible accomplishments, and we couldn’t have achieved them without you.

Academically, our students have demonstrated great resilience and enthusiasm in their studies. From engaging classroom discussions to impressive project presentations, we’ve seen students grow not only in knowledge but also in critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your encouragement at home has been invaluable in helping them reach their academic goals.

Athletically, it’s been an exciting semester with numerous wins, personal bests, and moments of teamwork that have strengthened our school spirit. Whether cheering on our athletes at games or supporting them behind the scenes, your involvement has made a significant impact on our athletic programs and student-athletes alike.

Socially, it’s been inspiring to watch our students build lasting friendships, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture. Your engagement in school events, volunteering, and participation in community-building activities has helped foster a sense of belonging and unity.

As we head into winter break, we hope you and your family enjoy this well-deserved time together. Take the opportunity to rest, recharge, and make wonderful memories. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7th, and we can’t wait to continue the journey of learning, growth, and achievement with you in the new year.

Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

Mr. Garrett

December 20th: Dress Down Day, FREE for all students

December 23rd - January 6th: Winter Break

January 6th: Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)

January 7th: Students Return to school

January 13th: Spring Sports Physicals Due

January 15th: Baseball Tryouts Begin, 4:15-5:15. Complete schedule will be posted on the Athletics Webpage.

January 16th: Foundation Spirit Night (Scroll for Info)

January 23rd: PTA General Meeting and Canvas Training for Parents, 6:00 pm

February 3rd: Girls Soccer Tryouts Begin, 4:15-4:30. Complete schedule will be posted on the Athletics Webpage.

We are so proud of all our Science Fair participants and their hard work. Special Congratulations to the following winners!

6th Grade:

1st place: Alex Haddad with “Dog Toys: What Makes One a Favorite or a Flop to Fido?”

2n place: Renzo Chiarelli with “Different Shirt Materials and the Effect of Heat”

3rd place: Reese Lafata with “The Effects of Writing and Typing on Memory”

Honorable Mentions:

Jack Velotta, Sydney Johnson, Camellia Moore, Aditi Devalapally, Rishik Namasani, Isabel Ericson, Adonis Boyd, Raelee Ryan, Ava McShay, and Yatziri Avila Perez

7th Grade:

1st place: Finn Evans with “Sound the Alarm”

2nd place: Zaria Harding with “Which One Holds the Best?”

3rd place: Mackenzie Avila Alejandro & Andre Flores Ponce with "Electromagnetic Train”

Honorable Mentions:

Aamir Malek, Andrea Strouble, Khaleah Warren, Nia Avery

Second Quarter will close on December 20, 2024. All grades will be entered by teachers no later than January 14, 2025. Final grades for the quarter and semester will be visible in Infinite Campus by January 16, 2025.

On January 23rd we will host a Canvas training for parents and guardians. Canvas Learning Management System has replaced Microsoft Teams With Canvas, parents can stay connected to their child's learning journey. You can access your child's assignments, grades, and course materials all in one place. For instructions on how to set up a Parent Observer Account in Canvas, please click HERE.

Ridgeview wouldn't be the same without our incredible parent volunteers giving their time to spread joy. Breakfast, cookies, popcorn, and more. Thank you volunteers!

As we approach the end of the year, please remember that it is not too late to make a difference at RCMS by supporting the RCMS PTA and the Foundation. These two organizations, together, provide invaluable support for our students, teachers and community.

Please remember that students are WELCOME to stay and cheer on their fellow Panthers at sports games. No note is needed, but they do need transportation home. Our concession stand is open during most home games. Exciting News! The concession stand is now serving PIZZA and taking VENMO. Proceeds from the Concession Stand support the Foundation which provides funding for our many sports and music programs.

Let's show our Panther Spirit! All students are encouraged to stay after school and cheer on our Boys A & C Teams and our Girls A Team as they take on the Atlanta International School. The RCMS Foundation will be providing FREE pizza to all RCMS students who stay (while supplies last)! The Concession Stand will also be open. Let's go Panthers!!

Baseball, Soccer (Girls) and Track (7th & 8th Grade Only) are spring sports at Ridgeview.

All students wishing to participate or try out for a Spring Sport must have a physical on file no later than January 13, 2025.

Baseball Tryouts will begin January 15th.

Girls Soccer Tryouts will begin February 3rd.

Track does not require a tryout.

Complete Tryout Schedules will be posted on the Athletics Schedules Website. Please check for the most up to date information on sports tryouts schedules!

Ridgeview Girls On The Run finished their 5K run! Way to go GOTR and thank you Coaches! Coaches are needed for our Spring GOTR program. Please email Ms. Entrup if you are interested in helping! Entrup@fultonschools.org

Ridgeview Orchestra put on an exceptional winter concert at Riverwood High School. Congratulations to our orchestra and Mr. Leo on a wonderful night of music!

Science Fair success! Students showed off their incredible hard work, and faced tough questions from our judges, at the RCMS Science Fair!

PBIS Panther Block Party- Students could pick from different activity rooms: Board Games, Movies, Coloring, Video Games, Reading and more- all while hanging out with friends.

Members of Mr. Brown's Young Men's Leadership Club received instruction on one of life's complicated tasks: Tying a Tie! Looking sharp young leaders!

Honors Chorus, Robotics Club Competition and Spelling Bees! Whew- the Panthers have been busy this December!!!

Thank you to these local businesses who have chosen to support our Panthers.

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