Navigating the River
#RMSGoodAsGold
November 29, 2023
Welcome to Navigating the River!
Each week, you will receive our newsletter containing important dates, events, and school news. Navigating the River is one of the best ways to stay up to date on what's happening at the River and ways to get involved to help make this school year the best yet! #RMSGoodAsGold
Currently Happening at the River!
Upcoming Events:
- November 13th - December 6th - DECA Toy Drive
- November 30th - Basketball vs. Lakeside MS (Boys AWAY, Girls HOME - 5:30 pm)
- December 2nd - Academic Bowl Competition (Johns Creek HS - 8:30 am)
- December 3rd - Symphonic Band Concert (Lassiter HS - 4:00 pm)
- December 6th - School-Wide Spelling Bee (Students-only event)
- December 6th - Basketball vs. Hendricks MS (Boys HOME, Girls AWAY - 5:30 pm)
- December 7th - Club Picture Day
- December 7th - FBLA Testing (9:00-11:00 am)
- December 7th - Basketball vs. South Forsyth MS (Boys AWAY, Girls HOME - 5:30 pm)
- December 8th - Science Fair (Students-only event)
- December 8th - 6th Grade & Symphonic Band Concert (RMS Gym - 7:00 pm)
- December 9th - Academic Bowl PAGE Regional Tournament
- December 11th - Chorus Concert - RMS Cafeteria (6th Grade - 6:00 pm, 7th/8th Grade Mixed - 6:45 pm, 7th/8th Grade Women - 7:30 pm)
- December 12th - Basketball vs. DeSana MS (Boys HOME, Girls AWAY - 6:00 pm)
- December 13th - ELA Midterms
- December 14th - Science and Spanish Midterms
- December 14th - Basketball vs. Piney Grove MS (Boys AWAY, Girls HOME - 5:30 pm)
- December 15th - Math and Social Studies Midterms
- December 19th - Early Release Day
- December 20th - January 3rd - Winter Break
- January 4th - 1st Day of 2nd Semester
- January 4th - Midterm Make-Up Exams given
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PTSO Volunteer Opportunities
Hi parents! PTSO is looking for a few parent volunteers for December 1st and 15th. Please click the sign-up link for more details and to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A8AD2DAAFEC16-46402114-dec2023#/
Updated Exam Policy:
As we get closer to midterms (December 13th - 15th), please take a look at our updated exam policies. Midterm makeups will be given upon students' return to school on January 4th. No early exams will be given! Please review the schedule for midterms below!
- December 13th - English Midterms
- December 14th - Science and Spanish Midterms
- December 15th - Math and Social Studies Midterms
Tell Us About Your Child!
Where In the World! Survey
DECA Toy Drive Information
Our DECA chapter is in the middle of a toy drive benefitting The Place's Holiday House. Students are being encouraged to drop off new items in one of the bins around school. If you would rather drop it off during car line, there will be members of the chapter collecting items next week. See the flyer attached for more information!
Don't know where to start for items? View item inspiration (with links to Amazon) here!
**In Case You Missed It**
Sources of Strength Initiative Recap
Our First Sources of Strength Trusted Adult Campaign of the year has been a success!
Our students have identified Trusted Adults, in and out of school! The last three weeks, they have gotten to honor them in various ways and the participation was phenomenal! Thanks to our students, our Trusted Adults, and our Sources of Strength Team for making this all happen!
- The RMS Counselors
Digital Citizenship Lessons and Resources
- Cyberbullying and Self-Image
- Digital Footprint and Responsibility
- Online Safety and Privacy
- Creative Credit and Copyright
- Information Literacy
We encourage the use of provided resources to continue these conversations with your students at home! Working together as parents/guardians and faculty helps create a cohesive digital environment where all students feel safe, connected, and thriving!
An Update from RMS Panther PRIDE
Teaching and reinforcing expectations is an essential part of making RMS a Happy, Healthy, and Hardy environment for all adults and students. The PBIS team analyzes behavior data and teacher feedback each month to determine the needs of our students. The data collected shows that students need guidance in defining and understanding disrespectful behavior.
When students demonstrate Panther PRIDE they exhibit respectful interactions with students, staff, and adult visitors at RMS. The PBIS team created a lesson this month where teachers and students reviewed how to be respectful with words, gestures, attitude, body language, and even personal space as defined in the FCS Code of Conduct.
Thank you for discussing the importance and impact of respectful behavior with your child.
Community Judges Needed for Region Deca Competition
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College
3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd (Cumming)
To provide a realistic competitive experience, we ask local businessmen and women to judge the student events. As a judge, you will be evaluating 8-10 of the region’s top marketing students in different occupational events (i.e. finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship, retail, sales and service). Event types range from role-play situations to prepared speeches to management decision-making events. Judges are fully trained on the day of competition and are fully prepared to evaluate the students before competition begins. No prior experience is required!
Good As Gold Panthers - Staff and Teacher of the Month
Staff Member of the Month
Teacher of the Month
From the Panther Pit Stop:
Important Information:
- Attendance (Excuses, Check-In/Check-Out)
- Transportation Changes
- Updated Exam Policy for 2023-2024
- Joining PTSO
- RMS Panther News
- Yearbook Ordering - Order #1287 (Riverwatch Middle School)
- Previous Editions of Navigating the River - November 15, November 8, November 1, October 25, October 18