May 14, 2010
Report Cards will be Mailed Home
The final report cards will be mailed home the week of May 24.
Please make sure that:
*We have an updated address if you have moved
*All library and or textbook fines have been paid
*All library books and textbooks have been returned.
The report cards will not be mailed home if there are fines or books pending. Parents must come by the school to resolve these issues before they can receive their student’s report card.
From the Clinic:
As the school year winds down, we request that you plan to pick up any medication or supplies your child may have in the Clinic. All medications (prescription and over-the-counter), must be picked up by May 21st. Any medications not picked up by May 21st will be discarded as we cannot keep medications over the summer.
If your child requires medications for next year, please remember to fill out an Authorization to Give Medication Form and bring it and the medication to the Clinic when school begins in August.
Please Note: All Prescription Medications MUST have a Doctor signature in order for the Clinic Staff to administer the medication. All medications MUST be in an original labeled container with a current expiration date.
May 7, 2010
The Choice Bus comes to RCS
On Tuesday, May 11th The Choice Bus, which is an experience-based learning tool designed to show young people the power of education, will be visiting our school. This is a program to help students understand the consequences of their choices and help them to focus on making the positive choice to finish high school. The Choice Bus is being brought to our school as part of a grant we received from Safe and Drug Free Schools. Students will rotate through the 20-minute presentation during their PE and Health classes. For more information on The Choice Bus visit www.mattiecstewart.org .
Awards Day Program
May 17, 2010
- School Wide Awards 9am
- 8th Grade Awards 10am
- 7th Grade Awards 1pm
- 6th Grade Awards 2:30pm
Parents are invited to attend!
8th Grade Exam Schedule
- Tuesday, May 11: Science—Presenting Projects; World Language Part I; Reading—Project Presentation
- Wednesday, May 12: Math; World Language Part II
- Thursday, May 13: LArts; World Language Part III; Social Studies
April 30, 2010
Art Contest Winners
Congratulations to Mikayla Lezovich, 7th, and Evan Wilson, 8th, for obtaining first and second place in the Sandy Springs Women’s Club for the “Go Green” Middle School Art Contest.
Volunteering Opportunities: Parents, if you have not completed your 10 hours of volunteer work required by our charter, please contact Ms. Martha Yazback, ext. 145, for end of the year opportunities. If you have volunteered or participated in events (concerts, sports activities, etc.) but have not logged your hours, please go to the “Volunteer
Opportunities” link here onour website and log the hours electronically. You may also come by the Front Office and log your hours on our Volunteer Log. Sheets.
April 23, 2010
Spirit Wear Orders
Students interested in ordering RCS uniform articles for next year (polos, tie dye black t-shirts, polarteck zip jackets or drawstring backpacks), please download order form by clicking here or stop by the front office for a copy. Orders must be turned in by Friday, May 7th. Orders will be delivered during the last week of school.
Questions? Email Kim McAfee at mbkmcaffee@gmail.com or call 770-951-0057
Morning Student Drop Off
We remind parents that all our students must be dropped off in the mornings before school by the carpool lane (S. Trimble Rd. side of building). It is imperative for parents to follow this directive to ensure the safety of our students as we do not have staff in the mornings at the front of the building. We do have staff assisting on the carpool lane at that time.
Thank you for your cooperation!!
TMN Announces RCS’s Young Hero of North Fulton
The Teaching Museum North is honored to announce the Young Heroes of North Fulton for 2009-2010 recipient for Ridgeview Charter School, Ismael Avilez. Congratulations to this student who was selected for having made a positive significant difference in their communities and/or overcoming adversity. The award recognizes these young leaders who epitomize the ideals of “service above self” and act as an inspiration to others. Ismael will be recognized on Tuesday, April 27 at the Teaching Museum North and will receive a $100 US Savings Bond and certificate.
May Remediation Program
8th grade students must pass the CRCT with at least a Level 2 on the Math and Reading sections to be promoted to 9th grade. This year Fulton County students will not participate in Summer School classes for CRCT remediation. Instead, Ridgeview will offer a May Remediation Program from April 26 through May 19 during 4th and/or 5th period for those students who were selected to participate. The selection is based on two of the following three criteria: February Checkpoints results, 2009 CRCT scores, and Semester 1 grades in Math and Reading.
We expect to receive the CRCT scores around May 10. Those students who scored above Level 1 will resume their regular connections schedules. Those who actually scored level 1 in Math and/or Reading will continue the remediation program. CRCT re-test for Reading is May 24 and May 25 for Math.
50 Science Students Selected for Field Trip May 28
50 RCS students were selected by their teachers for outstanding performance in the science classroom to participate in a field trip on May 28, 2010. The selected students will go with teachers to North Springs Charter School where they will participate in various science workshops. Permission letters will be going home with the selected students.
April 16, 2010
Free School Sports Physicals
Free School Sports Physical on Saturday, April 24th from 8 am to 12:30 pm at North Fulton Hospital Outpatient Surgical Unit, 3000 Hospital Boulevard in Roswell. No appointment necessary. Call 770-751-2660 for more information.
Lands’ End offers 25% Off
Lands’ End invites staff and families of our students to their Family and Friends event from Friday, April 16 to Monday, April 19. Lands’ End offers a 25% discount and free shipping an all regularly priced Lands’ End products, including school uniforms. Click here for promotion information.
To order items with our logos, please use these codes:
Our Lands’ End preferred school number is: 900113614
Logo description: School Name w/ Panther: Logo number: 0963028K, logo application fee: $8.10
Logo description: RCS w/ Globe: Logo number: 0963029K, logo application fee: $8.10
March 26, 2010
CRCT Schedule: April 14—Reading April 15—ELA April 16—Math April 20—Science April 21—Social Studies
The CRCT is a statewide test which will be administered to all our students on the above dates. The CRCT is a very important test as it is used as one of the measures to determine AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for schools. Additionally, 8th graders are required to pass the reading and math sections of the test for promotion to 9th grade. Those who do not pass on the first attempt will be required to take the test again on May 24 for reading and May 25, for math. A letter will be sent home to notify you if your child needs to retake math and/or reading. Scores are expected back around May 10th.
No cell phones will be allowed inside the classrooms during testing—this is a state mandate. Students will need to place cell phones, PDA’s and other electronic devices in their lockers during each morning of testing.
It is important that we have 100% attendance during testing. Students who have perfect attendance during CRCTs will enjoy a free dance after school on a date to be announced.
Welcome Baby Strickland, Baby Wickline and Baby Nikolaou!
Skyler, son of Coach Strickland, and Brighton, daughter of Media Specialist Taylor Wickline, were both born on March 3, 2010 and Philip, son of Amy Nikolaou & Dr. Christos Nikolaou, was born on March 24. Congratulations!
Retired Certified Teacher, Karen Lynch, who worked at Riverwood for 24 years is substituting long term for Mrs. Wickline. Certified teacher Linda Spitzer is here for Mrs. Nikolaou.
RCS Earthquake Relief Quilt Raffle
RCS is raffling a 38” x 50” quilt and the money collected will help build houses for those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Chile and Haiti. The quilt is on display in our Front Office. $1 raffle tickets may be purchased from Pat Caffrey. The raffle will take place May 1 at our Spring Musical. Thank you for your generosity!
March 19, 2010
Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Awards Educational Mini-Grants to 12 Local Teachers
The Junior League awarded mini grants to fund outstanding projects that enhance curriculum in their classrooms and schools. Two RCS Teachers were Awarded Mini-Grants:
Barbara Bell, French teacher, received a grant for her Adopt an Escargot program for the 7th grade French Class. Susan Fisher won the mini grant for a flat top scanner for Visual Theme for her 7th grade World Studies course. Congratulations to these two teachers who were picked out of 248 applicants.
Regional Social Studies Fair
Congratulations to Fenot Daniel, Christian Reeder and Taylor Robinson for receiving 2nd place in the Regional Social Studies Fair on Saturday, March 6, in Clayton County. They worked hard for four months after school to complete their project. We are very proud of their efforts in representing RCS.
March 11, 2010
Mark your Calendars!!
8th Grade Spirit Afternoon - April 21st from 3:45 -7. Volleyball/Basketball - 8th grade boys and girls (must have a physical already on file) challenge the faculty and parents. The cost to play is $1.00 per student and $3.00 per adult. Pizza will be served for $2 a slice. Email Melissaflom@yahoo.com to sign up.
RCS Schoolwide Yard Sale - April 24th 7:30am - 2:00pm
(Location - school cafeteria). All items can be dropped off Friday April 23rd in the cafeteria after 1:30 pm. Looking for any items you want to donate - books, furniture, toys, games, clothes need to be on hangers, electronics....Items left over will not be returned but donated to a charity. Need volunteers on Friday to help tag items. Email
Melissaflom@yahoo.com or Jodi.jackson@comcast.net. Proceeds go to support our school Foundation.
Oratorical Contest Winners
Congratulations to Mae Davis and Ryan Bell who won the Oratorical Contest on Tuesday, March 9! Both will represent us on Saturday, March 13, at the district level. Good luck!!
March 5, 2010
Haiti Materials Drive March 3 to March 11
We, as global citizens, must look outside our city, state and nation
to lend our helping hand to the world when necessary.
During the drive, RCS will be collecting items to be sent to several organizations who will ultimately distribute to children in Haiti. Please encourage your student to bring at least one item. All items must be small or travel size, and must be new and it its original packaging.
For Health Kits: Shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, tissues, baby wipes
For School Kits: Small blunt scissors (rounded tip), 8 1/2” x 11” ruled paper, 30 centimeter ruler, hand held pencil sharpener, unsharpened pencils with erasers, 2 1/2” erasers, box of 24 crayons.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Oaxaca at 404-843-7710 x 131 or
Oaxaca@fultonschools.org
Riverwood High School Course Verification Forms go Home Week of March 8
Riverwood High School Course Verification Forms, listing 9th grade course selections for next school year, will be distributed to 8th graders during the week of March 8. It is imperative that this information be reviewed in its entirely. Complete instructions will be included on the form. Please contact Michelle Yancey with questions at yancey@fultonschools.org or 404-843-7710 ext. 132.
Congratulations to our Teacher and Employee of the Year!!
Congratulations to Ms. Royanne Baer, 7th grade LA teacher, and Mr. Donte’ Gathing, our Head Night Custodian, who were selected as our Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year! You represent us well!!
February 26, 2010
RCS Students Participated in the GSEF Feb. 18
Congratulations to the following students who placed in the county level of the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair: Aaron Murray, 2nd place; Mae Davis, 3rd place; Annie Lesage, Kelsey Kraft, and Victor Romero who received Honorable Mentions. Aaron Murray was invited to participate in the Junior Division of the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair in Athens, GA. Good luck, Aaron!
Black History Month Contest Winners
We congratulate our students who participated in our Black hHstory Month Contests. Josh Middlebrooks won 1st place in the Poster Contest Competition and Inaya Alexander won for Poetry.
Fulton County Schools earn Reaccreditation
Praising Fulton school leaders for living up to its motto, “Where Students Come First,” AdvancED, the parent organization of the Southern Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) recommended re-accreditation for the Fulton County School System on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
AIDS Education Program 7th and 8th Graders, March 3, 2010
RCS has taken the opportunity to join with the Georgia Rotary District 6900 to present an abstinence based program that provides teens with a realistic, frank and powerful discussion about HIV contraction and how it has affected young people’s lives. 7th and 8th grade students were given permission letters on Friday, February 26. Parents must sign the letter if they want their student to participate. Parents are invited to attend.
Parents, We Need Your Opinions!
The 2009-1010 Fulton County Schools Perception Surveys have arrived! From March 1 to April 2, parents may go online to fill out a survey on “Education for the Future”. You may visit our website for a link to this survey. We will have copies available in school, with translations into Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean.
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