Riverwood Middle School

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. As we head into Winter Break at the end of this week, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holidays & Happy New Year! The next edition of News from the Nest will be sent on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week!

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Please plan to join us for our first Frosty Festival this Tuesday evening from 4:30-6:30PM for food trucks, festive fun, and the book fair! See details in this week’s newsletter. All students are encouraged to participate in our 12 Days of Holiday Spirit leading up to Winter Break. Theme days are also included. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zqGx3Hfv1URF8YKZxCaSZXk16fAubU8-cSZPiOzuCNo/edit?usp=sharing

🚀🚀Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is going on now!!!🚀🚀 📚 Ready to start an exciting journey of learning, laughter, and growth? Don't wait...enroll today! Find more information about the enrollment process here: https://bit.ly/3HKkacO 🍎🚍

The weather outside was frightful, but the smiles were so delightful! 🤩 Riverwood Elementary held its annual Kindergarten Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Each kindergarten class showed off their theme as they marched along the parade route. The entire school came out to watch along with families and students from Riverwood Middle. There was laughter and joy, and even Santa was there!🌟

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Happy Thanksgiving Week to all of our Raven families! I am so blessed and thankful to serve our school community as your principal! I hope everyone has a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving break. There will not be a News from the Nest edition next Sunday but check the website and Facebook for any updates. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVcKKyrFUMWLI0DJ8coDa0SiM7Io5o6zZfx_kgmsfLk/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Fall picture retakes are this Thursday for any student that did not get to take pictures back in October. Quarter 2 progress reports will go home on Thursday also. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H_SeYUGccaugUXURyUhSksV5eeU2Adu9gq9eYyNUqQo/edit?usp=sharing

Today is the day! The RMS PTSA is officially kicking off their fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and they need YOUR help! To reach their fundraising goals and make this fundraiser a success, they need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy!  1. REGISTER: REGISTER now as a participant at www.registercw.com to access our handy invitation tools in the Participant Portal. Very important!  Our Organization ID: 27626. 2. SHARE: INVITE 10 + friends and family to support our cause! Share a link to our sale using the TEXT & EMAIL invitation tools. Don’t forget to share on SOCIAL MEDIA, too!  3. SHOP: SHOP online and help us reach our GOAL today! With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone, including you!   The homeroom with the MOST students who share the invites with 10+ friends and family (not including other RMS students or staff) will earn a donut party for their homeroom!  Each grade will have a winner.   See the flyer link or attachment for more details https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67c8220e-dbf1-4086-a687-da40b7a89404

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Happy Veterans Day to all of the veterans in our RMS Raven Family! Remember, that there is no school tomorrow for students or staff in honor of Veterans Day. Basketball tryouts begin this week. Students must have all physicals and required forms loaded into Final Forms prior to tryouts. Check the RMS website for more details. And the Treat Trolley will be rolling around on Friday. Thank you to PTSA for stocking our Treat Trolley this year to reward students for positive behavior! Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdJ5zh2DoHaH7S89z9e2dermOQwBBjZPlHGlS_9WrW4/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Halloween and the 8th gr Social Studies Fair made for a fun and hectic week for our Ravens! Remember that this Tuesday is a Teacher Workday and no school for students. This is the last week to support our Donation Drive for Clayton Area Ministries, check out the details below and give what you can to support our community. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gQggYAv5lY1j9_d-vNcf4dl_EDz0gp6VBHlv8SLscag/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. It’s been another great week at RMS. Our students enjoyed their first sports pep rally and successfully completed their first MVP benchmark assessments. We’re excited about Halloween this week (see costume details below) and our long-standing tradition of the 8th Grade Social Studies Fair on Friday! Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/18zWQpL4Dd0oIfdXjS6taR7MGxK5rWDX27j7MahL3bMk/edit?usp=sharing

JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪 Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟 JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. It’s a busy week at RMS starting with fall picture day tomorrow for students. Tuesday is a teacher workday and no school for students. Our Ravens Football team is undefeated and currently #1 in the conference heading into the first ever middle school football playoff game vs Cleveland this Wednesday at 4:15 at RMS. Students will get to participate in grade level pep rallies during Enhancements on Wednesday and all students are encouraged to wear RAVENS gear or colors! And finally, we have our first benchmark tests closing out the week with the MVP; please see additional details below. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VSzbRixXRbKaRzRCzeUwn-zULYqVMPzbHMg_sA51PYc/edit?usp=sharing

JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗ Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆ We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of the school year is almost over! The quarter ends on Monday, October 21st and the Last Chance Due Date for quarter one is this Wednesday, October 16th. All students should have all missing and make-up work turned in by this date. Please reach out directly to your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BZMwqrnNAHK5Hmw7HFmnoSrab-W30roBaGCgoR9ajAU/edit?usp=sharing

With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎 According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Good Morning! It’s time to celebrate another amazing JCPS administrator for #NationalPrincipalsMonth, and our first honoree is Riverwood Middle School Principal Ms. Monica Sawyer. 💛 Ms. Sawyer has made great strides for the Ravens community. She continues to use her experience to ensure her Raven family excels. Ms. Sawyer, we celebrate you! 🌟

JCPS continues to improve its school performance grades! 🌟 We are proud to announce that 89% of our schools received a school letter grade of A, B, or C according to recent data, surpassing the state average of 66%. This is a tremendous increase since 2018, when 65% of our schools were identified as the same. Through dedication and hard work, three schools moved from a letter grade of C to B, and four schools moved from D to C! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS