Riverwood Middle School

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We are excited to officially start the second semester of the school year tomorrow. Please note important updates included in this week's newsletter regarding 2nd semester enhancements, new staff joining our Raven Family, and MVP benchmark testing starting this week. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week at Riverwood Middle! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NnDkAj_1SiyOP_nMhr0IZeo2O1RgZ1LkzQUNlLm3qQU/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. This week marks the end of the 2nd grading period and we will be officially half-way through the school year. CRAZY! If you have not already, please take a few minutes to share feedback with our PTSA to aid in their planning of the upcoming Health & Wellness Fair. Additional information is linked below. Remember that students do not have school on Thursday or Friday of this week. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week at Riverwood Middle! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ig25Iej2Gh1p3eGsgRPh34eUq6NU6p2PVPfC_DqT7QI/edit?usp=sharing

Join us for Spirit Day/ Night January 18th! Grab a bite to eat and support RMS PTSA at Romeo's 1130 W. Main St. Clayton tomorrow. They are open from 10 am until 9 pm.

Johnston County Public Schools is the fastest growing district in NC, and we are hiring! Discover why Johnston County is an ideal location to live and work, and why JCPS is the best place for a career. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the place to grow. Check out our Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hope to see you there!😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We are closing in on the end of Quarter 2 quickly. Please check PowerSchool with your student(s) and remind them that this Thursday is the Last Chance Due Date for any missing/late work for Q2. Reach out to teachers directly with any questions or concerns regarding missing/late work. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week at Riverwood Middle! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lot8-LXFVVnTfEALs7hlr_e6198ybEuPuiIGDKIVZJs/edit?usp=sharing

Hello Raven Families! We have been able to secure one of the reps from Apptegy/ROOMS for a Tech Support session for parents, teachers, and staff for THIS TUESDAY @ 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through the doors closest to the cafeteria to avoid the BBall crowd in the gym. ROOMS is the communication method that is most direct to reach our teachers. If you have not established a Rooms account yet, please plan to attend this session to get everything set up so you won’t miss any communication to/from our staff!

Under the guidance of local emergency officials and out of an abundance of caution, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution when traveling.

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. This week we will be conducting our MAP assessments, which measure student academic growth from the beginning of the year to now. These assessments are used in determining MTSS interventions students might need to be successful, as well as measures for how students are performing at this time. Please ensure that your students are prepared for testing on Wednesday and Thursday and arrive at school on time. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week at Riverwood Middle! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pxgB0iji_7_E3FvTQZr_MoyhQmNPAR_wyrGK_ihZY10/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens and Happy New Year! I hope that everyone has had a fabulous winter break and is ready to get back to learning for the last part of the school year! Here is this short week’s edition of News from the Nest. Looking forward to an EXCELLENT 2024 at Riverwood Middle! https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DYFS8z7DcOoJmVY60xGgzDrK05OaK-qdmT2knk1Ru0/edit?usp=sharing

Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁 For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is the last edition of News from the Nest for 2023! We continue our Holiday Spirit Days this week with only 2.5 school days remaining before Winter Break. Everyone is excited for the upcoming break, but please remind your student that high expectations for behavior and learning remain in place these last few days. From myself and the entire Riverwood Ravens Family to yours, Happy Holidays!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VWWJVtQ8VIsoqHPgi83jXLd2YQSR4vk4adHECQjF5jQ/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We continue our Holiday Spirit Days this week with only 7.5 school days remaining before Winter Break. Battle of the Bells is going strong and you can hear teachers jingling down the halls. See details in this week’s newsletter about both of these holiday festivities. Let’s make it another EXCELLENT week at RMS! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hpfxe3GAQRAoSIVT2p6AD7jSVDlWsu2-6EG-SYXDXp0/edit?usp=sharing

JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM. Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session. Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.

JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM. Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session. Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. This week, we kick off our Holiday Spirit Days leading us to winter break in just thirteen school days. We are also bringing back the tradition of Battle of the Bells. See details in this week’s newsletter about both of these holiday events. Let’s make it another EXCELLENT week at RMS! https://docs.google.com/document/d/105hFioWR3qr4BpRcJv04PPA0jPif_hPcVEw5ohf-Dqk/edit?usp=sharing

Hello Raven Families! Make a Difference for RMS this Holiday Season! Time is running out for our Charleston Wrap Holiday fundraiser. Monday, December 4th is the last day to order and have guaranteed delivery by December 25th. Lots of items to choose from including gifts, wrapping paper, kitchen items, and jewelry. All money raised will go towards our school to support PTSA programs for students and staff. There will be a prize for each grade level class that has the most participation. Click below and share with your friends and family to support RMS! https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=27626

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! Be sure to join us on Wednesday for our first Showcase of Excellence event, including Family Night at the Book Fair. See details in this week's newsletter. Also, be sure to check out the PTSA Fundraiser with Charleston Wrap. Please support this effort and share with your friends & family to help us raise $25,000!! Let’s make it another EXCELLENT week at RMS! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQZRrUvI_5iXX33dOlsl6ztiuiO_6C1RJ_ANIXnmnic/edit?usp=sharing

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃

Johnston County Public Schools is proud to announce its Focus Schools Math Tutoring Program, designed to provide additional instruction to 2nd, 4th, and 7th grade math students at various school specific locations. In this program, students at Benson Elementary, Riverwood Middle, Selma Elementary, Smithfield Middle, and South Smithfield Elementary will have the opportunity to receive supplemental instruction that will help propel them to academic success! Tutors can earn up to $30 per hour based on licensure and welcomed to apply today!!!

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. We are excited to celebrate our MVP benchmark scores, which were released at the end of last week. Our students are performing 6% higher than last year this time! Kudos to all of our students and our tested subject teachers for getting it done in the classroom…and this is only the beginning! We wish all of our RMS Families a very Happy Thanksgiving, we are so grateful for your support of our school. Let’s make it another EXCELLENT week at RMS! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E3Rrh1_4e0LAQw6B051xEmofQV0vJIE5YaXYr5Dyb54/edit?usp=sharing