Riverwood Middle School

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

Hello, Riverwood Ravens! Here is this week’s edition of News from the Nest. Our fall sports seasons are in full swing, check out the schedule and catch our Ravens in action at an upcoming game! Athletic Boosters are always looking for volunteers to help with concessions at our home games. See additional details in their section of the newsletter. PTSA is sponsoring our first Spirit Night of the year this Wednesday at Romeo’s Pizza. Let Romeo's take care of dinner for you and a portion of sales will benefit the RMS PTSA. Let’s make it an EXCELLENT week! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MF_pPEN6ld383DkjE1oZVbNkzVogQndF56Telj0dgY/edit?usp=sharing

JCPS communities came together in an extraordinary way for our neighbors in Western North Carolina! 🌟 Donations from our schools for the Hurricane Helene Relief filled three dump trailers, three 3 box trucks, two pickup trucks, and two vans! This outpouring of kindness, compassion, and generosity is what our school system is built upon. We thank everyone involved in this effort! We continue to keep everyone affected by this devastating event in our hearts! ❤

Thousands of supplies. Hundreds of donors. One common goal…helping those in their time of need. ❤ Today our Facility Services team gathered supplies from our schools, which were Hurricane Helene Relief donation sites. In a few hours, these supplies will be transported to Western North Carolina. Thank you to the many, many students, parents, and staff who have responded promptly and compassionately. Also, a special thanks to Johnston County Government and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office for allowing us to partner with you in this effort. 🤝

As we provide critical assistance to our neighbors in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder of our district's partnership with Johnston County Government's Hurricane Helene Relief Effort. The region is in dire need of new, unused blankets. As you continue supporting the relief efforts, place these at the top of the list. Thank you!

JCPS continues to exceed the state average graduation rate! 🎓 In 2024 our graduation rate was 91.3%, well above the state average of 86.9%. 🥳 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

It's National Custodial Workers Day! 🌟 JCPS is honored to celebrate these remarkable team members who work relentlessly to ensure our students and staff have a clean and safe learning environment. Custodians work behind the scenes, but are essential in education! A special THANK YOU to these heroes! ❤

REMINDER! 📣 The second Student Assignment Community Information Session is tonight from 6-8 PM at Swift Creek Middle School, 325 Norris Road, Clayton. Please feel free to attend if you would like to know more about the proposed student assignment maps. Hope to see you there! ¡RECORDATORIO! 📣 La segunda Sesión de Información Comunitaria sobre Asignación de Estudiantes es esta noche de 6 a 8 PM en la Escuela Intermedia Swift Creek. ¡Siéntase libre de asistir si desea saber más sobre los mapas de asignación de estudiantes propuestos! La dirección es 325 Norris Road, Clayton. ¡Espero verlos allí!

Academic growth is very important to JCPS! 📚 The district is proud to announce that 89% of the schools received a letter grade of A, B, or C, an increase of 24% from 2018! Likewise, 85% of the schools in the district met or exceeded growth, a 56% increase from 2018! JCPS is truly moving forward! 🌟 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS