Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we move toward the end of the year, please continue to read all emails carefully. Be sure to remind your students to regularly check their school email accounts and TEAMS pages for various communications from teachers, clubs, etc.

GEORGIA MILESTONES END OF COURSE (EOC)

•    The Georgia Milestones End of Course (EOC) tests will take place the week of April 26 – April 30 from 8:20 until all students testing complete their exam.
•    Students who are enrolled in American Literature, Biology, Algebra I, Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A, or US History, are the only students who have an EOC test.
•    If your student does not take any of these courses, they do not have an EOC test to complete this year. 
•    Students who are taking an EOC test will need their school-issued device, with the DRC application.  The DRC application can be found on the student’s desktop.
•    If you would like for your student to take an EOC, but are uncertain if they have signed up, please contact Natalie Cowart at cowartn@fultonschools.org.  If a student does not take the exam, they will receive a 0% as the EOC grade that is weighted at 0.01% of their overall average.

FINAL COURSE VERIFICATION FOR 2021-2022

•    The third and final verification for rising 10th-12th graders was on March 26.
•    You can view your student’s course selections in Infinite Campus.
•    You can view their class schedule in August before the start of the 2021-2022 school year. This will give you an opportunity to review and correct any errors in the schedule before school begins. This summer we will announce the class schedule release date along with the process for correcting errors.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE & FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY

•    The Spring Final Exam Schedule is attached.
•    All students in 9th – 12th grade can exempt from a course final exam if they meet the requirements for EITHER Option A or Option B. See the attachment for Option A and B details.

ACADEMIC HONORS NIGHT

•    Riverwood will honor students in all academic disciplines for their hard work for the 2020-21 school year. Honored students will receive invitations as well as their parents to attend the virtual event, April 29 at 6:30 PM. The Microsoft Live Event link is here: http://tinyurl.com/RICSHonorsNight2021

FEDERAL PROGRAMS RESOURCE ALLOCATION SURVEY

•    Please provide your input! The Federal Programs Department is requesting parent, community, and staff input into how we spend our federal grant funds (Title I, II, III, IV, and IDEA) and our District Parent and Family Engagement Plan. Review the PowerPoint Presentation attached.
•    Complete the survey here: https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ombaCoWBuKXMrQ

SATURDAY SUPPORT

Join us on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and Saturday May, 1, 2021 from 9-12 to clear "Incompletes"  from previous semesters.  Pre-register to help staff prepare (registration not required to attend). https://forms.office.com/r/MKSZ5h8b9i

The link can also be found on the Riverwood website.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer school registration is now open. Sign-up using the links provided. (Links can also be found on the Riverwood website.)

Face-to-face summer school will be to clear incomplete courses only. https://tinyurl.com/f2fsummerschool

Virtual summer school (FVS) will be to clear incomplete courses and to accelerate. https://tinyurl.com/FVSsummerschool

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break and has settled back into the school routine this week. Tomorrow we return F2F at Riverwood or remain virtual, depending on your learning status. I look forward to welcoming everyone back!

It's hard to believe that only six weeks of school remain. Let's plan to finish strong together so that we have a successful end to a challenging year. I know we are up to the task!

This week is Assistant Principal Appreciation Week at Riverwood, where we honor and thank our APs for all their hard work. If you get the chance, be sure to thank any of our outstanding APs - Ms. Evans, Mr. Doherty, Dr. Garcia, and Ms. Toomer - for their leadership and contributions to the school.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Below are a few important reminders for the week.

TEACHER VACCINATION DAYS
Thursday and Friday (March 25 -BDAY and March 26- ADAY) are Fulton County Schools Teacher Vaccination days. Both are synchronous learning days with teachers and students working online. The bell schedule remains the same for both days.

GOVERNANCE COUNCIL ELECTIONS NOW OPEN
Please cast your vote for the Riverwood Governance Council candidates. Each parent should have received an email from FCS titled "SGC Elections" with instructions on voting. Please take a moment to read the candidate's statements found here. Voting is open from March 24 - 30th.

COVID VACCINES FOR 16-YEAR-OLDS NOW AVAILABLE
Governor Kemp's office announced that all Georgians over 16 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Thursday, March 25. Contact your local public health office for details.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we inch closer to spring break, please be aware that Fulton County Schools announced in yesterday’s Board Meeting the following changes to Teacher Vaccination Days.  All schools will operate in remote learning for only three days, April 12 -14; NOT the entire week. All students will return to their regular learning status (F2F or Remote) on Thursday, April 15.

TEACHER VACCINATION DAYS/REMOTE LEARNING

March 25 and 26: Remote learning for all students (synchronous learning except if teacher is absent getting a vaccine)

April 12 - 14: Remote learning for all students (synchronous learning except if teacher is absent getting a vaccine)

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

We look forward to seeing all students either F2F or online tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16. Many students are returning to Riverwood F2F tomorrow for the remaining nine weeks of school. Expect carpool to take longer, so please be patient this week.

COURSE VERIFICATION #2
Tomorrow is the deadline for Course Verification #2. All students should see the Riverwood Community TEAMS page or the Counseling page on the main Riverwood website for full instructions on how to complete this step.

DEVICE DISTRIBUTION
Device Distribution resumes tomorrow according to the schedule below. Please note the new days and times for students to get their replacement device.


DEVICE DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE: Week of March 15 - 19

Many of our students in grades 9th, 10th and 11th have already received a new Lenovo Laptop to replace their Surface Pro. All 9th, 10th and 11th graders will be required to exchange their Surface Pro for a new Lenovo Laptop. If a student has not previously received a device, they will be required to take one to participate in mandatory school system tests.  

Information for Face-To-Face Students:

* The next technology refresh for F2F students will begin on March 16th. 
* All students should ensure any work is uploaded to their OneDrive Account.  
* All students will need to follow the instructions to register their before leaving campus to ensure they can use their device at home. 

Information for Remote Students:

* The technology refresh for Remote students will be a drive-thru service conducted on the following dates by grade level from 4-7pm in front of the school’s main entrance.  
* March 16th - 10th Graders 
* March 18th- 9th Graders and any remote student who has not already picked up their device
* If a student has a Surface Pro, make sure to bring it and the charger to the drive thru. 
* All students should ensure any work is uploaded to their OneDrive Account.  

* Students that are remote learners and have not received a device previously will need to drive thru to pick up the Lenovo Laptop as it will be needed to participate in mandatory school testing.  

* All remote learners will have to log on to their new computer 3 times while on a Fulton County Schools Property to register the device. 

* Important points to remember:

* All 9th, 10th and 11th graders must exchange their Surface Pro with the charger. 
* All 9th, 10th and 11th graders that have not received a device must receive a laptop. 
* All 9th, 10th and 11th graders must back up all of their work on their Microsoft One Account