Panther Press December 19, 2014 Parent Survey - The Georgia Parent Survey is for the purpose of providing the state feedback about local schools. This survey contains 24 questions and is similar to a survey that students complete. A Spanish version of the parent survey will be available soon. Parents will be able to complete the survey using their personal computers, smartphones or iPads. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. However, there is no mandatory participation rate for parents. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online . The survey link is http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp Thank you! Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0 There are two versions of the Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2.0. The first version is for middle and high school students (grades 6 – 12), and the second version is a short survey for elementary students (grades 3-5). At least 75% of students at each grade level (3-12) must participate in the GSHS 2.0 to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. Students at Riverwatch will complete the survey in January. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The survey is offered at no cost to all Georgia public school districts and private schools that wish to participate. We will let you know soon when the Spanish version of the student survey is
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Panther Press December 19, 2014
Parent Survey - The Georgia Parent Survey is for the purpose of providing the state feedback about lo-cal schools. This survey contains 24 questions and is similar to a survey that students complete. A Span-ish version of the parent survey will be available soon. Parents will be able to complete the survey using their personal computers, smartphones or iPads. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia Parent Survey because the data will be used to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. However, there is no mandatory participation rate for parents. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submit-ted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The survey link is http://apps.ga-doe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp Thank you!
Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0 There are two versions of the Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2.0. The first version is for middle and high school students (grades 6 – 12), and the second version is a short survey for elementary students (grades 3-5). At least 75% of students at each grade level (3-12) must participate in the GSHS 2.0 to be eligible for the School Climate Star Rating. Students at Riverwatch will complete the survey in January. Survey responses are anony-mous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The survey is offered at no cost to all Georgia public school districts and private schools that wish to participate. We will let you know soon when the Spanish version of the student survey is available. Copies of the Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0 questions are available online by clicking on the word “online” to the left.
BYOT FAQ
Parents, do you have any questions about which devices to buy for your children? FCS has come up with some information to help give you facts about BYOT and things to think about when shopping around. Check out the following pages: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/46654 and http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/824.
Track & Field season starts in February. Students will need to have a current physical on file with the school office. Physicals are good up to a year from date. Forms can be found on the school web site. For more information regarding Track & Field, please see the team web page.
Free Math Placement Testing Free SAT/ACT practice testing
Take advantage of our free testing for all grade-level math students at Ivy Bridge Academy, 3020 Old Atlanta Rd. Suite 600, Cumming. Dr. Selcuk Koyuci, Ph.D. in Mathematics, North Georgia University, will be conducting testing on Saturday, December 27th and January from 3:00 – 5:00 for Math placement and SAT/ACT practice tests. Please reserve a place for your student as soon as possible for one of these important dates. Contact Grace Webster, 770-712-2485 to reserve a spot for your student.
Lambert High School Pathway Information NightThursday, January 15th6:30-8:00 PMLHS Auditorium
Overview of all Career Tech, Fine Arts, and World Language Pathways and the related clubs offered at LHS.
Information on our new Medical Sciences Academy. Information on our new Computer Science and Programming Pathways. An opportunity to visit Career Tech, Fine Arts, and World Language Classrooms and meet the teachers to
learn more!
Pathways are similar to Connections classes, but unlike Connections, high school students will take a year long course in the same pathway each year during high school. Choosing the right pathway is very important. Please plan to attend the Lambert High School Pathway Information Night to learn more about these exciting courses and clubs.
Brandi W. CannizzaroAssistant PrincipalLambert High School(678) 965-5050, ext. 412102
Band NewsCongratulations to these Riverwatch students for successfully auditioning and earning a position with the All-District Bands! These results reflect months of dedicated practicing by these students.
They individually competed against approximately 1,000 band students from Forsyth, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Pickens, Towns, Union, and Gilmer counties.
* = also advanced to the state level auditions for All-State band
All-District Honor Bands*Hyunjin N. - 3rd chair flute*Gretchen K. - 5th chair flute*Emma A. - 6th chair flute*Rachel L. - 7th chair flute*Hannah K. - 1st chair oboe (highest score in district)*Joshua K. - 2nd chair oboe*Gabrielle H. - 1st chair bassoon (highest score in district)*Pranav K. - 1st chair clarinet (highest score in district)*Annie P. - 2nd chair clarinet*Henry X. - 8th chair clarinet*David K. - 10th chair clarinet*Cody X. - 11th chair clarinet*Sai M. - 12th chair clarinet*Daniel K. - 14th chair clarinetRohini B. - 15th chair clarinetNicole C. - 18th chair clarinetJustin P. - 19th chair clarinetTanishk S. - 20th chair clarinetKasey P. - 21st chair clarinet*Minjae L. - 1st chair bass clarinet (highest score in district)*Chris P. - 3rd chair bass clarinet*Travis L. - 1st chair alto saxophone (highest score in district)
*Eric H. - 3rd chair alto saxophone*Brian C. - 5th chair alto saxophone*Manas A. - 1st chair baritone saxophone (highest score in district)*Alvin L. - 1st chair trumpet (highest score in district)*Katherine L. - 3rd chair trumpet*Rebecca K. - 9th chair trumpet*Tad K. - 10th chair trumpet*Alondra O. - 12th chair trumpet*Nilesh M. - 14th chair trumpet*Eugene K. - 7th chair horn*Joey J. - 1st chair trombone (highest score in district)*Neil J. - 8th chair trombone*Noel B. - 9th chair trombone*Roshni H. - 10th chair trombone*Asher M. - 4th chair euphonium*Rohil B. - 1st chair tubaBraden K. - 3rd chair tuba*Megan C. - 1st chair percussion*Erica H. - 2nd chair percussion*Zach M. - 5th chair percussion
All-District Concert Band*Seo Hyun H. - 3rd chair fluteKatie C. - 4th chair fluteNethra P. - 6th chair fluteAnika X. - 11th chair fluteKevin S. - 4th chair clarinetKevin L. - 5th chair clarinetSrija S. - 6th chair clarinetChris D. - 8th chair clarinetErin K. - 10th chair clarinetSahil J. - 17th chair clarinet*Pritam K. - 1st chair bass clarinet*Eric X. - 2nd chair bass clarinet*Daniel Y. - 4th chair alto saxophone*Trey B. - 1st chair tenor saxophoneMaxim V. - 11th chair trumpetCole D. - 2nd chair hornJacob K. - 8th chair tromboneWilliam S. - 9th chair tromboneSivasai M. - 11th chair trombone*Evan S. - 1st chair euphonium
Albert C. - 5th chair euphoniumKishan T. - 1st chair tubaCourtney T. - 4th chair percussionCole J. - 8th chair percussionVibhu M. - 2nd alternate fluteKyle P. - 1st alternate bass clarinet*Eric X. - 1st alternate alto saxophone*Caroline J. - 2nd alternate alto saxophoneCole Z. - 1st alternate trumpet
Registration for the Forsyth County Tech Fair is still open.
The 2015 FC Tech Fair will be held atWhitlow Elementary School on Saturday, January 24
For more information and to view the categories, please visit http://techfair.forsyth.k12.ga.us
SHARON - RIVERWATCH - SFMS - LAMBERT - SFHS
6th Annual International Festival - Friday, Jan 23rd 5:30-8:00pm in the Sharon CafeteriaJoin us for Food, Displays, Performances, Costumes AND MORE... from around the GLOBE! Also Henna Tattoos, Karate Board Breaking, Face Painting, Irish, Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Zumba performances PLUS NEW things this year! More FUN!! Don't Miss IT!!!Forms also on school website.
