Christmas Tree Lot Open Daily
Final Week ends December 15
This is the last week to purchase a beautiful fresh-cut fir tree and support the Raider baseball program.
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 4-7pm
Saturday 9-6pm
Sunday 12-6pm
Bell Schedule Presentations Monday, December 16, 10:30am & 5:30pm
Stakeholders (parents, students, community members) are invited and encouraged
to attend either the morning or the evening Bell Schedule presentation to
learn about proposed schedule options for next year. The committee
will present the options, provide an opportunity for questions and
answers, and will accept feedback.
View the four proposed schedules here
Take an online survey here (closes December 20, 2013)
Spanish Translation of Bell Schedule Meeting Information
Seniors -- Last Chance to Order Graduation Caps & Gowns on Campus
During all lunch periods on Monday, December 16. Online ordering available, too.
Senior Class Information Page here
Final Exams & Early Release Days Tuesday, December 17-Friday, December 20
View exam schedule information here
Jazz Combo Performs at Great Tree Lighting
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church invited the Raider Jazz Combo to take part in their December 1 Advent celebration. Following the Lighting of the Great Chrismon Tree, the Jazz Combo performed in the church fellowship hall.
Student Takes Discover Flight over Lake Lanier
Congratulations
to Flying Club member Marlin Li for his successful discover flight over
Lake Lanier during Thanksgiving break. He flew with Flying Club
faculty sponsor Alan Sohmer in a Cessna 172.
Read more in the News & Media Gallery
Interact Club Members Serve at City of Refuge
The
Raider Interact Club had 13 students spend part of their Thanksgiving
weekend at the City of Refuge. On Saturday, November 30 Interact members
prepared lunch for the women and children staying at the shelter. In
addition to preparing the meal, the students served and ate with the
residents. It was a meaningful outreach program for the students and
was appreciated by the staff and guests at the City of Refuge.
Marching Band Participates in American Diabetes Association Walk
Step
Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes has been taking place in Atlanta for over 20
years. This year, the Raider Marching Band was proud to part in the ADA
walk on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Turner Field. With almost 200
teams and 1,581 walkers, the 2013 Atlanta/North Metro ADA event raised
over $242,000.
2014 All-State Chorus News
Seven Raiders passed the first, and
most difficult, round of auditions for the 2014 All-State Chorus.
These young men and women went through a rigorous audition process
which included music theory, challenging sight reading examples,
performing prepared solos, and scales. Congratulations and best wishes to
Matthew Boatwright, Abby Gibson, Amelia Holley, Ellen Murray, Callaway Powlus, Jasmine Smith, and
Carolyn Wright. Read more in the News & Media Gallery
12 Raiders Advance as Governor's Honors
Semi-finalists
Congratulations to the following
Raiders who advanced through the application and interview
process to be named GHP semi-finalists: Pascal Acree – Biology,
Garon Berenson – Technology, Sarah Hamer - Executive Management,
Max Kantor - Theatre Performance, Sadaf Mirzai - Social Studies,
Lucy Mulkeen - Music/Voice (Soprano), Ellen Murray - Music/Voice
(Soprano), Callaway Powlus - Music/Voice (Soprano), Tianna Seidel -
Theatre Performance, Madeline Sibert - Music/Voice (Alto), Jasmine
Smith - Music/Voice (Alto), and Christine Tye – Technology. Read more in the News & Media Gallery
Senior
Emily Foxman wins Sandy Springs DAR Good Citizen Award
The
Sandy Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR) presented Emily Foxman with a $50 check in November for winning
the Chapter's 2013 DAR Good Citizen Award. She now goes on to
compete at the District Level.
A panel of three judges evaluated
Emily based on her grades, high school and community activities,
letters of recommendation, and the ways in which her life reflects
the qualities of a DAR Good citizen: Dependability, Service,
Leadership, and Patriotism. The panel also judged her essay on “Our
American Heritage and Our Responsibility For Preserving It: How does
one’s personal heritage affect one’s duties to our nation?”
Read more in the News & Media Gallery
Fulton County Honor Band
Congratulations to Perryn Bohle (Clarinet) and Philip Prior (Percussion) for being selected to the 2013 Fulton County Honor Band. After a passing a rigorous audition in early November, Bohle and Prior spent two days rehearsing with some of the best high school musicians in the county. The highlight was a performance at Centennial High School on November 12, 2013.
Enhanced Front Office Security Announced
Beginning Thursday, November 7, school visitors will be greeted in the school atrium and will check in at a security desk. Please read Dr. Shaw's letter explaining the changes
Spanish translation of security letter
Georgia Department of Education 2013-14 Parent Survey
Parents, please take a moment to complete the online parent survey
( HERE). Responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education to calculate the School Climate Star Rating. The 20 question survey closes on January 31, 2014.
Senior Kayla Feng to Serve on Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Congratulations to Kayla Feng who was
chosen to represent Riverwood on Dr. Avossa's Student Advisory
Council. Each High School in the Fulton County School System may
nominate one student to serve on the year-long panel. Kayla will be
one of 17 students meeting with Dr. Avossa twice during the 2013-14
school year to provide feedback to the Superintendent on important issues facing the school
district.
Six 2014 National Merit Achievement Scholar Semifinalists Named
Congratulations to (pictured L to R) Divanna Eckels, Sterling Conyers, Kyana Roussell, Christina Rhaney, India Smith, Jade Eckels for being selected as
semifinalists in the 2014 National Achievement Program. They join an elite group of approximately 1,600 high school seniors from across the country as semifinalists for academic scholarships.
Visit www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php for more information.
Seniors Dolder and Vear named National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations
to Seniors Benjamin Dolder and Edward Vear for being selected as
semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. They
were identified through exceptionally high scores on the PSAT, which
they took as juniors. As semifinalists, the students now must fulfill
several requirements in order to advance to the finalist round. They
must have a record of high academic performance, be endorsed and
recommended by their school leadership, and earn SAT scores that
confirm their earlier qualifying test performance. The students must
also complete a detailed scholarship application, which includes an
essay and information about participation and leadership in school
and community activities. Finalists are named in the winter;
scholarship winners in the spring.
Dana Munson named Georgia Art Teacher of the Year
Congratulations
to faculty member Dana Munson for being named the 2013-14 Georgia Art
Educator of the Year by the Georgia Art Education Association. She will
accept this honor at the October GAEA convention in Savannah.
Heards Ferry/Riverwood Facility Update
Fulton
County Schools announced plans to relocate
Heards Ferry Elementary school to 6151 Powers Ferry Road. Read the September 2013 note from Patrick Burke, Deputy Superintendent of Operations here
REMINDER: Driveway Access Behind School is Off Limits
Parents and Students cannot use the driveway adjacent to the gymnasiums
and behind the school at any time. The access is for emergency vehicles
only. Parents, please pick up students at the front circle near the
main entrance to the school. After school hours, once the bus lane is
clear, students may be picked up at the sidewalk near the entrance to
the gyms.