General PTA Meeting
February 8th at 10 am in the cafeteria. Come see how you can get involved with the River Trail PTA. We will be voting in the 2012 nominating committee and voting on the proposed bylaw changes.
Staff Appreciation Valentine's Desserts Needed
Our February Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Valentine's Day and we are asking for desserts to be donated for this very special "thank-you"! Please take this opportunity to send in a sweet Valentine's Day treat to show your gratitude to the faculty and staff. Donations should be dropped off in the front office the morning of February 14th by 10:00 am. Please contact Meg Schechter at schechters@comcast.net or Jennie Chang at jenniechang1@gmail.com if you are able to donate a delicious Valentine's goodie. Thank you!!
Scoliosis Screening
The annual scoliosis screening for RTMS 6th and 8th graders will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curve of the spine that tends to show up during teenage growth spurts. Scoliosis is best treated when found early. It can be hard to tell if your child has scoliosis so it is important for your child to have an exam done by trained screeners in school. The PTA would like to thank the parents who have volunteered their time for this event.
PTA Wants You!
The PTA is currently forming a Nominating Committee to work on the slate of officers for the PTA Executive Board for the 2012-2013 school year. Nominating Committee members are only committed to attend a few meetings and make a few phone calls. The job is short-lived, starting in mid-February and ending in April. Serving on this committee is a great way to volunteer your time and learn more about the PTA Board and its committees without devoting a lot of time. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this committee, please contact Meg Schechter at (678) 472-1856 or at schechters@comcast.net. Thank you very much!
Harlem Renaissance
In conjunction with African-American History month, Art Support, sponsored by RTMS PTA, is pleased to present the Teacher's Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. This was a pivotal time in American history when African-Americans were encouraged to embrace their culture and identity. The students and staff will enjoy the spectacular reproductions during the week of February 6th - 10th.
Parent to Parent Workshops
Parent to Parent workshop begins February 8th. Sign up for the four week Parent to Parent Spring workshops which will meet on four consecutive Wednesday mornings, from 9:00-11:00 am in the Counselor's Conference Room at RTMS. The session dates are February 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. For more information and/or to register contact Angela Whalley at angela.whalley@yahoo.com . The workshop is a video-based series where participants view videos and then discuss strategies to deal with today's toxic culture and its effects on our children.
For families needing an evening workshop, the same program is also being offered in the evening at Northview High School @ 7-9pm on January 24th , February 2nd and 9th. For more details contact Donna Evans @ evansdmrb@comcast.net
