There will be a Track & Field informational meeting tonight for the Junior Wildcat program (students zoned to attend WHS) at 5:30 pm in the cafe at WHS. This meeting is NOT a mandatory meeting for tryouts and there will be another meeting on January 16th for those who cannot attend tonight. This meeting is for students who are NOT currently involved in a winter sport so that they can start conditioning.
Join the Bartow County ESOL department for their Holidays around the World Event!
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Phone lines are currently down. We will update you when we are back online.
The Magnet application window opens November 10th!!
If you are interested in joining the Jr. Wildcat Wrestling Family the official start of the season is October 23rd. Practice will be Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Please contact Derrick Shedd at derrick.shedd@bartow.k12.ga.us with any questions. An up-to-date physical exam form is required to participate. Students may ride the bus over to Woodland Middle every afternoon but will have to be picked up from that location at 6:00 pm every day.
Dear RTMS Parents,
This year the Bartow County School District is providing the opportunity for all 8th graders to participate in the PSAT 8/9™ assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to establish a baseline measurement of college and career readiness as your student enters high school. It also provides students a chance to preview the SAT™, PSAT/NMSQT™, and PSAT 10™ format and connect to AP courses.
What is the PSAT 8/9™?
The PSAT 8/9™ is an assessment given to eighth- and ninth-graders that is closely aligned to the PSAT/NMSQT™ and PSAT™10. It consists of questions in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and in Math.
What are the benefits of taking the PSAT 8/9™ assessment?
It helps establish a baseline for students as they enter high school and begin preparing for college and career readiness. It also provides students with better access to data and personalized study through the online College Board and Khan Academy® resources.
When will my student take the PSAT 8/9™ assessment?
It will be administered during class on the following date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
How should my student prepare?
The best preparation is to deeply engage in classroom learning and practice skills over time. On test day, your student should answer all the questions to the best of his or her ability. It will also help if he or she gets plenty of sleep the night before test-day.
What should my student bring on test day?
Your student will need two No. 2 pencils with soft erasers, and an acceptable calculator.
How long will the assessment take, and how many questions are there?
The actual testing time is 2 hours and 25 minutes. There are 42 Reading questions, 40 Writing and Language questions, and 38 Math questions.
What should my student do if he or she doesn’t know an answer?
Your student may encounter some difficult questions that he or she does not know how to answer. Advise your student that if this happens, not to get discouraged but to answer every question to the best of his or her ability.
A message for parents:
The PSAT 8/9™ assessment will help your student prepare for the future. By taking the PSAT 8/9™, your student will learn which skills he or she needs to work on for continued success through high school and college. In addition, the PSAT 8/9™ will identify areas where your student excels and may want to consider taking higher-level courses, as well as areas he or she should focus on to improve academically.
PSAT 8/9™ scores are one of the criteria used to evaluate potential success in high school magnet programs. Please note that PSAT 8/9™ scores are not sent to colleges.
How does my student receive PSAT 8/9™ scores?
Your student will receive a paper score report at school with a unique code giving him or her access to a robust online score report. The scores reported will grow to include every test your student takes that is part of the SAT Suite of Assessments (see collegeboard.org/sat-suite for more information). The online experience is designed to help you and your student understand the scores better and to use the feedback to build new skills based on a detailed breakdown of your student’s performance.
Important 8th grade dates!
AHS’ & CHS’ Homecoming Weeks will be September 25-29. We encourage all students and staff to dress up. Students are allowed to wear hats with their outfit.
AHS:
Monday – Cowboys & Angels
Tuesday – Party in the USA
Wednesday – Barbie Girl
Thursday – Favorite Music
Friday – 8th – White, 7th - Green, 6th - Gold
CHS:
Monday – Pajama Day
Tuesday – Count on Me Day – Duo Dress-Up
Wednesday – Western Day
Thursday – Rock Star Day
Friday – Blue & Gold Day
8th Grade students who speak more than one language are eligible to test for high school credit. Any student who wishes to test for FREE high school credits needs to sign up on the RTMS Class of 2028 page. Mrs. Pezzello has posted a link for sign ups. You MUST sign up by Sept. 29th.
See below for information about the Jr. Colonel Swim Team:
Cass High School Swim Team invites 6-8 grade students to join our swim program.
Information and Requirements:
1. This is a competition swim team. Not a beginner’s swim class.
2. Must provide an up-to-date doctors physical examination and insurance for athletic participation.
3. Girl swimmers must have a one-piece swimsuit, swim goggles and swim cap.
4. Boy swimmers must have swim trunks and swim goggles. No cut-off shorts or T-Shirt allowed.
4. Practice begins Monday, October 9th at the Adairsville HS Pool.
5. Practice days and times are every Monday through Thursday 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
6. Bus transportation to the pool is provided from Cass HS. Bus leaves Cass at 4:45 and returns at 7:00.
If you would like more information, contact:
Head Swim Coach: Danny Fairbanks 470-509-2830 danny.fairbanks@bartow.k12.ga.us
Assistant Swim Coach: Lisa Doolittle 423-653-1266 lisa.doolitte@bartow.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Vick will be holding open gym Thursday of this week from 3:30-5:00 for those of you who are interested in trying out for Junior Wildcat basketball cheer. We will be practicing the cheers, jumps, and dance for tryouts. Also, you must have a physical form on file to tryout on the 22nd. If you need a copy, see Mrs. Vick in room 610.
Congrats to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Karlene Boyd!
We have just had our first Code Red (Lockdown) drill of the school year and it was a SUCCESS! Again, this was ONLY a drill😊.
Join us on Tuesday for Red Top 101. 6:00-7:00 pm. Traveling Tom's Coffee will also be here from 5:30-6:15 pm for any staff, parents, or visitors who would like a coffee!
We have a new system for lunch accounts. Please use the link on the QR code to add money to your students account.
Join us on August 22nd for a crash course in all things Red Top Middle School!
Parents, please access the Free & Reduced Meal Application Link through the School Nutrition portion of our school website or the County website.
It should look like this:
https://linqconnect.com/
If you filled out a Horizon Meal Application through the PARENT button on the main county website, you will have to reapply through LINQ Connect located on the School Nutrition page.
Information about Open House sessions!
Please see the attached supply list for the 2023-2024 school year.
System funds are providing the vast majority of school supplies for students, but there are a few things that are very beneficial and helpful for students to have!
