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Week of October 24-28, 2022
Upcoming
10/24 to 10/28 - Red Ribbon Week
- 10/24 - RRW: "ALL AMERICAN RED OUT!" Wear red shirts and blue jeans
- 10/24 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 10/24 - FBLA Club meeting after school in Mr. Keith Gilliam's classroom (A-152)
- 10/25 - RRW: "WE'RE TOO BRIGHT FOR DRUGS!" (Wear Neon & Jeans)
- 10/25 - Girls' Volleyball practice after school
- 10/26 - RRW: "BE ALL YOU CAN BE!" (Wear Camouflage or T-shirts with logos from Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and jeans
- 10/26 - Volleyball Game @ 5:30 PM away at Ridgeview
- 10/26 - Orchestra Fall Concert
- 10/27 - RRW: "TOO SMART FOR DRUGS" Dress Your Best for School Picture Day
- 10/27 - Picture Day! DO NOT WEAR GREEN!
- 10/27 - Girls' Volleyball practice after school
- 10/28 - RRW: "WE DREAM OF A LIFE WITHOUT DRUGS" Pajama Day
- 10/28 - Volleyball Game @ 5:30 PM away at Hopewell
- 10/31 - PE & AVID Tailgate! Bring $$$ to purchase icees and treats!
- 10/31 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 10/31 - Lost & Found donated at the end of the day
IMPORTANT DATES:
OCTOBER 24 to 27
RED RIBBON WEEK
MONDAY - WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE JEANS
TUESDAY - WEAR NEON & BLUE JEANS
WEDNESDAY - WEAR CAMO
THURSDAY - DRESS UP FOR PICTURE DAY
FRIDAY - PJ DAY
OCTOBER 27TH
PICTURE DAY
* DO NOT WEAR GREEN
ORDER ONLINE AT JOSTENSPIX.COM
EVENT CODE: FE78322
(RETAKES DECEMBER 01, 2022)
NOVEMBER 1
FRENCH CAFE FOR FRENCH WORLD LANGUAGE STUDENTS
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NOVEMBER 1, 2022
UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENTS
All parents are invited to attend this online workshop at 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS.
*Learn about Fulton County Schools' testing platforms, i.e., Georgia Milestones, iReady, etc.
NOVEMBER 2-11
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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NOVEMBER 15
FAMILY MATTERS CELEBRATION
@ ELKINS POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
*FREE ENTRY TICKETS REQUIRED FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER
Click HERE to Register YOUR family for FREE!
THINGS TO KNOW
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Elkins Pointe Middle will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on October 26, 2022. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it is a common measure of achievement across the country. The assessment is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. The results are released as The Nation’s Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public.
A group of our thirteen-year-olds from Elkins will represent thousands of others across the country. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/xycJE. Our school will have the chance to make a difference in education!
RED BIBBON WEEK 10/24-27
Red Ribbon Week (RRW) takes place each year to help keep kids drug-free. Elkins Pointe Counselor, Ms. Lyvelle Simms and PTSA RRW Chair have partnered to highlight this year's theme: Celebrate Life! Live Drug Free!
WEEK OF DRESS UP DAYS:
- Monday: "ALL AMERICAN RED OUT!" (Teachers & Students wear Red and Jeans)
- Tuesday: "WE'RE TOO BRIGHT FOR DRUGS!" (Wear Neon & Jeans)
- Wednesday: "BE ALL YOU CAN BE!" (Wear Camouflage or T-shirts with logos from Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and jeans
- Thursday: "TOO SMART FOR DRUGS" (Dress Your Best): School Picture Day
- Friday: "WE DREAM OF A LIFE WITHOUT DRUGS" (Pajama Day)
BUY A YEARBOOK & PURCHASE AN 8TH GRADE AD
Picture day is coming up on October 27th! If you would like to purchase a 2022-2023 Yearbook, copy and paste this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1277758/Elkins-Pointe-Middle-School/ OR CLICK HERE!
PARENTS OF 8th GRADERS – purchase your yearbook AD before prices increase! Click “Yearbook Recognition Ads” to shop all options. You can also watch the Jostens Tutorial Video for inspiration.
If you have any pictures of your child participating in extracurriculars or anything outside of school, we would love to feature them in the yearbook! Copy and paste this link https://images.jostens.com/0iGPdDVrc98TGn6mAnPA5rQ or CLICK HERE!
To upload your pictures, follow these steps:
- Click "Choose Files"
- Select your best pictures
- Type the names of ALL students featured in your photos
- Provide any other information and click Upload Chosen Images
Please make sure that you sign the Media Release form on page 4 of your child’s agenda!
If you have any questions, please email vicentea@fultonschools.org or freemanc@fultonschools.org.
French Café - 11/1
Monsieur Mendy and Mademoiselle Dismer will be hosting the French Café event in the Media Center on November 1, 2022 to celebrate the beginning of National French Week. Parents of French World Language students are asked to donate pastries and to volunteer as servers.
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SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE BOOK FAIR 11/3-11/11
The Book Fair is coming to Elkins Pointe from November 3-11. Volunteers are needed for set up and sales.
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STEM " Family Matters! A Celebration Event for ALL! 11/15*ENTRY TICKETS REQUIRED
Fulton County Schools Family Engagement invites all FCS families to a night of FREE interactive activities, entertainment, food, and prizes across the County for Fulton County Schools K-12 Families! STEM "Family Matters! A Celebration" at Elkins Pointe Middle School on Tuesday, November 15th! Open to ALL Fulton County Schools families, grades K-12, invited to attend to celebrate National Family Engagement Month!
QUESTION: WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE EVENT?
ANSWER:
FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES:
Family Connections Through STEM
Just Dance!
Paint & Strokes
Student Awareness
Try It-Athlon
Let's Get Tech! Minecraft and more
ENJOY MORE:
Vendors
Entertainment
Giveaways
Free food
SIGN UP TO ATTEND! TICKETS ARE FREE, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED! * PER PERSON TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
- Join us for an evening of FUN, ENGAGEMENT, and LEARNING for the entire family! Tickets are required per person at ALL events for entry.
- * Entry tickets are required for each person attending the event.
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PARENT UNIVERSITY
COMING IN NOVEMBER...
Come to a Parent University Workshop
Parent Workshops are held throughout the year to help connect parents information they need to help their children at home. To see the Parent University Workshops, click HERE.
CLUBS, SPORTS & MORE THINGS FOR TITANS!
CLUBS & SPORTS @ EPMS
Elkins Point clubs and sports have started up. If you want to know about the extracurricular offerings, please look on the school website under TITAN HEADLINES for "Clubs & Sports."
SGC MEETINGS 2022-2023
School Governance Council at Elkins Pointe
The Elkins Pointe School Governance Council (SCG) meets monthly at 7:45 am on Microsoft TEAMS. SGC is composed of parents, teachers, and the principal. Members are elected and appointed. SGC meetings are open to the public. Please click HERE to view the school website or click on the box below to join a meeting. If you have any questions about SGC, please feel free to reach out to any SGC members by using the SGC Council Member Directory.
Katha Stuart Community Meetings 2022-2023
- 11/16/2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Mountain Park ES
- 12/7/2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Vickery Mill ES
- 1/18/2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Holcomb Bridge MS
- 2/15/2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Sweet Apple ES
- 3/22/2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Mimosa ES
- 4/19/2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Crabapple MS
- 5/17/2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Elkins Pointe MS
Redistricting Information
Redistricting meetings scheduled for North Fulton:
- The Final Recommendations will be first read on November 8, 2022, and the final action will be announced on December 15, 2022.
CALENDAR DATES
NOVEMBER
- National French Week from 11/1 to 11/7
- 11/1 - Understanding Assessments Parent Workshop on Microsoft TEAMS at 6:30 PM
- 11/1 - Jr. Beta Meeting in Ms. Young's classroom @ 8:25 AM (meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
- 11/1 - PTSA Board Meeting @ 8:30 AM in the Media Center from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Maker's Space
- 11/2 - Wellness Wednesdays - All teachers/staff wear jeans & Titan blue t-shirts to Connect to Wellness. 💙
- 11/2 - French Café in the Media Center (All day) The French café will be in the Maker's Space. Students will bring in pastries, and parent volunteers will help serve. This event will be before all class periods.
- 11/2 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/2 - Volleyball Game: Haynes Bridge vs. EPMS (home) from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 11/3 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom at 8:25 AM (Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month)
- 11/3 - Cluster Concert at MHS from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Required event for ALL 8th-grade and Advanced 7th-grade regardless of zoning). The concert is at Milton High School in the MHS auditorium.
- 11/4 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays! We are AVID School-wide!
- 11/4 to 11/11 - Book Fair in the Media Center
- 11/4 - Interact Club in Ms. Chapman's classroom at 8:25 AM (Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.)
- 11/4 - Volleyball Game: Crabapple vs. EPMS (home) from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 11/5 - Band - Fall Solo and Ensemble (All day, voluntary/optional, off-site)
- 11/5 - Orchestra Fall Solo & Ensemble (All day, voluntary/optional, off-site)
- 11/7 - Book Fair in the Media Center – Come to buy a book!
- 11/7 - FBLA Club meeting after school in Mr. Keith Gilliam's classroom (A-152)
- 11/7 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/7 - Band - 6th Grade First Concert & 7th Grade Concert at EPMS Gym from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- 11/8 - Remote Day Learning for Students (All day)
- 11/9 - Book Fair in the Media Center - Come to buy a book!
- 11/9 - Wellness Wednesdays - All teachers/staff wear jeans & Titan blue t-shirts to Connect to Wellness. 💙
- 11/9 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/9 - Volleyball Game: F.A.S.T. vs. EPMS (home) from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 11/10 - Book Fair in the Media Center - Come to buy a book!
- 11/11 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays! We are AVID School-wide!
- 11/11 -Veterans' Day
- 11/11 - Book Fair in the Media Center - Come to buy a book!
- 11/11 - Volleyball Game: Taylor Road (away) vs. EPMS from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- 11/14 FBLA Club meeting, after school in Mr. Keith Gilliam's classroom (A-152)
- 11/14 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/15 - Jr. Beta Meeting in Ms. Young's classroom at 8:25 AM - 8:50 AM (Jr. Beta meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.)
- 11/15 - "Hands-on STEAM Game Night and Healthy Minds over Matter: Family Mental Health Awareness" Family Workshop from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. *All Titans on Deck for this why this FANTASTIC event!
- 11/16 - Wellness Wednesdays - All teachers/staff wear jeans & Titan blue t-shirts to Connect to Wellness. 💙
- 11/16 - Katha Stuart Community Mtg @ Mountain Park ES from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- 11/16 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/17 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:25 AM (StuCo meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.)
- 11/18 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays! We are AVID School-wide!
- 11/21 to 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break. No School.
- 11/28 - FBLA Club meeting after school in Mr. Keith Gilliam's classroom (A-152)
- 11/28 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/30 - Wellness Wednesdays - All teachers/staff wear jeans & Titan blue t-shirts to Connect to Wellness. 💙
- 11/30 - Hampton Film Academy, after school until 5:30 pm in the Media Center
- 11/30 - Lost & Found donated at the end of the day.