
Titan Talk

MARCH 6, 2023
UPCOMING...
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week March 6-10
OUR TEACHERS ARE SUPERHEROES!
Exceptional Children's Week & School Social Workers' Week March 6-10,
School Board Appreciation Week March 13-17
- 3/6 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center.
- 3/7 - PTSA Meeting @ 8:30 in Teachersβ Lounge @ 8:30 AM
- 3/8 - Band Large Group Performance Evaluations @ Centennial HS
- 3/8 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 3/8 - Chorus Wellness Wednesday in Atrium @ 8:30 am
- 3/8 - Hampton Film Academy
- 3/10 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 3/10 - 6th Grade FACS Plating & Presentation Competition
- 3/10 - RHS Rising 9th-grade Course Verifications due
- 3/16 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30
- 3/16 - International Night from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day celebrated in the Media Center β β β The Makers Space in the Media Center will be transformed into an Irish Cottage. Teachers and staff will be invited for Barry's Irish Tea, Irish soda bread, and Gaelic tunes. Thanks to the hospitality of Patricia Hutchison and Lisa O'Hanlon Cowles.
- 3/17 - College Swag Day: Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 3/20 - FBLA Meeting after school until 5:30 pm
- 3/21 - Title I Parent Input Meetings at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm
- 3/22 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 3/22 - Katha Stuart Community Meeting @ Mimosa ES at 9:30 AM
- 3/23 & 3/24 - National Center for Civil and Human (8th grade) 9:15am -1:30 pm
- 3/24 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 3/29 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 3/29 - 6th & 7th Grade Carnival during 2nd Connections
- 3/31 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Friday!
- 3/31 - Lost and Found donated at the end of the day.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MARCH 6-10
SUPERHERO SPIRIT WEEK
to celebrate our Teachers/Staff and Exceptional Children
MARCH 6-10
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
OUR TEACHERS ARE SUPERHEROES!
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Thank you for making the week special for the faculty!
MARCH 10 @ 3:45 PM
ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL SECOND-ROUND VERIFICATIONS DUE
RHS Course Catalog: https://bit.ly/3mjdUBl
Questions? Contact: Dr. Erika Edwards
MARCH 16 @ 6:00 -8:00 PM
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT @ ELKINS POINTE
Join us in the Atrium, Cafeteria & Gym
All families, students, parents, staff, and faculty are invited to this school-wide event.
SIGN UP TO BRING FOOD/DESSERT:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548a4a822a64-international#/
MARCH 24
LAST DAY TO DECLARE CANDIDACY FOR SGC
Open Seat for:
One Parent-Elect & One Teacher-Elect
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Greetings Titans,
"Our Teachers and Staff are Superheroes!" It is Appreciation Week, Spirit Week, and Exceptional Children's Week at Elkins Pointe. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Natasha Young, 8th grade ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher, and our Professional of the Year, Ms. Terri Dixon, Data Clerk.
If you have not yet completed the Fulton County Schools Annual Perception survey, please take a moment to do so:
Elkins Pointe needs parents and teachers to run for our School Governance Council (SGC). We do not have any declared candidates, and we must fill one parent seat and one teacher seat. The declaration period closes on March 24th. To learn more about the requirements, please visit: http://fultonschools.org/Page/7358, and click HERE to declare!
Thank you to the PTSA and our parents for celebrating the Elkins Pointe faculty!
Damian Bounds
Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School
"Every Day, Every Student, College & Career Bound: Go Titans!"
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Nominate Yourself to Be Part of the PTSA!
Elkins Pointe Middle School's nominating committee seeks anyone interested in joining our PTSA board next year. Time commitments are minimal but very important. Please get in touch with any of the nominating committee members below for more information.
- Elsa Simcik- elsasimcik@hotmail.com
- Susan Rickson- ricksons@fultonschools.org
- Amie Dean- amie@amiedean.com
- Kristin Kneeland- kcollazoul@yahoo.com
- Randi Tucker- randitucker@bellsouth.com
"A Night in Paris" 8th Grade Dance Celebration
Student celebrations are coming up soon! We need your help to make sure the 8th grade kids have the night of their lives and a great graduation. Please contact randitucker@bellsouth.net, if you can volunteer to help plan, set up, and/or attend the 8th grade dance on May 12th and graduation breakfast on May 23rd.
CARNIVALS FOR THE 6TH & 7TH GRADE - COME HELP!
Student celebrations are coming up soon! We need your help to make sure the kids have a fantastic time. Please contact randitucker@bellsouth.net, if you can volunteer to help plan, set up, and/or attend the 6/7th grade carnivals on March 29th.
CELEBRATIONS
Teacher & Professional of the Year
Elkins Pointe is proud announce our Teacher and Professional of the Year!
HOOPS & KICKS FOR HEARTS
Please congratulate the following student/athletes on winning our 23rd Annual Hoops for Heart Tournament, as well as our 5th Annual Kicks for Heart Tournament. These students showed some incredible talent in both sports, as well as fantastic sportsmanship. I also would like to announce that our school raised $1,105.00 for the American Heart Association thru fundraising for these tournaments. We couldn't be prouder of these students. We would also like to thank our Connections Dept. for always supporting the PE program in our activities each year!
Check out the pictures below for our 2023 Championsβ€πβ½π
HOOPS WINNERS
π 6th grade - Purple Minions
π 7th grade - The Gorillas
π 8th grade - Day and Night
KICKS WINNERS
β½ 6th Grade Team
β½ 7th Grade Team
β½ 8th Grade Team
THINGS TO KNOW
BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT IN ADVANCE!
International Night is a fundraiser and fun activity! Tickets $0.50 cents a piece.
Pre-order your tickets by clicking on the link:
ALGEBRA TUTORING @ EPMS
If your 8th grade student wants extra help in Algebra, the Hornets are coming to help. This tutoring is FREE on Wednesdays (Dates: 3/8, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19) from after-school until 5:00 pm.
NOTE: Parents must pick up their child PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm!
Please email Mr. Billups to let him know that your student would like extra help
FBLA Club Meetings - Mark Your Calendar
The remaining meetings for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are below:
- March 20th β after school (4:30pm - 5:30pm for all meetings)
- April 10th β after school
- April 24th β after school
- May 8th β after school
- May 22nd β after school β End of Year Celebration
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Keith Gilliam at gilliamk@fultonschools.org.
THINGS FOR PARENTS
INPUT MEETING FOR PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY!
All parents, families, and community members are invited to join us on March 21st at a meeting in the morning at 9:30 AM or in the evening at 6:30 PM.
The meetings will take place on Microsoft TEAMS:
- 9:30 AM in the morning using link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Input-930AMFY24
- 6:30 PM in the evening using link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Input-630PMFY24
Please review the documents:
School-Family Compact: https://tinyurl.com/mudkj98h
Parent and Family Engagement Plan: https://tinyurl.com/2aw3jcza
INPUT SURVEY LINK: HTTPS://BIT.LY/INPUT-SURVEY_MS_HS_2023
Questions? Contact Parent Liaison:
Ms. Lisa OβHanlon Cowles, 470-254-8379
THE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL DECLARATION WINDOW IS OPEN NOW!
The SGC Declaration Window is Open! Elkins Pointe has ONE PARENT & ONE TEACHER seat to fill.
- Are you that Parent?
- Are you that Teacher?
Click on the link & declare for Elkins Pointe SGC:
http://fultonschools.org/Page/7358
RISING 6TH-GRADE PARENT NIGHT PRESENTATION
Thank you for attending the Rising 6th-Grade Parent Meeting. Please take the Evaluation to help us improve the meeting.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
TAKE THE EVALUATION USING THE LINK OR QR CODE:
https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select "Middle School"
Select the middle school where you attended the meeting as "Elkins Pointe"
Indicate "I am a parent at this school."
Select "School Transition" as the meeting you attended.
Continue until the end of the evaluations...Thank you!
MORE THINGS FOR TITANS...
ATTENTION RISING 9TH-GRADERS TO MILTON HIGH!
Rising 9th graders who will attend Milton High School are invited to audition for Milton Theatre's Advanced Drama and Cirque program. A parent and student information meeting at Milton HS on Tuesday, March 7th at 7 pm.
- PARENT MEETING INFO: The meeting is in the Blackbox Theatre on the ground floor of Milton High School on 3/7 at 7:00 pm. The session will cover the audition process, time commitment, fees, etc. There will also be a chance to hear from current students and parents about their experiences and ask questions.
- AUDITION INFORMATION: Anyone interested in auditioning for either program should sign-up to audition. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwBdCGpKSOJbovP2TaKjZSUu44hOMq-_7mGK8iWTHb4mgN8g/viewform.
- ADVANCED DRAMA AUDITIONS: Students interested in Advanced Drama should also email Helen Gordon to schedule a specific time slot. gordonh1@fultonschools.org. Advanced Drama Auditions are Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22.
- CIRQUE AUDITIONS: Cirque Auditions are on Wednesday, March 2,9, from 4β8 p.m., with a possible call back on Thursday, March 30. Middle school students should arrive as soon as possible after school ends. We realize there is transit time, especially from Elkins Pointe.
Getting ready for High School theater auditions?
Milton Arts Council is excited to announce our Audition WorkshopGetting prepared for High School theater auditions? Milton Arts Council is excited to announce our Audition Workshop!
This session will be taught by MHS theater and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance alum Lauren Dominguez-Kenner. It is designed to improve knowledge and confidence in the high school theater audition process.
The workshop will be held Saturday, March 11, 202,3, from 2 pm at Community Place, adjacent to City Hall in Milton. For more information and registration, go to:
Roswell High School Girls Lacrosse: Friends and Family Night
You are invited to our inaugural Friends and Family Night on Tuesday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. as we take on Chamblee High School. Please join us and support our girls varsity lacrosse team and celebrate the Roswell spirit as we bring out community together. There will be giveaways, contests, food, and more! Donβt miss this game!
To purchase tickets ahead of time, please go to http://gofan.co and search for Roswell High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse game on March 15. For more information, visit http://www.roswellgirlslacrosse.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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
- 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
APRIL 2023
4/2 - World Autism Awareness Day 4/2, Professional Appreciation Day 4/3,
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week 4/4 -4/8
- 4/3 to 4/7 - Spring Break β No School
- 4/11 - PTSA Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm in Media Center
- 4/12 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 4/14 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 4/19 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans & Titan blue t-shirts!
- 4/19 - Katha Stuart Community Meeting @ Crabapple MS at 9:30 am
- 4/20 to 4/23 - Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Trip to Florida (7th-grade & 8th-grade)
- 4/20 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30 am
- 4/21 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 4/22 - Orchestra Spring Solo & Ensemble (offsite)
- 4/22 - Band Solo and Ensemble at Johns Creek HS β Voluntary/Optional
- 4/24 - Wellness Wednesdays: : Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 4/28 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
MAY 2023
- 5/3 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 5/4 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30 am
- 5/5 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 5/6 - Band Six Flags (All day)
- 5/10 - Wellness Wednesdays: : Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 5/10 - PTSA Meeting @ 8:30 am
- 5/11 - School Nurse Day
- 5/12 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 5/12 - 8th Grade Dance @ 7:00 pm - A Night in Paris
- 5/13 - 6th Grade Honor Band at Roswell (All day)
- 5/16 - BAND Spring Concert
- 5/17 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 5/17 - Orchestra Spring Concert in Gym
- 5/17 - Katha Stuart Community Meeting @ Elkins Pointe MS @ 9:30 AM
- 5/18 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30 am
- 5/19 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 5/23 - 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION DAY AT ELKINS POINTE:
- The awards and promotion ceremony will begin at 11:00 am in the Gym. Parents and families invited to attend will be allowed into the Gym at 10:30 am for seating.
- Breakfast (Students & Teachers ONLY) in the cafeteria at 9:00 am
- 5/24 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 5/25 - Last Day of School
- 5/25 - College Swag Day: Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 8TH GRADE!
MAY DAYS TO SAVE! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 8TH GRADE CELEBRATIONS
Please click on the link: https://www.smore.com/y43a8 to see the 8th grade dance and promotion dates.
FCS high school graduation dates for 2023 have been announced and are now available online at https://www.fultonschools.org/graduation.