
Titan Talk

February 5, 2023
Final Call for 8th grade recognition ads! You will only be able to purchase an 8th grade Ad by Monday, Feb. 6th, and ONLY 1/8th page ads are available.
CLICK HERE TO PLACE THE 8TH GRADE AD BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH!
Donβt forget to purchase a yearbookβ the last day to buy is February 14th β€
CLICK ON THE LINK TO TO ORDER A YEARBOOK BY FEB. 14TH:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1277758/Elkins-Pointe-Middle-School/
UPCOMING...
ππ School Counselors' Week February 6-10 ππ
- 2/6 - Final Call for 8th-grade Yearbook Ads - Click on the link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1277758/-/20230203081518400106/CATALOG_SHOP/
- 2/6 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/6 - FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club meets in Mr. Gilliam's classroom after school (NOTE: FBLA Week Feb 6th β Feb 10th more will be shared with members)
- 2/7 - Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert in the Gym at 7:00 pm π»
- 2/7 - Doodle Pie Spirit Night from 4 pm to 8 pm
- 2/8 - Wellness Wednesday: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 2/8 - PTSA Meeting in the Media Center
- 2/8 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/8 - Algebra Tutoring in the cafeteria after school. Please send Mr. Billups an email.
- 2/8 - Basketball Game: Haynes Bridge (away) vs. EPMS @ 5:30 pm
- 2/9 - π Pizza with the Principal - PTSA student members have Pizza with Mr. Bounds.
- 2/10 - College Sway Day β Wear jeans and college t-shirts
- 2/10 - FBLA Field trip to Chick-Fil-A Corporate Office
- 2/10 - Basketball Game: F.A.S.T. vs. EPMS (home) @ 5:30 pm
- 2/10 - ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE WINDOW CLOSES FOR RISING 9TH-GRADE STUDENTS. Please use the following link to submit your requests: https://forms.office.com/r/ztVs55VzKJ. Each student should submit ONE request to avoid any duplications.
- 2/11 - ASO Night: EPMS Night at The Symphony
- 2/13 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/13 & 2/14 - Jr. Beta Valentine's Day Sale in the morning!
- 2/14 - LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK! ORDER A YEARBOOK BY FEB. 14TH:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1277758/Elkins-Pointe-Middle-School/
- 2/14 to 2/16 - Orchestra LGPE Trip Window
- 2/15 - Wellness Wednesday: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 2/15 - Katha Stuart Meeting at Sweet Apple ES @ 9:30 am
- 2/15 β Performance Evaluation field trips.
- 7th graders will depart at 9:00 am and return at around 12:30 pm.
- 8th graders will depart at 12:45 pm and return in time for dismissal.
- 2/15 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/15 - Basketball Game: Crabapple (away) vs. EPMS @ 5:30 pm
- 2/16 - Scoliosis Screening
- 2/16 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom at 8:30 am
- 2/16 & 2/17 - Science iFly Field Trip
- 2/17 - College Sway Day β Wear jeans and college t-shirts
- 2/17 - Interact Club Meeting during WINN in Mrs. McClelland's classroom
- 2/20 - President's Day β No School
- 2/21 - PD Day β Students Off
- 2/21 - Title I Input Meeting for Faculty and Staff @ 9:00 am
- 2/22 - Wellness Wednesday: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 2/22 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/22 - Basketball Game: Taylor Road vs. EPMS (home) @ 5:30 pm
- 2/23 - Title I Input Survey for All Students during WINN
- 2/24 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 2/24 - FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) State Conference held in Covington, GA
- 2/24 - Basketball Game: River Trail vs. EPMS (home) @ 5:30 pm
- 2/27 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center
- 2/27 - FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club meets in Mr. Gilliam's classroom after school.
- 2/28 - Lost & Found donated at the end day
- 2/28 - Band Concert in Gym for Pre-Large Group Performance Evaluations @ 6:30 pm EPMS Gym
Please take the GADOE Parent Survey:
https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/Parent.aspx
*Elkins Pointe currently has 40 surveys, and our goal is 200+
The due date is March 17th.
BONUS: If 200+ parents take the survey, EPMS will receive points on the CCRPI. This survey is issued by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The results of this survey are directly linked to the Elkins Pointe CCPRI. If you take ONLY one survey this year, PLEASE TAKE THIS ONE.
IMPORTANT DATES:
FEBRUARY 6TH TO 10TH
ππ School Counselors' Week ππ
FEBRUARY 6
LAST DAY TO PLACE AN 8TH GRADE YEARBOOK AD
JOSTEENS LINK:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1277758/-/20230203081518400106/CATALOG_SHOP/
FEBRUARY 7
Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert
in the Gym at 7:00 pm π»
FEBRUARY 7
Doodle Pie Spirit Night
from 4 pm to 8 pm
* Support PTSA Fundraiser
FEBRUARY 9
π Pizza with the Principal
PTSA student members have Pizza with Principal Bounds
Student sign-up link:
https://forms.office.com/r/VhN5M6bFb1
FEBRUARY 10
ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE WINDOW CLOSES
FOR RISING 9TH-GRADE STUDENTS.
Please use the following link to submit your requests: https://forms.office.com/r/ztVs55VzKJ.
Each student should submit ONE request to avoid any duplications.
FEBRUARY 13 & 14
JR. BETA VALENTINE SALE
Bring $3.00 to purchase a Valentine!
*Sales take place in the morning in the Atrium
FEBRUARY 14
LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK! ORDER A YEARBOOK
Jostens Link:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1277758/Elkins-Pointe-Middle-School/
MARCH 2 @ 6:30 PM
Rising 6th-Grade Parent Meeting
WELCOME, FUTURE TITANS!
All parents are invited.
Gym for English/ Cafeteria for Spanish
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Greetings Titans,
I want to thank all the parents who came to celebrate the honor roll last week, and I would like to express my gratitude to the PTSA for sponsoring the Breakfasts of Excellence. Thank you to Mrs. Tara Smith, the PTSA Chair, for making the breakfasts possible. Thank you to Chick-fil-A Town Center (Hwy. 9 and Holcomb Bridge Road) for donating a biscuit for each honor roll student. I would also like to thank the PTSA Chair for Scoliosis Screening, Mrs. Amy Deich, and the parent screeners.
February 9th is National Pizza Day, and the PTSA will provide pizza to student PTSA members so they can come to have βPizza with the Principal.β During our pizza lunch, students can discuss what they like and what they would like to improve in a relaxed setting.
The SGC Candidate Declaration Window opened on February 1st and will remain open until March 24th. Elkins Pointe will have one open seat for a parent-elect and one for a teacher-elect. Please consider being part of the School Governance Council by completing the Parent/Teacher Candidate Declaration Form.
Thanks for all that you do!
Damian Bounds
Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School
"Every Day, Every Student, College & Career Bound: Go Titans!"
THINGS FOR THE TITANS
Sponsored by PTSA
PTSA student members will need to register using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/VhN5M6bFb1
*ONLY STUDENTS can complete the link using their FCS laptops.
Sponsored by Jr. Beta Club
Thanks to everyone who donated unworn and gently worn shoes to Soles for Souls. Junior Beta has packed everything up, and Iβll drop the boxes off this week. Our next project will be with Dress for Success. The organization needs travel-sized toiletries, combs, and brushes for all hair types. Toiletries are the basics---soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, dental floss, essential lotions, and the like. Please donate new, unused stuff, not leftovers that are no longer appealing or wanted. Giving unused toiletries and combs, and brushes can help with this. And, yes, the good ones from the hotels on vaca that you donβt use because you brought your own---grab those!
Sponsored by Interact Club
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION INFORMATION
JANUARY 31, 2023, EMAIL MESSAGE TO STUDENTS FROM ROSWELL TRANSITION COUNSELOR
βHello Future Hornets,"
Roswell High Registration has begun for the 2023-2024 school year! We will conduct a Roswell Rising information meeting on Wednesday, February 1st, during WINN in the EPMS Gym (FOR STUDENTS ONLY). Please bring your backpack for dismissal. Our EPMS Rising 9th-grade teachers will recommend core classes and specific electives. The next step is for RHS rising 9th-grade students to select their elective courses for the upcoming school year.
The elective selection Round 1 will take place February 6th-10th, 2023. Students should use the elective registration guide to make their selections. We encourage families to review the RHS course catalog and discuss the electives before making selections for the upcoming school year. Dr. Edwards & Ms. Ward will conduct Rising 9th-grade help sessions during 8th grade lunch outside the EPMS cafΓ© in the atrium from February 6th-9th, 2023.
We ask that students select six electives with an understanding that electives are not guaranteed. Please use the following link to submit your requests: https://forms.office.com/r/ztVs55VzKJ. Each student should submit ONE request to avoid any duplications.
If you are interested in taking an online class, please express your interest and complete the attached applicationβthe deadline to indicate interest is March 10, 2023. Your virtual application is due to your counselor Dr. Erika Edwards by March 13, 2023, by 3:30 p.m. E-mailed contracts will not be accepted.
Thank you for your partnership in education,
Dr. Erika Edwards
7th & 8th Grade Counselor & 504 Chairperson | Elkins Pointe Middle School | Fulton County Schools
11290 Elkins Pointe Road | Roswell, GA 30076
470-254-8366 ph | 470-254-2898 fax| 470-460-9917 cell | Edwardse1@fultonschools.org
THINGS TO KNOW
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
Milton Cheer Meeting for Rising 9th Grade -2/6
If you will be in 9th grade next year and are interested in trying out for cheerleading at Milton High School for the 2023-2024 season, please join us for a meeting on Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium at Milton High School. This meeting is for both a parent and the athlete.
FBLA (FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS - 2/6
FBLA MEETING SCHEDULE
- Feb 6th β after school (FBLA Week Feb 6th β Feb 10th more will be shared with members)
- Feb 24th β State Conference held in Covington, GA
- Feb 27th β after school
Questions? Please email Mr. Keith Gilliam at gilliamk@fultonschools.org.
DOODLE PIE SPIRIT NIGHT - 2/7
PTSA is inviting all parents to make some pies on February 7th! Build four pies or more for your family! How much will you enjoy having dinner ready for your busy family? YUMMO!
ALGEBRA TUTORING @ EPMS - 2/8
If your 8th grade student wants extra help in Algebra, the Hornets are coming to help. This tutoring is FREE. Please email Mr. Billups to let him know that your student would like extra help on Wednesday from after-school until 5:00 pm. NOTE: Parents must pick up their child PROMPTLY at 5:00 pm!
Roswell Cheer Meetings for Rising 9th Grade 2/23
Any rising Roswell 9th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading, please attend the interest meeting on Feb 23rd!
WELCOME FUTURE TITANS! 3/2 @ 6:30 PM
March 2, 2023 - Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting
*Parents of 5th-graders learn the middle school curriculum, academic courses, World Language/Connections offerings, and more.
DID YOU MISS THE FEBRUARY PARENT WORKSHOPS?
Please TAKE the Evaluations for the Double-Feature Workshops!
EVALUATION LINK: Please provide feedback using the link: https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select "Parent Workshop (Other)" for High School Credits.
Please select "Family Literacy Night/Workshop 1st" for Literacy in the Library Workshop.
Continue until the end of the evaluations...Thank you!
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
PowerPoint slide deck: https://tinyurl.com/JumpStart-Literacy-FY23
Video Link: https://youtu.be/o_-45vrMJZs
TITAN OPPORTUNITIES
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
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARCH 2023
Read Across America & Dr. Seuss Day March 2,
Exceptional Children's Week & School Social Workers' Week March 6-10,
School Board Appreciation Week March 13-17
- 3/1- Wellness Wednesday: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 3/1 - Chorus LGPE at Northview High School from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 3/1 - Hampton Film Academy
- 3/1 - Basketball Game: Northwestern (away) vs. EPMS at 5:30 pm
- 3/2 to 3/4 - Band - All-State Band in Athens, GA
- 3/2 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30 am
- 3/2 & 3/3 - Cultural Kaleidoscope High Museum STEM tour (7th grade) from 9:00 am -1:00 pm
- 3/2 - "Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting - Welcome Future Titans!" at 6:30 pm, English in Gym and Spanish in the cafeteria
- 3/3 - College Swag Day - Wear jeans & college t-shirt on Fridays!
- 3/6 to 3/10 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- 3/6 - Hampton Film Academy
- 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!
- 3/16 - 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!
- 3/21 - 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.
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!
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.