
Titan Talk

MARCH 14, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL ABOUT INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Greetings Titans,
International Night is on Thursday, March 16th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Our school is so lucky to have our dynamic Teacher Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) graciously step up to organize and lead this outstanding event.
This fun event is for the whole family. Admission is free, and tickets can be purchased to sample foods from around the world! Please come, volunteer, and enjoy the festivities!
Damian Bounds
Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School
"Every Day, Every Student, College & Career Bound: Go Titans!"
BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT IN ADVANCE!
International Night is a fundraiser and fun activity! Tickets are $0.50 cents a piece.
Pre-order your tickets by clicking on the link:
International Night Event Map
International Night is sure to be THE BIGGEST event of the school year! Every teacher will be hosting a booth featuring a different country. This event is a family fun event and a fundraiser too. We need families to donate food to the booths! Tickets will be sold for $ 0.50 cents each. Tickets will be used to purchase tapas-style food samples, bottled water, craft items, and to play games.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
DONATION DROP-OFF TIME: 5:30 PM - Please bring items directly to the tables (see map).
BOOTHS & TICKET SALES OPEN: 6:00 PM
UPCOMING...
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT ON MARCH 16 @ 6:00 PM
*Doors open for drop-offs & volunteers at 5:30 PM
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK 3/13-17
Thank you to Ms. Katha Stuart, District One Representative
- 3/15 - Chorus performs in the atrium for Wellness Wednesday before school
- 3/15 - ATTENTION FUTURE HORNETS: Permission slips issued to 8th-grade students feeding to Roswell High School. Please return signed permission slips by Friday (3/17).
- 3/15 - Drama Club Auditions from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, in room C-117 (Chorus room) - Sponsor is Ms. Montroy
- 3/15 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center.
- 3/16 - Student Council Meeting in Ms. Graves's classroom @ 8:30 AM
- 3/16 - International Night from 6:00 pm - 8:00 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!
- 3/17 - Roswell High School Permission slips are due back to Dr. Erika Edwards by the end of the day. Go Future Hornets!
- 3/19 - Elkins Pointe Beautification Day from 10 am to 3 pm. * Bring garden gloves, wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, and friends!
- 3/20 to 3/24 - Yes, We Can Spirit Week! Celebrating Exceptional Children - Power in Our Differences!
- 3/20 - Hampton Film Academy after school in the media center until 5:30 pm
- 3/20 - FBLA Meeting after school until 5:30 pm
- 3/21 - Elkins Pointe 8th-grade Future Hornets visit Roswell High School. *Signed Permission slip required. *Field trip leaves in the morning. Please be at school on time.
- 3/21 - Title I Parent Input Meetings at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. All parents, families, and community members are invited.
- 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!
- 3/27-3/30 - FBLA March of Dimes Annual Fundraiser
- 3/28 - Jr. Beta Meeting at 8:30 am in Ms. Young's classroom
- 3/29 - Wellness Wednesdays: Wear jeans and Titan blue t-shirts π
- 3/29 - 6th & 7th Grade Carnival during 2nd Connections
- 3/30 - Food Truck Field Trip for FACS - The 8th grade FACS students will have an in-house field trip to prepare and serve their food. Please stay tuned for more information on when the teachers, staff, and students are invited to judge the Food Truck event.
- 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 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 19 from 10:00 to 3:00 PM
BEAUTIFICATION DAY @ EPMS
SignUpGenius Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c44a8a72faafb6-elkins
Bring garden equipment, friends, and helpers
to prepare the Memorial Garden and clean up the school.
MARCH 21 @ 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM
TITLE I INPUT MEETING
All parents, families, and community members are invited!
The meetings will take place on Microsoft TEAMS:
Link for 9:30 AM: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Input-930AMFY24
Link for 6:30 PM: 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
MARCH 24
LAST DAY TO DECLARE CANDIDACY FOR SGC
Open Seat for:
One Parent-Elect & One Teacher-Elect
Click HERE to declare!
THINGS TO KNOW
MESSAGE FROM MR. TONGUE ABOUT BEAUTIFICATION DAY - 3/19 FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM
Hello Titan Family,
Beautification Day is on Sunday, March 19th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please sign up using this link: EPMS Memorial Garden Committee: Elkins Pointe MS Grounds Work Day (signupgenius.com)
Mr. Moffit and I removed one of the trees by the stairs that lead to the track. It took us most of the day, and we may start on another tree this week. This is in preparation for the memorial garden for profe Bolson and Mrs. Baker-Kpeglo. We will need volunteers to help rake and clean up those areas on Sunday.
Please bring gardening gloves, wheelbarrows, rakes/pitchforks, lawn bags, and shovels. We will be moving mulch and trimming shrubs and trees in the front.
With Respect,
James Tongue
Administrative Assistant
βThe best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.β - Mahatma Gandhi.
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 the link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Input-930AMFY24
- 6:30 PM in the evening using the 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
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 get in touch with randitucker@bellsouth.net if you can volunteer to help plan, set up, and/or clean up at the 6/7th grade carnivals on March 29th.
Please help the PTSA to purchase items for dance by using this Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MB5Z7J89FAA7?ref_=wl_share
"A Night in Paris" 8th Grade Dance Celebration
Student celebrations are coming up soon! We need your help to ensure 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 clean up the 8th grade dance on May 12th and the graduation breakfast on May 23rd.
Be Part of the PTSA!
Elkins Pointe PTSA is looking for parents to join the board next year. Time commitments are minimal but very important. For more information, please contact:
- 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
MORE THINGS FOR TITANS!!
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 contact any SGC members using the SGC Council Member Directory.
Katha Stuart Community Meetings 2022-2023
- 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.