Elkins Pointe Family Summer News

Happy 4th of July!

Today is a special day for several reasons. We celebrate Independence Day with the rest of the nation, but it is also Dr. Peoples' birthday! Please feel free to reach out and say Happy Birthday!

Yesterday, I flew to California to take some time off this week to visit friends and loved ones in San Diego. My friend Janet, who has been battling cancer, is there, so I am taking the opportunity to visit. It is so lovely to stop and just be with people who are important to you. I encountered a fun coincidence when flying into San Diego airport. I was getting off the plane when I heard, "Hey you!" I turn and look. It is our wonderful Clinic Aid, Leah Davy-Kennedy. She was on her way to her cousin's wedding. Of course, we embraced and chatted for a few minutes before going on our way.

It reminded me that "It's a small world after all!" We are so interconnected. Connectedness is beautiful. It is sometimes complicated but, above all, rewarding. Having community is important, and sitting by the ocean this morning reminds me that my community is everything. You make up my community. My children make up my community. All our Titans make up my community. I had a little moment with coffee and the songs of the ocean to just be grateful for all the wonderful people and their importance in my life.

I hope you soak in “America the Beautiful" today. Whether by an ocean, in the mountains, or on your neighborhood street watching fireworks, I hope you have a moment to soak in the complexities and greatness of our country and our community. Enjoy the pride of being an American and the pride of being a Titan. So, celebrate today and all the emotion that comes with it!

I am thankful for you! Thank you for allowing me to serve you!

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Principal of Elkins Pointe Middle School

Please help us give our new 8th-grade Assistant Principal, Mr. Derek Wright, a big Titan welcome. He will start at Elkins Pointe on July 8th. Because Mr. Wright began his education career in 2012 as an Elkins Pointe Middle School student teacher, we are excited for him to return to the Titan community! Here is his email address, wrightd2@fultonschools.org, if you would like to send him a welcome email.

All 6th and 7th graders for the 2024-25 school year (new or coming from a feeder school) and any new enrollees to Fulton County Schools must provide two documents for residency verification.

Visit this link to attach documents and fill out the form:

https://tinyurl.com/57xx9c6z

If you have a returning student in 8th grade, you need to submit proof of residency if there has been an address change.

You will need one current Utility Proof AND one current Residency Proof from the lists below:

Utility Proof Options:

-Water Bill

-Electric Bill

**Please Note: Gas Bills CAN NOT be accepted

Residency Proof Options:
-Home Mortgage Bill
-Home Sale Contract
-Current Apartment/House Lease
-Section Eight /HUD Housing Document
-Current HOA Bill
-Current Year Tax Bill or Assessment

Visit this link to fill out the form: https://tinyurl.com/57xx9c6z

Please be sure to fill out this form and attach both documents before Information Day on August 1st.

Thanks!

All 7th-grade students who were born on or after January 1, 2002, are required to submit a Certificate of Immunization including both of these vaccines:

• 1 Dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine

• 1 Dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine

Visit this link to submit the Certificate and fill out the form:

https://tinyurl.com/3b2zyyxb

Please fill out this form and attach your student's Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 before Information Day on August 1st. Proof of both vaccinations MUST be documented on the uploaded form.

The Certificate of Immunization Form 3231 can be obtained from a community provider/physician and/or local health departments who should have access to GRITS (The Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services).

Please check to make sure your student has all required vaccinations even if the certificate is marked complete. If the Certificate is marked complete and the child does not have the required vaccines, he/she must return to their primary care provider or public health center to receive the required vaccines and be issued a new/updated certificate.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has developed an Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization Form 2208 for use by students enrolling in a public school who wish to submit

a religious exemption. You can find the form at https://dph.georgia.gov/schoolvaccines under Religious Exemption.

For more information, visit the Georgia Department of Public Health - https://dph.georgia.gov/schoolvaccines or call 404-657-3158;

You can also visit the Fulton County Board of Health - https://tinyurl.com/ypy77wc8 or call 404-612-4000.

Thanks!

AUGUST 1ST

CURRICULUM "INFORMATION" DAY

* 6th-Grade from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

* 7th-Grade from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

* 8th-Grade from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

AUGUST 1ST

"MIDDLE SCHOOL 101" PARENT WORKSHOP

@ 8:30 AM in the Gym

@ 6:30 PM on TEAMS

AUGUST 1ST

8TH GRADE GEORGIA 🍑 STUDIES TRIP PARENT MEETING

@ 1:00 PM in the Gym

@ 5:30 PM on TEAMS

AUGUST 5TH

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

* Doors open at 8:25 AM

AUGUST 5TH

9TH GRADE HONORS SUMMER PACKET DUE

* 8th-grade students in Ms. Reddy's class must submit on the first day.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

AUGUST 5TH

9TH GRADE HONORS SUMMER PACKET DUE

* 8th-grade students in Ms. Reddy's class must submit on the first day.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

AUGUST 8TH

SGC MEETING

at 7:25 AM in the Media Center

AUGUST 14TH

MEET THE ADMIN TEAM AT THE PTSA GENERAL MEETING

at 8:30 AM in Media Center

AUGUST 14TH

THE ANNUAL TITLE I PARENT MEETING

with the ADMIN TEAM

at 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS

*All Parents, Families, Teachers, Staff, and Community Members are invited.

OCT0BER 17 & 18

🍑 8TH GRADE GEORGIA TRIP TO SAVANNAH 🍑

* Save the date

* More details to come on the pricing, payment schedule, and itinerary

Parents and Families,

In this newsletter, I will continue to spotlight portions of the Student Code of Conduct. The featured topic is cell phone in school use at school, on the bus, and social media/harassment. Please take this opportunity to read the policy and have a conversation with your child over the summer.

Sincerely,

AJ Smith, Principal

smithaj3@fultonschools.org

Elkins Point Middle School "9th Grade Honors Literature and Composition" 2024 Summer Reading Assignment from Ms. Reddy, Elkins Pointe ELA Teacher: To begin, the student will read a short story. The short story is part of a packet several pages long because each page has a column to the right that will accommodate part of the assignment. Please print out and complete this packet before the first day of school and submit it to Ms. Reddy on the first day of school. * Please email Ms. Meredith Reddy at Reddy@fultonschools.org if you have any questions over the summer.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

• Fulton County Schools Summer Reading Website

  Instructional Technology / Summer 2024 Reading Suggestions (fultonschools.org)

  
  

• Fulton County Library System - Milton Branch

  Milton Branch | Fulton County Library System (fulcolibrary.org)

Milton Eagles Youth Football players! Come and join our State Champion Varsity Players and Coaching staff for a 2 day camp! Any player from 2nd-8th grade is welcome! We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact:Jenn Schmidt-Feeder President at Jenns2539@yahoo.com

SESSION TWO:

• July 15-18 (9 am-2 pm) – at Milton HS- Main Gym (and aux if necessary)

• Open to BOYS and GIRLS
• Ages Kindergarten through Pre-9th grade (incoming 9th graders are allowed to attend)

• $200 each week per camper
• $25 Discount for siblings
• $25 Discount for coming both weeks
• NOTE - Discounts cannot be combined

$30 Meal Plan (includes lunch every day

• Chick-fil-A, pizza, Subway, Knuckles
• "Plus chips plus a bottle of water

COST INCLUDES 1 Milton Basketball T-SHIRT

Details:

• *Students may bring their own lunch or purchase the meal plan listed above to get lunch.
• The camp will be run by Head Coach Allen Whitehart and his Championship level coaching staff.
• Some Milton Varsity players will be assisting with the camp
• A concession stand will be available for extra snacks/water/candy/Gatorade
• Campers will divided up by age and skill level for games, etc.

• Daily fundamentals and skill development
• Offensive and Defensive breakdown
• Shooting development
• Video Highlights and breakdowns of Milton, college teams, NBA teams, and NBA Stars
• Lots of GAMES – 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, Hot-Shot, 21, Free throws, dribble tag, and more
• FUN – this will be a fun week for kids

https://miltoneagleshoops.sportngin.com/register/form/323601794

• June 7, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/xvk5q1
  
• June 18, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/uqbjd1