Good evening,

We are excited to introduce a new initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and organization within our school. Starting February 10, 2025, all students will be required to always wear Student ID cards while on school premises. These ID cards will help our team identify students, ensure they are in the correct locations, and contribute to the overall safety of our building.

Key Points:

1. ID Card Requirements:
• Students must wear their ID cards on top of all clothing, including jackets and hoodies.
• ID cards should be worn with the appropriate color lanyard:
• Yellow for 6th grade
• Gray for 7th grade
• Blue for 8th grade
• Students may replace their school provided lanyard with one of their likings, but it must follow the colors above.
2. Purpose:
• The color-coded lanyards help our staff ensure that students are always in the right locations.
• In case of an emergency, these IDs can be used to identify students as EPMS students.
• Increased safety to ensure that all students, staff, and visitors are supposed to be in the building.
3. Consequences for Not Wearing ID Cards:
• First Offense: Warning
• Second Offense: Silent Lunch
• Third Offense: Afterschool Detention
• Fourth Offense: Administrative Referral
4. Loaner ID Cards:
• We understand that there may be days when students forget their ID cards. In such cases, they will need to obtain a loaner card for the day and return it at the end of the day.

We believe that this initiative will significantly improve our ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment for all students. We appreciate your support and cooperation in ensuring that your child adheres to these new guidelines.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at smithaj3@fultonschools.org.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Better today than yesterday!

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner. The PTSA has arranged a fun week of treats and eats! We need parents to volunteer to help and to donate items to make the week fabulous!

• Donate something from the AMAZON Wish List, click HERE!
• Make or buy a Sweet Treat for Dessert Buffet 💝on Friday, Feb 14th, click HERE!

Elkins Pointe Middle School is in critical need of 20 parent volunteers on Wednesday, February 12th from 8:45 AM to 10:40 AM and 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

To Sign-Up, please click on the link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548A4A822A64-54442521-scoliosis#/

Fulton County Schools will conduct scoliosis screening on all 6th and 8th graders. Twenty (20) volunteers are required in order to assist with this process. Cluster Nurse. Mrs. Jureen Oddo, will provide a hands-on review at the beginning of the screening. Questions:

The FCS nursing staff will help the volunteers during the screening process.

All scoliosis volunteers, please:

1. Register as an FCS volunteer: https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/9539.
2. Read the Scoliosis Self-Training: https://www.smore.com/zks85-scoliosis-self-training.

This month we celebrate African Americans throughout history and their positive impact on our lives today. We are grateful for those that have worked to blaze a path for equality in America.

To celebrate National Black History Month the Jr. Beta Club is sponsoring a "Black History Trivia Contest" on the Titan Morning News. Each February, Elkins Pointe is proud to spotlight African Americans who made an impact on our country. The questions are read on the morning news; first-period teachers email the correct answer while the students use Google to help their teachers find the correct answers. The Titan Morning News Crew will provide donuts to the top three first-period classes at the end of February.

African Americans serving in the military service throughout U.S. history have often fought on two fronts. fighting the actual enemy and fighting a system of segregation and exclusion.

Image credit: Violet Hill Gordon, 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, Women's Army Corps (Library of Congress)

Friday, February 7th was the first-ever Elkins Pointe PJ Party from 6 PM to 10 PM! All 8th grade girls were invited to wear their coziest pajamas for a night filled with games and movie fun. PTSA provided Star Pizza and Ice-cream Sundaes with all the fixins'.

Boys will have their own PJ party on March 7th, with an RSVP link sent to their parents as well. Boys should not miss out on their fun PJ Party! Be sure to sign up soon using the link from Assistant Principal, Mrs. Derek Wright.

Congratulations to the Elkins Pointe Teacher and Professional of the Year. Mrs. Chelsea Pierce Thomas, Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Teacher and Ms. Daria Dillard, Instructional Math Coach, have been selected for these prestigious honors. We would also like to recognize the other finalists, Mrs. Sally Stone, 8th grade Georgia Studies Teacher, Ms. Taera O'Connor, 6th grade Math Teacher, Mrs. Ashley Russ, Principal's Secretary, and Mrs. Denise Lewis, Front Office Desk.

National School Counseling Week (#NSCW25) took place from February 3 to 7, 2025! Let's give a huge round of applause to our incredible school counselors, who are essential for student success and career planning! A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding counselors at Elkins Pointe, Ms. Jody Glude and Ms. Jennifer Hawkins—you're the true MVPs!

Elkins Pointe 7th grade students and Boy Scouts made us proud by retiring the worn American flag and hoisting up a fresh new one. Although the students are in different Boy Scout troops, we are proud of their commitment the United States Flag. Thank you to Smith Freedman and Nathan Rogers for your service to our school.

Families,

There is no Valentine's Day quite like middle school Valentine's Day! Love is in the air and our students enjoy showing each other these special feelings. We only have one restriction for safety on this day.

* Candy and gummies will not be shared with other students for any reason. *

There have been cases where gummies and other candy has had other illegal substances mixed in. To ensure safety on this fun filled day, no candy or gummies will be allowed TO BE SHARED with other students.

Saturday, February 08, 2025

• District Honor Band @ North Atlanta HS (TBA)

Monday, February 10, 2025

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Boys' Basketball Practice

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• PTSA Meeting
• Academic Bowl @ 8:20 AM in F-112 (Young)
• FCCLA Meeting @ 8:25 AM in Room A-157
• Dungeons and Dragons Club in Mrs. McClelland’s room (D117) from 4:15-5:15 p.m.
• Girls Basketball practice after school

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Scoliosis Screening for 6th & 8th grades. SCHEDULE - 8:45 AM to 10:40 AM and 11:40 to 1:30 PM
• FBLA Meeting during 3rd period (12:00 – 12:36) in A-152
• MAGIC: The Gathering Club from 4:15 to 5:15 in D-104

Thursday, February 13, 2025

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Chorus All-State Chorus @ Athens, GA
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Student Council Meeting in Room D-112 (Graves/Dillard)
• Girls & Boys Basketball practice after school

Friday, February 14, 2025

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Chorus All-State Chorus @ Athens, GA (daily)

• Chorus All-State Chorus @ Athens, GA

Monday, February 17, 2025

• Presidents’ Day - No School

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

• Professional Development Day - No School for Students
• SGC Meeting @ 7:40 AM in the EPMS Media Center

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• 8th grade field trip iFly
• Special Ed Hoops Event @ EPMS Gym
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Jr. Beta Meeting @ 8:30 am in Room F-112
• MAGIC: The Gathering Club from 4:15 to 5:15 in D-104
• EPMS Basketball HOME vs Crabapple

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• FCA in the Media Center @ 8:00 AM
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Girls & Boys Basketball Practice after school

Friday, February 21, 2025

• Interact Club for 7th & 8th Grades during Advisement in D-117
• EPMS Basketball HOME vs. Ridgeview

• Boys' Basketball Practice after school

• PTSA Meeting
• Academic Bowl @ 8:20 AM in F-112 (Young)
• Dungeons and Dragons Club in Mrs. McClelland’s room (D117) from 4:15-5:15 p.m.
• Band Pre-LGPE Concert & 6th Grade @ EPMS at 6:30 PM

• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• FBLA Meeting during 3rd period (12:00 – 12:36) in A-152
• MAGIC: The Gathering Club from 4:15 to 5:15 in D-104
• EPMS Basketball Away Location: Hopewell Middle School PTA (13060 Cogburn Rd, Milton, GA 30004) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 27, 2025

• Band All-State Event @ Athens, GA (All Day)
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Student Council/Government Club @ 8:30 AM in D-112 (Graves/Dillard)
• Girls & Boys Basketball Practice after school
• 6th/7th Grade Coding Club in room F101 after school.
• Understanding Assessments Parent Workshop @ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS * All parents are invited to join us!

Friday, February 28, 2025

• Band All-State Event @ Athens, GA (All Day)
• EPMS Basketball HOME vs. River Trail in the gym from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

FEBRUARY 10-14

TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Donate via AMAZON Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EFSQMZAVO11D?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_pQJUWiPJo0JQP

FEBRUARY 12

Scoliosis Screening for 6th grade & 8th grade

SCHEDULE - 8:45 AM to 10:40 AM and 11:40 to 1:30 PM

TWENTY (20) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548A4A822A64-54442521-scoliosis

FEBRUARY 22

PICKLEBALL 🥒 TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Register to play:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pickleball-club-registration-temp-26576/items?cart

FEBRUARY 27

Understanding Assessments Parent Workshop

@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS

All parents, families, and community members are invited to attend to learn about the assessments offered in Fulton County Schools and at Elkins Pointe Middle School.

SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY! This Sunday is Super Museum Sunday, and many museums are free, including ones in Marietta, Roswell, etc.!

Check out the link for Super Museum Sunday!

https://georgiahistoryfestival.org/events/2025-super-museum-sunday/

February 2025 - EPMS Fundraising Pickleball Tournament Registration! Let's play Pickleball!!!This tournament is being held to benefit Elkins Pointe Middle School (EPMS) PTSA. Monies are going to the EPMS PTSA to support student events & teacher supplies and equipment.

Sign up now - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 - teams of 2 people - only 25 teams can play due to court constraints (using 6 courts from 6pm-9pm). TEAMS MUST HAVE ONE STUDENT or CHILD (<age 18) PLAYING. Example: Team 1 is adult & child and Team 2 is child & child. Teams are NOT limited to Elkins Pointe. Anyone can play!

Link to Register: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pickleball-club-registration-temp-26576/items?cart

Track and Field season is almost here! Interest form information is listed below. Please start working on paperwork and uploading required FCS Athletics documents onto RankOne. The forms that are required and Rank One account information is located on the Elkins Pointe Middle School website. Paperwork including physical needs to be uploaded onto Rank One before tryouts/practice or your student will not be able to participate. Please see Coach White-Bowen or Coach Pickering with any questions.

Interest Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/ZGGx9m2Rjv