Elkins Pointe hosted our Honor Roll Breakfasts on January 28th, 29th, and 30th. The PTSA generously provided a Continental Breakfast for our families and students. To commemorate the exceptional academic achievements of our honor students, Roswell Town Center Chick-fil-A kindly donated 470 chicken biscuits, ensuring each student received one. We extend our gratitude to the Elkins Pointe business partners for their support in celebrating student success.

Good evening,

I hope that you all have had a great week! This week has been wonderful here. We have had basketball games three nights this week. Our ESOL students are ACCESS testing measuring their growth in language acquisition. We also celebrated students who earned Honor Roll, all As and/or Bs for the first semester. It was a wonderful treat to celebrate students this week at each of the grade level breakfasts. We were also recognized by the state of Georgia for our excellence in mathematics, Elevating Achievement for students through Mathematics. Way to go Math Team! Ms. Roberts and her students also showcased the most beautiful canvas at the Roswell Roots night on Thursday celebrating Black History Month. A lot to celebrate this week!

A few things to know:

1) Student ID: Students received their lanyards today and ID. They should wear these daily. If they forget on a day, they must check into the front office for a daily badge. A replacement lanyard and ID are $10. We understand that this is a change, and we will grant grace as we roll out something new. The goal is to ensure safety throughout out building and campus.

2) Write Score: This is an assessment for ELA that is given to all students grades 3-8. We will begin this assessment on Monday. Please make sure that you child is at school this week in order to complete the assessment by Wednesday. The scores help provide data to determine specific supports for each student in the area of writing and English/Language Arts.

3) Change in 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: We have been able to get the dates and times for most of our feeder schools and high schools. We are changing the date and time for this event to ensure no overlap. Every family should have the opportunity to see all of their children walk the stage, receive an award, or participate in a promotion ceremony. Forgive our delay, but we have to get this right for our students and families. Stay tuned for official details by the end of next week.

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Better today than yesterday!

Did you know that art students from Elkins Pointe will have artwork on display at Roswell City Hall from now through March 28th? It’s to celebrate the Roswell Roots Festival, which honors Black History Month. This year's artwork honors Ma Rainey, widely considered to be the "Mother of the Blues." Rainey moved to Columbus, Georgia in her older years, and after she died her house was renovated and turned into a Jazz and Blues Museum. Elkins Pointe students across grade levels participated in decoupaging images of Rainey, her band, and classic instruments before painting a vision of The Ma Rainey House. Make sure to go to Roswell City Hall to check it out!

If your child needs a reprint of their honor roll certificate, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/jSDTNf0Rpa

The new certificate will be available at the front desk on Tuesday, February 4th for students or parents to pick up.

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!

Monday, February 3, 2025

• Black History Month Trivia Contest begins
• Elkins Pointe MS PTSA General Meeting at 5:30 PM. Join Zoom Meeting:

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• 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.
• Girls Basketball practice after school

Wednesday, February 05, 2025

• 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 Webb Bridge in the gym from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
• Spirit Night at Village Burger from 4:00 - 8:00 PM

• FCA in the Media Center @ 8:00 AM
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• 6th/7th Grade Coding Club in room F101 after school.

• Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert @ EPMS at 7:00 PM

Friday, February 07, 2025

• District Honor Band @ North Atlanta HS (TBA)
• Fri 07-Feb-25 to Sat 08-Feb-25
• Interact Club for 7th & 8th Grades during Advisement in D-117
• EPMS Basketball AWAY Location: Autrey Mill Middle School (4110 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

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 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 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
• 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

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
• Understanding Assessments Parent Workshop @ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS * All parents are invited to join us!

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.

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 3

ELKINS POINTE MS PTSA GENERAL MEETING

Topic: Elkins Pointe MS PTSA General Meeting
Time: Feb 3, 2025 5:30 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85754387934?pwd=t2o5FaM1Hit6dFNlBP9tmoasHxFqy8.1
Meeting ID: 857 5438 7934
Passcode: 632078

FEBRUARY 5

SPIRIT NIGHT @ VILLAGE BURGER

4:00 - 8:00 PM

DINE IN or TAKE OUT and ELKINS POINTE RECIEVES 10%

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

TWENTY (20) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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

FEBRUARY 20

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.

Coding Club members will use Scratch to complete projects together. They will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. The club is open to 6th and 7th grade students and meetings will take place in F101 after school. The purpose is to bring together students who enjoy learning programming and teach each other new skills /tips and tricks! The first official meeting will be on February 6th. The club sponsor is Ms. Leighann Carter, 7th Grade ELA and 7th Grade GL Chair. If you have questions, please email carterl2@fultonschools.org.

Elkins Pointe is proud to have our student artwork on display at City Hall in Roswell for the Black History Month an the Roswell Roots Festival. Pictured below (left to right) Ms. Tiana Diggs, Roswell Roots coordinator (far left), EPMS art teacher, Ms. Marni Roberts, Ms. Betsy Eppes, the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for Fulton County School, and Ms. Camila Peña, Art Teacher at Roswell High School.

Congratulations to Nathan Chow and Domenico Gatti for being selected for this year’s All State Orchestra! The All State selection process entails a rigorous, 2-round audition process. After passing a district-level audition, our students had to compete in a state-wide audition. These two are among the best young musicians in the state of Georgia! They will participate in the All State Orchestra in Athens at the end of February.

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

There will be an evening interest meeting to be held on February 4th at 6:30 PM on TEAMS.

Tickets are required for entry, but don't worry—admission is free! Tickets are available on GoFan, where you can reserve tickets for the entire season or per game. Please remember our clear bag policy for security, and note that students must be accompanied by an adult. Go Titans!

For up-to-date high school transition information, please visit the Elkins Pointe website and click on the icon for the "Rising 9th Grade Corner."

Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

The 8th grade iFLY field trip coming on February 19. This is the third year, and kids in the past have really enjoyed this force & motion-connected trip. They do some great session rotations at the indoor skydiving facility, so it's more than just a chance to fly!

Forms and money are due February 4th.

Spaces are limited, so the sooner, the better if they are interested.

You can see some general information here if you haven't heard about the trip.

1) Payment for the trip must be made online.

• The cost is $40 for the full-flying experience

• The cost is $30 for the field trip (but no flying)

• Permission Forms English & Spanish.

• Limited scholarship opportunities are available, so don't hesitate to let us know if that is needed.

• Parents must complete the permission form and students must turn it in to the science teacher.

• Students will be responsible for making up any work missed.
• Be on time for school! The buses will leave without you.

4) Lunch: * Bring Lunch from the cafeteria or from home (no food at iFly)

• Sack lunches are available from the cafeteria (if requested in advance).

• Otherwise, plan to bring a lunch from home.

• Once a student has registered (form and online payment), they will be given a card with the waiver link that must be completed before flying.
• Your child's birthday will be the "password" for their waiver form. Students' names are manually added to the system, so if it isn't there when you first check, try again.
• Otherwise, notify Mr. Bradley so he can take care of it. (In the waiver system, you fill out guardian information first and indicate - not flying, then student information - is flying)

Watch the video:

https://tinyurl.com/iFLY-8th-Grade-Video

Thank you to PTSA for their generous support of this super-cool educational experience!

Thank you,

The 8th Grade Science Teachers