Good afternoon,

Your voice matters! Help us create a safe, supportive, and thriving environment for our students by participating in the Georgia School Climate Survey.

This quick, anonymous survey gathers feedback on our school’s learning environment, safety, relationships, and overall climate. Your insights directly influence decisions to improve programs, policies, and culture—and impact school ratings with the State of Georgia. You can find more information on the survey here: School Climate Survey Family Questions

Please take a few moments to complete the survey by March 31, 2025.

CLICK HERE to take Survey

Please be sure to respond as your participation directly impacts our school ratings with the State of Georgia. Thank you for your partnership in making our school the best it can be!

Sincerely,

AJ Smith

Better today than yesterday!

This week we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and his work, life, and legacy will forever have impact on our lives. He led a movement that promoted peace which created change that we still benefit from to this day. Black History Month is a time we pause to recognize the contributions of black people throughout history. Take a moment to check out the video about Martin Luther King Jr. as we celebrate Black History Month.

Congratulations to 8th-grade student Ruby Davis on being recognized by the Martha Stewart Bulloch chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Ruby was awarded along with two other young girls from Roswell with the DAR Youth Good Citizens Award. The ceremony took place on February 10 at Roswell Area Park, with Beth St. Jean presenting the honors. Ruby is pictured with her parents below. If you would like to know more, please read the article below.

Thank you to the 8th-grade Science teachers for "literally" making it possible for their students to FLY! The iFly field trip was in-flight and hand-on way for students to experience the 8th-grade curriculum. This field trip would not have been possible without the support of the PTSA who funded the buses for the trip. Please show your thanks and support to the PTSA by joining, donating, volunteering, and participating in their fundraisers. When you support PTSA, you support our students and teachers!

Friday, February 21, 2025

• 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
• Track Try-Outs afterschool - 7th & 8th grades only

• 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
• Track Try-Outs afterschool - - 7th & 8th grades only

• 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.
• Track Try-Outs afterschool - All grades

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 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.

Join the meeting or Dial in by phone

+1 470-705-1712 and Phone conference ID: 568 054 345#

MARCH 5

AVID INFORMATION NIGHT

with Mrs. Okiyama on TEAMS

from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join the meeting or Dial in by phone

+1 470-705-1712, phone conference ID: 460 902 268#

MARCH 6

WELCOME FUTURE TITANS!

RISING 6TH-GRADE PARENT NIGHT @ 6:30 PM

All parents, families, and community members are invited to attend

MARCH 11

"BLAST OFF" TO FAMILY STREAM NIGHT

in the Elkins Pointe Gym and Cafeteria

from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

All parents, families, and community members are invited to meet Tony the Tiger!

It's time for the election of new members to our School Governance Council! The School Governance Council has both parent/guardian and teacher positions open for election.

Our School Governance Council (SGC) plays a critical role in the success of our school. The SGC works with school leadership and the community to help determine the long-term direction of the school, design innovative solutions to increase academic achievement, and serve as school ambassadors to the local community. Specifically, the School Governance Council has the following powers:

• Create, approve, and monitor the implementation of the school strategic plan
• Manage the Request for Flexibility process
• Approve the annual budget recommendations and related allocations
• Participate in the hiring of the principal, in the case of a vacancy
• Provide annual feedback to the Area Superintendent on principal performance

If you are interested in running for a position on the School Governance Council, please complete and submit a Candidate Declaration Form here: SGC Candidate Declaration Form

• Senior Grad Walk: May 14th @ 10:20 AM at Elkins Pointe. The Senior Grad Walk includes Roswell High School, Milton High School, Innovation Academy, Blessed Trinity, etc.

• Elementary Schools (feeders MHS & RHS) at 9:00 AM

• Middle Schools (feeders of MHS & RHS) at 10:20 AM

SENIOR WALK INFORMATION:

*Graduates should wear their caps, gowns, and cords.

*Graduates will register at the sign-in table and report to the cafeteria.

*Seniors and parents, please park in the bus and the front parking lots.

*Parents and family members are welcome to attend and take photos.

*Parents and family member, please sign in to enter the school atrium.

* Parents will watch the seniors depart from the atrium and return to the atrium.

* Note: Only seniors are invited to walk through the school.

• High School Graduation Ceremonies at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
• May 19, 2025 - Milton High School at 7:30 PM
• May 20 2025 - Roswell High School at 2:00 PM
  
• May 20 2025 - Innovation Academy High School at 7:30 PM

• 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm (Location TBD)

• 8th Grade Clap Out: May 22 2025 @ 4:05 PM

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.

Date: February 27, 2025

Time:6:30 PM

Location: on Microsoft TEAMS

Join the meeting or Dial in by phone

+1 470-705-1712 and Phone conference ID: 568 054 345#

Rising 9th grade students of Roswell High School will have the final opportunity to verify and request edits to schedules between March 24 - March 28. Elkins Pointe counselors and staff are offering a drop-in session for parents and students needing assistance.

Rising 9th grade students of Milton High School will have the final opportunity to verify and request edits to schedules between March 31 - April 4. Elkins Pointe counselors and staff are offering a drop-in session for parents and students needing assistance.

If you would like to find out more about the help sessions, please contact School Counselor Ms. Jody Glude, gludej@fultonschools.org.

Friday, March 7th is the date for the 8th grade Boys' Pajama Party at Elkins Pointe. The girls had so much fun at their party and NOW it is the boys' turn.

Click HERE to register!

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

Interested in Pickleball? EPMS is doing our first Pickleball club! This will be running weekly on Wednesdays after school from 4:30-5:30 tentatively starting on 3/5 and lasting until April (Ending Date pending). If you have a student interested, please fill out the interest form and have FCS Athletics forms filled out. Since this is a sports club, all FCS athletic forms need to be filled out and uploaded onto Rank One for participation. Students can not participate in this club until that is completed.

Please reach out to Coach Kandler or Coach Pickering with any questions.

https://forms.office.com/r/7Tcj1SFnHw

Thanks,

Mr. Ben Pickering

7th/8th Grade Math & Athletic Director

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

Milton Theatre Company is excited to present their upcoming spring musical!

• Performances: Feb 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:00pm and March 1 & 8 at 2:00pm
• Tickets will be on sale to the public on Tuesday February 4th at 8pm.
• See https://miltontheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Dear Families,

We are excited to explore the possibility of offering a Summer STEM Camp to provide hands-on learning experiences for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare. As part of our commitment to serving the needs of our community, the Innovation Academy Foundation is gathering feedback from families like yours to ensure that this opportunity is designed to best support your child’s interests, schedule, and learning goals.

This camp would provide students with the opportunity to engage in real-world problem-solving, explore different STEM fields, and experience hands-on activities in a fun and interactive environment. However, we want to hear from you—what timing, topics, and price ranges would work best for your family?

Please take a few minutes to complete our interest survey by February 21:

👉IA Foundation STEM Camp Interest Form

Your feedback will help us create a camp that is accessible, engaging, and tailored to meet the needs of our students. Whether your child is interested in engineering, coding, healthcare, or general STEM exploration, we want to provide meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity and learning beyond the school year.

Thank you for your time and support in shaping this opportunity for our students. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Avery White at whitea10@fultonschools.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Scott Kent

Principal Educator of FCS Innovation Academy

A Public STEM Magnet High School

125 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30009

www.fultonschools.org/ia

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