Dear Parents and Guardians,

If you drive your child to school in the morning, please use the official carpool lane. If your child takes the bus, please be sure to thank your bus driver this week. This week is Bus Safety Week and we want all Titans to arrive safely if they arrive by car or bus.

MORNING CARPOOL RULES:

The carpool lane is located on the side of the school with the track and field. This is the ONLY place that students should be dropped off in the morning if you are driving them by car. DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILD IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• in the Employee Lot (located on the side of the building)
• in the Bus Parking Lot (located on the other side of the carpool)
• in any of the Hembree Parking Lots or in front of Hembree Springs Elementary
• in the Bus Lanes - Parents should not be traveling in the bus lanes
• on Elkins Road

Please keep in mind that following the proper protocol for dropping off your student is for safety purposes. Please, let's start the day out with our Titans arriving safely, which includes students and staff.

Thank you,

The Elkins Pointe Admin Team

Monday, October 21, 2024

• Bus Safety Week
• Volleyball Practice - Gym

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

• Picture Day in Media Center during Connections
• SGC Meeting @ 7:40 AM in the EPMS Media Center
• Academic Bowl @ 8:20 AM in F-112 (Young)
• Volleyball practice afterschool will need to take place outside or canceled.
• Chorus Fall Concert @ EPMS @ 7:00 PM
  

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

• Parent Connect to Infinite Campus & Canvas with Counselor Jody Glude and Parent Liaisons at 8:00 AM in the Media Center
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Jr. Beta Meeting @ 8:30 am in Room F-112 @ 8:30 AM
• FBLA Meeting during 3rd period (12:00 – 12:36) in A-152
• EPMS vs. FAST MS Volleyball game - Away from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente) @ 8:20 AM - 8:50 AM
• Student Council/Government Club @ 8:30 AM in D-112 (Graves/Dillard)
• Volleyball Practice - Gym @ 4:30 PM
• Band Cluster Concert 8th-Grade @ Milton HS at 6:00 PM
• AVID Application Night @ 6:30 PM online with Mrs. Jennifer Okiyama

Friday, October 25, 2024

• Reading Bowl Club in F-101 (Carter) on Fridays @ 8:25 AM
• EPMS vs. Taylor Road MS Volleyball - Away from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Monday, October 28, 2024

• Red Ribbon Week from 10/28 -11/1
• Volleyball Practice - Gym @ 4:40 PM

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

• Academic Bowl @ 8:20 AM in F-112 (Young)
• Orchestra Fall Concert EPMS @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Volleyball Practice - Gym @ 4:30 PM

Thursday, October 31, 2024

• Yearbook Club @ 8:20 AM in room E115 (Vicente)
• Book Fair Set-up in the Media Center
• Volleyball Practice - Gym @ 4:30 PM

Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, is a sixth through twelfth grade program that prepares students in the academic middle to be college and career ready. Students take an AVID elective course throughout middle school and high school that provides them with the skills needed to be successful in advancing academically with the ultimate goal of attending college. For more than 25 years AVID has been instrumental in preparing students for success in higher education.

AVID Application Packet

Application packets may also be picked up in the Media Center, Front Office, or from Mrs. Okiyama in Room A151

Application process includes:

• Parent questions with signature
• Student questions with signature
• 3 Teacher recommendations (Language Arts, Math, and one other subject)
• Individual interviews (Nov. 6-12)

Students should return the completed application to Mrs. Okiyama, Room A151, by November 1, 2024. Application process:

• October 23 – Information Meeting for Parents online.

• November 1 - Students turn in completed family information form and short answer form
• November 1 - Teachers submit recommendation form
• November 6-12 - Students participate student interviews

PARENT WORKSHOP FOR ALL PARENTS AND FAMILIES ON THE AVID SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 7TH. This AVID WICOR Parent Workshop will teach parents how their children can use AVID strategies at school and at home to increase their writing and study skills.

OCTOBER 21 - 25

BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK

*Bus Safety Week

Please THANK our bus drivers for getting our Titans back and forth to school safely!

OCTOBER 22

PICTURE DAY AT ELKINS POINTE

* Retakes on 11/21

OCTOBER 23

AVID APPLICATION NIGHT

with Mrs.Jennifer Okiyama

All parents, students and families are invited to join online!

Join us to learn all about applying for the AVID program.

Join the meeting on Microsoft TEAMS ,

Use link: https://tinyurl.com/AVID-APPLICATION-NIGHT-FY25 or

Dial in by phone +1 470-705-1712 ID: 385 370 302#

OCOTBER 28 TO NOVEMBER 1

RED RIBBON WEEK

* Dress for PBIS Points!

NOVEMBER 1 - 8

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Come shop the Elkins Pointe Book Fair

Volunteer link coming soon!

NOVEMBER 5

ELECTION DAY - REMOTE LEARNING DAY

NOVEMBER 11

FCCLA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 3

LIBBY DAY PHOTO SESSIONS

from 3-5pm at the Roswell Town Square.

To book your session:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/photo-mini-sessions-copy/forms?cart

NOVEMBER 7

AVID - WICOR PARENT NIGHT

at 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS

Come to learn about the AVID School-wide WICOR Program

WRITING- INQUIRY - COLLABORATION - ORGANIZATION - READING

* All Parents and Families are welcome to join!

Join the meeting on Microsoft TEAMS,

Link: https://tinyurl.com/AVID-WICOR-NIGHT-FY25 or

Dial in by phone +1 470-705-1712 ID: 967 236 92#

NOVEMBER 8 - 17

ELKINS POINTE SILENT AUCTION

ELEVATE ELKINS FUNDRAISER

BID ONLINE! LINKS COMING SOON

NOVEMBER 13

FAMILY MATTERS @ MIMOSA ELEMENTARY

1550 Warsaw Rd, Roswell

November 13

4:30 PM – 8:00 PMRegistration Link:

https://www.eventeny.com/events/familymatters2024-13256/

Jr. Beta Club wrote notes of appreciation to the staff of a local senior citizens facility showing appreciation for the hard work they put in to care for and support the community's seniors.

Many Japanese students from Elkins Pointe attended Japan Fest. The students and their families experienced various aspects of Japanese culture outside of the classroom! Thank you to Ms. Jessica Cork, Vice President of the Japanese company, YKK for providing free tickets for our students!

North Point Community Church is a generous and kind faith partner to Elkins Pointe Middle School. They treated our staff to "Give, Love, Serve" bags to show their support of our educators. Thank you for our faith partner for putting smiles on the faces of our faculty.

The inaugural Elevate Elkins Silent Auction is coming Nov. 8-17, put on by the Elkins Pointe Middle School PTSA.

We've got some really great items, including escape games, golf course foursomes, facials, massages, wine and whiskey tasting, stock the bar, arcade, trampoline park, Atlanta area attractions and LOTS of restaurants. Bidding will be all online from the comfort of your phone or computer. More details to come, so stay tuned. We're hoping to raise a lot for this deserving school!

Elkins community members: Would you be willing to contribute a service or product to our auction? We welcome a variety of items, such as football tickets, vacation home stays, tutoring sessions, cleaning services, photography sessions, home painting services, and more. Your generous donation would make a significant impact!

Please let us know if you can help by contacting Michelle Strum at msturm@scholastic.com.

Thank you!

Dear Elkins Pointe Families,

Thank you so much for Elkins Pointe Middle School’s previous support of NFCC’s Families. I am reaching out to you today to let you know about opportunities to support local families in need this fall.

NFCC has unfortunately seen an increase in the number of families we serve each day at the food pantry. Last month we hit an all-time high of 346 families served in one day. The rising costs of food, housing and other essentials is driving this trend. Our food pantry is in dire need of many essential items for our families. We expect this need to increase as we get closer to the holiday season. Here is a list of the most needed items at the food pantry which is located here: https://nfcchelp.org/food-bank/

NFCC also offers seasonal assistance programs to help ease the burden of seasonal purchases for families and allow them to celebrate the holidays with joy. From November 11-16 we are organizing a CoatsGiving event at St. David’s Episcopal Church which will provide over 525 local families with warm coats, winter accessories and everything they will need to cook a Thanksgiving meal at home. More information about the CoatsGiving program can be found on the attached flyer, and at our CoatsGiving webpage here: https://nfcchelp.org/coatsgiving/

Thank you so much for your consideration.

Janet Dahlstrom

Community Engagement Manager

11275 Elkins Road, Roswell 30076

678-387-4474

Information: In order to attend an event, a parent or guardian must be present during the entirety of the event.

Students and parent/guardians will need to register for a ticket using GoFan.

• Crabapple: https://gofan.co/event/1981164?schoolId=GA74078
• Northwestern: https://gofan.co/event/1981163?schoolId=GA74078
• River Trail: https://gofan.co/event/1981162?schoolId=GA74078
• Webb Bridge: https://gofan.co/event/1981161?schoolId=GA74078
• Elkins Pointe Middle School GoFan Page: Elkins Pointe Middle School Events and Tickets by GoFan

Clear bag policy – See below

All Elkins Pointe students who wish to come to the volleyball games must:

• Student and a parent must "buy" a "FREE" ticket using GoFan.
• A parent must come with the student to the game and stay at the game with their child.
• Parents and students must adhere to the clear bag policy (see above).

2024 Fall - Photo Mini Sessions: Join us for our second annual Fall Family Photo Fundraiser. Create lasting memories and make an impact at our wonderful school!

Photo sessions are presented by Libby Day Photography. Libby has photographed families for over 15 years. Her beautiful images will create memories to last a lifetime. Each year Libby hosts several photography fundraisers so she can give back to the community. It’s amazing the quality shots she can capture in just a few minutes! Book your session today and help us make a difference in the lives of our students and their families.

To book a Libby Day Photo session:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/photo-mini-sessions-copy/forms?cart

• The event will take place Sunday, November 3rd from 3-5pm at the Roswell Town Square.
• Please sign up for your 5-minute time slot using the link provided.
• Your $40 donation includes 1 digital image. Additional images can be purchased through an online gallery. 100% of donations go to Elkins Pointe to help pay for science equipment, student celebrations, teacher luncheons, and more! Photo session location: Roswell Town Square, 610 Atlanta St, Roswell GA

To buy the YEARBOOK Link to purchase: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1277758/Elkins-Pointe-Middle-School/

All Parents and Families are welcome to join "AVID - WICOR PARENT NIGHT" on November 7th

at 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS. Come to learn about the AVID School-wide WICOR Program

WRITING- INQUIRY - COLLABORATION - ORGANIZATION - READING.

JOIN US ON TEAMS:

• Join the meeting on Microsoft TEAMS or use the link: https://tinyurl.com/AVID-WICOR-NIGHT-FY25
• Dial in by phone +1 470-705-1712 ID: 967 236 92#
  

Questions: Ms. Lisa O’Hanlon Cowles, ohanlon@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8379

Preguntas: Sra. María Shuford, shufordm@fultonschools.org o 470-254-8380

November is National Family Engagement Month, and we are thrilled to invite you to Family Matters, a hands-on learning celebration of all FCS families!

Click the link for a quick recap of Family Matters last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvRqAbYy3zM

This year’s events will take place at two locations:

• Mimosa Elementary: November 13, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Gullatt Elementary: November 14, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

At Family Matters, you'll have the opportunity to engage in 20-30 exciting learning sessions, including:

• Real-life Math: Fun activities that connect math to everyday experiences
• Real Time Cooking: Have fun cooking together as a family with a bonafide Chef
• Lots of Literacy: Make reading come alive with interactive storytelling
• Spoken Word & Music: Celebrate the power of words and rhythms
• Cultural Dance: Explore and enjoy different cultural traditions through dance
• Sensory Room: A calming space to support all students' sensory needs
• Free College Application Month Room: On-site assistance to complete FREE college applications and FAFSA assistance
• College Essay writing: Learn how to write impressive college essays
• Robotics and Coding: Learn easy techniques to control robots and drones

Join us for an evening filled with games, prizes, vendors, and FUN learning! We’ll provide dinner for every guest as we come together to honor the rich diversity and strength of ALL Fulton County families.

If you have any questions, or would like help from your parent liaisons, please contact.

• Ms. Lisa O'Hanlon Cowles, Title I, ohanlon@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8379
• Sra. Maria Shuford, BCL, shufordm@fultonschools.org o 470-254-8380