Dear Parents and Guardians,

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the CDC, suicide is among the leading causes of death for people ages 10-66, and is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-14.

Despite being a leading cause of death, suicide it is preventable. During this month, our school will be drawing attention to the problem of suicide and advocating the prevention of this tragedy. We will be sharing resources and activities throughout September to bring awareness to suicide prevention. Our counselors will be providing guidance lessons using the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program. The SOS program has proven successful at increasing help-seeking by students who are concerned about themselves or a friend.

The goals of the SOS program are:

• To explain that suicide is a preventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression.
• To provide students with training in how to identify serious depression and potential risk of suicide in a friend.
• To impress upon students that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns.

If you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in the SOS suicide prevention lesson, please complete the link by September 20, 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/djZJaLZbL3

Thank you,

Jody Glude

School Counselor for Elkins Pointe Middle School

(470) 254-8367

gludej@fultonschools.org

www.fultonschools.org/elkinspointems

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15

Monday, September 16, 2024

• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• SGC Meeting @ 7:40 AM in the EPMS Media Center from 7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
  
• PTSA "HELLO DELICIOUS" Morning Treats in the Teachers' Lounge!
• PTSA Meeting from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM in the Teachers' Lounge from 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM

• TAKI SALE: Interact Fundraiser in the Morning in the Atrium from 8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
  
• EPMS Soccer vs. Haynes Bridge - Home Game from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Come cheer for the Titans!
  

Thursday, September 19, 2024

• TAKI SALE: Interact Fundraiser in the Morning in the Atrium from 8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
  
• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM

Friday, September 20, 2024

• 8th-Grade Night @ Milton HS AND Roswell HS (Band & Chorus) from 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

• EPMS Soccer vs Autrey Mill - Home Game from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Come cheer for the Titans!

• Volunteer for the Roswell Day of Hope - Sign Up Link: https://hoperoswell.org/roswell-day-of-hope/

Saturday, September 21, 2024

• Japan Fest from 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m. Location: Gas South Convention Center (6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097)
  
• Volunteer for the Roswell Day of Hope - Sign Up Link: https://hoperoswell.org/roswell-day-of-hope/
• Roswell Day of Hope from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Roswell City Hall (38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA)

Sunday, September 22, 2024

• Japan Fest from 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m. Location: Gas South Convention Center (6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097)

Monday, September 23, 2024

• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM
  
• Volleyball Open Gym for 7th & 8th grade Boys/Girls, after-school until 5:30 PM (*Must upload forms to Rank One)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM
• Volleyball Open Gym for 7th & 8th grade Boys/Girls, after-school until 5:30 PM (*Must upload forms to Rank One)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

• Bio Bus Georgia State University in House Field Trip (Day one of two)
• EPMS Soccer Home vs Taylor Road - Home Game from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Come cheer for the Titans!
  
• Volleyball Try-Outs for 7th & 8th grade Boys/Girls, after-school until 5:30 PM (*Must upload forms to Rank One)

Thursday, September 26, 2024

• Bio Bus Georgia State University in House Field Trip (Day two of two)
• Soccer Practice on EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM
• Volleyball Try-Outs for 7th & 8th grade Boys/Girls, after-school until 5:30 PM (*Must upload forms to Rank One)

Friday, September 27, 2024

• EPMS Soccer Home vs Sandy Springs - Home Game from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Come cheer for the Titans!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

• All State Orchestra Bass Clinic with Mr. Gamba from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All State Orchestra Bass Clinic event will be open to any FCS bass player who is auditioning for All State Orchestra.

Monday, September 30, 2024

• Band Fundraiser begins
  
• Soccer Practice - EPMS Field, after school until 5:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 18 & 19

TAKI SALE @ ELKINS POINTE

Sponsored by the Interact Club

$2.00 per bag

SEPTEMBER 20

8TH GRADE NIGHT @

MILTON HS & ROSWELL HS

(Band & Chorus)

from 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 20 & 21

VOLUNTEER FOR THE ROSWELL DAY OF HOPE

Sign Up Link: https://hoperoswell.org/roswell-day-of-hope/

SEPTEMBER 21

ROSWELL DAY OF HOPE FROM 12 - 4 PM

Roswell City Hall (38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075)

Event will take place on the PARKING LOT side of City Hall

SEPTEMBER 21 & 22

JAPAN FEST @ GAS SOUTH CONVENTION CENTER

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097

* Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m.

* Sunday from 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 23 & 24

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM

7th and 8th grade Boys/Girls

* Must upload all forms to Rank One

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26

VOLLEYBALL TRY-OUTS

7th and 8th grade Boys/Girls

* Must upload all forms to Rank One

SEPTEMBER 28

ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA CLINIC FROM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

AT ELKINS POINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

This event will be open to any FCS bass player who is auditioning for All State Orchestra.

30 DE SEPTIEMBRE

TALLER PARA PADRES A LAS 6:30 PM

¡TODOS LOS PADRES Y FAMILIAS INVITADOS!

Ubicación del taller: Supermercado Carniceria 3 Hermanos

635 Holcomb Bridge Rd,

Roswell, GA 30076

OCTOBER 4

REFLECTIONS ENTRIES DUE

*Turn in all entries by 4:00 PM to the Media Center

OCTOBER 22

PICTURE DAY AT ELKINS POINTE

In honor of 9/11, Elkins Pointe Middle School paid tribute to the sacrifices and patriotism of all Americans. Two eighth-grade students, Caroline Blackwell and William Gilbert, presented a special tribute on the Titan Morning News. Their goal was to motivate students and faculty to demonstrate kindness as their patriotic duty. To show respect for the memories of our fallen American heroes, Elkins Pointe displayed the flag at half-staff.

ELKINS POINTE PARENTS! Please take our quick 2024-26 Excellence Survey! The PTSA is working hard to earn our 2024-26 National PTA School of Excellence designation, which will be a big achievement for our school. But more importantly, PTSA wants to create transformative and long-lasting improvements! We want Elkins Pointe Middle School to be the best it can be.

• In English: https://bit.ly/3XnRfT4
• En Espanol: https://bit.ly/3ZhHOXQ
  

Use the link to partner up in supporting teachers' & students' needs:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/titan-business-partnership/items?cart

Academic Bowl Team will meet in Ms. Young's room tomorrow, September 17th at 8:20 am. Academic Bowl meetings will be every Tuesday at 8:20 am.

The Junior Beta Club will meet in Ms. Young's room on Wednesday, September 18th at 8:25 am. Junior Beta meetings will be on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Experience the vibrant culture of Japan in Georgia by celebrating 50 years of Japan-Georgia relations at JapanFest! Come enjoy activities, including live music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural workshops, Anime, and much more! Sample Japanese food vendors or enjoy some excitement at our game booths! Children aged 6 and under can attend for free.

JapanFest Atlanta 2024

Event Location: Gas South Convention Center

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway,

Duluth, Georgia 30097

Festival dates & times:

• Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

If you're interested in volunteering for the Roswell Day of Hope, please use the Sign Up Link: https://hoperoswell.org/roswell-day-of-hope/. On FRIDAY, September 20th, volunteers are welcome to drop in between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. RDOH needs assistance with setting up tables and chairs, as well as various team tasks. Please note that this does not include the shoe setup.

Hope Roswell is hosting the 15th annual Roswell Day of Hope (RDOH) on Saturday, Sept 21st at Roswell City Hall. 12-4pm. We hope you will join us. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day filled with hope. There will be something of interest to everyone!

If you are in need of shoes, medical or dental assistance or you’d like a nice new haircut, you’ll find it at the event. If you don’t need that assistance but you’re wanting to enjoy the outdoors, you’ll be able to sample local coffee flavors while listening to music and having lunch from a food truck. Bring the family to enjoy the kid zone where you’ll find all type of games and entertainment.

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS COMING SOON! Volleyball is starting soon here at EPMS. See the links below for information regarding sign-ups for tryouts. Open Gym will be on Monday, 9/23, and Tuesday, 9/24. Tryouts will be on Wednesday, 9/25, and Thursday, 9/26. All forms must be filled out and uploaded to Rank One before players can attend an open gym or tryout.

Please ensure any student who wants to try out fills out the interest form and uploads the required FCS athletic documents to Rank One. All information must be received to be able to try out. Rank One is an FCS Athletics portal that keeps track of all information for student-athletes.

Volleyball Interest and Participation Forms:

• Volleyball GIRLS Interest Form – https://forms.office.com/r/PAcDEdxrNK

• Volleyball BOYS Interest Form – https://forms.office.com/r/8sZApnqr9L

Rank One Login – https://www.rankone.com/Parent/Parent

• Rank One Instructions: Click the Rank One Log In link above and follow the instructions to set up a parent account.

Please contact or see Mr. Pickering at pickeringb@fultonschools.org with any questions.

Thank you,

Mr. Ben Pickering

7th/8th Grade Math & Athletic Director

Teacher | Elkins Pointe Middle School | Fulton County Schools

We invite all parents and families of English Learners (ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages) to join us for an informative session. Topics will include ways parents can support their children's academic success through platforms such as Canvas, Infinite Campus, effective communication, and understanding their child’s grades. Please note that Spanish translation will be provided by the Elkins Pointe Bilingual Community Liaison (BCL).

• Date & Time: September 30th at 6:30 PM
• Workshop location: "3 Hermanos Supermarket" in the cafeteria at the back of the store. The store will provide chips and salsa for those who attend.
• Address: 635 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076
• Located at: Roswell Village Shopping Center Establishment
• Business Phone #: (770) 992-2123

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

Does your student have a passion for creative expression? Encourage them to take part in the National PTA Reflections Art competition! This year's theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” Students can compete in various categories, including Dance, Film, Literature, Visual Arts, Photography, and more. "The Reflections program offers opportunities for recognition and access to the arts, which enhances student confidence and success both in the arts and in life." For more information and to watch videos, visit the National PTA website at https://www.pta.org.

Entry forms will be available at school and can also be found in the media center. Additionally, you can visit georgiapta.org for rules and submission guidelines. Click on the events tab, locate Reflections, then click on submissions. Scroll down to the Rules and Forms section on the left side of the page to access the student entry packet and specific guidelines for each category.

All entries must be submitted to the Media Center by Friday, October 4th, at the latest. After submission, entries will be judged, and winners in each grade/category will advance to the District level, with the possibility of moving on to the state level competition.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program at Elkins Pointe guides students toward a college and career path. One key aspect is teaching students effective study techniques through the AVID Tutorial Method. To support this initiative, AVID is looking for adults interested in learning this skill who work twice weekly as AVID tutors.

To apply to be an AVID tutor:

• Please get in touch with Mrs. Okiyama at okiyama@fultonschools.org or
• Registration can also be done online at https://bit.ly/3MuZ6t8.

Exciting news the PTSA is offering Elkins Pointe Spiritwear! To order your very own designed EPMS shirt or hoodie, click on the link: https://elkinspoint.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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

The Elkins Pointe YEARBOOK is looking for Summer Trips, summer vacation, first-day pictures, and Open House pictures of your TITANS!

• Use this LINK for parents to share photos: https://photos.jostens.com/97YQTY.
• Or use the QR Code to share photos from your phone!!