Hello Titan Families,

I am a little later than hoped in getting this newsletter to you. While in Guatemala, I learned that I do not have access to emails and other FCS platforms. Needless to say, I came back to a giant pile of work. It is all good stuff, but I am definitely a bit behind.

I wanted to share that several parents reached out, stating that they should not be on the mailing list because their child is headed to high school. You are correct! However, I cannot change the list until July, when your student matriculates and officially becomes a student at their assigned high school. For the next week or so, you will still hear from me. I will take this opportunity to share some information about high school summer work. You can click here to view the 8th Grade Promotion Photo Gallery.

Also, I hope our fathers in the community had a great day on Sunday. The fathers in our lives play such an impactful role. I spent the afternoon with my uncle because my dad is in TN. On Father's Day, I was able to ask my uncle questions about his best memory of his dad and other questions like his favorite memory of each of his sons. The conversation was good, and it reminded me that most of us are in the midst of parenting. My uncle has children my age (VERY grown), and he is in a different place. Watching him reflect on his memories was such a beautiful sight. It made me realize that the 1,000 missteps I make as a parent are far less significant in the long run. So, during the summer months, I hope you remember to make those memories. I hope that you enjoy the sunshine and laugh with your child. In just a few years, your child will be moving on to the next stage of their life that may or may not be in your home. Thank you to all our dads!

In closing, I hope our families are enjoying making special memories this summer. As a parent who works throughout the summer, I know that summers are not as spectacular as I would like. I miss my teaching days when I was able to spend each day with my children during the summer. However, I have learned that I am still able to make big memories in the little things of summer. Picnics at the pool, park time in the evenings, and summertime late-night movies are the things that I hope my children will look back on one day with a smile and happiness in their hearts.

AJ Smith

Principal

"Great Things Happening at Elkins Pointe!"

AUGUST 1ST

CURRICULUM "INFORMATION" DAY

* 6th-Grade from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

* 7th-Grade from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

* 8th-Grade from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

AUGUST 1ST

"MIDDLE SCHOOL 101" PARENT WORKSHOP

@ 8:30 AM in the Gym

@ 6:30 PM on TEAMS

AUGUST 1ST

8TH GRADE GEORGIA STUDIES TRIP PARENT MEETING

@ 1:00 PM in the Gym

@ 5:30 PM on TEAMS

AUGUST 5TH

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

* Doors open at 8:25 AM

AUGUST 5TH

9TH GRADE HONORS SUMMER PACKET DUE

* 8th-grade students in Ms. Reddy's class must submit on the first day.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

We look forward to having Assistant Principal Mrs. Morgan Tew officially join the Elkins Pointe team on July 1, 2024. Mrs.Tew has served multiple communities in Fulton County, including Vickery Mill Elementary School and Hembree Springs Elementary School, and we are excited that she will be the AP for the new "6th Grade Academy." If you have any questions or want to contact Mrs. Tew, please email her in July at tewm@fultonschools.org. We are excited about all the great things happening in the NEW "6th Grade Academy," including Mrs. Tew!

Congratulations to Mrs. Monique Erskine-Wilson! She has served as our graduation coach, but your student will know her for being on the Titan Morning News, as the Champion of PBIS, and for the RISE Up PBIS Store and fun events! Ms. Erskine-Wilson has been promoted to the Assistant Principal of Hembree Springs Elementary School! Please join me in a HUGE congrats on her new role. She will be missed at Elkins Pointe, but we are happy to see her impact expand in this new venture at our feeder elementary school.

Parents and Families,

The summertime is a great time for our families to dive into things at school. I know that sounds silly, but if you are like me, there is no time in August to review EVERYTHING. This summer, I will send a portion or two of the Student Code of Conduct so that you know by the time school starts. Please feel free to email me with any questions at smithaj3@fultonschools.org.

Sincerely,

AJ Smith, Principal

Parents/Guardians can log into Infinite Campus to view their child's attendance. For additional support with accessing and using Infinite Campus, visit the Infinite Campus Handbook for Parents (page 8) or view this video.

• Parents should notify the school before or after the absence(s).

• Notes should be directed to the Elkins Pointe Front Office (attendance owner) at the school.
• A handwritten note or email should be submitted to the front office.
• Notification from parents should happen no later than 5 days after the absence.

• Mrs. Ainara Sorozabal - Reception Desk (Miss Ainara)
  
• Mrs. Denise Lewis - Reception Desk (Miss Denise)
  
• Ms. Teri Dixon - Data Clerk
• Email the front office at epmsfrontoffice@fultonschools.org

• Middle School: Attendance is taken each period.

• Students must be present for 50% or more of the day to be marked present.

• Middle School messages begin going out around 4:30 p.m. on the day of the absence.
• If your student is absent or misses one or more periods of the school day, they will be marked with an "A" (for absent) in our attendance system, and you will receive an automated phone call and email message to the designated contact info you provided in Infinite Campus. This includes excused absences that are approved in advance.
• Errors can occur, and if you feel you received a phone call by mistake, contact your school front office to verify that your student’s attendance record is accurate.
• If your student's absence was unexpected, please remember to contact your child's school by sending in a note or email so the absence can be marked "excused" in the system.

• Parents and Guardians will be notified regularly when students are absent. Infinite Campus (IC) will send an email when an absence occurs. In addition, an automatic phone call will be made when your child is absent. The graphic below shows when parent contact will be made.
• When students miss 5% or 10% of school, parents will receive additional text messages and letters about student attendance.

Thank you to Amanda Gardner and the PTSA for this wonderful gallery of photos!

If your child is taking a high school Honors Literature class at Elkins Pointe Middle School, Roswell High School, or Milton High School, please know that a summer assignment/packet may be due on the first day of school. Please look below for the assignments:

• Elkins Pointe - The "9th Grade Honors Lit" packet is due on the first day of school. Please see below.

• Milton High School's "9th Grade Honors Literature" packet is below. *Please inquire whether the high school has a "10th Grade Honors Literature" assignment.

• Roswell High School - The 10th Grade Honors Lit packet is below * Note: There is NO required summer reading for incoming 9th Honors students at Roswell High School, according to Roswell High School ELA Teacher, Ms. Steffen Mathis.

IMPORTANT: The summer work assignments at Milton High School and Roswell High School are the direct responsibility of the student and parent. We strongly urge you to contact the high school your child is attending to inquire about the specific summer reading requirements.

Elkins Point Middle School "9th Grade Honors Literature and Composition" 2024 Summer Reading Assignment from Ms. Reddy, Elkins Pointe ELA Teacher: To begin, the student will read a short story. The short story is part of a packet several pages long because each page has a column to the right that will accommodate part of the assignment. Please print out and complete this packet before the first day of school and submit it to Ms. Reddy on the first day of school. * Please email Ms. Meredith Reddy at Reddy@fultonschools.org if you have any questions over the summer.

Packet link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-9th-Grade-Summer-FY25

MESSAGE TO RISING FRESHMEN TAKING 10TH GRADE HONORS LIT AT ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL:

10th Honors SUMMER READING Assignment 2024

Because reading, evaluating, and writing about literary texts is at the heart of the 10th grade Honors English Literature course, summer reading is required for all students. An understanding of common texts is essential for initiating conversation and sharpening evaluation from the first day of the course.

SUMMER READING ASSIGNEMENT:

Read the following novel, paying attention to structure, style, and themes, as well as character development, setting, symbol and motif, irony, tone, repetitive elements, etc. Note aspects throughout the work that you find significant. Annotations are highly encouraged as any notes you can make will be helpful when referring back to this novel once school begins. If you use an audiobook, you may want to find a way to take note of significant elements. Audiobook length: 11 hours, 43 min.

"A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini"

The deadline for having the books read is the first day of fall semester. Registering for this course indicates a commitment on the student’s part to follow through with course assignments. A failure to complete the summer reading assignment is not a valid reason to request a schedule change at the beginning of fall semester.

If you have any questions about the reading or the course, please contact us at any time. You can see Ms. Mathis in room 508 at Roswell High School or email her at mathissl@fultonschools.org.

We hope that you enjoy the reading. Have a great summer!

Note: There is NO required SUMMER READING for incoming 9th Honors students at Roswell High School, according to Roswell High School ELA Teacher Ms. Steffen Mathis. If you have questions, please get in touch with Roswell High School.

* Please contact Roswell High School to inquire if there is a "9th Grade Summer Packet/Assignment."

Please visit the Milton High School website at https://www.fultonschools.org/miltonhs to see the Summer reading assignments.

It's crucial to download and complete the 9th Grade Honors Literature and Composition Summer Reading Assignment for Milton High School. You can find it below.

MILTON HIGH SCHOOL "10th Grade Honors Literature and Composition" 2024-2025 SUMMER ASK:

There will be NO Summer Reading assignment for 10th Grade Honors Literature and Composition; however, please come to class on the first day of school with a copy of Laurie Halse Anderson’s fictional novel, "Speak."

This text will be our first novel of the school year, and we will start on Day 1. Enjoy your summer — we are looking forward to seeing you in the Fall!

Best Summer Wishes,

Mrs. Jones and Ms. Schaefer

• Fulton County Schools Summer Reading Website

  Instructional Technology / Summer 2024 Reading Suggestions (fultonschools.org)

  
  

• Fulton County Library System - Milton Branch

  Milton Branch | Fulton County Library System (fulcolibrary.org)

Milton Eagles Youth Football players! Come and join our State Champion Varsity Players and Coaching staff for a 2 day camp! Any player from 2nd-8th grade is welcome! We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact:Jenn Schmidt-Feeder President at Jenns2539@yahoo.com

SESSION TWO:

• July 15-18 (9 am-2 pm) – at Milton HS- Main Gym (and aux if necessary)

• Open to BOYS and GIRLS
• Ages Kindergarten through Pre-9th grade (incoming 9th graders are allowed to attend)

• $200 each week per camper
• $25 Discount for siblings
• $25 Discount for coming both weeks
• NOTE - Discounts cannot be combined

$30 Meal Plan (includes lunch every day

• Chick-fil-A, pizza, Subway, Knuckles
• "Plus chips plus a bottle of water

COST INCLUDES 1 Milton Basketball T-SHIRT

Details:

• *Students may bring their own lunch or purchase the meal plan listed above to get lunch.
• The camp will be run by Head Coach Allen Whitehart and his Championship level coaching staff.
• Some Milton Varsity players will be assisting with the camp
• A concession stand will be available for extra snacks/water/candy/Gatorade
• Campers will divided up by age and skill level for games, etc.

• Daily fundamentals and skill development
• Offensive and Defensive breakdown
• Shooting development
• Video Highlights and breakdowns of Milton, college teams, NBA teams, and NBA Stars
• Lots of GAMES – 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, 5 on 5, Hot-Shot, 21, Free throws, dribble tag, and more
• FUN – this will be a fun week for kids

https://miltoneagleshoops.sportngin.com/register/form/323601794

• June 7, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/xvk5q1