Parent University @ EPMS
WELCOME ALL PARENTS & FAMILIES!
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Family Members,
Elkins Pointe offers a wide variety of Parent Workshops throughout the year. Please join us for workshops to help you with your child's academics. If you have any questions about the past or upcoming workshops, please contact one of our parent liaisons:
- Ms. Lisa O'Hanlon Cowles, Title I
- Sra. Maria Shuford, Bilingual Community Liaison
We appreciate your family engagement!
-Lisa O'Hanlon Cowles
2023-2024 PARENT WORKSHOPS
AUGUST 3, 2023
Middle School 101
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
* Welcome Back to School - Learn about Title I Family Engagement - Title I Schoolwide Plan, School-Family Compact, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, Parent Workshops, and more!
AUGUST 30, 2023
Annual Title Parent Meeting
@ 5:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe Gym
* All parents, families, and community members are invited to learn about our Title I Schoolwide Plan, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, School-Family Compact, Building Parent and Staff Capacity, and Title I Budget.
AUGUST 30, 2023
Curriculum Night at Elkins Pointe
@ 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe
* All parents and families are invited meet the teachers, to walk your child’s schedule, learn classroom expectations, the curriculum, Infinite Campus, communication, and grades.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Technology at the Pointe
@ 9:00 AM in the Media Center
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
Click here to join the TEAMS meeting or use the link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Technology-FY
Or call in (audio only) +1 470-705-1712,, Phone Conference ID: 333 054 254#
* Come to learn about Microsoft Office365, the Harms of Copyright, and Infinite Campus.
14 de SEPTIEMBRE de 2023
Padres de estudiantes de inglés taller con BCL Sra. Maria Shuford y Profesores de ESOL
en 6:30 PM en Microsoft TEAMS Click here to join the meeting our use the link: https://tinyurl.com/Taller-para-padres-EPMS-FY24 or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712, Phone Conference ID: 591 169 323#
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Family Math Night
@ 6:30 PM in Elkins Pointe M.S.
* A fun night of Math & games with the Math Coach.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Get Ready for High School: Rising 9th-Grade Parent Meeting
@ 6:30 PM In the Elkins Pointe Cafeteria and Media Center
*Get a synopsis of the verification process to transition from middle school.
JANUARY 25, 2024
Literacy in the Library & 8th-Grade Jump Start to High School
*Double Feature* at
@ 9:00 AM in the Media Center
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
Literacy in the Library
*Learn about Lexile Levels and increase vocabulary using reading resources.
*Join the principal for an informal meeting to ask questions and hear about the school.
8th-Grade Jump Start to High School
High School Credits Offered in Middle School
* Become introduced to high school courses offered in middle school.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Understanding Assessments
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
*Learn about Fulton County Schools' testing platforms, i.e., Georgia Milestones, iReady, etc.
MARCH 14, 2024
Welcome Future Titans! Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting
@ 6:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe Gym and Cafeteria
*Parents of 5th-graders learn the middle school curriculum, academic courses, World Language/Connections offerings, and more.
MARCH 19, 2024
Elkins Pointe Parent Input Meetings
@ 9:00 AM on Microsoft TEAMS
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
*All stakeholders give input on the Schoolwide Plan, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, School-Family Compact, Title I Budget, 1% Set-Aside and Build Parent and Staff Capacity.
PAST PARENT WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL 101 - PARENT UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP - AUGUST 2, 2023
Thank you to all the parents who came to the parent workshop on TEAMS. If you were unable to join the online workshop, here is the presentation and the video recording.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
Presentation: https://www.smore.com/0xn8ha
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/6kuuq643228
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
Thank you to all of the parents who came to the Annual Title I Parent Meeting. If you missed the meeting, please view the presentation and then take the evaluation.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- PowerPointe Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-ATIPM-PresentationFY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: "ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING."
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
2023-2024 Parent Workshops
AUGUST 3, 2023
Middle School 101
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
* Welcome Back to School - Learn about Title I Family Engagement - Title I Schoolwide Plan, School-Family Compact, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, Parent Workshops, and more!
AUGUST 30, 2023
Annual Title Parent Meeting
@ 5:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe Gym
* All parents, families, and community members are invited to learn about our Title I Schoolwide Plan, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, School-Family Compact, Building Parent and Staff Capacity, and Title I Budget.
AUGUST 30, 2023
Curriculum Night at Elkins Pointe
@ 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe
* All parents and families are invited meet the teachers, to walk your child’s schedule, learn classroom expectations, the curriculum, Infinite Campus, communication, and grades.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Technology at the Pointe
@ 9:00 AM in the Media Center
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
Click here to join the TEAMS meeting or use the link: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Technology-FY
Or call in (audio only) +1 470-705-1712,, Phone Conference ID: 333 054 254#
* Come to learn about Microsoft Office365, the Harms of Copyright, and Infinite Campus.
14 de SEPTIEMBRE de 2023
Padres de estudiantes de inglés taller con BCL Sra. Maria Shuford y Profesores de ESOL
en 6:30 PM en Microsoft TEAMS Click here to join the meeting our use the link: https://tinyurl.com/Taller-para-padres-EPMS-FY24 or call in (audio only)
+1 470-705-1712, Phone Conference ID: 591 169 323#
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Family Math Night
@ 6:30 PM in Elkins Pointe M.S.
* A fun night of Math & games with the Math Coach.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Get Ready for High School: Rising 9th-Grade Parent Meeting
@ 6:30 PM In the Elkins Pointe Cafeteria and Media Center
*Get a synopsis of the verification process to transition from middle school.
JANUARY 25, 2024
Literacy in the Library & 8th-Grade Jump Start to High School
*Double Feature* at
@ 9:00 AM in the Media Center
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
Literacy in the Library
*Learn about Lexile Levels and increase vocabulary using reading resources.
*Join the principal for an informal meeting to ask questions and hear about the school.
8th-Grade Jump Start to High School
High School Credits Offered in Middle School
* Become introduced to high school courses offered in middle school.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Understanding Assessments
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
*Learn about Fulton County Schools' testing platforms, i.e., Georgia Milestones, iReady, etc.
MARCH 14, 2024
Welcome Future Titans! Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting
@ 6:30 PM in the Elkins Pointe Gym and Cafeteria
*Parents of 5th-graders learn the middle school curriculum, academic courses, World Language/Connections offerings, and more.
MARCH 19, 2024
Elkins Pointe Parent Input Meetings
@ 9:00 AM on Microsoft TEAMS
@ 6:30 PM on Microsoft TEAMS
*All stakeholders give input on the Schoolwide Plan, Parent & Family Engagement Plan, School-Family Compact, Title I Budget, 1% Set-Aside and Build Parent and Staff Capacity.
Curriculum Night
Thank you to all the parents who came to meet the teachers.
*EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: "CURRICULUM NIGHT/WORKSHOP."
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
Technology Workshop
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Recording: https://youtu.be/ENqqoEdeB4Q
- PowerPoint Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Tech-Presentation-FY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “TECHNOLOGY NIGHT/WORKSHOP."
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
Taller para padres de alumnos de inglés
MATERIALES DE PRESENTACIÓN:
- Grabación:: https://youtu.be/fPMCjGJE9zo
- Presentación en PowerPoint: FY24 ENGLISH LEARNER - ESOL PRESENTATIONS.pptx
INSTRUCCIONES DE EVALUACIÓN
Haga clic en el enlace: https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey (Seleccione su idioma como español)
Seleccione su tipo de escuela: "Escuela intermedia"
- Por favor, seleccione la escuela en donde asistió a la reunión. "Elkins Pointe medio"
Por favor indique quién es usted: "Soy el padre de un alumno en esta escuela"
Por favor, seleccione la reunión a la que asistió: “Taller de Lengua Inglesa"
Por favor, termine la evaluación. Muchas gracias.
Family Math Night
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Math Night Games and Activities: Math Night FY24 - Games and Activities-700TEA-49NM5X3.pptx
- Math Night Presentation: CURRICULUM WORKSHOP #2 - PRESENTATIONS (Math).pptx
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “Family Math Nigh/Workshop 1st"
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
Get Ready for High School
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Recording in English:https://youtu.be/UO5SzPkRB50
- Grabación en español: https://youtu.be/KVn-nEdL_D4
- PowerPoint Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/Get-Ready-For-HS-FY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “School Transition"
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
LITERACY IN THE LIBRARY PARENT WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Recording in English:
- PowerPoint Presentation: http://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Literacy-FY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS: https://youtu.be/Otx4dqAKSJM
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “Family Literacy Night/Workshop 1st"
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
JUMP START TO HIGH SCHOOL PARENT WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- Recording in English: https://youtu.be/TbLsnep6L3U?si=793FPC0E5WcI_8ZQ
- PowerPoint Presentation: http://tinyurl.com/7thGR-to-8thGr-FY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “Parent Workshop"
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
Recording: https://youtu.be/HOGrD-JcPv8
PowerPoint Presentation: http://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Assessments-FY24
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School."
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle."
Please indicate who you are: "I am a..."
Select the meeting you attended: “Testing and Assessment Night/Workshop."
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!
INPUT MEETING FOR SPRING 2024 - ALL PARENTS, GUARDIANS, FAMILIES, FACULTY, & COMMUNITY WELCOME!
INPUT MEETING PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
Recording: https://youtu.be/7bjqY7n8RKQ
PowerPoint Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/EPMS-Imput-Presentation-FY25
PLEASE REVIEW TITLE I DOCUMENTS:
- Elkins Pointe School-Family Compact: http://tinyurl.com/EPMS-SFCompact-FY24
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Elkins Pointe Compact Signature Page: http://tinyurl.com/EPMS-SFC-Signature-FY24
Elkins Pointe Parent & Family Engagement Plan: http://tinyurl.com/EPMS-PFEP-FY24
All Elkins Pointe Title I Documents: https://www.fultonschools.org/domain/5340
INPUT SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS - ALL INPUT DUE BY MARCH 30, 2024:
Click on the Input Survey link: https://bit.ly/Input-Survey_MS_HS_2023
Please select your language.
Please select the school where you are attending the meeting: "Elkins Pointe Middle."
Please indicate who you are: "I am a..."
Please finish completing the survey!
All INPUT IS DUE BY MARCH 30, 2024.
MATH PATHWAYS & TAG PARENT WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
- MATH & TAG Recording: https://youtu.be/ZIiq3IpAV90
- Presentation: EPMS MATH PATHWAYS WITH TAG - PRESENTATIONS (Math).pptx
EVALUATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Click on the link https://bit.ly/FCSEvaluation_Survey
Please select your school type: "Middle School"
Please select the Middle School: "Elkins Pointe Middle"
Please indicate who you are: "I am a parent at this school"
Select the meeting you attended: “Family Math Nigh/Workshop 2nd"
Please finish the evaluation! Thank you!