Hello, Titan Community!

What a lovely first week we have had here at EPMS. The students have quickly settled into their pattern of getting to class on time, opening their lockers with success, and enjoying their activities and lessons. The teachers are enjoying their new students, the building looks fantastic, and everyone is excited for a wonderful year!

We are trying a new template for Titan Talk. We hope that it will help expedite information for parents.

Things to Celebrate:

• Talent Identification Program with Duke University  - We are proud of our students who participated in the Talent Identification Program with Duke University this summer. Several students participated and did quite well.
• 2012 Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships  - Nathan Wonsley  and Davis Smith both blew the competition away at the 2012 Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships in Houston, TX this summer. Nathan maintained his #1 National ranking and won the Gold Medal with a throw of  45' 8" throw in the 1.K Discus and 6lbs. Shotput.  His personal record is 46ft 6in. He also finished 9th overall in the nation in discus and is currently ranked #1 in the State of Georgia with a personal record of 101 ft 3inches. Davis Smith came in 8th place in the Pentathlon Track & Field event. He won a medal and got to participate in an awards ceremony. Way to go, Titans!
• Remember, if you would like your student highlighted in Titan Talk, send me your celebrations so that we can let them know we are proud of them!

Things to Know:  (Click on the Links below for more information)

• Our Home Access Center will be available soon. We are hoping to have it open for parents by the third week of school. You may pick up your username and password at the office, or you can wait and do so at Curriculum Night on August 30th. Remember, that your username and password from last year should still work.
• Are you interested in serving on the Local School Advisory Council?
Have you applied for free or reduced lunch? Do you need to?
• Are you interested in being more involved with the school?
• Please remember that automated phone calls regarding attendance will start on August 27th. This system allows parents to receive a phone notification if their child is absent.
• Do you carpool? Do you pick your child up after school?
• Do you know how to play guitar? Would you like to help students learn about it?
• Did you know that our school calendar is available online?
• Finally, is your child interested in after school clubs, programs, and activities?

Thank you so much for sending us such wonderful students. It has been a spectacular week, and we are looking forward to a wonderful year.

 Your partner in education,

Principal

Elkins Pointe Middle School

Empowering Students for Tomorrow's Global Society

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