• Student Make Up of Snow Days: Last night the board decided that the March 14th teacher workday will now be an instructional day where students are expected to be present. This will be the only make up day for students. EPMS will be offering extra help sessions and Saturday Schools, however, to help students who need the additional time to be on track for success.
• CRCT Date Change: Last night the board also decided to push back CRCT testing to begin on April 22 and continue through April 28th. Please mark your calendars for these important dates and be sure that all students are present and prepared.
• As a result of the above, several changes have been made to the EPMS Master Calendar to accommodate the changes and maximize instructional time. Please note these new dates:
  • May 1 - EOCT Testing for Coord Algebra / Analytic Geometry
  • May 1 - Band/Orchestra Trip to Orlando departs at 2pm
  • May 2 - Career Day for 8th graders (altered bell schedule for entire school 5,6,3,4,1,2,7,8)
  • May 9 - Battle of the Titans
  • May 12-14 - Elementary Schools visit EPMS for tours and presentations
  • The 8th GRADE DANCE is being rescheduled - date TBD, but it will be in May
  • The Scoliosis Screening has been rescheduled for March, date TBD
• A Community Meeting will be held on March 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roswell North Elementary School (10525 Woodstock Road, Roswell) to discuss the new West Roswell Area Elementary School. The West Roswell Area Elementary School (official name to be determined) will be located at the intersection of Alpharetta Street and Thomas Drive in Roswell. The shopping center and residences currently at the site will be demolished to make room for the new school, which will initially open in August 2015 as the temporary home of Esther Jackson Elementary School. Esther Jackson Elementary is scheduled for replacement, and once it is demolished and rebuilt on its site, the West Roswell school will permanently open to students in August 2016.
• Our PTSA is continuing the Valentine's Day Gram Fundraiser for a few additional days due to the snow days. They will be selling candy and special treats including stuffed animals on Feb 25 and Feb 27 from 7:30-8:45am. Parents and students are welcome to purchase a treat for their Shining Star, or friend or treat yourself! Sales will be in the Rotunda and prices range from .50 to $2.00.
• Do you have an 8th grader, for whom you would like to purchase an advertisement in this year's Yearbook? Click here for details and the quickly approaching deadline.

• Registration materials have been distributed for both Roswell and Milton HS. These forms are due back with parent signature as follows:
  • Milton HS elective forms due back to EPMS by 2/20.
  • Roswell HS elective forms are due back for counselor meetings on Monday, 2/24. Rising Roswell 9th graders and their parent(s) will have an opportunity to meet with a Roswell HS counselor on Monday, 2/24 during their science class, OR from 6-8 pm in the EPMS cafeteria. Please note that the 6-8 appts are first come, first served.
• Both high schools will send verifications back to us during the first week of March. Questions regarding registration should be directed to: Dr. Bearden or Mr. Mitchell.
• In addition to the meetings this coming Monday (see upcoming dates below), Roswell High School will host a Rising 9th grade night on April 22nd @ 6:30pm. This will include tours, as well as presentations from the counselors and Mr. Huff. Any REGISTRATION questions can be sent to askroswellcounselors@gmail.com

• 7th graders, on March 6th will "Go Vegas" with our 7th Grade Goes Vegas Social! We hope to have a great turn out for this fun event.(the permission slip is attached)
• Collect and submit your Box Tops by Wednesday, February 26th to the front office. The deadline to submit Box Tops to count for this school year is approaching fast. Check your cupboards, fridge, and couch and send in your Box Tops to support EPMS.
• As the school year nears its end, it's time to fill officer positions on the PTSA. If you are interested in a leadership role next year, please email the PTSA President, Tunieka Brown (thegirlsmom2010@gmail.com) to have your name submitted to the Nominating Committee. 
• On March 12, 2014, the PTSA will be holding our general membership meeting. This meeting will be our Election of officers for the 2014-2015 school year. PTSA members will have 2 opportunities to vote. Our first meeting will be at 8:30 am and the second at 6:00 pm. 

• Would your child be interested in the 2nd Annual Latino College and STEM Fair? Hosted at Georgia Tech on March 15th, click here for more details.
• 8th Annual "It's Just Hair" Cut-A'Thon - Do you have long hair?  Please consider donating your locks for the 8th Annual "It's Just Hair" Cut-a-thon to benefit Locks of Love and children with long-term medical hair loss.  Click here for details.
• Are you interested in learning about the Jr Hornet Football Program and upcoming season?  We are holding two sessions just for you!  Click here for the details.
• What about Junior Hornet Cheer Try-Out Information? Click here for details. 

Have a great weekend, Titans!