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This week at Elkins Pointe
I hope that all of you enjoyed your weekend. We closed out our week with a day of celebration. Our second Titan Up event was a lot of fun. Both students and staff were celebrated during lunch, with music,  confetti, and laughter. The Friday night football game at Milton was a beautiful night for football, and it's always enjoyable to see our Titan alumni in the stands.
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Let's Celebrate!
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Congratulations Rylyn Monahan!
We are very proud of Rylyn Monahan, who won the European French Language Literacy Competition in the Middle School category this week. If you'd like to see her reading "Le Petit Prince," a link to her amazing work as published on Youtube is below.  | | Rylyn Monahan reads Le Petit Prince |
Social Studies Teachers travel to Capitol  | | 8th Grade Social Studies Teachers with Governor Deal |
Our 8th grade Social Studies teachers had a unique opportunity to visit the Capitol this week, where they not only collected resources and ideas for the classroom, but met up with Governor Nathan Deal. REACH Mentorship Awarded  At our 8th Grade Titan Up Ceremony, we announced the recipient of the new REACH Mentorship & Scholarship program provided by the State of Georgia: Mirian Banelos Rivera. This is such an amazing opportunity! Learn more about this program
Staff Members honored at Titan Up Celebration
Congratulations to our staff members who were celebrated at the Titan Up Celebration:
Staff Members received their Years of Service pins in recognition from FCBOE Recognition for 5, 10, and 15 years of service
Making A Difference Awards Click here to learn the story behind the award: Jody Collins, Norma Toner, Gilberto Rodriguez, and Sam Kimbrel. "Fun" Awards  | | Mr. Hines |
- Nicest Teacher: Dr. Foote
- Best Dressed Teacher: Ms. Isbell
- Loudest Laugh: Ms. Blaine
- Best Sense of Humor: Mr. Hardigree
- Mostly Like to Say "Oh My Word:" Ms. Lightcap
- Best Hair: Mr. Hines (pictured here)
- Funniest Teacher: Ms. Sims
- All Around Super Star: Ms. Biccum
Achievement Awards- Johnson Sensei was named the Teacher of the Year for the entire Northwest Learning Community
- Ms. Kennedy attended Space Camp this summer
- Mr. Hines attended a SIOP training in Dallas this summer
Students Honored at Titan Up Celebration Many student Titans were honored at the Titan Up Celebrations. We are so proud of their hard work! There are too many to list here, so please visit our website to see the complete lists of honorees These students received a Titan Up bracelet in addition to a VIP pass redeemable for free seating or lunch on the field next week. |
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Redistricting News
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There are several events coming up for parents to give input on the redistricting process. Click here for details in English and Spanish and get involved
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Informational Items
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6th Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day
TOMORROW is 6th Grade Bring Your Parent to School Day! This is an annual event where parents have the opportunity to come to school and attend classes with their students for the day. Though we encourage all parents to start in the morning, parents may come later in the day as well. Parents who start in the morning with their students should report to the Media Center by 8:30am to check in, receive their child's schedule, and learn about the day. What do you need to know for now? Come prepared to enjoy the day and remember just what a long day of school your children experience every day. We look forward to seeing you!
Changes to Bell Schedule
We have updated our bell schedule with two features, warning bells and different lunch start and end times to allow for transition. The warning bells will ring one minute prior to the start of each class, to assist our students in transition. Our website has been updated with the new schedule.
Video Usage Policy:
After receiving a few questions regarding last week's notice about the EPMS Video Policy for unrated resources, I wanted to take a moment to clarify. Rather than adding additional language and restrictions to the video policy provided by FCBOE, we will simply utilize the language provided by FCBOE, which clearly states:
Video/audio images, songs, segments, "clips" or films that are not rated, including those found on the Internet, from television shows, or from any other source, must be carefully reviewed in advance for objectionable content by the teacher or faculty member intending to use it. Video/audio segments from Fulton County Schools' official curriculum resources can be used at the appropriate grade levels.
All other unrated video/audio images or recordings that depict real or implied violence toward persons or animals, use profanity, include nudity, or include sexual activity or innuendo should not be used. School system staff should not provide information to students on how to access such video/audio images or recordings outside of class.
Reference: http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=8KFL6F5503B9
Science Olympiad
A student and parent meeting will be held Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. Learn more about the practice schedule, competitions, and coaching opportunities. Hope to see you there! Would you like to learn more about Science Olympiad?
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Community News
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Roswell Hornets Fundraiser
The Roswell High School and Jr. Hornet Volleyball Teams are collecting old paint cans for recycling on Saturday, Septembe  r 27th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the visitor lot which is located at the main entrance of Roswell High School campus. Click here for more details.
Rivers Alive
Don't forget that this coming Saturday is the Annual Rivers Alive Event, where the Roswell community shows up to keep Roswell beautiful and spend a day supporting river clean up. Click here for more details about the event
Speaking of community events, have you marked your calendar for the Roswell Youth Day Parade on October 11th? We hope to see you there! |
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PTSA News
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Advertise in the Titan Directory
The PTSA is loo king for business sponsors who would like to place an ad in the directory. The directory will be issued in October. The ads are priced: $25, $40, and $75 for 1/4, 1/2, or Full page respectively. If you would like to place an ad, please email Julie Benati at
PTSA Reflections Entries Due October 3rd
Capture the creativity, and have your student get started on his or her winning entry! For more information on the Reflections program, including the parent consent form and the rules, please visit the Elkins Pointe PTSA webpage link:
http://elkinspointe.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=24
Volunteer for the Sixth Grade Tailgate
 Tickets go on sale on Sept. 30th in the school rotunda. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets, and to help with the event. Please sign up via SignUpGenius:
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Upcoming Dates
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- 9/23 - 6th grade Bring Your Parent to School Day (check in @ Media Center 8:30am)
- 9/24 - Soccer @ Sandy Springs MS
- 9/26 - Advisement Clubs begin
- 9/26 - Soccer @ Webb Bridge MS
- 9/29 - Latino Community Cares Event, 6:00pm
- 10/1 - Soccer @ Crabapple MS
- 10/3 - Pajama Day (Fundraiser for Pay It Forward, hosted by On Pointe Builder's Club)
- 10/9 - 6th Grade Dance
- 10/9 - Local School Governance Council, 6:30pm
- 10/10 - Last Day of the 9 weeks grading period
- 10/11 - Roswell Youth Day Parade
- 10/13-10/14 - No School for Students (10/14 Teacher Work & Conference Day)
- 10/16 - 6:30pm Fine Arts Showcase
- 10/17 - Fall Picture make up, and Progress Reports Go Home
- 10/20 - 10/24 - ITBS Testing for 8th Grade
- 10/22 - 7:00pm Orchestra Concert
- 10/24 -Movie Night, 8th Grade Fundraiser
- 11/14-11/15 - 8th Grade Trip to Savannah & 11/14 Local 8th Grade Trip
- 12/17-12-19 - Final Exams, Grades 6-8
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Have a great week, Titans!
Sincerely,
Melinda Springman, Ed. S.
Principal
Elkins Pointe Middle School
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