Robotics Club    

Thank you to CTO Leidos, for supporting our work with the Robotics Club by providing a grant to cover the majority of our expenses. The Malapati family has worked to coordinate with offices in both Virginia and Georgia to make this happen. We cannot express our gratitude enough for this generous donation!

Reflections Reception Wednesday, Oct 15, at 7:45 AM! 

Thank you to all the students and parents who supported Reflections by entering the Reflections contest!  Elkins Pointe more than doubled the amount of entries from last year. We are proud to say that we had over 330 entries, with 22 entries moving on to compete in the North Fulton District Level.  Parents, please be on the lookout for an email/voicemail notifying you that your student is a finalist.  The REFLECTIONS RECEPTION is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th at 7:45 am at Elkins Pointe (Note: This is right after the fall break).  The Reflections Reception will be celebrating the 22 pieces from each category (Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film. Dance) plus many honorable mentions from Literature and Visual Arts. 

A Special "Thank You" to Ms. Springman and all the teachers who supported the Reflections Program, because fostering creativity  "[Empowers] Students for Tomorrow's Global Society."  Thank you to the PTSA Reflections Chairs Veronica O'Brien and Jeannette Jungslager, and PTSA Vice Presidents of Student Services Amy Arnett and Vickie Holland.  Please help us give a "Shout Out" to Halcomb Plumbing www.halcombplumbing.com for their Business Sponsorship of the Reflections Program.    

Roswell Youth Day Parade

DON'T FORGET THE ROSWELL YOUTH DAY PARADE  

THIS WEEKEND!

You are invited to walk in the Youth Day Parade with the Elkins Pointe SNOOPY FLOAT!

On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 am, all students, parents, teachers & staff are invited to come and walk behind the Elkins Pointe Youth Day Float.  

Here is some information you need to know:  

• Meet at the EPMS float located on Mimosa Blvd. in front of the First Baptist Church at 9:30 am. Look for Snoopy and his red dog house!  The roads will be closed early for the 5K & the parade; consider alternate routes (i.e. Grimes Bridge Rd).  FYI - City Hall is a great place to park.
• Students MUST be accompanied on the parade route by an adult! This is not a drop off event, children can easily get lost, especially once they are in Roswell Area Park!   
• Wear TITAN BLUE or your favorite EPMS T-shirt, and a baseball cap to show you are "Teaming Up with the Titans!"
• Wear your most comfortable sneakers/tennis shoes. The parade route is approximately 1 mile (20+ minute walk).    
• Bring Candy to throw at the crowd.  Marchers should bring a heavy duty tote (i.e. reusable grocery bag) to toss candy. Please send individually wrapped candy to the Front Desk or bring a bag to the parade.
• If you have any questions about marching in the parade, please contact Lisa Cowles at 678-358-6545 or cowlesfamily@bellsouth.net.  
• The theme this year is "Play it Forward" and Elkins Pointe is raising money to give to the Friends of Roswell Parks "Play it Forward" Program (https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftheroswellparks).  If you would like to "Play It Forward,"  please send in your donation to the Front Desk.     

Thank you to our sponsors for making the EPMS float possible!

Try Outs for Volleyball 

This Tuesday and Thursday, we will host try outs for our Volleyball team. Remember that students must have a recent physical on file to participate. Interested students should see Coach Williams in room G106 or email at williamsql@fultonschools.org if they have questions. Otherwise, we'll see them at try outs on Tuesday (tomorrow)!

Tennis Tournament

Don't forget that our tennis tournament is coming up. This is a short season with only two weeks left to practice. Is your child interested? Contact Coach Tongue for details at tongue@fultonschools.org.  

PTSA Membership Contest - Win a Pizza Party!

Win a pizza party and/or dessert party for your Middle Schooler! If you haven't joined the EPMS PTSA, now is the time!!  The annual membership contest begins Monday!  The advisement class in each grade with the highest percentage of participation will win a free pizza lunch delivered to their classroom.  Also, new this year - the class with the highest percentage of STUDENT memberships will win a dessert party!!   AND if your student is a member of the Jr. Beta Club they will receive hours just for joining! Please complete the Membership form by Friday, Oct. 17th and send in with your student or drop at the front desk. Any questions may be sent to mhoitsma@bellsouth.net. 

PTSA Membership Form 

PTSA Flyer - Spanish 

Citrus Grove Fundraiser 

Did you place an order with the Citrus Grove Fundraiser in August? Deliveries are expected the week of November 17th, just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Stay tuned for details on pick up as we get closer.

Youth Day Parade - Candy Needed 

We are collecting candy for the Roswell Youth Day Parade. Can you help us out? The next time that you go to the grocery, please pick us up an extra bag or two of candy to be thrown during the parade. Don't forget to avoid lollipops (they are not so safe to throw into the crowd). Candy is being collected in the front office.   

Fulton County Schools Parent Survey    

 

Urgent, do not forget!  On Monday, September 29, 2014, the Fulton County School District began the external review process prescribed by AdvancED.  As a key supporter of the work that Fulton County Schools is doing to promote the success of our students, we ask that you take part in a short, but important, survey.  These surveys are intended to provide our schools and district with important feedback about our efforts to create career- and college-ready students.  We thank you for your participation in this crucial review process, and look forward to your continued support in our efforts to create better outcomes for  all students.  In order to meet the requirements of re-accreditation, each school must meet these requirements. We will need your help to make this happen.

o    A minimum of 60% of current staff must participate
o    A minimum of 40% of current students must participate
o    A minimum of 20% of current parents must participate   

 

In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0530556 Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated.

 

 

Lego Club 

     

We are seeking donations for our 2014-2015 TITAN LEGO Club. I know that many of you have containers of Legos tucked away in an attic collecting dust. Why not donate them to us? This club encourages  students to design and create ... developing creative thinking skills that apply to problem solving. If you have any to offer for our team project this year please send them to the EPMS office care of Ms. Herron or Ms.Cote. We are developing a LEGO depiction of TITAN Pride for display in the Commons Area.  

Teacher Help Sessions

  

Did you know that our teachers offer help sessions every week? Remember that the list of times is available on our school's website, or you can bookmark this link for future reference. Just be sure to let the teacher know that you are coming!

 http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/elkinspointe/Pages/Teacher-Help-Sessions.aspx

 

Information Regarding TAG Testing

 

 

 

NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS OF THE SCREENING AND REFERRAL PROCESS

FOR GIFTED SERVICES

The Fulton County School System screens all students for eligibility for gifted services twice a year.

1. Automatic Screening- At the beginning of the school year, TAG teachers review previous year's test scores.

• Standardized Tests
  • Students must have a minimum of an 85th percentile and a 90th percentile in two of the three areas of a nationally norm-referenced achievement test: Total Reading, Total Math, and Complete Battery. Supporting data is needed.
  • STAR Assessments- students must have a minimum of 85th percentile in:

             Grade K - Early Literacy (no additional supporting data needed)

             Grade 1 - Math and Reading (no additional supporting data needed)

             Grades 2-8 -   Math or Reading (supporting data is needed)

 

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6th Grade Tailgate Part is Thursday, October 

Tickets are now on sale for $5 each.  You can purchase them in the Atrium in the mornings/during lunch or on-line using a credit card.  Permission slips are a MUST to attend.  Please complete the permission slip on the attached flyer or with your on-line purchase.  Jane Sarphie (sarphdog@yahoo.com) the Tailgate Chair, is looking to borrow TAILGATE GAMES (ring toss, ladders, corn hole, etc).   Please bring your game the day before the Tailgate Party (Please mark game clearly with your NAME).  For more info:  http://elkinspointe.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=13

• 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