Student Growth Percentiles 

JUST IN: We would like to congratulate the following teachers for being part of the top 25% of student growth percentiles for the entire school district in 2014! Helen Blaine, Jillian Kalick, Katie Ray, Elliot Kinberg, Meredith Tongue, Daylee Tapia, Stacy Stiffler, Kristine Allen, Joanne Martin, Anu Krishna, Lindsay Meekhof, Kathryn Kersey, Ana Hale, and Rossie Kennedy! We are so proud to have these teachers as part of the Titan Team!

Kudos to Janie Pan 

Janie Pan placed 2nd chair in the state for All State Band this past weekend! This means that Janie is one of the top four clarinet players in the state of Georgia!  

Congratulations Alexis Neely

Alexis Neely won at the district level for the Lion's Club Peace Poster contest during our last week of 2nd semester. She will be recognized for her talent and hard work on January 19th.  

Congratulations to the Builders Club!

They raised $320 which equates to over 900 meals at the Atlanta Food Bank.  This awesome club didn't stop there.  They also collected over 70 coats for people in need.   

On Pointe News

We are so very proud of our On Pointe students!  These hardworking students completed their first semester of course work, which equates to an entire year of 8th grade.  Upon completion of their second semester course work, they will attend high school as sophomores.  Now that's the way to Titan up!

Basketball News

Are you ready for some basketball?  Our first basketball game is at home against Ridgeview on January 14th.  Game time is at 5pm.  Girls play first and then boys follow.  Click here for season game schedule and practice times. Admission is free and we want to encourage everyone to attend!  Girls' games start at 5:00 pm and boys' games begin immediately following.  Concessions will be open for snack purchases. In addition, the PTSA will be selling "Spirit Ribbons" to support the teams and school spirit, on Wed. Jan. 14 in the atrium before school, 8:00-8:45 am and also at the Concessions stand before and during the games.   

Spirit Wear 

Also, we'd also like to encourage students to wear their EPMS spirit wear (t-shirts, sweatshirts etc.) on game days throughout the season!  Spirit wear can be purchased online at http://ELKINSPOINTE.deco-apparel.com/  

Parent Survey

Parents... we need your help!  As sent in a prior email, please take the time to complete this very important survey for us (http://apps.gadoe.org/schoolclimate/parents.nsf/Survey.xsp). Students will also be completing a similar survey through their science class.  The Georgia Parent Survey is also modeled after the student survey and contains 24 questions.  A Spanish version will also be available.  The survey can be completed online (including smart phones).   Your responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.  Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.   Data from the Georgia Student Health Survey 2.0, the Georgia School Personnel Survey and the Georgia Parent Survey along with other sources will be used in the calculation of a School Climate Star Rating which is a diagnostic tool within the CCRPI.  It is extremely important for us to participate in each of the surveys.

Auditions 

Performing Arts auditions for Milton High School will be here before you know it!  Please click here for dates and contact information.

Roswell Football 

Are you interested in playing football at Roswell High School next year?  There is a player information meeting on Monday, January 26th at 5:30 PM.  The meeting will be located at Roswell High School, in Room PE 07.  Come meet Coach Brown and learn more about the freshman football team.  Spring training begins in February.  Please e-mail Lisa Nikolich at nikolichl@yahoo.com for further questions.

Science Festival 

ProjectCSGIRLS 

Let's close this tech-gender gap!  ProjectCSGIRLS is a great opportunity for girls to participate in science and technology.  Girls will have the opportunity to participate in a national computer science competition for middle school girls and workshops around the country. Click here for registration info and more details.

Students: let your voice be heard 

Students (grades 7-12)... would you like to meet with State School Superintendent elect Richard Woods?  He would like to get your advice to help him improve schools across the state.  What an awesome opportunity to be heard on a state level!  If interested, follow this link:http://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/communications/Pages/PressReleaseDetails.aspx?PressView=default&pid=260

Support Student Success 

Are you up for a rare opportunity?  The Fulton County School System invites you to attend and engage in a conversation with Dr. Madeline Levine (New York Times bestselling author) to learn how schools and communities can best support and teach students to be authentically successful.  Click here to register and for more info.  

Frostbite Prevention

On these mornings with extra cold temperatures, be sure to layer your child in warm clothing for the bus stop. Click here for more suggestions about preventing frostbite. 

Rising 9th Grade Information

Elective Selections and Course Recommendations will take place over the next month, so it is important for the parents to remain involved and in the loop during this time. Please keep these dates on your calendar.

• Roswell High School will host its Rising 9th Grade Parent Night on January 29th at 6:00pm, including an informational session, tour, and a showcase of the elective course offerings. Remember that the AP/Honors Info night will be on February 19th.
• Milton High School will hold its evening event to learn about electives on February 5th. Please note that the main event begins at 7pm and that parents of TAG or Special Education students should plan on also attending the earlier meeting at 6pm. Click here for more details.

Rising 6th Grade Information

While most of you receiving this newsletter have students at EPMS already, I like to keep you abreast of the meetings for our rising 6th graders as well, so that you can help the community stay informed.

• February 5, 2015              Rising 6th Grade Parent Coffee 10:00-11:00 @ EPMS
• February 12, 2015            Pointe Team Visits  9:30-10:15     @ Sweet Apple
• February 12, 2015            Pointe Team Visits  10:30-11:15   @ Mimosa
• February 12, 2015            Pointe Team Visits  1:30-2:15       @ Hembree
• March 19, 2015                Parent Orientation (TAG) 5:15 (General) 6:00
• May 6, 2015                     Mimosa           @ EPMS 9:15-10:45
• May 7, 2015                     Hembree         @ EPMS 9:15-10:45
• May 11, 2015                   Sweet Apple    @ EPMS 9:15-10:45

Jan. 30 @ 7 PM & Jan. 31 @ 2 PM & 7 PM - Showstoppers Presents "Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr." at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.

Tickets are $12.  To purchase tickets:  http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=2011 or contact Susan Rickson (suebrick@yahoo.com) in the EPMS Media Center.

Feb. 21st @ 1pm and 5pm - Platinum School of Performing Arts Presents "Seussical the Musical" at Elkins Pointe Middle School. Tickets are $12 and are on sale now! Email PlatinumSOPA@gmail.com with "Seussical Tickets." Come make history with us with our groundbreaking performance of Seussical The Musical!!!

https://www.facebook.com/PlatinumSOPA/photos/a.337733959720568.1073741828.304708419689789/394695627357734/?type=1 

• 1/14 - Titan Basketball vs. Ridgeview at home
• 1/15 - First Semester Report Cards go Home
• 1/21 - Schultz/Bernath Joint Community Board Mtg, 9:30am @ Holcomb Bridge MS
• 2/3 - 6th Grade honors breakfast @ 7:30am (Invitations soon)
• 2/3 and 2/5 - Talent Show auditions after school, see Mr. Feilen for details
• 2/5 - 7th Grade honors breakfast @ 7:30am (Invitations soon)
• 2/5 - Rising 6th Grade Parent Coffee, 10am
• 2/10 - 8th Grade honors breakfast @ 7:30am (Invitations soon)
• 2/26 - Talent Show