GA Milestones Testing will begin when we return from Spring Break. Hopefully you have stayed involved in discussions throughout the year and know some of the changes that are coming our way with the new testing, but here are a few reminders:

• Expect more rigorous test questions that require a deeper level of critical thinking, drawing connections between different reading passages, and open-ended questions as well. Because the test questions are far more than multiple choice on the new test, we anticipate that scoring will take much longer, and results may not be available until the middle of Fall semester.
• Because of online testing, students will test in either the morning or the afternoon. Make sure your child brings a healthy lunch to school each day to keep their energy up for afternoon testing.
• The testing window lasts for two weeks because some of the students take an online version of the test, and computer lab space is limited. Because of this, the county allots two days for each subject test. Note that student groups testing online will be TAG, ESOL, and Special Education. Our schedule is tentatively set to hold all testing on the first day of each subject, allowing for one "regular" day between each test. We hope this will allow for students to rest, study, and recuperate each time - in addition to handle make ups.
• 4/16 - 4/17 - ELA Sections 1 & 2
• 4/20-4/21 - ELA Section 3 Writing
• 4/22 - 4/23 - Math Sections 1 & 2
• 4/24 - Make Up Day
• 4/27 - 4/28 - Science Sections 1 & 2
• 4/29 - 4/30 - Social Studies Sections 1&2
• 5/1 - Make Up Day
   

TEC Camp

Attention rising 7th & 8th grade girls.  You are invited to our TEC (Technology, Engineering & Computer) Camp, which will be held from June 1 - 5, 2015 on the Georgia Tech campus.   This fun and interactive camp is hosted by the Georgia Tech Women in Engineering Program and is designed to give girls an early introduction to the exciting world of engineering with the hope of inspiring them to eventually consider college majors and careers as engineers.  Click here for more information about the camp.  

Humane Society Donations
 

Our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Okiyama, is collecting items for the Atlanta Humane Society. Would you like to help out? Click here to see the list of needed items and donate them to Ms. Okiyama's room - D110. 
 

Milton Jr. Eagles Cheerleading
 

Come out and cheer for the Milton Jr. Eagles!  Tryouts for the 2015 Football and Competition squads are for all rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls zoned for Milton High School.  Tryouts will be held March 24th - 26th at GA All stars from 5p.m.-7p.m.  Pre-registration is required, so please go to www.miltonjunioreagles.com and follow the Cheerleading Tab to register. 

Roswell High Cheerleading

Calling all Cheerleaders!  Roswell High School tryouts will start on March 30th - April 2nd.   If interested for the fall, please stop by the front office and pick up an informational packet. You can also visit the RHS Cheerleading website at roswellhornetcheer.shutterfly.com. Go to the "tryout" tab to download the forms.  For additional questions, please contact Susan Jones at susanjones1234@bellsouth.net or at 404-934-9719. 

Roswell Jr. Hornets Cheerleading will be holding a parent meeting on Tuesday March 31st, at Crabapple Middle school at 6:00.  Tryouts will start on April 13th- 17th.  Go Hornets! 

Hembree Runs! 

Come join in the Wild 5K, 1K Cub Run and Spring Fling Festival that will take place on Saturday, March 28th at HSES.  All participants will receive a race technical t-shirt and goody bag, and are invited to enjoy an after race Spring Fling Festival at the school from 9:00 AM to 12:00.   A basket raffle that includes prizes such as Disney tickets, an ipad mini, and a laptop, an Xbox or a Kindle Fire will also be held.   The goody bag alone has a $5 play card for Stars and Strikes, a $5 coupon for Play It Again Sports and a $1 basket raffle ticket. Click here to download registration form (also in Spanish) or register online at www.active.com or via the attached registration form. 

EPMS parents, we need you!  
 

Milton High School's PTSA is recruiting for next year's PTSA. They are currently seeking actively involved parent volunteers from EPMS for the Executive Board (Recording Secretary, VP Communications) and Committee Chair positions (9th Grade Representatives (need 2), Membership, Milton Moms and Dads, Holiday Bazaar, Mini Grants). If you would like to be a part of this award winning PTSA, please contact Shannon Wagar, shannon@wagar.net. Click here to see the slate of officers for the election. 

Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness matters!  Join us on Tuesday, April 14th from 5-7 p.m. for only $7* (50% off the regular price) for a full hour of fun! 100% of the ticket sales will go to Autism Speaks, so it's a win/win for everyone!  Please fill out the waiver online at www.skyzone.com/roswell and get ready to jump and have fun for an awesome cause. 

Latino College Fair @ Milton! 

Bilingual representatives from colleges, universities and armed forces will talk with students and their parents about their programs and incentives for Latino students.  Click here for additional details in English and Spanish. 

The Latino College and STEM Fair

Awesome and free opportunity.... don't miss this one!  The Latino College and STEM Fair is a great opportunity for our Hispanic community to learn about opportunities to attend college and apply for scholarships. The event free event for students and parents. Childcare and transportation is also free!  The event will take place on March 28th, from 9:30-2:30 at the Georgia Tech Student Center.   For more information please contact our Spanish teacher Profe Araujo at araujom@fultonschools.org or visit her at the school. 

Calling all Dads to Battle - Battle of the Titans (BOTT)!
 

DATE: 4/3/2015 (Fri.) 
We need lots of volunteers for BOTT, and especially Dads for HEAVY LIFTING on this event!  Working parents, please consider taking a day off from the job to volunteer!  To Sign Up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548a4a822a64-battle1 

PTSA General Meeting

Wednesday, March 25 @ 8:30am

The PTSA General Membership Election is on Wednesday, March 25th at 8:30 a.m. in the Teachers Lounge. All are invited to attend; PTSA members should plan to vote in the 2015-16 Slate of Executive Board Officers.  

International Night

Sign Up for Wednesday, March 25 from 6-8 pm

Students in World Language classes are strongly encouraged to participate!  If your student is taking Japanese, French or Spanish ask if the teacher is giving extra credit to participate/attend!  Please sign up for an Internationally inspired dish to share!  Be sure to include the country, your name and dish.  To Sign Up:

• 3/24 - Kakehashi Event (Welcome Japanese Exchange Students)
• 3/25 - International Night
• 3/27 - 8th Grade field trip to MHS or RHS
• 3/28 - Writing Workshop - invite only
• 4/3 - Battle of the Titans
• 4/6 - 4/10 - Spring Break
• 4/16 - 4/30 - GA Milestones Testing