July 31st - Mark Your Calendars!  Several activities are taking place at EPMS on July 31st, starting new traditions. Please mark your calendars and make sure your children don't miss out.

ALL 6th GRADERS will come to school for their Orientation Day from 8:00am - 1:00pm (corrected end time). This program will be run by 6th grade staff as well as our selected 8th grade WEB leaders. It will be full of fun and will also be the day that they get their schedule and locker, so don't miss out. Parents may drop off and pick up, but this is a day for students. See later information re: Information Day for Parents. Buses will be provided in a sweep bus format to select locations for those whose families cannot provide transportation. Details to come.

All 8th graders who are WEB leaders should arrive to the school at 7:00am to prepare for the 8:00 arrival explained above. Parents will be required to provide transportation in the morning for these students, as buses only provide 8:00 drop off and 1:00 pick up.

All 8th graders participating in AVID will also come to school for their Orientation from 8:00 - 1:00pm. These students can use the aforementioned buses.

INFORMATION DAY:

6th grade Parents will come to Information Day for 6th graders on August 5th from 10:00 - 12:00 to handle all fees and paperwork. Students will not attend on this day as classrooms and hallway will be unavailable due to teachers attending the STUDENT KICK OFF on July 31st. All 6th grade parents must have their Golden Ticket to participate in Information Day activities. If you have not turned in your proofs of residence and picked up your golden ticket before July 31st, you will be required to complete this first, which will probably be a rather long line with a long wait. TIP: Come get your Golden Ticket now (details below)! Don't wait.

7th and 8th grade students will attend Information Day on August 5th from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Schedules, Info Day Packets, and Lockers will be available in their advisement classrooms. Textbooks will not be handed out, as most textbooks are online, though there will be a form in the packet for parents to indicate a request for textbooks if that is preferred. Schedules will be available as well as fees/paperwork, but not textbooks (no lines). 

EPMS Supply List. 

Looking ahead to next year...  Click below on the appropriate grade level for a head start. 

6th Grade Supplies

7th Grade Supplies

8th Grade Supplies

Future 9th Graders:

Don't forget your summer reading assignments for all advanced English classes. If you did not receive your assignment from your teachers, please contact your high school for details.

Early Release Days.  

Click here to see our corrected list of release dates, along with our feeder school dates.  Don't forget that the first half of every one of these dates will be an Authentic Learning Day, packed with activities in the local community to bring learning to life! Our tentative release time will be 12:55pm. This may flex by 5 or 10 minutes pending transportation schedule.

Math Instructional Resources. 

Fulton County Schools is seeking public feedback on instructional resources for Algebra I and Geometry.  The resources being considered are currently on display in the Media Center on from May 6 - June 5 between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm, at the North Learning Center (450 Northridge Parkway, Sandy Springs, 30350).  For more information, contact Becky Patterson, pattersonbm@fultonschools.org

Georgia Milestones Survey. 

Students are encouraged to take this survey, as the state is interested in their feedback to improve the testing process for next year.  Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Georgia_Milestones_Student_Survey

Title I

Parents are invited to join the 2015-2016 Title I Advisory Council.  Your help would be greatly appreciated in reviewing and revising the school system's FY16 District Parental Involvement Policy as well and Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP). Locations and times are set forth below.  You can attend one or both sessions. 

Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 6 pm                        Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6 pm

Feldwood Elementary School                     Holcomb Bridge Middle School

5790 Feldwood Road                                      2700 Holcomb Bridge Road

College Park, GA 30349                                  Alpharetta, GA 30022

404-765-2001                                                     770-594-5280

For additional assistance, please contact Kimberly Howard, Title I Parent Involvement Specialist, 470-254-0438 or email her at howardkim@fultonschools.org.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding Summer Registration and Paperwork for the 2015-2016 School Year:  

Please remember that there are a few paperwork items that you need to complete at Elkins Pointe Middle School before next school year. Parents are welcome to come by the office during school hours. Additionally, our office will be open starting May 26th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm as well as Mondays and Fridays by appointment to assist you with this. Please be sure to complete these items before July 31st so that your child can have a successful start to the school year at the end of summer.  

 "Get the Golden Ticket" 

That's right! The details are in. Next year's requirements are a bit different, which means...

• If your child is going to be a 6th grader,
  • All students still need an affidavit of residence with two proofs of residency (1 bill, 1 residential - lease or mortgage).
  • All students need to meet immunization requirements
  • http://files.ctctcdn.com/a1f90a6b001/cd0190a8-5650-4347-8286-458c2966f247.pdf.
  • You will need your golden ticket to participate in Information Day on August 5th.
• If your child will be a 7th or 8th grader next year,
  • You will NOT need to do an affidavit of residency unless you have an address change.
  • You will NOT need a Golden Ticket.
  • You will need to make sure that your child meets the new immunization requirements http://files.ctctcdn.com/a1f90a6b001/cd0190a8-5650-4347-8286-458c2966f247.pdf .

Cops and Kids Soccer Game

The Roswell Police Department will be playing soccer against the children of Roswell Creek Apartments.  Game time is on June 5th at 6 pm at the Roswell Creek Apartments. Click here for more info. 

Summer swim? 

Swim at Milton!  This is a great way to stay conditioned during the off season or just enjoy the water on hot days.  Contact Coach Scholz for more info. atmscholz@fultonschools.org.

Are you interested in becoming a Junior Deputy Sheriff? 

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Fulton County Sherriff's Office and important leadership skills.  Click here for application and information.

Science for teenagers

Are you looking for hands-on activities in computing and science? Follow this link for additional information: http://www.ggc.edu/techcamp

STEM for girls

Metro Atlanta with the sponsorship of Women in Technology is accepting full and partial scholarship applications for our

S.T.E.M. summer camp. Eligible ages are four to fourteen.  Application deadline is June 1st.  Click here for more info. 

Girls Lacrosse 

If interested, sign up for the 2015 Roswell High School girl's summer lacrosse camp.  It will be held at the lacrosse field at Roswell High School on June 1-4 from 9:00-1. The cost is $155 for the week.  For more information, contact Sue Scheer at ScheerS@fultonschools.org  or Carol Antona at antona@bellsouth.net.

Save Your Box Tops!

The PTSA will be collecting Box Tops next year to earn money for our school!  You can start collecting now.  Here is a list of all products with Box Tops... http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products

Get in the know  

There are quite a few activities taking place this summer that your child would probably enjoy.  Follow these links to find out which activities are of interest to you.

• 5/29 - Summer School Begins
• 6/22 - 6/26 - On Pointe Summer Bridge Camp
• 7/31 - 6^th Grade Kick Off/Orientation 8:00 - 1:00
• 7/31 - 8^th Grade AVID Student Orientation (invite only) 8:00 - 1:00
• 8/5 - Information Day
• 6^th grade 10:00 - 12:00 Parents Only (see 7/31 for students)
• 7^th & 8^th grade 1:00 - 3:00 Students and Parents Welcome

And for the final time of the school year ... have a fabulous summer, Titans! Remember we love you. Feed your brain, and come back to us safely!