Titan Talk
March 30, 2018
Because Titans Love to Support Autism Speaks...❤️
Happy Spring Break, Y'all!!
I just wanted to let y'all know that the EPMS team page to join for the walk is UP AND RUNNING!!! I am your team captain this year.
Forward this link to all your friends and family. If you want to walk, awesome. Anyone you know wants to walk, EVEN BETTER!! Share this link anywhere you want-Facebook, Twitter, Titan Talk, Instagram, etc. The more donations we get, the better. All of our donations go to Autism Speaks, which helps fund continued research, programs, local services, and resources to help our babies (and not so much babies) with autism.
If you have any questions about the walk, let me know. Some of us have done it in the past, although it is at Atlantic Station this year (which is different). It is an AMAZING event-one that has truly opened my eyes and you meet some truly incredible people with heartwarming stories while you walk.
The walk is on Sunday, April 29. Registration begins at 8:00 am, but the walk starts at 9:30 am.
http://act.autismspeaks.org/goto/EPMS
Click, "Join our team" or "Donate to a team member"
Kindest regards,
Elizabeth Coté
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Autism Teacher/STAR House Site Director
Upcoming Dates:
The Week Ahead...
- 4/2 to 4/6 - SPRING BREAK - SCHOOL CLOSED
HAPPY SPRING BREAK
APRIL 2 to 6, 2018
The Week After the Break...
- 4/9 - BACK TO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS, TEACHERS & STAFF
- 4/9 - Summit Counselor Onsite
- 4/9 - Academic Bowl Practice @ 4:05 -5:30 pm (Media Center)
- 4/9 & 4/10 PTSA Board (slate proposal & posting by end of the day on 4/10)
- 4/11 - RHS SGC Mtg @ 7:15 am (RHS Media Center)
- 4/11 - Jr. Beta Mtg @ 8 am (Media Center)
- 4/12 to 4/24 - Georgia Milestones Testing Begins
- 4/12 - FCA Mtg @ 7:45 am (Media Center)
- 4/12 - PTSA Board Mtg @ 8:30 am
- 4/13 - College Swag Day
- 4/13 - Titans Got Talent Expo on Gym/Stage @ 6 PM - FREE ADMISSION!
IMPORTANT EVENTS @ EPMS
TITANS GOT TALENT
April 13th @ 6 pm
Stage in the Gym
FREE ADMISSION - CONCESSIONS FOR SALE
KATHA STUART COMMUNITY MEETING
April 18th @ 6:30 pm
Elkins Pointe Middle School
in the Media Center
FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR RHS RISING 9th GRADERS
April 18th from 4-6 pm
in the RHS Gym.
AUTISM SPEAKS - EPMS WALK TEAM
April 29th - Registration at 8 AM & Walk starts @ 9:30 AM
Join Our Team or Donate by clicking on the link:
http://act.autismspeaks.org/goto/EPMS
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 8th GRADE DANCE
May 4th @ 7 pm - 9 pm
Elkins Pointe Atrium & Cafeteria
Happy Spring Break Titans!
As you head out to Spring Break, I want to tell you that our school is moving in a direction where students are excited about their progress and taking a seat at the table when it comes to their academic success. Because you love us, students are achieving and teachers are supported.
This week PTSA students were invited to sit down for a roundtable discussion. Our PTSA hosted stations for students to give input on subjects such as student programs, clubs, WINN, AVID, i-Ready, Connections, and ideas which they would like to see instituted. These students blew me away with their insights and commitment to their education. The most important takeaway is that students truly want to make the most of their educational experience by being stakeholders.
The PTSA showed us their love by designing a delightful retreat in the Teachers Lunchroom. The objective was to create a relaxing environment for teachers and staff to recharge, connect, work, and eat. Their effort was one of the most beautiful ways for parents to thank our teachers and staff for taking care of our children!
Congratulations to our new School Governance Council members: Emory Johnson, Stacy Lampert, and Kristen Patterson. A very special thank you to our parent and teacher candidates for running. We are truly honored to have such involved parents and staff.
Please have your child give their laptops a much-needed rest! It is important to have your child log off, power down, and charge the battery. Please make sure to keep student laptops safe and secure over the break. When we return, students will be using their devices to test for the Georgia Milestones.
It is my utmost wish that on Spring Break you enjoy your time off to rest, relax, and recharge with friends and family!
Sincerely,
Kindra L. Smith, Ed.S
Principal
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Home of the Titans!
SMART, HAPPY, AND CONNECTED
Because PTSA Loves Our Teachers...❤️
Thank you to the PTSA for taking the Teacher Lounge and giving it an HGTV makeover. A special thanks to Christy Joy Jimenez for her vision, design skills, and leadership to this project. Please click on the video below and see the many volunteers, craftsman, and supporters of the Teacher Lounge Makeover. This lounge is everything it is today because of every single family that donated and joined the Elkins Pointe PTSA. Your membership made this incredible transformation happen, and it was because you love us!
Christy Joy Jimenez's words on the Teacher Lounge:
About a month ago the PTSA at my son's middle school approached me about helping with a makeover of the teacher's lounge area. Although I'm not a designer (nor a videographer), I guess a few of my friends trusted my vision enough to recommend me to do it! I was thrilled to take on the challenge along with the help of many talented volunteers! A blog post will come with photos and links and proper thanks to all involved, but for now, enjoy this video of the transformation. The amazing part is that 100% of the project was funded by parent donations to the PTSA! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generosity. Please know that your donations are truly making a difference in the quality of life of the educators we entrust our children to! music by www.bensound.com
Because We Love Our Volunteers...❤️
Because We Love Alyssa...❤️
Because We Love Our Japanese World Language Program...❤️
View the video below to see the pictures of the Japanese students.
Because Michael Baxter from Troop #985 Loves Elkins Pointe..❤️
#ForeverTitan #EagleScout #MiltonEagle
Because We Love Our Volunteer of the Year...❤️
Because We Love Top Titans...❤️
Because Mrs. Okiyama's Students Love Poetry...❤️
- Isabella Szabo, grade 7, Wishing for Water, Elkins Pointe Middle School, Roswell, Teacher: Jennifer Okiyama
- Gavin Schwandt, grade 7, Waves, Elkins Pointe Middle School, Roswell, Teacher: Jennifer Okiyama
The Georgia RoW Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 6 at the DeKalb County Library in Decatur starting at 3:00 PM.
Because We Love the Student Governance Council...❤️
Because We Love Our Students...❤️
JOIN - DONATE - ADVOCATE - PARTNER - COMMUNICATE - PTSA!
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW NOW!
Titans Got Talent - 4/13 @ 6 pm
Georgia Milestones Testing Schedule
Free Sports Physical for Rising 9th Graders to RHS - 4/18 @ 4-6 PM
FREE Sports Physicals for Roswell High School students on Wednesday, April 18th from 4-6 pm in the RHS Gym.
If your rising high school student plans to do a sport at Roswell High School, this is a great opportunity to get a free physical. It will be good for the full academic year for all sports.
- Medical clearance for participation in all sports at RHS
- Bring the GHSA physical form with the history page completed and signed and the concussion awareness form completed and signed
- These forms can be found on http://www.roswellathletics.org, in the training room, at the front desk, or from your coach.
❤️ VOLUNTEER IN THE SCHOOL ❤️
Volunteer Opportunities
- 8th Grade Dance Chair Sign Up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548a4a822a64-8thgrade4
- Join Dads Club - Questions? Email: jonesw3@fultonschools.org.
- School Store in the morning - Please note: School Store volunteers need to complete a 10-minute training with Maryanne Codelli (macode@bellsouth.net).
If you would like to get involved or have any questions, please email volunteer@elkinspointeptsa.org.
Things for Sports @ RHS & MHS
THINGS TO REFERENCE...
STAY UPDATED ON THE WEATHER...
Fulton County Schools (FCS) recommends staying tuned in to their website, FCS social media accounts, and local news media for updates.
- FCS Website: http://www.fultonschools.org/en
- FCS Facebook Page (@FultonCounty Schools) https://www.facebook.com/FultonCountySchools/?fref=ts
- FCS Twitter (@FultonCoSchools) http://www.twitter.com/FultonCoSchools
Elkins Pointe Middle School Informational Items
Sign-Up for Remind
- Enter this number: 81010
- Text message: @elkinspoi
Order Yearbook!!
- Order online here
- Print a form here
- Questions? Email: Suckow@fultonschools.org.
Volunteer Registration
- Register with FCS here
- Please complete 24 hours before volunteering
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