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EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rockdale County Public Schools

         
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2633 Stanton Rd. SE
Conyers, GA 30094
Phone: 770-483-3255
Fax:  770-483-3676

          
 
 
                     
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EDWARDS NEWS

  School Dance 
A school dance will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.  Tickets are on sale now during lunch.  Tickets are $5 which includes a slice of pizza and a soda.  There will be other concessions to purchase.  The profits from the dance will go to the EMS PTO to purchase a sign for the from of our school.  Only the first 350 people will be allowed to attend.  Come join us Thursday!
 
  Winter Intersession 
Winter Intersession will be offered at EMS during winter break, February 15-19, from 8:30 AM -12:30 PM each day. Students will receive instruction in reading and math during intersession. Contact Ms. Dudley via e-mail at vdudley@rockdale.k12.ga.us or by phone at 770-483-3255 for more information.
 
  Rockdale County High School presents J. Tom Morgan 
Rockdale County High School presents J. Tom Morgan on February 23, 2010 at 7 p.m. J. Tom Morgan, a former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer, provides straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime. He has appeared on CNN’s Talk Back Live, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Court TV, the Today Show, and 48 Hours.
 
  Parent Meeting for Rising 9th Graders at RCHS 
Rockdale County High School will hold a meeting for rising 9th grade parents and students who will attend Rockdale County High School next year at Rockdale County High School on Wednesday, February 24th at 6:30 pm.  You will receive information about your child’s schedule for next year and get information about elective options before they receive forms to fill out.
 
  Free CRCT Practice Testing from Conyers Sylvan Learning Center 
Sylvan is giving back to our community.  Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. At Sylvan, our warm and caring tutors tailor individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes students need to succeed in school and in life. There's absolutely no obligation in taking one of our free CRCT practice tests.
 
What:  Free CRCT Practice Test and 1 Hour Consultation
 
When:  January 30th, February 20th, March 27th (start time is 12pm for each testing date listed)
 
Where:  1496 Klondike Road Conyers, GA 30094Come and take a practice CRCT test and have it professionally scored and evaluated.
 
To reserve your seat call Sylvan at (888) 789 SYLV or email
sylvan@dcpsylvan.com
~Reservations are required~
 
  JOIN PTO TODAY 
It's never too late to join EMS PTO.  You can apply by filling out the PTO Application under Links on the front page of our site.  You can turn this form in along with $8 dues to your child's homeroom teacher.
 
  I-Parent 
Would you like to be able to have access to your child's current daily schedule, attendance history, assignment grades,  or the current average of each class recorded in the electronic grade book?  Scroll down and see I-Parent Information under Links on the right.  Please read this information even if you already have an account.  Although some things have changed this year, your username and password remain the same.  If you have forgotten this information please call the school and we will be happy to help you.  If you need to create an I-Parent account, you need to come to the school and we will help you here.
 
  Swine Flu Information 
For more information on Swine Flu, click here. 
 
  After-School Tutorial Program Information 
For information on the after-school tutorial program here at EMS, please see the letter under Links to the right.
 
  Yearbooks On Sale 
Don’t forget to reserve your child’s copy of the EMS 2010 yearbook. The price is only $35.00. Last year we ran out of yearbook copies and we were forced to turn away some late purchasers. Don’t let that happen to your child! Order your child’s copy now! You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com (see links on the right), or contact Mrs. Chen at Edwards Middle School 770 483-3255 to place your order. Your child can also pick up an order form.

8th grade parents, now is the perfect time to order an 8th grade ad to commemorate your child’s last year here at Edwards! This is a wonderful way to acknowledge your child’s accomplishments in middle school. Prices for ads are as follows:

 
Full page   100.00      
                                                                                        
Half Page    60.00

1/4th Page   30.00

1/8th page   20.00
 
Ad spaces went quickly last year!
 
Order your AD space today!  Memories are priceless!
 
  Progress Report on Parent Portal 
There is a new feature available on I-Parent portal.  This feature is a progress report that will allow you to see grades on all semester progress reports and report cards.  This is another way to view your child's progress throughout the year.  To access this, log onto I-Parent, click on the GRADES tab, and click on Progress Report.
 
  
 RCPS News From The District
  Comprehensive Proposal to Accommodate Growth   
  Georgia's Stop Violence Hotline 
1-800-SAY-STOP
The Georgia Department of Education has created a hotline so that students or parents can anonymously report anyone who has a weapon at school, has threatened to bring a weapon to school, or has violated any other school safety rules. Use the link below to read more about the hotline.
 
  H1N1 and Pandemic Flu Information for Parents 
Please click on this link for the latest information from the federal government concerning pandemic flu preparedness.
 
 
  RCPS Driver Education Program 
Visit our web page describing our driver education program, including links to external sites relating to teen drivers and driver safety. http://www.rockdale.k12.ga.us/C9/Driver's%20Education/default.aspx
 
  RCPS Strategic Plan 
Review the complete RCPS Strategic Plan on eBoard. https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/StrategicPlan/MapView.aspx?S=4138&PID=684
 
  Registration Process 
All students, both new enrollments as well as students moving from one school zone to another, are required to register at the Student Registration Center. For office hours and full information, please use this link-- http://www.rockdale.k12.ga.us/Student%20Registration/default.aspx
 
  
 RCPS District-Wide Links
 
 
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Calendar                                           

 Edwards
   Events (3)
   Begin Start Time Title Location
  2/15/10    Winter Break   
  2/25/10  2:00 pm  Early Release-Parent Conferences  EMS 
  4/5/10    Spring Break   
 RCPS District Portal
   Events (5)
   Begin Start Time Title Location
  1/18/10    Holiday | M.L. King Day  Schools & All Offices Closed 
  2/11/10  7:00 PM  February Board Work Session  Board Room ~ 954 N. Main Street 
  2/15/10    Winter Break | February 15-19, 2010  All Schools Closed 
  2/25/10    Early Release Day (Conferences)  Students Released Early 
  2/25/10  7:00 PM  February Board Monthly Session  Board Room ~ 954 N. Main Street 

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After-School Tutorial Program Information
Athletic Physical Form
Cafeteria Cash Information
Cafeteria Cash Login
CRCT Content Descriptions and Student Guides
How To Order Yearbooks Online
I-Parent Information
Online CRCT Practice
Pay Student Fees Online
PTO Application
Rockdale Magnet School 2009-2010 Application Information
www.yearbooksonsale.com