Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• January 28 - Basketball vs. Lilburn MS
  
• January 28 - Soccer vs. Lilburn MS
• February 2 - Progress Reports Go Home
  
• February 2 - Pre-LGCPE Orchestra Concert (7/8)
• February 2 - Progress Reports Go Home (Date Change)

• February 3 - Digital Learning Day #3
• February 4 - Soccer @ Sweetwater MS
  
• February 6-10 - National School Counseling Week
• February 14 - St. Valentine's Day
  
• February 15 - GCPS County Basketball Tournament
  
• February 16, 17, 20 - No School - GCPS Student Holiday
• February 22 - NHS Football 8th Grade Weight Training Starts
  
• February 24 - GCPS Science Fair (Gas South District)
• March 1/2 - Early Release & Conferences
  
• March 3 - Progress Reports Go Home

Tuesdays & Thursdays

4:15 - 6:00 pm

• build literacy skills
• participate in STEM activities
• receive homework help
• make new friends

For more information, ask your teacher about SmarterMe!

February Dates

2/7; 2/9; 2/14; 2/16; 2/21; 2/23; and 2/28

March Dates

3/2; 3/7; 3/9; 3/14; 3/16; 3/21; 3/23; 3/28; and 3/30

April Dates

4/11; 4/13; 4/18; 4/20; 4/25; and 4/27

May Dates

5/2; 5/4; 5/9; 5/11; 5/16; 5/18; and 5/23

Shout out to two of our own who presented at the Literacy Bootcamp (for teachers) on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Thank you to Ms. Draper and Ms. Sarpong who represented SummerOUR by providing leadership and training within the county.

Mr. Lenie George

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Lenie.George@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Pam Griswell

6th Grade Counselor

Pam.Griswell@gcpsk12.org

Mr. Stacy James

7th Grade Assistant Principal

stacy.james@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2486

Ms. Yunilda Valdez

7th Grade Counselor

yunilda.valdez@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2480

8th Grade Counselors:

Robin Blackwell, Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Kimberly Blackshear, Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org

8th Grade Assistant Principal:

Christy Gray, Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

8th Grade Clerk:

Faby Silva, Faby.Silva@gcpsk12.org

8th grade students took the PSAT on October 12. Click on the image to expand it to full size.

Here you can read about where to see scores, how to interpret them, and what your next steps might be.

Belinda Terry, Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Connections took some of our 8th graders to Paul Duke STEM High School for a visit to get them an overview of that magnificent school and the possibilities open to them. On the way home, they stopped at the Varsity for lunch. We hear great things from the students, and from the community where they visited today. Thank you Connections teachers for putting this together, and thank you to the 8th graders for representing us well.

We sent letters home via email this week to students who might benefit from our no-cost grade recovery program, AAP.

Eligibility?

Student scored between 50% and 69% for any core academic subject in Semester 1

Language Arts or Science

7:15AM - 8:15AM

Tuesday, January 24th – Tuesday, February 7th

NO SCHOOL (Digital Learning Day #3) on Friday, February 3rd

Math or Social Studies

7:15AM - 8:15 AM.

Thursday, February 9th – Monday, February 27th

NO SCHOOL (Student Holidays) on Thursday, February 16th, 17th, and 20th

*check your email for an invitation and form to register if your child qualifies

Partnership Gwinnett and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators recognized 76 STAR Teachers from public and private schools across Gwinnett County on Thursday. One of OUR own is in the center of this picture. Congratulations Ms. Rhonda Perry, OUR IB Coordinator.

We are happy to offer an intramural program here at Summerour Middle School!

The Intramural program will run from Tuesday January 17th-Thursday March 23rd and is intended to provide fun, interactive activities for all students. Activities offered depend on students’ interests (let us know what you want to play) and include, but are not limited to, soccer and basketball.

There is no charge for this program. If any problems with behavior occur, students will be verbally warned and if problems continue, the student will be excused from the program.

Permission Form Below

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

IB students regularly deliver stimulating presentations and drive excellence in group assignments.

Cell phones are not allowed during the school day at Summerour.

• No phones in classrooms
  
• No phones in hallways
  
• No phones in restrooms
  

Phones should be left at home or turned off and left in backpacks/book bags all day long.

Summerour is still hosting weekly Covid surveillance testing on Thursday afternoons. If you'd like to sign your child up, use this form to sign up.

Our Parent Center is located on our first floor, so it's easy to get to. Come check in at the front office, then use the Parent Center to volunteer, check-out resources, and get engaged!

More information is on our website, or you can reach out to Rosanna Carlson, our Parent Instructional Support Coordinator.

• Student Tutoring - 8:15 - 8:50 a.m.
• Student Arrival - 8:50 a.m.
• Tardy Bell / Late Arrival - 9:15 a.m.
• No Check Out After - 3:00 p.m.
• Dismissal Bell - 4:00 p.m.