Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• October 31 - Halloween
  
• November 3 - Digital Learning Day #2
• November 4 - JLC Raider Event (@ Shiloh MS)
• November 5 - Daylight Savings Time ends
• November 6 - Paul Duke STEM HS Parent Info Mtng
• November 7 - Election Day
• November 8 - A/B/C Celebration (during lunch)
• November 9 - Math & Pizza Night
• November 10 - Progress Reports Go Home
• November 11 - Veteran's Day
• November 11 - Academic Intervention Program
• November 13 - Norcross HS Parent Info Mtng
• November 14 - Local School Council Meeting
• November 16 - Basketball vs. Coleman MS (Home)
• November 16 - GCPS Board Meeting (ISC)
• November 17 - Career Day
• November 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 27 - December 4 - High School Selection (8th Grade)

Please join us for an exciting event at the school cafeteria on

Thursday, November 9

6:00 to 7:30 PM

Bring the whole family to “Summerour Math Pizzeria” and experience math standards in action through the magic of games.

• free pizza
• raffle prizes
• estimation jars
• gift cards for the winners

Last Friday, we asked OUR teachers to wear their graduation gowns in the morning and we unveiled OUR "Portrait of a Graduate" permanent display in the main lobby. Here are a few pictures of OUR students and teachers, seeing what a graduate looks like.

Mr. Yelinek's designers are still at it. This week, we have a beautiful food truck that sells doughnuts.

Plaza Las Americas in Lilburn, Georgia would like to invite you to their upcoming October and early November events for a spooktacular experience.

1. Trunk or Treat on October 29th (5pm-7pm) in partnership with The Nett Church:

Enjoy sweet treats, creative costumes, and a safe family environment. Admission is 1 canned food item or if anyone is interested in participating, here is the link to register as a car trunk. We will also be giving away Amazon gift cards to those who register and have the best decorated trunks!

https://thenettchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1945727

2. All Ages Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st (5pm-8pm):

Encourage your students to showcase their costumes for a chance to win prizes. Here is the registration for those who want to compete or simply come to enjoy the festivities.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGKrVR_b8vOi1BznOoBcQ04P0aAVMhCnPPUtOh0p0RG8SKEQ/viewform

3. Day of the Dead Festival from November 2nd to November 5th 5pm-8pm each day:

Experience various events, including an Altars Contest and a Catrina Fashion Show on November 5th. Here is where those interested can register to participate in the altars contest for cash prizes below. And of course, anyone and everyone is more than welcome to come and experience the traditional cultural events.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQJpoMyfArh5sgfc-8QNmQ4u9anaJY-viuSGiybIaaGdmlCg/viewform

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

Dr. Toni Weir

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

• Mon, 10/23
  Meet with SMS 8th grade counselors about both schools
  
• Fri, 10/27
  Private School Tours at both NHS (8:30am) and PDHS (10:30am)
• Mon, 10/30
  Videos about both high schools available for middle school students
• Mon, 11/6 @ 6:30 pm
  Paul Duke STEM (In-Person) Student/Parent Meeting
  English and Spanish
• Mon, 11/13 @ 6:30 pm
  Norcross HS (In-Person) Student/Parent Meeting
  English and Spanish
  
• 11/27 -12/4
  High school preference selection

Mr. Will Bishop, Principal of Norcross High School (left) and Mr. Jonathan Weatherington Principal of Paul Duke STEM High School (right) visit OUR 8th grade teachers in advance of the High School Articulation process. Here they are taking questions from OUR 8th grade teachers about the differences and similarities between their two schools.

The Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology lottery registration window opens on November 1, 2023, and it will remain open until January 19, 2024.

Informational Meetings for students/parents interested in attending GSMST

All meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at GSMST

Additional details and documents are available on our school website at www.gsmst.org/

• Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – Berkmar Cluster, Central Gwinnett Cluster, Collins Hill Cluster, Discovery Cluster, Duluth Cluster, Lanier Cluster, Meadowcreek Cluster, Norcross Cluster, North Gwinnett Cluster, Peachtree Ridge Cluster, Seckinger Cluster
  
• Thursday, January 11, 2024 – make-up meeting date for anyone unable to attend the first two meeting dates

Students will be required to meet eligibility requirements to successfully enter the lottery

• Students must be enrolled in Enhanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections (or a higher-level math class)
• Students must either 1) score "Distinguished" on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course math assessment for this course OR 2) score 550 of higher on the math section of the PSAT

This week OUR 8th graders were working on motors in Science. Here are a few pictures.

The Career Day Committee is seeking speakers to talk to our students virtually about their various careers on

Friday, November 17, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Are you a suitable speaker? Are you willing to take the time to talk to our 7th grade students?

We would greatly appreciate your help. Please provide the contact information of that person to Ms. Woods, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan, or Mrs. Rosas.

This week we celebrated Red Ribbon Week, with themed days. From Dress Up Days to Costume Days, we had a blast this week. Throw in an amazing PTA Dance, and it was a good time this week all around.

Enjoy some of OUR photos from this week!

The link and QR code are also on the EClass C&I page on the left under Media Center. We can’t wait to see your photos!!

Join PTA!

Make sure your voice is heard. Want to be able to vote at PTA meetings? Click or scan the QR code to join PTA.

If your child is interested in participating in any sport for Summerour Middle School (or in High School), download the Rank One mobile application or use the website www.rankone.com to create an account. Your information MUST be uploaded into this system before you are allowed to tryout for any team.

This week will span 2 months. Here are OUR two learner profiles for next week:

All parents MUST go onto My Payments Plus to sign off on required documents: from Title I acknowledgements to Student Handbook Acceptance. EVERYONE must use My Payments Plus to sign off on our required documents.

Go to our Parent Resources page on the website and click on "Signing Docs & Making Payments" about 1/2 way down. You'll see a description and links for assistance.

Thank you, Parents, for your continued support of the Summerour mandatory school uniform policy. See the requirements below:

• Collared shirts, solid colors: white, navy, or grey
• Only SMS logo t-shirts can be worn: navy or white
• Outerwear (sweatshirts, etc.) - must be plain with no designs - logo smaller than a quarter
• Shirts must be long enough to be tucked easily into shorts, pants, or skirts
• Pant, short or skirt colors: khaki, navy plaid, navy, black - No Black Jeans
• Crocs are permitted in neutral colors only (black, white, navy, tan, grey)
• No leggings, jeggings, or sweatpants - Uniform Joggers are permitted
• Jeans on non-uniform days only and must not reveal skin
• Students are not permitted to wear slides or house slippers
• “Fingertip” rule applies to short and skirt lengths
• Hats are off and hoods are down in the school building.

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. Any student who is using the phone for cyberbullying (as determined by Discipline Coordinator) will lose privileges of bringing a cellphone to school.