Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• February 24 - Soccer v. Sweetwater (Home)
  
• February 28 - Gwinnett Writes test (UPDATE: 6th grade)
• February 28 - GMAS Family Night
• February 29 - NAEP test (select 8th graders)
• February 29 - Black History Program (during school)
• February 29 - Sports Banquet
• February 29 - PreLGPE Chorus Concert
• March 4-8 - GAA Testing (Self-Contained)
• March 6 - Early Release & Parent-Teacher Conferences
• March 7 - Early Release
• March 8 - Progress Reports Go Home
• March 12 - Local School Council Meeting
• March 14 - JA Finance Park (GA State & Caravella HR)
• March 15 - Digital Learning Day #4
• March 19 - JA Finance Park (GA Tech & Shukla HR)
• March 20 - JA Finance Park (GA Southern & Brinkworth HR)
• March 21 - JA Finance Park (UGA & Levell-Russell HR)
• March 21 - PTA Meeting
• March 23 - Saturday Science Bootcamp

• Tuesday, March 5th - Social Studies (updated date)

• Friday, March 8th - Science

• Tuesday, March 12th - Math

• Wednesday, March 13th - Language Arts

Other Testing Dates

• February 28 - Gwinnett Writes Testing (6th grade only)
• February 29 - NAEP Testing (select 8th graders only)
• March 4-8 - GAA Testing (ASD programs only)
• April 22-23 - GMAS, English/Language Arts
• April 25-26 - GMAS, Math
• April 30 - GMAS, Science
• May 1 - GMAS, Social Studies
• May 2-3 - GMAS, Enhanced Algebra (8th grade only)

Have you met Ms. Charles, OUR social worker?

She is amazing. She arrives at the drop of a hat when we need her; she visits OUR students at home when needed. She takes her work and OUR community needs seriously.

Thank you, Ms. Charles, for all that you do.

We are having a Black History Month Spirit Week next week (2/26-3/1), with Hip-Hop inspired fashion days.

Georgia Milestones Family Night &

Good Talks on Tough Subjects

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

6 pm

Summerour Cafeteria

• Help your child prepare for the state test administered in April
• Experience online testing & learn about promotion requirements
• Counselors will share tips about having conversations about difficult topics

OUR students have begun working with the Norcross High School coaches to begin their weight training for sports next year. Here are a couple of pics of them at work in OUR gym.

OUR awesome ELA teachers were hard at work this week (and every week). Here are some action shots of them in action.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

March 27, 2024

All Day

During School

A yellow paper with information came home this week. Please make sure that your child has brought it home to you.

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

J. WIlkinson, one of OUR 8th graders, is pictured with his Science Fair project this morning as he represents Summerour at the County-level Science Fair. Thank you, Mr. WIlkinson who worked hard to make this happen.

Thanks also to OUR Science teachers who made this happen.

Your 8th grade student may be asked to take the NAEP test in the subject of Science on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Please ensure your 8th grade student is present on this day. This test measures current knowledge in Science and reports these findings to the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education. This test measures common achievement across the country. Your student will be notified by their science teacher if they are selected to sit for this test and will report to the testing location on the day of the test with a pass.

Thank you for your participation.

March 27, 2024

All Day

During School

A blue paper with information came home this week. Please make sure that your child has brought it home to you.

Some students were selected for participation in OUR Saturday Academic Program, funded by Title I. If your child was invited, but you need the registration information, it is attached here in English (below) and Spanish (on the right).

Every Thursday

10 am - 12 pm

• Learn how to use Parent Portal, Parent Square, MyPayments Plus, educational websites
• Download the apps to communicate with teachers and monitor children's progress
• Create an email account

Summerour Parent Center, 770-582-7545

Attached (below) is the scholarship application from Gwinnett Parks and Recreation for football. This provides an opportunity for the potential player to receive up to $100 off of their football registration. Football registration opens on March 16.

This is not Norcross High School football, but a community football league.

To sign up or ask questions regarding tackle football, reach out to Shakeia.Brodie@norcrossathletics.com

Milestones testing dates for the end of the year have been announced. Please ensure that your child is here and ready to test on the dates below. For more information about Georgia Milestones, or any other test administered in GCPS, please refer to the Accountability and Assessment webpage.

Summerour Yearbooks are available for purchase now in the Summerour Media Center or at Jostens.com. They are $40.

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.

OUR PTA needs parent volunteers!

If you are interested in helping OUR Students, OUR School, by volunteering, email Shakeia.Brodie@gmail.com

IB learners 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.