Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Volume 4, Issue 5 - August 23, 2024
Dr. Looney's Message
Important Dates
Upcoming Dates
- August 24 - GCPS' Bus Driver Job Fair (Buford)
- August 26 - Volleyball vs. Hull
- August 27 - GCPS' Universal Screeners Meeting
- August 28 - Picture Day
- August 28 - Volleyball vs. Sweetwater
- August 31 - Cross-Country @ Fayetteville
- September 2 - No School: Labor Day
- September 4 - Volleyball @ Richards
- September 5 - Board of Education Mtng.
- September 7 - Cross-Country @ Cumming
- September 9 - Volleyball vs. Pinckneyville
- September 11 - Volleyball at Lilburn
- September 12 - Local School Council Mtng.
- September 19 - Board of Education Mtng.
- September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
- September 21 - Cross-Country @ Cartersville
- September 26 - Literacy Around the World Night
- September 28 - JLC @ Muddy Dash
- October 4 - Cross-Country @ Jefferson
- October 12 - Cross-Country @ Commerce
- October 10-14 - Fall Break
This Week
Ready to learn and grow!
These parents are excited of what this school year will bring in the English and Civics for U.S. Citizenship class. Call the Parent Center at 770-582-7545 if you want to join us.
School Pictures: August 28
OUR school picture day is coming up in less than 2 weeks, on August 28. Students are required to be in their school uniform for pictures. Please ensure that your child is wearing their uniform every day.
And They're Off!
Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night
August 27, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
All GCPS Families are invited to join us
Presented by:
Miranda McLaren, Executive Director
Office of Accountability and Assessment
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students’ strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.
Fliers in multiple languages below:
Coming Soon
PTA Reflections Contest for Students
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?
Join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
Get submission guidelines and an entry form today by contacting the PTA at reflections@summerourpta.com. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
Poster - English
Poster - Spanish
Chorus Fundraiser Now Through September 5
Ways to Support Us:
Preferred Method: Talk to a chorus student! They will have order forms and brochures available. No need to pay for shipping through this option. Delivery will be during the week of 9/30/24
Check out our online webstore. Additional items outside the brochure are available online! Shipping costs may be applied. www.fundraise.biz/52415
Make a donation - no purchase necessary. Head to the webstore from the link above and select "Make a Donation" from the left-hand side bar. $20 minimum. It will ask you to enter a student name, enter a Chorus student's name or Ms. Rosie Smith's name.
Thinking About A Family Photo?
Norcross High School Volleyball Fundraiser
Tanner Family Portrait Event
$35 non-refundable donation to Norcross High School Volleyball includes:
- family portrait sitting
- 11x14 family portrait print
Location Change!
- Sunday, September 8
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Jones Bridge Park
4901 East Jones Bridge Road
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Book Your Session: tinyurl.com/tannernorcrosshigh
Boys & Girls Club Open House
H. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club is hosting an Open House and you're invited!
September 9
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
SmarterMe Academy
Monday - Friday
6th - 8th grade
Free Program!
Norcross Global Methodist Church
2500 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071
Program Includes:
- Summerour MS Transportation
- Recreation / Sports
- Homework Help & Tutoring
- STEAM, Art, & Music
- Health & Wellness
- Financial Literacy & 529 College Savings
Grade Level Information
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Ms. Belinda Terry
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Tannia Wood
6th Grade Counselor
Welcome to 7th Grade!
Mr. Al Sadler
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Angelica Rosas
7th Grade Counselor
Welcome to 8th Grade!
Ms. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
Dr. Toni Weir
Gear Up Assistant Principal
Ms. Allegra Morgan
Gear Up Counselor
Summerour Specific
Cross-Country Schedule
August 17th @ Winder
August 31st @ Fayetteville
September 7th @ Cumming
September 14th @ Conyers
September 21st @ Cartersville
October 4th @ Jefferson
October 12th @ Commerce
Open Gym Begins September 11
Get a permission slip from your homeroom teacher, or other team teacher. Open gym runs after school and is handled by Mr. Tre'Von McNeal. Return your permission slip to Mr. McNeal or have your teacher get it to him!
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Starting September 11
No permission slip = no open gym!
Volleyball Schedule
vs Radloff 8/19
at Northbrook 8/21
vs Hull 8/26
vs Sweetwater 8/28
at Richards 9/4
vs Pinckneyville 9/9
at Lilburn 9/11
August IB Learner Profile
IB learners are Risk-takers. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
IB students transition well to challenging university settings and show resilience and determination in their work. In academics, they have the confidence to approach new or unfamiliar subjects or material.
2024-2025 School Year: Getting Started
Do You Want to Volunteer at Summerour?
Click this link to let Rosanna Carlson know that you'd like to volunteer to help out at Summerour. You can choose specific days and times to come in weekly OR go through the list of events and groups that could use you. Check it out! Come and be a part of your child's school.
ParentSquare Setup
You can receive ParentSquare message notifications 3 ways: email, text, or in the phone app. The GCPS website has a page that explains how to setup or change your notifications. We encourage you to go in to your ParentSquare account and make sure that you are getting the notifications in a way that makes the most sense for you!
Click the link and make sure you are getting notified.