Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Upcoming Dates
- October 29 - PSAT (8th grade only)
- October 30 - PTA Fall Dance
- November 1 - Gear Up to Gwinnett Tech
- November 2 - JLC Raider Competition @ Grace Snell MS
- November 3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
- November 5 - Digital Learning Day #2
- November 5 - Election Day
- November 7 - Paul Duke Rising 9th Grade Night
- November 14 - Math Night
- November 14 - Local School Council Meeting
- November 21 - Science Night & Parent Involvement Day
- November 21 - GCPS Board Meeting
- November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
Girl's Basketball Roster Announced!
Congratulations to the following young ladies for making the 2024-2025 Girls Basketball team
Kendall Ammons
DeAnna Manning Walker
Maria Russell
Jordan Caesar
Kalece Harrison
Isabella Hernandez Delcid
Amina Mohammed
Mang Nuom
Christiana Williams
Daylicia Ford
Giovanna Wouafo
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Ms. Belinda Terry
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Tannia Wood
6th Grade Counselor
770.417.2491
Welcome to 7th Grade!
Mr. Al Sadler
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Angelica Rosas
7th Grade Counselor
770.417.2480
Career Day: November 22
The Career Day Committee is in the process of planning our Career Day Event!
We are seeking speakers to talk to OUR 7th graders about various careers on Friday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
- Speakers do not have to be available for the entire time frame to participate in this event
- We are a middle school and they will be addressing 7th graders
Do you know of someone who is a suitable speaker and is willing to take the time to talk to our students? Encourage them to contact Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan, or Mrs. Rosas.
Welcome to 8th Grade!
Ms. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
770.417.2487
Welcome to Gear Up!
Dr. Toni Weir
Gear Up Assistant Principal
Ms. Allegra Morgan
Gear Up Counselor
770.797.2960
2024 - 2025 Basketball Schedule
November 13: Away - Osborne MS (@ Mill Creek HS)
November 21: Away - Duluth MS (@ Duluth HS)
December 5: Home - Coleman MS (Elementary Night)
December 7: Home - Dacula MS
December 12: Home - Lanier MS
December 16: Away - Northbrook MS (@ Peachtree Ridge HS)
December 19: Away - Pinckneyville MS (@ Norcross HS)
January 9: Home - Creekland MS
January 11: Home - Radloff MS
January 16: Home - Jones MS (Teacher Appreciation)
January 22: Away - Twin Rivers MS (@ Mountain View HS)
January 23: Home - North Gwinnett MS (8th Grade Night)
January 25: Away - Hull MS (@ Peachtree Ridge HS)
January 30: Away - Lilburn MS (@ Meadowcreek HS)
Tryouts October 15 - 17:
See OUR website for documents needed to participate.
PTA Fundraiser
Summerour Middle School PTA is selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to raise money. $15 per dozen. Order at:
https://grouprai.se/krispykreme49755sa
(or use the QR code)
Sale Runs Now through November 20
When you order, you will receive a virtual card, with which you can pick up your dozen at Krispy Kreme.
Gifted Steppers Fundraiser
Help the SMS Gifted Steppers step up their fundraising with the Double Good popcorn fundraiser! Choose from delicious GOURMET popcorn from classic flavors like “Butter Believe It”, an episode of salted, creamy crunch, to special flavors like “In Queso Fire” a creamy cheddar, garlic, onion and jalapeño recipe that is built for the bold.
Getting your popcorn is easy! Just click the link, click shop to support, select your popcorn and the popcorn will be sent straight to your doorstep 🙂
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/mimi1623
Ends November 12
Title I Document Sign Off
Title I documents regarding Summerour Family Engagement have been uploaded on the school website. We greatly appreciate families who have already signed these documents on Parent Square.
If you have not downloaded the app yet, please do so to access documents and acknowledge the receipt of "The Plan... The Promise" by signing electronically. Once you download the app, click on the tab "More," then click "Forms/Permission," open the "Complete Back to School Forms'' tab, scroll down to select each document, click on "Review and Sign," then sign your full name electronically, and submit.
Another option could be to access "The Plan... The Promise" on the school website, print copies, and return a signed cover page to the Parent Center before October 18. The Parent Instructional Coordinator is available for parents who might need additional help downloading the app and signing documents.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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.
October IB Learner Profile: Balanced
IB learners are Balanced. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
IB students are active participants in a wide range of aspects of campus life, as well as focusing on their academic development.
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.