Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Upcoming Dates
- November 21 - Basketball @ Duluth (Duluth HS)
- November 21 - Science Night & Parent Involvement Day
- November 21 - GCPS Board Meeting
- November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 4 - Winter Band Concert
- December 5 - Basketball vs. Coleman (Home)
- December 7 - Basketball vs. Dacula (Home)
- December 9-12 - JA Biztown Week (6th)
- December 9 - Winter Chorus Concert
- December 12 - Basketball vs. Lanier (Home)
- December 16-19 - Semester 1 Finals
- December 16 - Basketball @ Northbrook (Pchtree Ridge HS)
- December 16 - Family Holiday Extravaganza
- December 16 - Winter Orchestra Concert
- December 19 - Basketball @ Pinckneyville (Norcross HS)
- December 19 - GCPS Board Meeting
- December 20 - Last Day o' School: First Semester
Book Fair This Week!
November 11 - November 20
Go to our Book Fair Website at https://tinyurl.com/SMSFallBookFair24
There, you can preview the Fair and set up your Book Fair E wallet for your student!
See you at the Fair!
Imagine Learning Information Session
Select MLL Students Only: Invite To Come
If your student has been enrolled in Imagine Learning for the new school year, you may want to learn more about the program. Click on this link for a video (English or Spanish).
Imagine Learning is an adaptive, interactive program that teaches language and literacy concepts at your student's level and helps them practice what they've learned. You can help your student succeed by being involved in their Imagine Learning experience by encouraging your student to use Imagine Learning at home. The more they work on it, the quicker they will become fluent in English. Also, please feel free to review your student’s progress with their teacher.
If you have additional questions or would like to learn more about this program, Ms. Carlson in the Parent Center will host a Parent Information Session on Wednesday, November 20 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Career Day: November 22: Come Talk to OUR Students!
Dear Parents of Summerour:
As we plan our Career Day program for this year, we call upon our parents and neighbors to help us provide our children with exposure to the many careers and jobs available in our community. Summerour Middle Career Day will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate and share information about your occupation with our students. The program will begin at 10:00 A.M. and end at 2:40 P.M. You do not have to be available for the entire time frame to participate in this program. We will do everything possible to accommodate your schedule.
We need your help to achieve the task of informing our students of the many opportunities that may be available to them. Your professional expertise is invaluable in helping young people make informed decisions about education and careers. Our goal is that our students grow into productive citizens, and it is our belief that your presentation will have a lasting impact and influence on our students overall educational and professional careers. An early introduction to the many career opportunities available is critical in assisting students in making quality decisions about their future.
We are inviting you to be a part of this program and we hope that you can join us! Should you choose to participate in our Career Day please be prepared to develop a 20 minute challenging and interesting discussion for our students. Our schedule will enable you to speak with one, two, three, or four groups of students for 20 minutes intervals.
If you agree to participate, we will need to have detailed information on the format you desire. For instance, will you use a PowerPoint Presentation (please have this on a flash drive), would your presentation be better for a small group or could you accommodate a large group, would you prefer to stay stationary in one classroom or is it okay for you to move around, would you prefer a virtual setting, do you need school security clearance so that you can visit a website, {a week notice is needed} etc.
Remember, your presentation can serve as a springboard to a great future! Please RSVP ASAP, by sending an email to robin_blackwell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or calling at 770-417-2487. Thank you for taking time out to assist our students, and we look forward to having you join us on this eventful day.
Respectfully, SMS Counseling Department
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
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
November IB Learner Profile: Thinkers
IB learners are Thinkers. They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
IB students contribute to discussions in a meaningful way. They do not shy away from challenging questions and, once they know the answer, follow up by asking “why?”
2024 - 2025 Basketball Schedule
Scrimmage:
November 7: Home - Scrimmage - Shiloh MS
Season:
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)
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.
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.
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.