Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• August 14 - MLL Parent Meeting
  
• August 14/15 - Registration for ESL & Civics Classes
• August 19 - ESL Parent Classes Begin
• August 19 - Intramurals Begin
• August 20 - Title I Parent Meeting/Curriculum Night
• August 22 - English & Civics Parent Classes Begin
• September 2 - No School: Labor Day
• September 5 - Board of Education Mtng.
• September 19 - Board of Education Mtng.
• September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
• October 10-14 - Fall Break

GCPS School Calendar - English

GCPS Student Calendar - English

Calendars in other languages can be found on this GCPS page.

OUR Volleyball Team plays their first 3 games of the season this weekend in a tournament at Meadowcreek High School.

Game 1 - 11 a.m.

Game 2 - 1 p.m.

Game 3 - 2 p.m.

For tickets, use the QR Code to the right.

Full Schedule for the day is below.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Summerour Cafeteria

Do you have a student who is a Multilingual Learner? Are you ready to support your child in the new school year?

• For parents of MLL students, this meeting will provide you with valuable information about the Multilingual Learner Program and some tools to help your child succeed at school.

Cannot attend?

• We will run a second session on August 15 at 10:00 am in the Parent Center.

Need transportation to attend?

• Call the Parent Center at 770-582-7545

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

5:30 - 6:00

Parent Meeting in Cafeteria

6:00 - 7:00

Classrooms

Join the faculty and staff of Summerour for a night of information about the Title I program and the middle school curriculum! We will have childcare and Spanish interpreters.

Contact the Parent Center if you need transportation to attend this meeting.

A make- up session will be held on 8/15/24 at 10:00 AM in the Parent Center.

Rosanna Carlson, PIC

770-582-7545

Rosanna.Carlson@gcpsk12.org

8:15 -4:00 p.m.

Registration: August 14 @ 6pm or August 15 @ 10am

Mondays & Wednesdays

10:00 - 11:00 am

Classes begin August 19

Thursdays

10:00 - 11:30 am

Classes will start on Thursday, August 22

Tuesdays & Thursdays

4:30 - 6:00 pm

Classes will start on Tuesday, September 3

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

Two New Locations

• Sunday, August 25
• 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Mill Creek Pond, Alpharetta

• Sunday, September 8
• 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Lillian Webb Park, Norcross

Book Your Session: tinyurl.com/tannernorcrosshigh

Two bus driver job fairs in August. Both are from 10am - 2pm.

• August 10 (tomorrow)
• 720 Hurricane Shoals Road
• Lawrenceville
• August 24
• 670 Hwy 23
• Buford

Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run: It's a Fall Event!

We are excited to announce the annual Book Mobile 5K & Fun Run! The event, previously held in May, has moved to the fall and will take place at the ISC on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The Book Mobile program depends on sponsorships and donations to purchase new books to give away at school events. Did you know that schools only pay $1 per student who selects a brand new book to take home and keep? Support our mission to get books into kids' hands by registering or making a donation.

• Register or donate here

• If you have any leads for a sponsor, please email Jan Wilson. Sponsorship grid for Book Mobile 5K & Fun Run

• Book Mobile Fact Sheet

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.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Ms. Christy Gray

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Dr. Toni Weir

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Intramurals begin on Monday, August 19th at 8:00 am in the Summerour gym.

See Ms. Crider, Ms. Kepper, or your homeroom teacher for a permission slip.

No permission slip = no intramurals!

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.

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.

Student Registration for the 2024-25

Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year is online. After your student's online registration is complete, you will need to complete the enrollment process at your school.

Who needs to register? All kindergarten students and all new students enrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

• Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, to register for the kindergarten 2024-2025 school year!
• If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit Find My School on the district website.

Where can I register my child? Registration is 100% online. Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8, 2024. Online registration for GCPS.

Do Current Students need to register for 2024-25? Current GCPS students who are moving will need to complete a change of status form.

Students who enrolled in a school under one of the conditions below will need to renew their form.

• Residency Affidavit
• Permissive Transfer
• Kinship Caregiver Affidavit
• Homeless
• Foster Care

You can view the 2024-25 School Calendar on GCPS' website and download a copy to help you prepare for the new school year!

Worried about paying for your child’s medical care if an accident should happen? K&K’s student accident insurance can help.

K-12 Accident Plans available through your school:

• At-School Accident Only
• 24-Hour Accident Only
• Extended Dental
• Football

How to Enroll Online

Enrolling online is easy and should take only a few minutes. Go to www.studentinsurance-kk.com

and click the “Enroll Now” button.

1. Start by telling us the name of the school district and state where your child attends school.
2. We’ll request each student’s name and grade level.
3. You’ll see the available plans and their rates. Select your coverage and continue to the next step.
4. We’ll request information about you, like your name and email address.
5. Next, you’ll enter information about the child or children to be covered.
6. Enter your credit card or eCheck payment information.
7. Finally, print out a copy

More information and a mail-in application (if preferred) are available below.