Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Upcoming Dates
- January 20 - Saturday School
- January 20 - Basketball vs. Twin Rivers (Home)
- January 20 - RESCHEDULED: No Soccer
- January 22 - Science Fair
- January 25 - Basketball vs North Gwinnett (Away)
- January 26 - Gear Up to Gwinnett Tech
- January 27 - Basketball vs Hull (Home)
- February 1 - Basketball vs Lilburn (Home)
- February 2 - Digital Learning Day #3
- February 3 - Saturday School
- February 6 - Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert
- February 10 - Violapalooza (Pinckneyville MS)
- February 10 - Soccer v. Lilburn (Home)
- February 12 - Guest Speaker for 8th Grade
- February 13 - Local School Council Meeting
- February 13 - GCPS Basketball Championships
- February 14 - St. Valentine's Day
- February 15/19 - February Break (No School)
- February 19 - President's Day
- February 24 - Soccer v. Sweetwater (Home)
ACCESS Testing
ACCESS Testing is a state test designed to assess language acquisition for our MLL students. All of our MLL students will be assessed in each of four domains:
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
January 11 - February 7
Every MLL student will sit for three testing sessions to assess all four domains.
Wyldlife
Some of OUR students attend Wyldlife as one of OUR weekly club activities. Wyldlife has been operating for many years at Summerour and is one of OUR favorites. Thanks to all the adults and students who make Wyldlife thrive.
Have your children considered plugging into a club to enhance their educational experience?
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Ms. Belinda Terry
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Tannia Wood
6th Grade Counselor
Welcome to 7th Grade!
Dr. Toni Weir
7th Grade Assistant Principal
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
Ms. Allegra Morgan
Gear Up Counselor
Georgia Parent Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Parents that do not have access to the Internet, should contact their child’s school to arrange to complete the survey at the school.
Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking HERE and completing the survey.
Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services
“Understanding Post-Secondary Outcomes and How it Connects to the Transition Plan in the IEP”
This session is highly recommended for parents of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school), as it is never too early to begin thinking about the future. In this session, we will discuss the need to start planning for the future now, as it takes years of planning to cultivate a smooth transition into adulthood. During the session, you will see how desired post-secondary adult outcomes appear in the student’s individual transition plan within the IEP and how those goals assist in preparing your child for their future. You will also learn about post-secondary opportunities for adults with disabilities in the areas of education and training, employment, and independent living. Additionally, you will receive just-in-time resources that can be used to plan and prepare your child for the transition into adulthood.
Presented by:
Tamra King – Coordinator and Lisa Divers – Instructional Coach
GCPS Special Education Department
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
10:00am – 11:30am OR 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Please register using the appropriate link below:
10:00am – 11:30am Session - In Person
J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building 200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111
Registration link for 10:00am session:
https://forms.gle/qReyudw9A4XqsVj6A
OR
6:00pm – 7:30pm Session – Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration link for 6:00pm session:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqf-6srT4vG9B3-Ldf5gQ1FD0SoqPW9OOV
If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Albanese:
dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org, (678) 301-7212
Thank you to OUR Coaches
Cheerleading coaches pictured at OUR game last Saturday.
Open-Minded Students Thrive!
Here's How:
Good Communication: Helps your child talk and listen well.
Friendship Skills: Solves friend issues in a positive way.
Empathy Boost: Understands how others feel.
Change Ready: Handles new things and changes confidently.
Inclusive Attitude: Encourages including everyone, no matter the differences.
Curious Learners: Fosters curiosity and love for learning.
Global Understanding: Respects people from different countries and cultures.
Strong Friendships: Builds strong and positive friendships.
Resilience: Bounces back from challenges.
Welcoming Environment: Makes school feel like a friendly place for everyone.
IB Learner Profile: Open-Minded
IB Learners are Open-Minded. IB Learners understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
IB students have a deep understanding of various cultures and views, bringing an appreciation of new views to both their academic study and their involvement in local and wider communities. Their international mindedness complements the missions of the best tertiary institutions.
