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Happy Friday, Parents!

We wrapped up another week here at Summerour Middle School, and are wrapping up Black History Month. We are honoring all of our African-American Educators and important African-American Educators across the state of Georgia. We are having our school-wide program this afternoon. Ask your student how it went.

We had an inspirational speaker Thursday, Dr. Tommie Mabry, for our 8th graders. If you have an 8th grader ask them what nuggets of inspiration they came away with.

Next week we have Parent-Teacher conferences. If you don't get a request for a conference, but want one, please reach out to your child's teachers. Not sure where to start? Start with the Homeroom teacher.s

Have an amazing, safe, and restful weekend. I'll be cheering on our girl's soccer team after school at 5:30 today. Swing by if you can to support our girls.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything.

• February 25 - Girls Soccer @ Pinckneyville MS
• February 26 - Saturday Youth Academy
• February 25 - March 3 - Tapestry Student Art Exhibit @ ISC
• February 26 - Orchestra LGPE
• March 1 - Chorus Concert @ Norcross First UMC
• March 1 - Summerour Night at Tapestry Student Art Exhibit
• March 2 - Digital Learning Early Release Day
• March 2 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• March 3 - Early Release Day
• March 5 - Boys & Girls Soccer @ Shiloh MS
  
• March 15 - Interims: Language Arts & Science
• March 16 - Interims: Mathematics & Social Studies
• March 22 - Digital Learning Day
• March 26 - JLC Drill Competition @ Grace Snell MS

Gwinnett Online Campus Registration Closes February 28

Our 8th grade students were treated to a marvelous inspirational speaker in Dr. Tommie Mabry on Thursday. Dr. Mabry spoke to our teachers before school, then our 8th graders later that morning. He was an inspiration to all, please ask your 8th grader about the presentation and what they took away from it. We're pretty certain that everyone was challenged and should have something memorable to ponder in the coming days.

February is almost over! Did your child meet February's goal of 86%, yet? There are still a few days to get wrap up this month on track.

Have your student stay in practice and work on Khan Academy daily. Short sessions every day will do wonders. We are giving incentives out each month. We also have a Khan Saturday Program - ask your math teacher to join!

SummerOUR is very proud of these students for being selected to exhibit at the ISC. If you are interested in seeing the show it will be open to the public tonight (2/25) through Thursday 3/3. SummerOUR's designated show night is Tuesday 3/1 which I will be at to greet Students and Parents from 5:30PM to around 7PM

6th Grade

David Vera-Vazquez

Kevin Lopez-Hernandez

Lena Nguyen

Oneyda Galmich-Toruno

7th Grade

Andrik Vazquez Mercado

Avani Shanbhag

Denise Berduo-Vicente

Jasmin Romo-Salas

Kayla Paxtor-Gonzalez

Mikayla Riddle

Samantha Barrientos

Wendy Gonzalez

8th Grade

Ashley Nieves Garcia

Daniel Phillips

Eliya Ellison

Estefani Hesiquo

Janaira Larios-Pineda

Jennifer Bonilla Villata

Josselyn Matias Juarez

Kimberly Cortes Gutierrez

Lee Ramirez

Luis Ruiz Comonfort

Milton Romero Solis

Pheryn Phillips

Safa Chowdhury

Sandy Andrade

Tenia Smith

We have 27 amazing SMS young scientists participating in the virtual Gwinnett County Science and Engineering Fair tonight (Friday, February 25).

A HUGE thanks to our amazing coordinator Mrs. Beg, our science coach Dr. Duggirala, and our club co-coach Dr. Shukla for helping these children prepare for this tough competition across the county.

Early Order Discount until March 14

• Softcover = $15
  
• Hardcover = $20
  

Full Price after March 14

• Softcover = $20
  
• Hardcover = $25
  

Bring cash or check to the Media Center

OR

Order online at YBPay.Lifetouch.com

(Look for Georgia, then Norcross, then Summerour)

Special Packages Available:

Check online for special packages – if ordering in Media Center bring the extra amount needed.

Interim Testing

• March 15 - Language Arts & Science
  
• March 16 - Math & Social Studies

From time to time, we need to revisit the rules: both rules of behavior and rules of dress code. Please take the time this weekend to revisit rules of proper behavior and to familiarize your child anew with Summerour's policies.

This week's policy updates -

Cell Phone policy:

• NO cell phones out during transition or during class
• Only allowed to use a cell phone during lunch
• First offense will be silent lunch
• Subsequent offenses will result in detentions and ISS

Walkers & Car Riders:

• ALL students need to have a permission slip on file to be a walker or car rider
• New Process: Students without a permission slip will be directed to the bus
• If you need a permission slip, please obtain one in the front office

Mr. Lenie George

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Lenie.George@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2494

Mrs. Pam Griswell

6th Grade Counselor

Pam.Griswell@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2491

From time to time, we need to revisit the rules: both rules of behavior and rules of dress code. Please take the time this weekend to revisit rules of proper behavior and to familiarize your child anew with Summerour's policies.

This week's policy updates -

Cell Phone policy:

• NO cell phones out during transition or during class
• Only allowed to use a cell phone during lunch
• First offense will be silent lunch
• Subsequent offenses will result in detentions and ISS

Walkers & Car Riders:

• ALL students need to have a permission slip on file to be a walker or car rider
• New Process: Students without a permission slip will be directed to the bus
• If you need a permission slip, please obtain one in the front office

Mr. Stacy James

7th Grade Assistant Principal

stacy.james@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2486

Mrs. Yunilda Valdez

7th Grade Counselor

yunilda.valdez@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2480

From time to time, we need to revisit the rules: both rules of behavior and rules of dress code. Please take the time this weekend to revisit rules of proper behavior and to familiarize your child anew with Summerour's policies.

This week's policy updates -

Cell Phone policy:

• NO cell phones out during transition or during class
• Only allowed to use a cell phone during lunch
• First offense will be silent lunch
• Subsequent offenses will result in detentions and ISS

Walkers & Car Riders:

• ALL students need to have a permission slip on file to be a walker or car rider
• New Process: Students without a permission slip will be directed to the bus
• If you need a permission slip, please obtain one in the front office

Mrs. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

770-453-2051

Mrs. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2487

Mrs. Kimberly Blackshear

Gear Up/ Special Education Counselor

Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org

770-797-2960

Gwinnett Online Campus Registration

February 1-28, 2022

for 2022-23

Visit the school’s website (https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/7748) for more on the GOC registration process. Registration during this timeframe will allow the school to staff appropriately to serve students next school year.

Families can learn more about Gwinnett Online Campus and digital learning next school year through the recorded GOC information sessions on their website.

Buy tickets at the door or pre-order at https://www.nhs-drama.com

Norcross High School Softball Team

presents

the First Annual

FAME Talent Show

More Info Coming Soon

February's IB Learner Profile is Communicator

IB learners understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively. Many Communicators can do this in more than one language. IB learners work effectively and willingly collaborate.

We have a girl's team, and if you want to support us, here is a link for some spirit wear that we get a portion of the proceeds from: https://summerour.decoratedgear.com/

• TONIGHT (February 25) - @ Pinckneyville MS - 5:30 pm
• March 5 - @ Shiloh MS - 11:30 am
• March 19/20 - Tournament
  

• March 5 - @ Shiloh MS - 10:30am
  

• Started Wednesday, February 23
  
• Meet NHS Coaches in the Gym @ Summerour to ride the bus
  
• Pick up at 6:30 pm @ Norcross HS
  
• Must sign up (use the QR code below)
  
• Information packets available in the front office @ Summerour
  

April 12, 2022

* all meetings will be held from 5 - 6:30 pm

OUR Students * OUR School * OUR Community * OUR Future

Website: www.gcpsk12.org/SummerourMS
Location: 321 Price Place Northwest, Norcross, GA, USA
Phone: 770-448-3045
Facebook: facebook.com/SummerourMS
Twitter: @SummerourMS