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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
SummerourBlue Devil Blast

Volume 4, Issue 5 - August 23, 2024 Volume 4, Issue 5 - August 23, 2024

Dr. Looney's Message Dr. Looney's Message

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Important Dates Important Dates

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Upcoming Dates

  • August 24 - GCPS' Bus Driver Job Fair (Buford)
  • August 26 - Volleyball vs. Hull
  • August 27 - GCPS' Universal Screeners Meeting
  • August 28 - Picture Day
  • August 28 - Volleyball vs. Sweetwater
  • August 31 - Cross-Country @ Fayetteville
  • September 2 - No School: Labor Day
  • September 4 - Volleyball @ Richards
  • September 5 - Board of Education Mtng.
  • September 7 - Cross-Country @ Cumming
  • September 9 - Volleyball vs. Pinckneyville
  • September 11 - Volleyball at Lilburn
  • September 12 - Local School Council Mtng.
  • September 19 - Board of Education Mtng.
  • September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
  • September 21 - Cross-Country @ Cartersville
  • September 26 - Literacy Around the World Night
  • September 28 - JLC @ Muddy Dash
  • October 4 - Cross-Country @ Jefferson
  • October 12 - Cross-Country @ Commerce
  • October 10-14 - Fall Break

This Week This Week

Ready to learn and grow!

These parents are excited of what this school year will bring in the English and Civics for U.S. Citizenship class. Call the Parent Center at 770-582-7545 if you want to join us.

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Final Bus Driver Job Fair

10am - 2pm

August 24

670 Highway 23, Buford

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School Pictures: August 28

OUR school picture day is coming up in less than 2 weeks, on August 28. Students are required to be in their school uniform for pictures. Please ensure that your child is wearing their uniform every day.

And They're Off!

Intramurals are off to a great start. Here are a few pictures to see that we've got some great participation already. It's not too late to get those permission forms filled out so that your child can join in!
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Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night

August 27, 2024

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

All GCPS Families are invited to join us


Presented by:

Miranda McLaren, Executive Director

Office of Accountability and Assessment


During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students’ strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.


Click here to register


Fliers in multiple languages below:

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Coming Soon Coming Soon

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PTA Reflections Contest for Students

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?


Join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!


Get submission guidelines and an entry form today by contacting the PTA at reflections@summerourpta.com. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.

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Poster - English

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Poster - Spanish

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Chorus Fundraiser Now Through September 5

Ways to Support Us:

  1. Preferred Method: Talk to a chorus student! They will have order forms and brochures available. No need to pay for shipping through this option. Delivery will be during the week of 9/30/24

  2. Check out our online webstore. Additional items outside the brochure are available online! Shipping costs may be applied. www.fundraise.biz/52415

  3. Make a donation - no purchase necessary. Head to the webstore from the link above and select "Make a Donation" from the left-hand side bar. $20 minimum. It will ask you to enter a student name, enter a Chorus student's name or Ms. Rosie Smith's name.

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Thinking About A Family Photo?

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


Location Change!

  • Sunday, September 8
  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Jones Bridge Park
    4901 East Jones Bridge Road
    Peachtree Corners, GA 30092


Book Your Session: tinyurl.com/tannernorcrosshigh

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Boys & Girls Club Open House

H. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club is hosting an Open House and you're invited!

September 9

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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SmarterMe Academy

Monday - Friday

6th - 8th grade

Free Program!


Norcross Global Methodist Church

2500 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071


Program Includes:

  • Summerour MS Transportation
  • Recreation / Sports
  • Homework Help & Tutoring
  • STEAM, Art, & Music
  • Health & Wellness
  • Financial Literacy & 529 College Savings

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Grade Level Information Grade Level Information

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Welcome to 6th Grade!

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

Join PTA

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

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Welcome to 7th Grade!

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

Join PTA

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

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Welcome to 8th Grade!

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Join PTA

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

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Dr. Toni Weir

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

Join PTA

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

Summerour Specific Summerour Specific

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Cross-Country Schedule

August 17th @ Winder

August 31st @ Fayetteville

September 7th @ Cumming

September 14th @ Conyers

September 21st @ Cartersville

October 4th @ Jefferson

October 12th @ Commerce

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Open Gym Begins September 11

Get a permission slip from your homeroom teacher, or other team teacher. Open gym runs after school and is handled by Mr. Tre'Von McNeal. Return your permission slip to Mr. McNeal or have your teacher get it to him!

Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Starting September 11

No permission slip = no open gym!

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Volleyball Schedule

vs Radloff 8/19

at Northbrook 8/21

vs Hull 8/26

vs Sweetwater 8/28

at Richards 9/4

vs Pinckneyville 9/9

at Lilburn 9/11

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August IB Learner Profile

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.

2024-2025 School Year: Getting Started 2024-2025 School Year: Getting Started

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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.

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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.

Summerour Middle School
OUR Students, OUR School, OUR Community, OUR Future!
321 Price Place

Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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