Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• October 9-13 - Fall Break: No School
• October 11 - Clasé de Jardinería
• October 16 - GCPS Board Meeting
• October 18 - JLC Raider Competition (Grace Snell MS)
• October 22 - Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 23 - Early Release
• October 24 - Progress Reports Go Home
• October 24 - Fall Dance Showcase (PDSHS)
• October 28 - PSAT (8th Grade Only)
• October 29 - Norcross Cluster Band Concert
• October 30 - Gear Up Visits Gwinnett Tech
• October 31 - Halloween (All Hallow's Eve)
• November 1 - JLC Raider Competition (Summerour MS)
• November 4 - Digital Learning Day #2
• November 4 - Election Day: eSPLOST Up For Vote
• November 6 - Local School Council, Math Night, ML Family Night
• November 8 - Basketball @ Osborne MS

Intramurals This Week

Join us for...

Unlocking the Future: The Power of Literacy for Your Child's Success

October 15, 2025

6pm - 8pm

via Microsoft Teams

...a virtual event full of tips to help your child grow as a reader and writer. Learn strategies to help your child with reading and writing, and explore how technology and AI can support their learning.

This engaging event is designed for families of students from K-12.

Middle/High School Session

• Artificial Intelligence and Literacy for Tomorrow's Leaders

• Fueling Passion: Keeping Middle and High School Students Engaged in Reading

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French.

Click here to RSVP

or

Direct Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b0266a9-74b9-46a3-b4b7-fabde234c566@7de65cf9-3f2e-4e67-a469-965b0d085fbb

Today we had our semi-annual Walk A Thon, which raises funds for our Counseling Department and the great work they do with our students. Here are a few pictures of the kids having a good time walking, talking, playing, and otherwise just socializing.

(click on the pictures to see them full-sized)

GWINNETT COUNTY PARENT MENTORS PRESENT

For All Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services in Gwinnett County Public Schools

Topic:

“Supporting Your Child as a Student”

This session is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). This presentation will build upon the September session entitled, “Understanding Your Child as a Student”. In this session, you will be provided tips and strategies to help you support your child based on their identified needs and learning profile. Additionally, you will be provided suggestions of how to reinforce and generalize your child’s learning outside of the classroom.

Presented by:

Stefani Wood and Chris Wascak - Instructional Coaches

GCPS Special Education Department

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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/VPHaPGEA8M8LnCba7

OR

6:00pm – 7:30pm Session – Virtual

Several days prior to the scheduled meeting date, you will receive an email containing the meeting link.

Registration link for 6:00pm session:

https://forms.gle/aDMiwmue3KpKVd6c6

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Albanese:

dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org , (678) 301-7212

We all share a common goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. Related to that goal, Senate Bill 401 requires annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in kindergarten through grade 9. Teen LuresTM Prevention is a research-based program that Gwinnett County Public Schools uses to teach the importance of healthy relationships and its connection to personal safety by way of class discussions, student handouts, video clips and corresponding activities. The program curriculum was submitted and reviewed by the Community Health Education Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Teen LuresTM Prevention program is to enable students to take an active and necessary role in making healthy choices and protecting themselves from unhealthy relationships. A committee of professional school counselors reviewed the program and selected components that were appropriate for middle school.

During the months of November and December, our school counselors will offer lessons from the Teen LuresTM Prevention program to students in grades 6-8. Students will review what was learned in previous grade(s) and then discuss the following lures:

8th

If you prefer that your child not participate in the Teen LuresTM Prevention lessons, please write and sign a note indicating your preferences and send it to your child's teacher or school counselor. Unless written documentation is received, your child will have the opportunity to participate in the teen lures prevention and safety lessons. As always, counselors are available to discuss any concerns you might have.

We're having our

First Fall Festival

11•14•25

Vendors Wanted!

Reach out to us at president@summerourpta.com. Don't miss your chance to showcase your products and connect with the community!

Deadline 11•1•25

Our goal this year is for students to try at least 8 to 10 books and for them to try a variety of different kinds of books!

Students will log each book they check using the READING LOG link on the Media Center part of the Student Landing Page.

We will send monthly reports of their checkout count to their ELA teacher to encourage them to reach the 8-10 goal.

There are 3 different levels and the big goal of 8-10 checkouts.

1. Rainbow Level - Check out 5 different Fiction Genres
2. Big number$-Big Buck$ level - Check out 5 different 100s groups from Non-Fiction
3. Explorer Level 3 Fiction Genres, 3 Non-Fiction 100s, 1 Everybody “E” book, 1 Biography, 1 Graphic Novel, and……. 1 other book of their choosing.

A student computer screen with a CAD design of an airplane fuselage

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Sims

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Sims@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2491

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Yasmi Velasquez Rocha

7th Grade Counselor

Yasmi.VelasquezRocha@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2480

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2487

Dr. Toni Weir

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

770.797.2960

Types of language in 9th Grade Lit & Comp, Ms. Levell-Russell's Gear Up course.

Towards Latino Education Excellence in Georgia:

Challenges and Opportunities

Saturday, October 25

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST

UGA Miller Learning Center

48 Baxter St.

Athens, GA, 30602

You’re invited to join educators, policymakers, community leaders, students, and families across

Georgia to engage in solution-oriented dialogue, share data, and promote Latino achievement and

success for Georgia’s Latine students. Participants will:

• Explore research and promising practices across the P-20 pipeline
• Attend curated breakout sessions across five thematic tracks
• Hear, learn, and engage from leading voices on Latine education
• Receive a digital copy of the Georgia Latino Achievement and Success Report

Registration: $25

Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and reception with appetizers

Validated parking provided

Scan the QR code to register by Friday, October 17

The Georgia Latino Education Summit is a tri-annual statewide conference hosted by the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE) at the University of Georgia. The summit aims to advance data-driven conversations on Latine education from early childhood through higher education.

This event is co-sponsored by Latino Community Fund Georgia, Ser Familia, McBee Institute, Center for Social Justice, Human, and Civil Rights, Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE), and African American Institute (AAI).

Is your child planning on playing basketball this year? If so, you need to get them registered with Rank One. Make sure to get this done soon.

Help kids "fall" into a good book by signing up for the Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Instructional Support Center

5K start time: 8:30am

Fun Run start time: 9:30am

🍂All participants 18 and under choose a free book from the Book Mobile.

🍂The school with the most registrations wins a Book Mobile event.

• The trip fee is waived

• The first 200 students select a book at no charge

🍂Costumes are encouraged!

All students playing sports in GCPS, middle school or high school, must have a physical.

Northside will be hosting a mass fall physical event on Saturday, October 18th, at their Northside Duluth Hospital location.

• $25 per athlete
• Every 15 minutes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Each school will receive 2 athlete slots per time slot
• As slots fill, we may open additional time slots based on demand
• No walk-ups will be accepted
• Northside Duluth Address: 3620 Howell Ferry Rd NW, Duluth, GA 30096

Reserve your spot via the GoFan link: 👉 https://gofan.co/event/4024841?schoolId=GA5193

Athletes must bring completed paperwork to their appointment

• No paperwork = no physical
• We will not have extra forms available on-site

You're invited to meet the Grayson Tech instructors and students to see what Grayson Tech is all about. Bring your family and friends. Learn about our 13 Career and Technical Pathways for rising juniors and seniors.

Visit with Gwinnett Tech representatives and learn how to earn dual enrollment college credits in addition to industry certifications.

Tuesday, October 21

5:30pm - 7:00 pm

Middle schoolers are invited too as it is never too early to begin exploring!

September - December

Gwinnett has partnered with Vision To Learn to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to children in underserved communities, ensuring they get the eye care they need.

• For children ages 5 to 18
• Available at multiple locations in Gwinnett
• Appointments are required. Book your appointment today!

Students and Parents can find 4 Important links in the Media Center part of the Student Landing Page

1. A link to order your students photos (You can customize the background!) Our event code is FE322325
2. A link to order Yearbooks online – You can also pay in person in the Media Center (saves shipping cost)
3. A link to Order Recognition ads (especially for 8th graders leaving to High School)
4. A link to Upload photos for the Yearbook

E-SPLOST is a one-cent sales tax on purchases made in Gwinnett County. Since 1997, everyone who shops, eats out, or attends events in Gwinnett has helped support local public schools through E-SPLOST. E-SPLOST funds are the main source of money for school building projects in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). E-SPLOST helps pay for important work like repairing and updating schools, constructing and renovating facilities, improving safety and security, and adding technology and learning tools for students and staff.

GCPS is excited to offer two free digital tools for students and families!

ParentPro Tech provides parents with resources on digital safety, social media, and healthy technology use—helping you support your student online.

Parent ProTech Instructions

Parent ProTech Instructions (Spanish)

Parent ProTech- Getting Started (Click Here)

SchooLinks is a college and career readiness platform where students explore interests, track goals, and plan for their futures after high school. Parents can log in to stay connected with their child’s progress.

SchooLinks Parent Sign Up

SchooLinks Parent Sign Up (Spanish)

We encourage all families to sign up and take advantage of these valuable platforms!

Our PTA is bringing the sweetness with a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! Help support Summerour PTA while treating yourself (and your friends, family, coworkers... basically everyone) to a box of warm, sugary joy. 😋

✨ Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Order your donuts through Group Raise

2️⃣ Pick up your dozen (or more — no judgment!)

3️⃣ Enjoy the sweet taste of supporting our school!

📅 Deadline to order: November 1

📍 Pickup: Any location you choose

Every donut helps the PTA support the school. Let’s glaze the way to a successful school year! 🙌

#PTAFundraiser #KrispyKremeForACause #DonutWorryBeHappy #SupportOurSchool

• 3:00pm until supplies last
• Fresh and shelf-stable foods
• No identification required
• Drive-thru distribution

Locations and Dates:

RHODES JORDAN PARK | October 14

100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville

BEST FRIEND PARK | October 28

6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross

LENORA PARK | November 4

4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville

BRYSON PARK | November 18

5075 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn

ROCK SPRINGS PARK | December 9

550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville

SHORTY HOWELL PARK | December 16

2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth

IB Learners are balanced. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.