Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• October 18 - JLC Raider Competition (South Gwinnett HS)
• October 22 - Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 23 - Early Release
• October 24 - Progress Reports Go Home
• 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 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
• November 13 - Basketball vs. Duluth
• November 14 - Fall Festival / Movie Night
• November 15 - Basketball @ Coleman MS

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

Gwinnett County Public Schools is developing the budget for the 2026–27 school year, and we want to hear from you. The FY2027 Budget Development Survey is the first chance for students, families, staff, and community members to share input on funding priorities. It's short, available in multiple languages, and includes just four questions.

The survey closes Sunday, October 19, 2025. Your feedback helps guide important decisions that support teaching, learning, and long-term planning in our schools.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey before the deadline.

Thank you for helping shape our district's future.

This Thursday was Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We sure do appreciate our own bus drivers. Summerour offered them breakfast, some small tokens of gratitude, and a chance to sit and chill with each other.

If you haven't done so recently, take a moment to thank your child's bus driver this week.

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!

Scan the QR code to register by Friday, October 17

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

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).

Intramurals This Week

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!

100 Volunteers from Cox Automotive helped work in our Garden on their Volunteer Day. They worked for over 3 hours and improved and neatened up several of the Garden Areas. Special thanks to them and to Tixie Fowler, who helped establish and continues to help us maintain our awesome outdoor space. Here's a short video about their day:

October 27th - 31st is all about encouraging students to make healthy choices, build strong connections, and lean on their strengths — like family support, positive friends, and healthy activities.

Students can show their school spirit by joining in on fun dress-up days and other positive activities that remind us to take care of ourselves and support one another.

💡 Ways families can support the week:

• Model positive habits and healthy coping strategies at home.

• Share your own examples of how you handle stress or make healthy choices.

• Encourage time with positive friends, hobbies, or fun family activities.

• Celebrate small wins — a kind gesture, a positive choice, or showing resilience.

Together, we’re helping our students build strength, make good choices, and feel supported!

Please take a moment to congratulate the following students for making the Summerour Basketball Teams! They’ve worked hard and earned their spots, let’s show them some love and support as they represent our school this season!

Richard Amador

Deandre Brooks

Blake Cunningham

Karter Cunningham

Jamall Elesby Jr

Kayden Fleming

Ziaire Lucas

De’Anthony Manning-Walker

Antanis McDuffie

Noah Ndoli

Osman Solais

Brandon Thomas Jr

Levi Valencia Mayen

Genesis Campos

Ruth Engonga

Daylicia Ford

Fernya Houston

Brandy Manning

Alisha Mwangi

Maria Russell

Giovanna Wouafo

Kennedy Woods

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

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

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

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.

This fall, GCPS is installing the Evolv weapons detection system at all middle and high schools to enhance student and staff safety. Evolv is fast, non-intrusive, and smart—it detects potential weapons like firearms while allowing everyday items (like phones and keys) through without delay.

Summerour Middle School is scheduled for installation in November.

Beginning in November, please note changes to:

• EVOLV detection systems will be in place at the front entrance
• EVOLV detection systems will be in place at the rear doors
• Visitors will go through the system, unless they remain in the front vestibule

We’ll keep you informed with updates as we prepare for launch! Thank you for supporting a safe learning environment for all Blue Devil students!

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!

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 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.

North Metro and Peachtree's counseling team wants to extend an invitation for all families across our cluster to attend North Metro Academy of Performing Art and Peachtree Elementary School Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 4, from 12:30 PM–3:30 PM.

This event is a collaborative effort with Peachtree Elementary and will feature a variety of local organizations offering free resources and support. The support includes food, clothing, mental health services, housing assistance, and more. Families are welcome to stop by at any time during the event to learn more and connect with community partners.

Understanding the ACCESS Test: A Guide for Families of Multilingual Learners

Thursday, November 6, 2025

5:30-6:00 PM

Media Center

Call Ms. Carlson at 770-582-7545 if you need transportation to attend this meeting.

Stay for Math Night!

Right after the meeting, join us for Math Night from 6:00 – 7:00 PM — a fun, hands-on event for families and students to explore math together!

Thursday, November 6

6:00-7:00 PM

Join us for an exciting event at the school cafeteria! Bring the whole family and experience math standards in action through the magic of games!

Pizza • Prizes • Gift Cards

Need transportation to attend? Call Rosanna Carlson in our Parent Center

770-582-7545

Rosanna.Carlson@gcpsk12.org

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.

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 more lures.

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.

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

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

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

Locations and Dates:

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