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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
SummerourBlue Devil Blast

Volume 3, Issue 37 - May 10, 2024 Volume 3, Issue 37 - May 10, 2024

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

2024 05 10 Blue Devil Blast

Important Dates Important Dates

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Upcoming Dates

  • May 10 - 8th Grade Prom
  • May 11 - Band Field Trip
  • May 14 - Enhanced Math Final (8)
  • May 15 - Science Finals
  • May 16 - Social Studies Finals
  • May 20 - Gear Up Awards Ceremony
  • May 21 - 6, 7, 8 Awards Ceremonies
  • May 22 - Last Day o' School


  • June 10 - 28 - Summer Learning Support. Enrichment. Achievement.

Summer Learning

If your child needs summer learning, you should have already received a letter via ParentSquare. Here is the basic information that was sent home, in case you've misplaced it.


June 10 - June 28

The Summer Learning Support. Enrichment. Achievement (SEA) program is a free summer program that will offer extended learning opportunities to support the grade-level readiness of students who needs to meet promotional criteria through an engaging learning environment. Middle school students will attend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the three-week session (June 10-June 28).


June 19 is a school holiday.


Transportation and meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided for children participating in the SEA program at no cost to families.

Testing Testing

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All Testing Wraps Up This Week

GMAS (state testing) is complete. Here are OUR upcoming DA's (District Assessments)


Administration Days

  1. Tuesday, May 14: Enhanced Algebra: Concepts & Connections
  2. Wednesday, May 15: 6th & 7th Grade - Science
  3. Thursday, May 16: 6th & 7th Grade- Social Studies

New & This Week New & This Week

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Masquerade Ball Tonight!

PTA Presents...

Masquerade Ball

(an 8th grade prom)


May 10, 2024

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Camp ELLevate: not for current 8th grade

  • Grades 6-8
  • June 17-21 and June 24-28
    • but not June 19


For Multi Language Learners


  • Basic English Learning
  • T-shirt design
  • Art, games, etc.
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STEM Camp: not for current 8th graders

June 10-14


Not for students enrolled in Summer School

No transportation required

Spots are limited, register soon

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Stone Mountain Monday

On Monday, Ms. Daley's classes, along with some teacher chaperones, spent the day on Stone Mountain. We got a little rain and had to adjust our plans for coming down the mountain, but it was still a beautiful day. A great time was had by all. Here are a few pics of our trip.

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Yearbooks are Here!

Students who pre-ordered their yearbooks should have picked them up by this morning. However, we still have yearbooks for sale until they are gone.



  • $40 per yearbook
  • Cash in the Media Center OR
  • Card Online (www.jostens.com)
    • Ordering online will add a $2.99 service fee from Jostens and online sales will end when we get down to 20 yearbooks left.

Last Fire Drill o' the Year Last Fire Drill o' the Year

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Grade Level News Grade Level News

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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

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6th Grade Awards

Due to limited seating, we will be sending invitations out via ParentSquare on Monday to families who have students receiving awards.


The 6th grade awards ceremony will be on Tuesday, May 21, during Connections (12:45 pm), in our gymnasium.

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Welcome to 7th Grade!

Dr. Toni Weir

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org


Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

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7th Grade Awards

Due to limited seating, we will be sending invitations out via ParentSquare on Monday to families who have students receiving awards.


The 7th grade awards ceremony will be on Tuesday, May 21, during Connections (10:00 am), in our gymnasium.

Orchestra Summerour 7th 2024.05.07 Snippet
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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


Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

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8th & Gear Up Awards Ceremonies

Due to limited seating, we will be sending invitations out via ParentSquare on Monday to families who have students receiving awards.


The 8th grade and Gear Up awards ceremonies will be separate events. Both will be off campus at Norcross First Global Methodist Church (formerly Norcross First United Methodist Church).


  • Gear Up - Monday, May 20 - 6:00 pm
  • 8th grade - Tuesday, May 21 - 6:30 pm
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8th Grade Fun Day

Tuesday, May 21

During School

On OUR track

Cost $15

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Norcross High School Volleyball 2024

Volleyball Tryouts

What: Volleyball Tryouts at Norcross HS

When: May 14th, 15th, and 16th for the 2024 season; 5:30-7:30

Where: Norcross HS Main Gym


*You must have a physical to try out for a team in high school.

**Check their Instagram, twitter, and website for updates: NHSVolleyball.com

Summer Opportunities Summer Opportunities

Summer Opportunities in Gwinnett

Gwinnett County has a ton of offerings for summer activities for your children. Click the pictures below to see some of them.

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Softball Summer Camp

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Norcross High Softball Tryouts

norcrosssoftball.org/2024-team-tryouts
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Grayson Tech Career Academy

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Youth Baseball

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Maxwell High Summer Adventures

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Coding: Paul Duke STEM HS

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Boys & Girls Club Summer

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Community Football Registration

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Health Fair

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Fun Fair

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Basketball Day Camp

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Summer ESL Classes for Adults

June 3 - July 31

Mondays & Wednesdays

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Norcross High School


$60

Beginning & Basic Levels

Register at www.abcesl.org (choose "Norcross")

Summerour Specific Summerour Specific

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International Night

OUR International Night was a roaring success. We have so many cultures and most of them showed up to represent themselves. It was a colorful night! Here are a few pictures of the amazing sights and sounds.

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Student Projects International Night 2024.05.09
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IB Learner Profile: Reflective

IB learners are reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.


IB students have developed an ability to reflect on their learning and to articulate how they learnt. They have learned that critical reflection is an important academic and life skill.

2024-2025 School Registration 2024-2025 School Registration

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GCPS Registration

Student Registration for the 2024-25

Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year began the first week of April. You may register online. After your student's online registration is complete, you will need to complete the enrollment process at your school.


Who needs to register? All kindergarten students and all new students enrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools.


  • Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, to register for the kindergarten 2024-2025 school year!
  • If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit Find My School on the district website.


Where can I register my child? Registration is 100% online. Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8, 2024. Online registration for GCPS.


Do Current Students need to register for 2024-25? Current GCPS students who are moving will need to complete a change of status form.


Students who enrolled in a school under one of the conditions below will need to renew their form.

  • Residency Affidavit
  • Permissive Transfer
  • Kinship Caregiver Affidavit
  • Homeless
  • Foster Care


You can view the 2024-25 School Calendar on GCPS' website and download a copy to help you prepare for the new school year!

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

Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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