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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
SummerourBlue Devil Blast

Volume 3, Issue 24 - February 2, 2024 Volume 3, Issue 24 - February 2, 2024

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

2024 02 02 Blue Devil Blast

Important Dates Important Dates

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Upcoming Dates

  • February 3 - Saturday School
  • February 5 - 9 : National School Counseling Week
  • February 6 - Orchestra Pre-LGPE Concert
  • February 8 - Friendship Dance
  • February 10 - Violapalooza (Pinckneyville MS)
  • February 10 - Soccer v. Lilburn (Home)
  • February 12 - Guest Speaker for 8th Grade
  • February 13 - Local School Council Meeting
  • February 13 - GCPS Basketball Championships
  • February 14 - St. Valentine's Day
  • February 15/19 - February Break (No School)
  • February 19 - President's Day
  • February 24 - Soccer v. Sweetwater (Home)
  • February 28 - Gwinnett Writes test (6th grade)
  • February 28 - GMAS Family Night
  • February 29 - NAEP test (select 8th graders)
  • February 29 - Black History Program (during school)
  • February 29 - Sports Banquet
  • February 29 - PreLGPE Chorus Concert

Testing Testing

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2nd Semester Interim Test Dates

  • Tuesday, March 5th - Social Studies (updated date)

  • Friday, March 8th - Science

  • Tuesday, March 12th - Math

  • Wednesday, March 13th - Language Arts


ACCESS Testing for Multi-Language Learners Going on Now

  • January 11 through February 7


Other Testing Dates

  • February 28 - Gwinnett Writes Testing (6th grade only)
  • February 29 - NAEP Testing (select 8th graders only)
  • March 4-8 - GAA Testing (ASD programs only)
  • April 22-23 - GMAS, English/Language Arts
  • April 25-26 - GMAS, Math
  • April 30 - GMAS, Science
  • May 1 - GMAS, Social Studies
  • May 2-3 - GMAS, Enhanced Algebra (8th grade only)

New & This Week New & This Week

GMAS Family Night: Local Option

Georgia Milestones Family Night

in person, at Summerour

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

6 - 7 pm

Summerour Cafeteria

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English

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Spanish

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GMAS Family Night: County Option, Virtual

Georgia Milestones Family Night

virtual only, hosted by GCPS

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Click here to register

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Chinese

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Spanish

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Vietnamese

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OUR Newest Citizen

Congratulations to Ruth Vasquez for passing the U.S. naturalization test and becoming an American citizen! Ms. Vasquez is a parent of a seventh grader and a participant of the English and Civics for U.S. Citizenship classes conducted weekly at Summerour Parent Center. Way to go!

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EES Surveys

Parent Survey:

  • February 1 – February 29, 2024
  • GCPS sent an email via ParentSquare yesterday (February 1). The email contained the link to the survey which is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
  • Reminders will also be sent in district newsletters and via ParentSquare on February 12 and 26.


Student Survey:

  • During Connections, February 9
  • If your student misses school on February 9, they can complete the survey on the Student Portal by February 29.
  • Please use this link to preview the wellness questions that all 3rd-12th grade children will be asked.
  • Please use this link to preview the other questions that your 4th – 12th-grade child will also be asked.

Technology Training for Parents

Every Thursday

10 am - 12 pm

  • Learn how to use Parent Portal, Parent Square, MyPayments Plus, educational websites
  • Download the apps to communicate with teachers and monitor children's progress
  • Create an email account


Summerour Parent Center, 770-582-7545

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English

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Spanish

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IB Learner Profile: Communicators

IB learners understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.


IB students regularly deliver stimulating presentations and drive excellence in group assignments.


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Got A Child in High School?

Grayson Technical High School Open House

Tuesday, February 6, 5:30-7:30 pm


You’re invited to meet our instructors and students to see what Grayson Tech is all about! Bring your family and friends!


Learn about our 12 Career and Technical Pathways for rising Juniors and Seniors.


Explore • Create • Discover


  • Audio-Video Technology & Film
  • Commercial Photography
  • Culinary Arts
  • Cybersecurity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Graphic Design
  • Law Enforcement/
  • Forensic Science
  • Music Industry
  • Networking & Cloud
  • Computing
  • Sports Medicine
  • Veterinary Science


Students Can Apply through the GCPS Student Portal


For More Info Contact:

Reta.Elder@gcpsk12.org or call (770) 554-7082 or visit us online at Graysontech.org


Grayson High School Technical Wing; 50 Hope Hollow Road, Loganville, GA 30052

50 Years of Hip Hop

OUR theme for Black History Month this year is "50 Years of Hip Hop".


Family Events in the Cafeteria at 4:30 pm

  • February 1 - Join us for Hip Hop Trivia Night
  • February 22 - Join us for a Poetry Slam Night


During the Day Student Events

  • Door Decorating Contest on theme
  • Black History Program, February 29, 2:30 pm

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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Scoliosis Screening

Scoliosis Screening

March 27, 2024

All Day

During School


A yellow paper with information came home this week. Please make sure that your child has brought it home to you.

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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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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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Scoliosis Screening at School

Scoliosis Screening

March 27, 2024

All Day

During School


A blue paper with information came home this week. Please make sure that your child has brought it home to you.

Parent Resources Parent Resources

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Mr. Yelinek's Builders 1

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Mr. Yelinek's Builders 2

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Mr. Yelinek's Building

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Georgia Parent Survey

The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet. Parents that do not have access to the Internet, should contact their child’s school to arrange to complete the survey at the school.


Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking HERE and completing the survey.

Georgia Milestones Information for Parents

Milestones testing dates for the end of the year have been announced. Please ensure that your child is here and ready to test on the dates below. For more information about Georgia Milestones, or any other test administered in GCPS, please refer to the Accountability and Assessment webpage.

Free & Reduced Application Online

Yearbook Information Yearbook Information

Purchase your Summerour Yearbook Now!

Summerour Yearbooks are available for purchase now in the Summerour Media Center or at Jostens.com. They are now $40.

Last Chance to Order Recognition Ads: Last Chance to Order Recognition Ads:

How-To Video

See the video below to see how to purchase your 8th Grade Ads

Yearbook and 8th Grade Ads - How to buy on Jostens.com

Summerour Specific Information Summerour Specific Information

QR Code to Join PTA as a Parent or Guardian
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Join PTA!

Make sure your voice is heard. Want to be able to vote at PTA meetings? Click or scan the QR code to join PTA.


OUR PTA needs parent volunteers!

If you are interested in helping OUR Students, OUR School, by volunteering, email Shakeia.Brodie@gmail.com

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StudentSquare (Android)

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ParentSquare

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StudentSquare (Apple)

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

Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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