Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• August 17 - Intramurals Begin
• August 17 - Volleyball @ McConnell MS
• August 19 - Volleyball vs. Creekland MS
• August 19 - Annual Title I Parent Meeting
• August 19 - Curriculum Night
• August 20 - GCPS Board Meeting (Suwanee)
• August 24 - Cheer Tryouts
• August 24 - Volleyball @ Northbrook MS
• August 26 - Volleyball @ Hull MS
• August 27 - PTA Fall Dance
• August 28 - Progress Reports Go Home
• August 31 - English Classes for Parents Begin
• August 31 - Volleyball vs. Duluth MS
• September 2 - ESL for Parents (second session)
• September 2 - Civics for US Citizenship Classes Begin
• September 2 - Volleyball vs. Coleman MS
• September 3 - Cross Country - North Hall Invitational
• September 3 - Local School Council Meeting
• September 5 - 6th Grade Instrument Setup
• September 5 - JLC Beginning of Year Celebration
• September 7 - Labor Day: No School

Tonight Norcross Football kicks off our football season with our home opener against Mill Creek.

Tonight is also Alumni Night! We would love to see how many proud Norcross alumni and members of the Norcross family we can bring together to fill Blue Devil Stadium. Our players would greatly appreciate you guys coming to support them as they have put in countless hours of hard work and preparation for these moments. Kickoff is at 7:30PM. We hope to see you there! Go Big Blue.

Tickets Available on GoFan

Don't forget the permission form before you bring them the first time.

• Students in PE are participating in fitness pre-testing this week

• 8th Grade Spanish 3 students are discussing vacations, learning about tourist destinations in Latin America, and sharing past travel experiences

The International Newcomer Center offers FREE Family Literacy (English) Classes for parents/guardians & caregivers of GCPS students. These classes are designed to help families strengthen their English reading, writing, and speaking skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. By improving English skills, families will be prepared to support their children's education and overall success. Registration and placement testing will take place in August - no appointment is needed.

What: Family Literacy Class Registration & Placement Test

When: August 25, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or August 26, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Where: International Newcomer Center 495 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville GA 30046

Flyers in multiple languages can be found here

Dr. Estrella's Listening and Learning Tour is an opportunity for all staff, families, students, and community members to share feedback on GCPS' strengths and opportunities for growth. Meaningful engagement with our community is a critical part of shaping the district's future, and Dr. Estrella is committed to listening, learning, and building on the perspectives of those we serve. Insights gathered through these sessions will help inform the work of the Transition Team and the development of the district's next strategic plan.

• Register for a Listening and Learning session

• Learn more about the Listening and Learning Tour

August

24 – @ Northbrook MS

26 - @ Hull MS

31 – vs. Duluth MS

September

2 – vs. Coleman MS

9 - @ Pinckneyville MS

Last week, OUR boys and OUR girls both took home 1st place at the St. Mary's Invitational meet. Here are some photos from that meet. Congratulate all of our runners when you see them.

Today we identified and celebrated our top 3 candidates for teacher of the year. These three amazing teachers were selected from a pool of 16 of our best. Each of whom would have been deserving, had they been selected. It was a difficult decision, but our top 3 candidates for this year's Summerour Teacher of the Year are:

PTA Fundraiser is still running

(until November 8)

We had a busy night on Wednesday with Title I Orientation meetings and Curriculum Night. We had a great crowd and parents got to follow their children's schedules, meet teachers, and get a feel for what their kids are learning.

Thank you to all the teachers who stayed late, and to all the parents who came and made the night a great night.

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.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Sims

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Sims@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2491

Sixth grade students are making their way through the Media Center and learning how to find books they like, how to self-check books, and what services to come to the Media Center for. Thank you to our Language Arts teachers for taking time out their schedule to get the kids in.

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

Language Arts

Students will analyze character actions and themes in "The Flight of Icarus" to write an expository paragraph explaining the myth's moral.

Science

This week students will be learning about the characteristics of living organisms.

Social Studies

In Unit 1, students will begin exploring important personal finance concepts related to spending, saving and budgeting their money.

This is a reminder for all 7th graders to turn in your Immunization Form 3231 as soon as possible. A letter will be going home at the end of next week for students who have not yet turned them in.

If you have any question, feel free to call Ms. Smith the clinic worker at 770-582-7503.

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

Summerour will offer English as a Second Language classes for parents starting on August 31. Registration will be on August 19, at the 5:30pm Title I Parent Meeting. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am.

Civics for US Citizenship classes will also be offered on Wednesdays, from 11:30am - 12:30pm. Civics classes will start on September 2.

Call 770-582-7545 for more information.

Talk to Your Child About What NOT to Bring or Do at School

School should always be a safe place for learning, friendships, and growth. As parents and guardians, you play a critical role in making sure your child understands what is appropriate—and what is not—when it comes to school behavior and safety.

All parents need to fill out the beginning of the year paperwork on My Payments Plus. This includes our GCPS orientation agreements. Please make sure you've completed yours this week.

Paying for school meals, fees, exams and activities online helps speed up lines, ensures the safety of your payment and is convenient and easy whether using the MyPaymentsPlus website or App.

All parents are encouraged to create a MyPaymentsPlus account in order to:

• View student cafeteria balances anytime, from anywhere.

• See what your student is purchasing in the cafeteria.

• Set up alerts so you know when the balance is low.

• Make payments to your student’s cafeteria account.

• Pay school fees or purchase a yearbook.

• Register for AP Exams

• Access important school information

• Complete forms and applications

Signing up is free & easy:

• Go to www.MyPaymentsPlus.com to register for a free account or

• Search and download the MyPaymentsPlus App on your cellphone.

• Click “Register for a Free Account”

• Add your student(s) by using their student ID number.

www.MyPaymentsPlus.com

Need help setting up an account?

• 1-877-237-0946
• support@mypaymentsplus.com
• online chat

Make a difference. Join the Summerour Middle School PTA.

SummerourPTA.com