Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• September 6 - Cross Country Race (Cumming, GA)
• September 6 - In-House Conventions Dance Program (PDSHS)
• September 8 - Science Olympiad
• September 8 - Volleyball @ Pinckneyville
• September 9 - Parent Night
• September 9 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
• September 10 - Volleyball vs. Lilburn (home)
• September 11 - Fall Dance
• September 12 - EES Student Wellness Screener
• September 13 - Cross Country Race (Conyers, GA)
• September 16 - First PTA Meeting of the Year
• September 19 - Digital Learning Day #1
• September 26 - Café con Leche
• September 27 - Saturday School
• September 27 - JLC Raider Competition (Snellville MS)
• October 2 - Hispanic Heritage Night/Literacy Night

Summerour Middle School's Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 is OUR Gear Up Science teacher, Ms. Laura Fey! Please take a moment to congratulate her if you see her around.

Monday - Thursday

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Two Sessions:

• Semester 1: Now through October 16
• Semester 2: January 12 through March 19

Permission forms are required. See Ms. Crider or Ms. Kepper for forms!

Summerour Middle School has opened a new online store for staff and parents. Would you like to purchase some Summerour wear to support OUR school? Check out our new online shop @ My Team Shop. We have jackets, t-shirts, polo shirts, and sweatshirts. We've attached a flyer below if you prefer that method to see what's available.

All orders must be placed by September 8. The store closes after that.

Thank you for your continued support.

Parents,

Come and have coffee with Dr. Looney on Friday, September 26. This is an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and just engage with Dr. Looney in a welcoming and supportive setting. We look forward to seeing you there at 9:30 a.m.

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

We are thrilled to announce that SMS has been recognized as a PBIS Distinguished School, thanks to the hard work and dedication of OUR faculty and staff. We will continue to make efforts to decrease our negative behaviors and to make more calls to parents that are positive in nature.

What a great day to be a Blue Devil!

The first PTA meeting of the 2025-2026 school year will be held at 6:30pm on September 16. All officer positions are now filled, but we still need community committee volunteers. Come and get involved with your child's school. We need you to make Summerour Middle School its best.

IB Learners are inquirers. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

University faculties regularly note IB students’ passion for discovery.

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

Click here to read the new 8th Grade United Newsletter.

Dr. Toni Weir

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

770.797.2960

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 stands for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It’s 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). Every five years, the district creates a capital plan to guide these projects. 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.

In the Norcross cluster, these critical facility renewal projects are part of the upcoming 5-year Capital Plan:

• Beaver Ridge Elementary School — Roof replacement
• Norcross Elementary School — HVAC system replacement
• Stripling Elementary School — Roof replacement, HVAC system replacement
• Pinckneyville Middle School — Roof replacement, HVAC system replacement
• Norcross High School — Roof replacement

More information included on the PDF files below:

• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Only students from Norcross HS, Paul Duke STEM HS, and the visiting team’s high school will be admitted to the game unless they are with a parent or guardian. High school students must present a current ID on StudentVue to enter.
• The Clear Bag policy and a weapons detection system are in place at our athletic stadiums
• Entry: Look for clearly marked Evolv scanner entrances and follow staff directions
• Keep your phones, keys, and wallets on your person while passing through
• Arrive early.

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

Locations and Dates:

ROCK SPRINGS PARK | September 9 | December 9

550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville

SHORTY HOWELL PARK | September 23 | December 16

2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth

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

Is your child at home sick today? Go ahead and report it now, so you don't have to send a note later. Parents can upload student's absence excuse(s) in ParentVUE. Below is a slide show that will explain.

Reporting Student Absences on ParentVUE

https://www.gcpsk12.org/families/parent-vue/report-absences