Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• February 12-16 - February Break
• February 14 - Science Olympiad @ Emory Univ.
• February 14 - Valentine's Day
• February 19 - GCPS Board Meeting
• February 21 - JLC Drill Competition @ Snellville MS
• February 21 - AAP Session 2
• February 21 - Saturday School
• February 21 - Soccer vs. Trickum (Home)
• February 25 - 7/8 Band Concert @Norcross HS
• February 27 - Progress Reports Go Home
• February 27 - Title I Draft Document Review
• February 28 - AAP Session 2
• February 28 - Soccer vs. Radloff (Home)

• Monday, March 2 – 1st & 3rd Academics - Interims
• Tuesday, March 3 – 2nd & 4th Academics - Interims

• Thursday, March 4 – Gwinnett Writes Assessment

• Friday, March 5 – Makeup Testing

This year's February Break starts tomorrow and runs from February 12 - 16

Kindness Dance

Thursday, February 19

4:30p - 6:30p

$5 per student entry fee

Finals: Wednesday, February 18

@Summerour Middle School

5:30 pm

Educational Effectiveness Surveys

Family Edition

February 2 - March 6

We need your input!

Participate to ensure YOUR voices are heard

• Find the anonymous link to the Family Survey in ParentSquare (or scan the QR code)
• Please complete the EES Family Survey for Summerour Middle School
• If you have more than one child in GCPS, remember to complete a survey for each school
• For families with multiple children at Summerour, one survey per child is needed.

Rules to participate

• You must have a permission slip signed by a parent
  • See Ms. Crider, Ms. Kepper, or your Homeroom teacher for a permission slip
• Behavioral issues in school or at intramurals will result in loss of privilege

January 12 - March 19

Monday through Thursday

8:00 am to 8:40 am

1. Go to photos.jostens.com
2. Look up Summerour Middle School
3. Put in your email address
4. Get a code...
5. Upload your photos for the yearbook

IB Learners are Communicators. They 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.

We celebrated all of OUR student honor rolls this week. Cupcakes for all and cotton candy for straight A students. Thank you students for your hard work. We, and your parents, are proud of all of you.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Sims

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Sims@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2491

We love OUR 6th grade MLL teachers!

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

7th grade AP, Al Sadler, with 8th grade Counselor, Robin Blackwell, share a February 10 birthday!

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

Significance of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Ramadan is considered the holiest month in Islam, marking a time for spiritual growth and self-discipline. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from all food and drink from dawn to sunset. This religious duty of fasting is known as sawm in Arabic. It is one of the “Five Pillars,” or basic acts of worship in Islam.

For OUR students at Summerour who will engage with this religious tradition, we are here to support. Our counselors will serve as a resource on answering questions on location for prayer, alternate location for lunch, alternate choice for PE, and how to sign up for a meal to take home at the end of day. Students who celebrate Ramadan and have more questions should see their grade level ​counselor.

Below is the link for meal registration if you need it.

https://forms.office.com/r/WQqPEHNeMv

Thank you for your partnership, and let us know if you need anything at all.

Get ready to celebrate Black History Month with our theme

“Atlanta: The Black Mecca!”

From civil rights leaders to music, culture, and innovation, students will discover how Atlanta has shaped Black history and continues to influence the world today.

We will be celebrating with hallway displays, daily announcements, and special events all month long.

A Non-Profit 501(C) Company

For Uninsured & Underinsured Patients Only

When

Saturdays: February 21, March 14, April 18

1pm to 3 pm

Where

Chesney Elementary School

3878 Old Norcross Road, Duluth, GA 30096

For eligibility information and appointments visit acmclinic.org. You can also call 678-274-9934 or email registration@acmclinic.org.

Accredited by the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program (GVHCP) of the Department of Public Health (DPH).

Title I Planning Meeting

March 10

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Title I Draft Document Review

March 11, 12, 16

1pm - 4pm

Summerour Middle School presents

Georgia Milestones Family Night

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

6 pm

Summerour Middle School Cafeteria

Help your child prepare for the state test administered to all students in April. Experience online testing and learn about promotion requirements.

Taco dinner! Raffle prizes!

Taxi vouchers to attend this meeting are available upon request.
Flyer below.

Sponsored by Next Generation Focus & by Positive Forces