Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• March 29 - Gifted Steppers Competition
• March 29 - Soccer vs. Berkmar (@ Meadowcreek HS)
• April 1/2 - GA Aquarium Field Trip (7)
• April 2, 3, 4 - Rising 6th Graders Visit Summerour
• April 3 - Spring Fling PTA Dance
• April 4 - Café con Leche w/ Dr. Looney
• April 7-12 - Spring Break
• April 15 - Tax Day
• April 15, 16, 17 - Cheer Tryouts
• April 17 - Transition to Middle School Parent Night
• April 17 - GCPS Board Meeting
• April 19 - Saturday School
• April 22 - GMAS: English/Language Arts, Pt. 1
• April 23 - GMAS: English/Language Arts, Pts. 2, 3
• April 24 - GMAS: Social Studies, Pts. 1, 2 (8th Grade Only)
• April 29 - GMAS: Math, Pts. 1, 2
• April 30 - GMAS: Algebra, Pts. 1, 2 (8th Grade Only)
• May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

March 29

vs. Berkmar

(at Meadowcreek HS)

8am - 11 am

Food, drinks, dancing, and music!

Play games! Win Blue Bucks!

$5 per student

April 3 in the Summerour cafeteria

Purchase ticket in advance online using the QR code

9:30a - 10:15a

Parent Center

We will discuss strategies to make the most of summer, share valuable educational tools, and provide resources to support your child's continued growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and gain insights into fun and meaningful summer activities!

We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information, call the Parent Center at 770-582-7545.

Dr. Al-Amin is officially a TOP 5 teacher in the running to become America's Favorite Teacher, thanks to your continued support and daily votes.

Please continue to vote every day and share with friends and family as we try to get her into the top spot! This is our chance to bring Bill Nye, The Science Guy, to our school.

Scan the QR code or click the link to vote: https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/hediyah-al-amin

We've Sold 1/2 of OUR Yearbooks:

When They're Gone, They're Gone!

Buy your yearbook at Jostens.com to get a discount! First people to buy get $10 off (at $30), next group get $5 off (at $35, this is a bigger group), and the rest are full price at $40. Once they go to $40 it is the same price in Media Center and on Jostens.com. Order yours now! Go to Jostens.com, click Yearbook and Buy Your Yearbook.

IB Learners are knowledgeable. They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

IB students are extraordinarily well prepared for the academic requirements of university coursework.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2491

Our 6th grade Science Teachers are happy to present a second field trip to Tellus Science Museum on April 16. This museum is filled with excellent hands-on activities and exhibits to get everyone young and old excited about science!

Sign Up / Payment Closed Today

Info for the museum:

https://tellusmuseum.org/explore/education/programs/field-trips/

Link for MyPaymentsPlus:

https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2480

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2487

Mrs. Ostrand's 8th grade Science classes studied acids and bases with a "reveal party" theme!

Our fundraiser is officially off and running!

We have raised $30 online towards our $3,000.00 goal!

Every student should register for the fundraiser https://register.dominos.cards/47462! Once you register you will get your own personal link to share with friends and family. You will also be able to pick your child’s prize and the prizes go all the way up to $600 cash!

If you choose not to register, you can still support your school by sharing our general online store, where friends and family can purchase a Buy One, Get One large pizza card for just $20! Here is the link: https://store.dominos.cards/47462

Also, once you register you will have a chance to earn a $50 Gift Card! Thank you for participating and supporting our school!

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Dr. Toni Weir

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

770.797.2960

https://jointotem.com/ga/norcross/summerour-ms-pta

Norcross High School

9th Grade Transition Night

Tuesday, April 15

6:30p - 7:30p

in the NHS Theatre

Current 8th grade student planning to attend Norcross High School in the fall, along with their parents, are invited to a rising 9th grade NHS Spirit Night showcase.

• Meet 9th grade administrators and counselors
• Learn about cluibs, sports, student activities, and more
• Explore the school

Rising 9th graders in attendance will receive a free t-shirt!

Red Carpet Event for the Parents of Rising 6th Graders!

April 17, 2025

5:30 PM

Summerour Cafeteria

Followed by:
DLI Parent Meeting

(Dual-Language Immersion)

7:00p - 7:20p

Norcross Cluster

Drive Thru Food Pantry

Paul Duke STEM High School

5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30071

10:30 a.m. until food runs out

• Sponsored by the Norcross Elementary counselors
• Food provided by the Atlanta Food Bank

Registration for Grayson Tech's MS Summer Career Academy is now open in MyPaymentsPlus! The camp is open to rising 6th thru rising 8th graders.

https://graysontech.gcpsk12.org/general-information/middle-school-summer-career-academy

2023-2024 Family Perceptions EES Survey Results