Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• November 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
• December 4 - Basketball @ Lanier
• December 6 - Basketball vs. Northbrook MS
• December 9 - 7/8 Chorus Winter Concert
• December 9 - 7/8 Orchestra Winter Concert
• December 11 - 6 Combined Fine Arts Winter Concert
• December 11 - Basketball vs. Pinckneyville MS
• December 13 - Basketball vs. Creekland MS

This week OUR Blue Roses went to Baldwin Elementary School to help tutor students there. They had a great time working with the Baldwin students. Thank you, Blue Roses, and thank you to their mentors who arranged it!

Our mentees were teachers for a moment helping 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students with literacy, science, math and Social Studies both in Spanish and English.

Thank you to all who donated books. The Virtual Cultural Exchange Club met our goal!

🙌🏿 Your help is making a huge difference!

Our ASD programs at Special Olympics this week

IB Learners are caring. They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

It takes a lot of people, in a lot of roles, to make a school run smoothly, from administrators to teachers, from custodians to School Resource Officers. It takes a lot of folks.

Today, we appreciated our substitute teachers! These folks come in to teach whatever we need and to cover classes, and too often we forget to mention our thanks. We love these folks! Thank you for all that you do.

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

The 7th grade Math Department would like to share an important update as we approach the end of the semester. To support all of our students in preparing for their upcoming final exams, we are offering morning math tutoring Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. During these sessions, students will review Units 1, 2, and 3A as these are the concepts that will appear on the end of the semester exam.

We strongly encourage every student to take advantage of this additional support as consistent review and practice can significantly strengthen their confidence and performance.

Please note that exams will take place December 16th-17th, and it's essential that students spend time studying and preparing at home as well.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's success!

The 7th Grade Math Team

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

Join us for “Unlocking the Future: The Power of Mathematics for Your Child's Success,” a virtual event where you'll learn effective strategies to support your child's growth as a mathematician and problem solver. Discover valuable tips that can help your child excel in mathematics and explore how real-world applications can enhance their learning and unlock their full potential.

• Middle/High School Session-

• Financial Literacy for Student Success

• Math in Motion: Problem Solving and Real-World Application for Middle/High School Students

• Career Pathways in STEM and Finance

Click here to RSVP or Direct Registration Link

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French

Every year, OUR 6th graders and OUR 8th graders spend some time at the Junior Achievement center within Discovery High School. This week was 8th grade's turn. They spend some time learning about business, expenses, and financial life.

Here are a few pictures from one of the teams.

ROCK SPRINGS PARK | December 9

550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville

SHORTY HOWELL PARK | December 16

2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth