Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Upcoming Dates
- May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 6 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6th)
- May 8 - Police vs. Kids Basketball Game
- May 8 - Spring Band Concert (@NHS)
- May 9 - A Night in Hollywood (8 GR Formal)
- May 10 - Saturday School
- May 12-14 - Volleyball Tryouts
- May 13 - Chorus Concert (@NHS)
- May 14 - Orchestra Concert (7/8 @ PDHS)
- May 15 - Gifted Steppers Banquet
- May 15 - Gear Up Awards Night
- May 15 - GCPS Board Meeting
- May 17 - Dance Company @ Multicultural Festival
- May 19 - ELA/SCI Semester 2 Finals
- May 19 - 8 Grade Awards Night (Invitation Only)
- May 20 - MAT/SS Semester 2 Finals
- May 20 - 6/7 Awards Ceremonies (Invitation Only)
- May 21 - Last Day o' School
Bus Passes
If your child has a different mode of transportation home than they usually take, we need to know. If it changes the bus they ride home, they will be required to have a bus pass. If this is the case, your child must bring a parent note from you (the parent) down to the office first thing in the morning. Our office will be following up via phone and verifying before creating the bus pass. This cannot happen at the end of the day.
School Lunch Hero
💝 Today is School Lunch Hero day! Today we celebrated our School Nutrition staff: OUR very own School Lunch Heroes. If your student didn't get a chance to thank their School Lunch Hero today, encourage them to do so on Monday. Thanks to OUR excellent cafeteria staff. We love all of you!
A Night in Hollywood
This year's 8th grade formal will be held on May 9 from 6pm to 9pm in the Summerour Gym. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:30p. Buy your tickets online at tinyurl.com/SMS8thFormal25 or use the QR Code provided.
Last day to buy tickets online? TODAY - only 80 tickets left
(Buy remaining tickets in person next week via Coach Plunkett)
Dance only tickets - no dinner - are available at the door on May 9 for $10.
Did You Go to the Innovation Fair Last Weekend in Norcross?
Mr. Yelinek took a couple of students and some student work and represented Summerour Middle School at the City of Norcross' Innovation Fair last weekend. Thank you to the students who offered projects, the students who attended, and Mr. Yelinek for making it all happen. It looks like OUR own Dr. Riehm made an appearance, too.
Yearbooks Are Here
When They're Gone, They're Gone!
If your child pre-ordered their Yearbook, they should be bringing it home today. If they're not here today, they will be able to pick it up next week. We have a few un-bought yearbooks. Students can pay $40 cash on a first-come, first-served basis in the Media Center to get one.
May IB Learner Profile: Reflective
IB Learners are reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
IB students have developed an ability to reflect on their learning and to articulate how they learnt. They have learned that critical reflection is an important academic and life skill.
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Ms. Belinda Terry
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Tannia Wood
6th Grade Counselor
770.417.2491
Welcome to 7th Grade!
Mr. Al Sadler
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Angelica Rosas
7th Grade Counselor
770.417.2480
Welcome to 8th Grade!
Ms. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
770.417.2487
Norcross HS Volleyball 2025
Volleyball Tryouts
What? Volleyball Tryouts at Norcross HS
When? May 12th, 13th, and 14th for the 2025 season
- Rising 10th-12th Graders – 3:00 - 5:00
- Rising 9th Graders - 5:30 - 7:30
Where? Norcross HS Main Gym
You must have a physical to try out for a team in high school
Check The Norcross Volleyball Website for updates: NHSVolleyball.com
Mandatory Parent Meeting
If you make the team: There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00pm @Norcross High School.
Welcome to Gear Up!
Dr. Toni Weir
Gear Up Assistant Principal
Ms. Allegra Morgan
Gear Up Counselor
770.797.2960
Sustainable Urban Gardening
❗3 New Workshops Left - Do you want to learn how to start own garden and grow your agroecological food? Did you miss the first two sessions? We've still got 4 sessions coming up: don't miss this.
Sessions still to come:
- Irrigation (May 9)
- Harvesting (May 23)
- Evaluation and Planting (June 13)
Free Summer STEM Enrichment: Grade 6-8
Every child deserves a chance to shape the world, but they don't always have the tools to do it. That's why we've launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program - an immersive program developed to ignite STEM passions through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship.
Two 3-week Sessions:
- June 9 - June 27, 2025
- Merrill Hall @ Morehouse College
For more information: Carol Shearer (carol.shearer@morehouse.edu)
