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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Volume 3, Issue 11 - October 13, 2023 Volume 3, Issue 11 - October 13, 2023

Dr. Looney's Message Dr. Looney's Message

2023 10 13 Blue Devil Blast

Important Dates Important Dates

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Upcoming Dates

  • October 13 - 20 - Interim Exams - Makeups
  • October 13 - Progress Reports Go Home
  • October 14 - Step Team Car Wash
  • October 18 - Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • October 19 - Early Release
  • October 19 - GCPS Board Meeting (ISC, Suwanee)
  • October 21 - JLC Raider Event (@ Sweetwater MS)
  • October 23 - 27 - Red Ribbon Week
  • October 26 - PTA Meeting
  • October 31 - Halloween
  • November 3 - Digital Learning Day #2
  • November 4 - JLC Raider Event (@ Shiloh MS)

New This Week New This Week

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Tomorrow at Summerour

Annual Step Team Fundraiser


Car Wash

Saturday, October 14

10 am - 12 pm

$10 per car


Please come out and support OUR Gifted Steppers at their (first) annual school car wash.

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Tomorrow at Paul Duke STEM HS

Hidden Sun Festival

October 14, 2023

11am - 4pm

  • Eclipse viewing
  • Haunted House
  • Food Trucks
  • Vendors
  • Trunk o' Treat
  • Costume Contest
  • Live Music

Tickets available on GoFan (QR Code on attached flyer - click image)

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Thank You, Hispanic Heritage Participants!

Shout out to the Hispanic Heritage Committee led by Ben Bradshaw and Ana Mejia! Thank you to everyone who played a role in the entire event. It was spectacular and our students SHINED! It was a wonderful way to end our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.


Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the parents who brought food and shared! It was wonderful. Special thanks to Ms. Carslon who helped coordinate OUR parents and the awesome dishes they brought.


Thank you to our Broadcast team, Fine Arts, Language teachers, and EVERYONE who was a part.

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IB Learner Profile: Balanced

During the month of October, we will focus on the IB Learner Profile: BALANCED


Students who are BALANCED are healthy and are aware that eating properly and exercising is important in their lives. They understand that it is important to have a balance between the physical and mental aspects of their bodies. They spend time doing many different things. How can parents help to develop students who are well-balanced at home?


  • Encourage your child to participate in a wide variety of structured activities.
  • During less structured time, also be aware of the activities that your child is participating in. Too much time in front of the computer or television is obviously not desirable, but all kids need to do a variety of things. Generally active kids should take time for quiet reading or reflection; students who spend a lot of time drawing or reading, should be encouraged to also exercise and play.
  • Discuss the food groups with your child. Spend a few minutes during a mealtime deciding if what your family is eating is balanced.
  • Role model this attribute. Spend time as a parent or family doing many different things.
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2023 Honor Chorus Roster

The following students have been selected to perform in the 2023 District 13 Honor Chorus in Athens, Georgia next week.


Please congratulate these students on their achievement!


Mallorie Howard

Alison Lopez

Leilany Tavarez

Michael Smith

Marlem Quiroz

Hadjara Sanda

Mariela Rosales

Nevaeh Espinosa

Vina Nguyen

Adrianna Hernandez

Faith Tucker

Daniela Lopez - Da Silva

Lindsey Rosales

Salvador Miranda Gonazalez

Carlos Rosales


Students will miss classes on Friday, October 20th to begin rehearsing for their performance the following afternoon. These students have been instructed to communicate with their teachers about any information they may miss that day.

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Career Day Seeking Speakers

The Career Day Committee is seeking speakers to talk to our students virtually about their various careers on


Friday, November 17, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.


Are you a suitable speaker? Are you willing to take the time to talk to our 7th grade students?


We would greatly appreciate your help. Please provide the contact information of that person to Ms. Woods, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan, or Mrs. Rosas.

Grade Level News Grade Level News

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Welcome to 6th Grade!

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

welcome back to school
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Welcome to 7th Grade!

Dr. Toni Weir

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org


Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

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Welcome to 8th Grade!

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

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PSAT Coming Up

Eighth grade students will take the PSAT 8/9 on October 25, 2023.


If you have any questions, please call Dr. Toni Weir, 770-326-8794.

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Step Team Practicing Hard!

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Step Team Practicing Hard!

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Step Team Practicing Hard!

Parent Resources Parent Resources

Custodian Appreciation Last Week!

Thank you to OUR custodians, who keep things running behind the scenes. We appreciate all that they do for us.

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StudentSquare (Android)

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ParentSquare

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StudentSquare (Apple)

Free & Reduced Application Online

Summerour Specific Information Summerour Specific Information

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Playing Sports?

If your child is interested in participating in any sport for Summerour Middle School (or in High School), download the Rank One mobile application or use the website www.rankone.com to create an account. Your information MUST be uploaded into this system before you are allowed to tryout for any team.

QR Code to Join PTA as a Parent or Guardian
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Join PTA!


Make sure your voice is heard. Want to be able to vote at PTA meetings? Click or scan the QR code to join PTA.

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My Payments Plus

All parents MUST go onto My Payments Plus to sign off on required documents: from Title I acknowledgements to Student Handbook Acceptance. EVERYONE must use My Payments Plus to sign off on our required documents.


Go to our Parent Resources page on the website and click on "Signing Docs & Making Payments" about 1/2 way down. You'll see a description and links for assistance.

Sign Off on Required Forms for School
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Uniform Dress Code

Thank you, Parents, for your continued support of the Summerour mandatory school uniform policy. See the requirements below:


  • Collared shirts, solid colors: white, navy, or grey
  • Only SMS logo t-shirts can be worn: navy or white
  • Outerwear (sweatshirts, etc.) - must be plain with no designs - logo smaller than a quarter
  • Shirts must be long enough to be tucked easily into shorts, pants, or skirts
  • Pant, short or skirt colors: khaki, navy plaid, navy, black - No Black Jeans
  • Crocs are permitted in neutral colors only (black, white, navy, tan, grey)
  • No leggings, jeggings, or sweatpants - Uniform Joggers are permitted
  • Jeans on non-uniform days only and must not reveal skin
  • Students are not permitted to wear slides or house slippers
  • “Fingertip” rule applies to short and skirt lengths
  • Hats are off and hoods are down in the school building.
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Summerour School Council

The A+ Education Reform Act of 2000 established school councils in Georgia to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to achieve the following: solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process. In short, School Councils provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to principals and local boards of education. The Summerour school council meets four times a year.

If you are interested in joining the Summerour School Council for the 2023 - 2024 school year, contact Joielle Parker.
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Summerour is a No Phone Zone!

Cell phones are not allowed during the school day at Summerour.


  • No phones in classrooms
  • No phones in hallways
  • No phones in restrooms



Phones should be left at home or turned off and left in backpacks/book bags all day long. Any student who is using the phone for cyberbullying (as determined by Discipline Coordinator) will lose privileges of bringing a cellphone to school.

Summerour Middle School
OUR Students, OUR School, OUR Community, OUR Future!
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321 Price Place

Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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