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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
SummerourBlue Devil Blast

Volume 4, Issue 14 - October 25, 2024 Volume 4, Issue 14 - October 25, 2024

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

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Important Dates Important Dates

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Upcoming Dates

  • October 29 - PSAT (8th grade only)
  • October 30 - PTA Fall Dance
  • November 1 - Gear Up to Gwinnett Tech
  • November 2 - JLC Raider Competition @ Grace Snell MS
  • November 3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
  • November 5 - Digital Learning Day #2
  • November 5 - Election Day
  • November 7 - Paul Duke Rising 9th Grade Night
  • November 14 - Math Night
  • November 14 - Local School Council Meeting
  • November 21 - Science Night & Parent Involvement Day
  • November 21 - GCPS Board Meeting
  • November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

This Week This Week

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Red Ribbon Week

"Life's a Movie: Film Bully & Drug Free"

October 28 - November 1

All participants can wear jeans on that day!


Monday: Wear Red

Tuesday: Pajama Day

Wednesday: Sport & Jersey Day

Thursday: Costume Day

Friday: Wear Black and/or Red

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Girl's Basketball Roster Announced!

Congratulations to the following young ladies for making the 2024-2025 Girls Basketball team


Kendall Ammons

DeAnna Manning Walker

Maria Russell

Jordan Caesar

Kalece Harrison

Isabella Hernandez Delcid

Amina Mohammed

Mang Nuom

Christiana Williams

Daylicia Ford

Giovanna Wouafo

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Intramurals Ended This Week

Intramurals for Semester 1 ended this week. Here are a few pics of this week's participants.


Thank you to all the students who came out this semester.


Watch this space for Intramural dates for next semester.

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7th grader Da'Marquis working hard in Mr. Yelinek's Engineering & Technology class.
7th grader in Mr. Yelinek's class

Testing Testing

This Tuesday: Be On Time, 8th Grade!

Is your student ready for college? We are excited to announce that Tuesday, October 29, all GCPS

students in 8th grade will take the PSAT 8/9 at no cost.


The PSAT 8/9 establishes a baseline measurement of college and career readiness as students

enter high school. It also gives students a chance to preview the SAT and the PSAT/NMSOT.


Questions about this test? Reach out to Stacy James, GCPS' PSAT Testing Coordinator

More information about this and other tests is available on GCPS' Testing page.

Coming Soon Coming Soon

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November 22, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 28, and April 25
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Drive Through Food Pantry

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

Grade Level Information Grade Level Information

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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

770.417.2491

Join PTA

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

welcome back to school
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Welcome to 7th Grade!

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2480

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Career Day: November 22

The Career Day Committee is in the process of planning our Career Day Event!


We are seeking speakers to talk to OUR 7th graders about various careers on Friday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.

  • Speakers do not have to be available for the entire time frame to participate in this event
  • We are a middle school and they will be addressing 7th graders


Do you know of someone who is a suitable speaker and is willing to take the time to talk to our students? Encourage them to contact Mrs. Sims, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms. Morgan, or Mrs. Rosas.

Join PTA

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

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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

770.417.2487

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Flier - English

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Flier - Spanish

Join PTA

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

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Welcome to Gear Up!

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 PTA

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

Summerour Specific Summerour Specific

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2024 - 2025 Basketball Schedule

November 13: Away - Osborne MS (@ Mill Creek HS)

November 21: Away - Duluth MS (@ Duluth HS)

December 5: Home - Coleman MS (Elementary Night)

December 7: Home - Dacula MS

December 12: Home - Lanier MS

December 16: Away - Northbrook MS (@ Peachtree Ridge HS)

December 19: Away - Pinckneyville MS (@ Norcross HS)

January 9: Home - Creekland MS

January 11: Home - Radloff MS

January 16: Home - Jones MS (Teacher Appreciation)

January 22: Away - Twin Rivers MS (@ Mountain View HS)

January 23: Home - North Gwinnett MS (8th Grade Night)

January 25: Away - Hull MS (@ Peachtree Ridge HS)

January 30: Away - Lilburn MS (@ Meadowcreek HS)


Tryouts October 15 - 17:

See OUR website for documents needed to participate.

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PTA Fundraiser

Summerour Middle School PTA is selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to raise money. $15 per dozen. Order at:


https://grouprai.se/krispykreme49755sa

(or use the QR code)

Sale Runs Now through November 20


When you order, you will receive a virtual card, with which you can pick up your dozen at Krispy Kreme.

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Gifted Steppers Fundraiser

Help the SMS Gifted Steppers step up their fundraising with the Double Good popcorn fundraiser! Choose from delicious GOURMET popcorn from classic flavors like “Butter Believe It”, an episode of salted, creamy crunch, to special flavors like “In Queso Fire” a creamy cheddar, garlic, onion and jalapeño recipe that is built for the bold.


Getting your popcorn is easy! Just click the link, click shop to support, select your popcorn and the popcorn will be sent straight to your doorstep 🙂


https://popup.doublegood.com/s/mimi1623

Ends November 12

2024-2025 School Year 2024-2025 School Year

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Title I Document Sign Off

Title I documents regarding Summerour Family Engagement have been uploaded on the school website. We greatly appreciate families who have already signed these documents on Parent Square.


If you have not downloaded the app yet, please do so to access documents and acknowledge the receipt of "The Plan... The Promise" by signing electronically. Once you download the app, click on the tab "More," then click "Forms/Permission," open the "Complete Back to School Forms'' tab, scroll down to select each document, click on "Review and Sign," then sign your full name electronically, and submit.


Another option could be to access "The Plan... The Promise" on the school website, print copies, and return a signed cover page to the Parent Center before October 18. The Parent Instructional Coordinator is available for parents who might need additional help downloading the app and signing documents.


Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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Do You Want to Volunteer at Summerour?

Click this link to let Rosanna Carlson know that you'd like to volunteer to help out at Summerour. You can choose specific days and times to come in weekly OR go through the list of events and groups that could use you. Check it out! Come and be a part of your child's school.

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October IB Learner Profile: Balanced

IB learners are Balanced. They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.


IB students are active participants in a wide range of aspects of campus life, as well as focusing on their academic development.

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ParentSquare Setup

You can receive ParentSquare message notifications 3 ways: email, text, or in the phone app. The GCPS website has a page that explains how to setup or change your notifications. We encourage you to go in to your ParentSquare account and make sure that you are getting the notifications in a way that makes the most sense for you!


Click the link and make sure you are getting notified.

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

Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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