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Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Volume 2, Issue 26 - February 3, 2023 Volume 2, Issue 26 - February 3, 2023

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

2023 02 03 Blue Devil Blast
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Upcoming Dates

  • February 4 - Soccer @ Sweetwater MS
  • February 4 - Girls Bball Play Tournament
  • February 6-10 - National School Counseling Week
  • February 8 - Strengthening Families Program
  • February 14 - St. Valentine's Day
  • February 15 - Strengthening Families Program
  • February 15 - GCPS County Basketball Tournament
  • February 16, 17, 20 - No School - GCPS Student Holiday
  • February 20 - President's Day
  • February 22 - NHS Football 8th Grade Weight Training Starts
  • February 24 - Black History Program (during school day)
  • February 24 - GCPS Science Fair (Gas South District)
  • March 1/2 - Early Release & Conferences
  • March 3 - Progress Reports Go Home (for non-conferenced students)
  • March 4 - Saturday Tutoring
  • March 6 - Winter Sports Banquet
  • March 9 - Raising Highly Capable Kids
  • March 9 - GMAS & Family Game Night
  • March 10 - Tapestry Show
  • March 11 - Saturday Tutoring
  • March 12 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
  • March 13 - 16 - Spirit Week
  • March 17 - St. Patrick's Day / Digital Learning Day #4
  • March 18 - Saturday Tutoring
  • March 23 - International Night
  • March 25 - Saturday Tutoring


*SmarterMe ESL Classes for Parents every Monday & Wednesday at 10am. See our calendar on our school website if you have doubts about cancellations. Contact Rosanna Carlson for more information.


**Norcross First UMC After School Program (6/7) Mondays & Wednesdays starting February 22

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SummerOUR Girls in Tourney

OUR girls made the GCPS Basketball Tournament!


We play tomorrow (Saturday)

February 4
9 a.m.
Peachtree Ridge High School


Purchase Tickets Through Go Fan!


We host a championship game (hopefully OUR girls will be there!) on February 15

PAC Meeting February 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm, virtual
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February IB Learner Profile: Communicators

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.


IB students regularly deliver stimulating presentations and drive excellence in group assignments.

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Mr. Lenie George

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Lenie.George@gcpsk12.org


Ms. Pam Griswell

6th Grade Counselor

Pam.Griswell@gcpsk12.org

National School Counselor Week Next Week!

6th Grade Students & Parents,

Take a moment to show your appreciation to our counselors this week! We will be celebrating them ALL week, it would be great if OUR students showed them some love, too!

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Mr. Stacy James

7th Grade Assistant Principal

stacy.james@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2486


Ms. Yunilda Valdez

7th Grade Counselor

yunilda.valdez@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2480

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8th Grade Counselors:

Robin Blackwell, Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Kimberly Blackshear, Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org


8th Grade Assistant Principal:

Christy Gray, Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org


8th Grade Clerk:

Faby Silva, Faby.Silva@gcpsk12.org

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Connections Assistant Principal:

Belinda Terry, Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

JLC at Snellville JLC at Snellville

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JLC Places 4th

Sgt. Ray's JLC team performed at Snellville Middle School this past Saturday. The team placed 4th and Edison Bui placed 2nd .


Congratulations JLC Team! Congratulations Edison!

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Male and Female tap dancers
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Tap Class

If you are interested in learning tap or increasing your already existing talent, please join our tap class. We meet every Wednesday in Mrs. Daley's room on the 3rd floor, from 4:30-6:00. All are welcome...students and adult staff members. It's a great work out and we have tons of fun

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Join SmarterMe

Tuesdays & Thursdays

4:15 - 6:00 pm

  • build literacy skills
  • participate in STEM activities
  • receive homework help
  • make new friends

For more information, ask your teacher about SmarterMe!

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AAP - Grade Recovery Program

Letters went home via email to students who might benefit from our no-cost grade recovery program, AAP.


Eligibility?

Student scored between 50% and 69% for any core academic subject in Semester 1



Language Arts or Science

7:15AM - 8:15AM

Tuesday, January 24th – Tuesday, February 7th

NO SCHOOL (Digital Learning Day #3) on Friday, February 3rd


Math or Social Studies

7:15AM - 8:15 AM.

Thursday, February 9th – Monday, February 27th

NO SCHOOL (Student Holidays) on Thursday, February 16th, 17th, and 20th


*check your email for an invitation and form to register if your child qualifies

After School Program, contact Teresa.Y.Yarber@gcpsk12.org for more information
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February Dates, After School Program
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March Dates, After School Program

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April Dates, After School Program

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May Dates, After School Program

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SummerOUR Intramurals Are Back

We are happy to offer an intramural program here at Summerour Middle School!


The Intramural program will run from Tuesday January 17th-Thursday March 23rd and is intended to provide fun, interactive activities for all students. Activities offered depend on students’ interests (let us know what you want to play) and include, but are not limited to, soccer and basketball.


There is no charge for this program. If any problems with behavior occur, students will be verbally warned and if problems continue, the student will be excused from the program.


Permission Form Below

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ISC: I See A Cure, Relay for Life
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Love Cars? Got One?

Gwinnett County Public Schools’

Second ISC Relay for Life Team

CAR SHOW


When?

April 22, 2023

Registration begins: 9:00 am

Car Show: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Why?

We will Fuel the fight Against Cancer

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through the ISC Relay for Life Team.


Where?

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center

437 Old Peachtree Rd

Suwanee, GA 30024


Top 20 Awards Presented Including:

  • Superintendent's Pick
  • Sponsor's Choice


Register: https://gcps-foundation.org/gift-designation/isc-relay-for-life-car-show

Questions? (or to Volunteer): diane.cribb@gcpsk12.org

Norcross Football Weight Training Starts February 22 Norcross Football Weight Training Starts February 22

Norcross Football Helmet
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More Photos from Gear Up @ Gwinnett Tech More Photos from Gear Up @ Gwinnett Tech

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Strong Families for Life, February - March 2023, Summerour Middle School
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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.

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Covid Surveillance Testing

Summerour is still hosting weekly Covid surveillance testing on Thursday afternoons. If you'd like to sign your child up, use this form to sign up.

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Parent Center

Our Parent Center is located on our first floor, so it's easy to get to. Come check in at the front office, then use the Parent Center to volunteer, check-out resources, and get engaged!


More information is on our website, or you can reach out to Rosanna Carlson, our Parent Instructional Support Coordinator.

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School Hours

  • Student Tutoring - 8:15 - 8:50 a.m.
  • Student Arrival - 8:50 a.m.
  • Tardy Bell / Late Arrival - 9:15 a.m.
  • No Check Out After - 3:00 p.m.
  • Dismissal Bell - 4:00 p.m.
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Have You Tried the Apps? Have You Tried the Apps?

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ParentVUE App

Parents can use this if they have a Parent Portal account. It's an app that makes it much easier to quickly access the portal and navigate student grades, absences, etc...


We strongly encourage you to use this if you have a portal account. If you don't have a portal account, come to the school and set one up.

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Uninstall/Reinstall

If you are using either of these apps, but it quit working in September of 2022, you may need to uninstall/reinstall. There was a major update last month that requires this.

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StudentVUE App

Students can install this on their iOS device (iPhone, iPad) or their Android device to more easily access the "My StudentVUE" portion of their portal: this includes, grades, missing assignments, etc.

Summerour Middle School
OUR Students, OUR School, OUR Community, OUR Future!
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Norcross, GA 30071


770.448.3045

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