Summerour Blue Devil Blast
Upcoming Dates
- August 9 - Volleyball Jamboree
- August 11 - Volleyball @ Duluth MS
- August 12 - iReady Reading Diagnostic Test
- August 13 - iReady Math Diagnostic Test
- August 13 - 6th Grade Fine Arts Night
- August 13 - Volleyball vs. Coleman MS (home)
- August 16 - Saturday School
- August 16 - Garden Group in Spanish
- August 18 - Volleyball @ Berkmar MS
- August 20 - Volleyball vs. Sweetwater MS (home)
- August 20 - Curriculum Night
- August 21 - GCPS Board of Education Mtng. (Suwanee)
- August 23 - Garden Group in Spanish
Volleyball Jamboree
- vs. Lilburn MS at 10 am
- vs. Trickum MS at 12 pm
- vs. Sweetwater MS at 2 pm
Come out to Berkmar High School on Saturday to support OUR Blue Devils!
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.
Getting to Know Gen Z
OUR teachers were treated to a special speaker during pre-planning at Paul Duke STEM High School. Mr. Tim Elmore, a published educational expert, talked to us about the generations: from Boomers to Gen Alpha. How do we reach and respond to the other generations? Especially, Gen Z, since they are in OUR classes right now. It was a great presentation!
CharacterStrong at Summerour
We’re excited to share that students will be taking part in Advisement/CharacterStrong lessons throughout the year! These engaging sessions focus on social-emotional skills like empathy, teamwork, emotional awareness, and building positive habits with the goal of helping students feel connected, confident, and ready to succeed.
You can keep the learning going by simply enjoying conversations about what they’re discovering in class. These moments at home can be a fun way to celebrate growth, share stories, and support each other. Together, we can make this a year full of connection and success!
Free Family Literacy (English) Classes
The International Newcomer Center offers FREE Family Literacy (English) Classes for parents and caregivers of GCPS students. These classes are designed to help families strengthen their English reading, writing, and speaking skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. By improving English skills, families will be prepared to support their children's education and overall success. Registration and placement testing will take place in August - no appointment needed.
What: Family Literacy Class Registration & Placement Test
When: August 14, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or August 19, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: International Newcomer Center 495 Maltbie St. Lawrenceville GA 30046
Summerour Cross Country Begins
OUR Cross-Country running team, coached by Coach A began training on Wednesday. If your child is interested, but missed out, try contacting Coach Almon soon!
iReady Fall Testing Next Week
iReady Fall Reading: Tuesday, August 12
iReady Fall Math: Wednesday, August 13
Pre-Planning Cookout
We treated OUR amazing teachers to a cookout to wrap up pre-planning week and thank them for their hard work as we prepared to meet your students this week.
We are excited to get started this year, and we are looking forward to a fantastic year. It's been a great first week!
August IB Learner Profile: Risk Takers
IB Learners are risk takers. They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
IB students transition well to challenging university settings and show resilience and determination in their work. In academics, they have the confidence to approach new or unfamiliar subjects or material.
Welcome to 6th Grade!
Ms. Belinda Terry
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Tannia Sims
6th Grade Counselor
770.417.2491
Welcome to 7th Grade!
Mr. Al Sadler
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Yasmi Velasquez Rocha
7th Grade Counselor
Yasmi.VelasquezRocha@gcpsk12.org
770.417.2480
Welcome to 8th Grade!
Ms. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
770.417.2487
Welcome to Gear Up!
Dr. Toni Weir
Gear Up Assistant Principal
Ms. Allegra Morgan
Gear Up Counselor
770.797.2960
SmarterME: It's Time to Enroll!
SmarterME Academy is an awesome after-school opportunity provided to Summerour students. It provides STEAM and music, sports and recreation, health and well-being, homework help, tutoring, and information for parents. Please consider enrolling and getting ahead of your child's after-school needs!
Free 2025 Food Distribution
3:00pm until supplies last
Fresh and shelf-stable foods | No identification required | Drive-thru distribution
Locations:
BEST FRIEND PARK
6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
October 28
BRYSON PARK
5075 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn
August 26 | November 18
LENORA PARK
4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville
August 12 | November 4
RHODES JORDAN PARK
100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville
October 14
ROCK SPRINGS PARK
550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville
September 9 | December 9
SHORTY HOWELL PARK
2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
September 23 | December 16
New Birding Club This Year
Summerour will have its first birding club for students and adults - Summerour Birds!
If you like being outside and want to know more about the birds around our school, come and join us as we look, listen, and learn! We will meet every Friday morning at 8:00 am at the back door of the school (if you want to see the birds, you have to wake up with the birds!). Let me know if you are interested in helping as a club sponsor. We have a bulletin board on the third floor that highlights which species we have seen on campus. Check it out!
