Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• October 24 - Progress Reports Go Home
• October 28 - PSAT (8th Grade Only)
• October 29 - Norcross Cluster Band Concert
• October 30 - Gear Up Visits Gwinnett Tech
• October 31 - Halloween (All Hallow's Eve)
• November 4 - Digital Learning Day #2
• November 4 - Election Day: eSPLOST Up For Vote
• November 6 - Local School Council, Math Night, ML Family Night
• November 8 - Basketball @ Osborne MS
• November 13 - Basketball vs. Duluth
• November 14 - Fall Festival / Movie Night
• November 15 - Basketball @ Coleman MS
• November 16 - Titans of Dance Convention
• November 17 - 21 - American Education Week
• November 20 - Parent Involvement Day
• November 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break
• November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

We’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Sources of Strength Week at Summerour Middle School!

Next week is all about encouraging students to make healthy choices, build strong connections, and lean on their strengths.

Beginning on Monday, students can join in on dress-up days and other positive activities that remind us to take care of ourselves and support one another.

💡 Ways families can support the week:

• Model positive habits and healthy coping strategies at home.

• Share your own examples of how you handle stress or make healthy choices.

• Encourage time with positive friends, hobbies, or fun family activities.

• Celebrate small wins — a kind gesture, a positive choice, or showing resilience.

Together, we’re helping our students build strength, make good choices, and feel supported!

Saturday, October 25th

9am – 11am

OUR first basketball scrimmage

If you're available, please consider coming out and cheering us on!

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Instructional Support Center

5K start time: 8:30am

Fun Run start time: 9:30am

🍂Costumes are encouraged!

Students and Parents can find 4 Important links in the Media Center part of the Student Landing Page

1. A link to order your students photos (You can customize the background!) Our event code is FE322325
2. A link to order Yearbooks online – You can also pay in person in the Media Center (saves shipping cost)
3. A link to Order Recognition ads (especially for 8th graders leaving to High School)
4. A link to Upload photos for the Yearbook

Congratulations to Summerour’s own, Melanie, the Norcross Cluster REACH Scholarship Award winner.

Melanie’s scholarship is worth $10,000 and goes to her college education. The REACH Georgia Scholarship Program is a mentoring and scholarship initiative designed to support promising students in Georgia. It aims to help students graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success.

Our PTA is bringing the sweetness with a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! Help support Summerour PTA while treating yourself (and your friends, family, coworkers... basically everyone) to a box of warm, sugary joy. 😋

✨ Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Order your donuts through Group Raise

2️⃣ Pick up your dozen (or more — no judgment!)

3️⃣ Enjoy the sweet taste of supporting our school!

📅 Deadline to order: November 1

📍 Pickup: Any location you choose

Every donut helps the PTA support the school. Let’s glaze the way to a successful school year! 🙌

#PTAFundraiser #KrispyKremeForACause #DonutWorryBeHappy #SupportOurSchool

Summerour Middle School is building a podcasting studio to help our students learn the tools to make their voices heard. Thanks to Mr. Cristian DeLeon, our TST and to Mr. Frank Yelinek, our Engineering teacher, and Mr. Tisi Hicks. They are working hard to make this dream a reality.

We're having our

First Fall Festival

11/14/25

Vendors Wanted!

Reach out to us at president@summerourpta.com. Don't miss your chance to showcase your products and connect with the community!

Deadline 11/1/25

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Sims

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Sims@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2491

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Yasmi Velasquez Rocha

7th Grade Counselor

Yasmi.VelasquezRocha@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2480

Ms. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

770.417.2487

Dr. Toni Weir

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

770.797.2960

Our Norcross Community running team will be in action Saturday for our October 5K. This is the 2nd in our series of monthly 5Ks.

Coach A

Is your child planning on playing basketball this year? If so, you need to get them registered with Rank One. Make sure to get this done soon.

Paul Duke STEM High School

Thursday, November 6th

6:30-8:00 PM

Paul Duke STEM HS

5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30071

As part of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ continued commitment to student and staff safety, we are preparing to implement the Evolv weapons detection system at Summerour Middle School starting on November 11.

This system will be used during morning arrival at designated entry points. Evolv is a state-of-the-art, touchless screening technology designed to detect potential threats while allowing students and visitors to move quickly and safely into the building.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Entry Points: Look for clearly marked entrances with Evolv systems.
2. No Need to Unpack: Phones, keys, and wallets can stay in your bookbags, pockets, and purses.
3. Secondary Screening: If an alert is triggered, a quick secondary screening may be required.
4. Arrive Early: Please arrive early to avoid delays.

(more information coming on Monday via ParentSquare)

Tough Guys!

E-SPLOST is a one-cent sales tax on purchases made in Gwinnett County. Since 1997, everyone who shops, eats out, or attends events in Gwinnett has helped support local public schools through E-SPLOST. E-SPLOST funds are the main source of money for school building projects in GCPS. E-SPLOST helps pay for important work like repairing and updating schools, constructing and renovating facilities, improving safety and security, and adding technology and learning tools for students and staff.

September - December

Gwinnett has partnered with Vision To Learn to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses to children in underserved communities, ensuring they get the eye care they need.

• For children ages 5 to 18
• Available at multiple locations in Gwinnett
• Appointments are required. Book your appointment today!

North Metro and Peachtree's counseling team wants to extend an invitation for all families across our cluster to attend North Metro Academy of Performing Art and Peachtree Elementary School Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 4, from 12:30 PM–3:30 PM.

This event is a collaborative effort with Peachtree Elementary and will feature a variety of local organizations offering free resources and support. The support includes food, clothing, mental health services, housing assistance, and more. Families are welcome to stop by at any time during the event to learn more and connect with community partners.

Understanding the ACCESS Test: A Guide for Families of Multilingual Learners

Thursday, November 6, 2025

5:30-6:00 PM

Media Center

Call Ms. Carlson at 770-582-7545 if you need transportation to attend this meeting.

Stay for Math Night!

Right after the meeting, join us for Math Night from 6:00 – 7:00 PM — a fun, hands-on event for families and students to explore math together!

Thursday, November 6

6:00-7:00 PM

Join us for an exciting event at the school cafeteria! Bring the whole family and experience math standards in action through the magic of games!

Pizza • Prizes • Gift Cards

Need transportation to attend? Call Rosanna Carlson in our Parent Center

770-582-7545

Rosanna.Carlson@gcpsk12.org

We all share a common goal for our children to be safe and protected from all things harmful. Related to that goal, Senate Bill 401 requires annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in kindergarten through grade 9.

During the months of November and December, our school counselors will offer lessons from the Teen LuresTM Prevention program to students in grades 6-8. Students will review what was learned in previous grade(s) and then discuss more lures.

If you prefer that your child not participate in the Teen LuresTM Prevention lessons, please write and sign a note indicating your preferences and send it to your child's teacher or school counselor. Unless written documentation is received, your child will have the opportunity to participate in the teen lures prevention and safety lessons.

As always, counselors are available to discuss any concerns you might have.

Summerour Middle School has a dual-language immersion program for some students. Students are immersed in two languages. Here is a sample from this week's classes about OUR "Ideal Future School."

GCPS is excited to offer two free digital tools for students and families!

ParentPro Tech provides parents with resources on digital safety, social media, and healthy technology use—helping you support your student online.

Parent ProTech Instructions

Parent ProTech Instructions (Spanish)

Parent ProTech- Getting Started (Click Here)

SchooLinks is a college and career readiness platform where students explore interests, track goals, and plan for their futures after high school. Parents can log in to stay connected with their child’s progress.

SchooLinks Parent Sign Up

SchooLinks Parent Sign Up (Spanish)

We encourage all families to sign up and take advantage of these valuable platforms!

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

• 3:00pm until supplies last
• Fresh and shelf-stable foods
• No identification required
• Drive-thru distribution

Locations and Dates:

BEST FRIEND PARK | October 28

6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross

LENORA PARK | November 4

4515 Lenora Church Road, Snellville

BRYSON PARK | November 18

5075 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn

ROCK SPRINGS PARK | December 9

550 Rock Springs Road, Lawrenceville

SHORTY HOWELL PARK | December 16

2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth