Summerour Blue Devil Blast

• Today - Progress Reports Go Home
  
• September 12 - Local School Council
• September 15 - Digital Learning Day #1
• September 15 - First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
• September 16 - City of Norcross Hispanic Heritage Celebration
• September 19 - Picture Day
• September 21 - GCPS Board Meeting (ISC, Suwanee)
• September 28 - PTA Meeting
• September 28 - Literacy & Technology Night
• September 30 - JLC Raider Event (Parkview HS)
• October 2 - Interim Exams - Science
• October 3 - Interim Exams - English/Language Arts
• October 4 - Interim Exams - Math
• October 5-9 - Fall Break
• October 11 - Interim Exams - Social Studies
• October 12 - Hispanic Heritage Night
• October 12 - 20 - Interim Exams - Makeups
• October 13 - Progress Reports Go Home
• October 18 - Early Release / Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 19 - Early Release
• October 19 - GCPS Board Meeting (ISC, Suwannee)
• October 21 - JLC Raider Event (@ Sweetwater MS)

Administration Dates:

• Monday, Oct. 2nd - Science
• Tuesday, Oct. 3rd - Language Arts
• Wednesday Oct. 4th - Math
• Tuesday Oct. 11th - Social Studies
• Thursday, Oct. 12th - Friday, Oct. 20th - Makeups

Friday, September 15

The Norcross Blue Devils host Discovery High School for the home opener on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the game may be purchased on the GoFan App or at GoFan.co. Join us to cheer on the Blue Devils as we kick off another exciting football season.

NHS wants all our fans to have a great experience when they visit campus. There are a few guidelines for those attending NHS athletic events:

• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Only students from Norcross HS, Paul Duke STEM HS, and the visiting team’s high school will be admitted to the game (unless accompanied by a parent or guardian).

• High school students must present a current ID on StudentVue to enter.

• Clear Bag Policy for all athletic events on campus.

Want the rest of their schedule? See the NHS Football website.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

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

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

• GCPS offers healthy and delicious meals for our students.
• With the expiration of USDA Covid-19 waivers after 2021-2022, students are once again charged for meals based on their individual eligibility for 2023-2024.
• Please take the time to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch for your child. You can access the 2023 - 2024 Meal Application online. New applications are required each school year.

This Year's Prices

• Breakfast Prices: $1.50 (Full Pay) and $0.00 (Eligible Free)
• Lunch Prices: $2.50 (Full Pay); $0.40 (Eligible Reduced Pay); and $0.00 (Eligible Free)
• Milk Only Full Pay: Breakfast and Lunch ($0.40)

GCPS has adopted a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

District and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. Download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Some schools and teachers may still use other district-approved tools for the 2023-2024 school year to communicate with their families.

If you received our notification about ParentSquare and you have questions about confirming your account access, please send an email to PSQHelp@gcpsk12.org.

Need the ParentSquare app?

Apple Store : Google Play Store

Does your child need the StudentSquare app?
Have your student scan the QR codes below to get the StudentSquare app.

IB Learners are Inquirers. They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

University faculties regularly note IB students’ passion for discovery.

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.

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.

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.

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.