Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Welcome to Summerour Middle School's 2024-2025 school year!

This is an abbreviated newsletter, just to get you the information that you need to get started. I will usually use this space for a video message to recap our week and look forward to the next, however, this week I just want to welcome you aboard and give you this link to a newsletter I sent last week, in case you missed it!

We look forward to seeing you Meet Your Teacher next week!

• July 31 - Meet Your Teacher
• August 5 - First Day of School
• August 20 - Curriculum Night
• September 2 - No School: Labor Day
• September 5 - Board of Education Mtng.
• September 19 - Board of Education Mtng.
• September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
• October 10-14 - Fall Break

GCPS School Calendar - English

GCPS Student Calendar - English

Calendars in other languages can be found on this GCPS page.

Wednesday, July 31

6th grade: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

7th grade: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

8th grade: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We have sent information cards home via mail, be on the lookout for them.

Paul Duke STEM High School

5850 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30071

August 3 from noon until 4pm.

All grades: K - 12!

Clothes, school supplies, bookbags, hygiene packs, mobile showers, and immunizations

Worried about paying for your child’s medical care if an accident should happen? K&K’s student accident insurance can help.

K-12 Accident Plans available through your school:

• At-School Accident Only
• 24-Hour Accident Only
• Extended Dental
• Football

How to Enroll Online

Enrolling online is easy and should take only a few minutes. Go to www.studentinsurance-kk.com

and click the “Enroll Now” button.

1. Start by telling us the name of the school district and state where your child attends school.
2. We’ll request each student’s name and grade level.
3. You’ll see the available plans and their rates. Select your coverage and continue to the next step.
4. We’ll request information about you, like your name and email address.
5. Next, you’ll enter information about the child or children to be covered.
6. Enter your credit card or eCheck payment information.
7. Finally, print out a copy

More information and a mail-in application (if preferred) are available below.

Ms. Belinda Terry

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Belinda.Terry@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Tannia Wood

6th Grade Counselor

Tannia.Wood@gcpsk12.org

Mr. Al Sadler

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Al.Sadler@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Angelica Rosas

7th Grade Counselor

Angelica.Rosas@gcpsk12.org

Dr. Toni Weir

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Toni.Weir@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Christy Gray

Gear Up Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Allegra Morgan

Gear Up Counselor

Allegra.Morgan@gcpsk12.org

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.

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.

Student Registration for the 2024-25

Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year is online. After your student's online registration is complete, you will need to complete the enrollment process at your school.

Who needs to register? All kindergarten students and all new students enrolling in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

• Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024, to register for the kindergarten 2024-2025 school year!
• If you need help determining which school your child will attend, visit Find My School on the district website.

Where can I register my child? Registration is 100% online. Student Registration for the 2024-25 school year begins April 8, 2024. Online registration for GCPS.

Do Current Students need to register for 2024-25? Current GCPS students who are moving will need to complete a change of status form.

Students who enrolled in a school under one of the conditions below will need to renew their form.

• Residency Affidavit
• Permissive Transfer
• Kinship Caregiver Affidavit
• Homeless
• Foster Care

You can view the 2024-25 School Calendar on GCPS' website and download a copy to help you prepare for the new school year!