Summerour Blue Devil Blast

Hello and Happy Friday, parents!

I hope that you had a very productive day with your children at home as they were doing digital learning.

Reminders:

• We have tutoring every morning. Does your child need extra support? Reach out to their teachers for tutoring. Schedules are on the website.
• We are Respectful, Responsible, Role-Models. We need to have positive peer relationships. Sometimes we say things that hurt and try to cover it with "I was only kidding"; however, the damage is done. Please talk to your child about treating others with dignity. No name-calling, even in jest.
• Tomorrow is Norcross' Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in OUR parking lot: please join us for live entertainment and good times.

Thank you for everything you do. If you need help, don't hesitate to reach out to us.

• September 22 - Bingo for Books Family Night
  
• September 22 - Theatre Arts Improv Night
• September 24 - JLC @ Snellville MS
• October 5 - Progress Reports Go Home
• October 6, 7, 10 - Fall Break - No School

Visit our PTA page for a link to join the PTA via Memberhub

Saturday, September 17

2:00 PM-6:00 PM

Summerour Middle School Parking Lot

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time in the U.S. from September 15th to October 15th that recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the country's history, heritage and culture. It also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, Chile on September 18th and Belize on the 21st. This year, the City of Norcross is excited to join in the celebration with a first-time event - the Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

Join us on Saturday, September 17th in Norcross for festivities galore. Become immersed in the music, dances, foods, traditions and more from a variety of Hispanic countries - if you enjoyed May's Viva Mexico event and last year's Dia de los Muertos Festival, then you won't want to miss this epic convergence of cultures!

More Details at APlaceToImagine.com

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.

Mr. Lenie George

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Lenie.George@gcpsk12.org

Ms. Pam Griswell

6th Grade Counselor

Pam.Griswell@gcpsk12.org

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

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

• 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.

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.

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.