The Coming Month
- April 4-8 - Spring Break
- April 11- Spring Into GMAS: Pajama Pants Day
- April 11 - Skate for Success @ Skate Along USA (7th)
- April 12 - Spring Into GMAS: Hat Day
- April 12 - Beaver Ridge Rising 6th Graders Visit
- April 13 - Spring Into GMAS: Jersey Day
- April 13 - Norcross ES Rising 6th Graders Visit
- April 14 - Spring Into GMAS: Rock & Roll Outfit Day
- April 14 - Baldwin ES Rising 6th Graders Visit
- April 15 - Spring Into GMAS: Wear Your Shades
April 21 - May 13 - Georgia Milestones Exams
IB Learners are Knowledgeable
April's IB Learner Profile is Knowledgeable
IB Learners explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Khan Academy Push Ends, But. . .
It's Spring Break, which brings to an end our Khan Academy push. Your child was encouraged to finish Khan Academy this month: 100%. If they didn't do it, it's never too late to do it. Feel free to have your student stay in practice and work on Khan Academy over Spring Break.
School Laptops Are Overdue
Yearbooks Were Ordered!
We are no longer taking orders, but we did order some extra yearbooks for last-minute purchasers. When they are gone, they're gone! If you want a yearbook this year, come to the Media Center to reserve yours before they are gone.
Skate for Success
7th Grade Presents
SKATE FOR SUCCESS EVENT
Monday, April 11
Skate Along USA
744 Beaver Ruin Rd, Lilburn, GA 30094
5:30 - 8:00 pm
$10
Parents will need to provide transportation to and from the venue.
Students must be in good academic and behavior standing to attend.
Homeroom teachers will provide permission slips for interested students.
Come out and skate to the latest music and have fun competing in interactive contests and games to help you get ready for the Georgia Milestones.
Prizes will be awarded to the contest winners.
Space is limited!
Bring extra money for concessions
Upcoming Assessments
GMAS (Georgia Milestones)
- April 21 - May 13
6th Grade
Spring Break is finally here!
For many of us this time away from school is unstructured. Parents, don't be afraid to add a little structure and have your child use some time to make up assignments. This is also a great time for you to check into your child's grades and see what's missing and what can be done from home.
Stay safe!
Mr. Lenie George
6th Grade Assistant Principal
770-417-2494
Mrs. Pam Griswell
6th Grade Counselor
770-417-2491
7th Grade
It's Spring Break!
For 7th grade Instructional Spotlight, see image below:
Mr. Stacy James
7th Grade Assistant Principal
770-417-2486
Mrs. Yunilda Valdez
7th Grade Counselor
770-417-2480
8th Grade
Shout out to 8th grade science and their wonderful walkthrough with Ms. Nebel! He was impressed with the STELLAR engagement and the progression he was able to see from the start of the common lesson to the end of the lesson (see 2 pictures below).
It's Spring Break!
Mrs. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
770-453-2051
Mrs. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
770-417-2487
Mrs. Kimberly Blackshear
Gear Up/ Special Education Counselor
Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org
770-797-2960
Got Rising 5th Graders at Home?
Rising 5th Grade
Orchestra Instrument Testing Night
Thursday, April 14
5:00-7:00 pm
Summerour Middle School Cafeteria.
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Student EES Surveys
Summerour will be taking this survey on Thursday and Friday this week.
Parent EES Survey Open
Each year, GCPS asks our families about their child’s school as part of our commitment to improvement. This year, the school district is partnering with the Center for Educational Effectiveness to ask questions that provide feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. In addition, the survey asks about two other areas associated with high-performing schools—district support for improvement and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
The Parent/Family survey opened on Monday and will remain open through April 2. Please use the link or QR code found below to share your feedback. Make sure to select your preferred language on the first page (English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese).
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Thank You!
Most athletics are done now, and many clubs are beginning to wrap up. Be sure to express your thanks to your child's coaches, teachers, sponsors, and mentors this year.
Final School Council Meeting
April 12, 2022
* all meetings will be held from 5 - 6:30 pm
Summerour Middle School
