Summerour Blue Devil Blast

First week back from Fall Break! We made it.

Now is the time to persevere. It's only a short time to Thanksgiving, then to Winter Break. Now is the time to make sure that we are keeping our grades UP: where want them to be at the end of the first semester. Don't wait to pull the grades up later.

Keep persevering. I promise you will see the fruits of your labor. Think about the big picture and where we are going. We have an amazing team of folks who are doing incredible work with teaching and learning. Encourage your child to take advantage of their expertise and care.

• October 15 - JLC @ Dacula MS
  
• October 17 - Strong Families for Life
• October 19 - Early Release/Parent Conferences
• October 20 - Early Release
• October 21- 22 - District 13 Honors Chorus
• October 23 - 29 - Red Ribbon Week
• October 25 - Math Night
• October 27 - Picture Day
• October 27 - Junior Thespian Induction
• November 4 - Progress Reports Go Home
• November 5 - All-State Chorus Auditions
• November 5 - JLC @ Shiloh MS
• November 5 - Orchestra GMEA (Solo & Ensemble)
• November 18 - Career Day

All 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25. Students need to ensure they receive a good night's sleep and eat breakfast so that they can do their best on the assessment.

Resources to help you and your student prepare for the PSAT

PSAT 8/9 Student Answer Sheet Instructions

PSAT 8/9 Student Practice Sites

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Stacy James, PSAT Testing Coordinator, or your student's homeroom teacher.

We look forward to a successful PSAT administration!

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

All GCPS students, K-12 are invited to come explore their futures.

When:

October 15, 2022

9 am - 1 pm

Where:

Discovery High School

1335 Old Norcross Road

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Audience:

All K-12 GCPS Students and their families

Exhibitors:

Paul Duke CyberPatriot, Georgia National Guard, Gwinnett Technical College, Encompass DIgital Media, FDA, "Rock, Paper, Scissors", Mimaki USA, Gwinnett County Government, GA FCCLA, Games for Change, Let's Get Personal, CS in ES

There is another "One Chip Challenge" going around. We would like to strongly encourage you to keep your child away from this social challenge. It is an expensive, and unhealthy challenge. Children (and adults) are encouraged to spend an inordinate amount of money on a single chip which is extremely spicy. Some hospitalizations have been reported around this challenge.

Today we are shining the spotlight on our amazing cafeteria staff. Led by Ms. Ife Ogwu. They have done an amazing job through the start of yet another challenging school year. We are so grateful to have them as part of OUR Community.

Requirements:

Grades 7, 8, & Gear Up

Athletic Participation form

Current physical

Student insurance

(see Mr. Kloser if you need an insurance or physical form)

Bring athletic participation form & current physical to Coach Kloser or Coach Wilson before tryouts

Girls Tryouts

10/17 & 10/18

(Monday & Tuesday)

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Questions?

Email Coach Kloser or Coach Wilson

Today, we had Dr. Tommie Mabry in to speak to our 8th graders. His presentation is always a great one. To see his story, check him out on Facebook (DrTommie Mabry), Twitter (@tommiemabry) or Instagram (DrTommiemabry)... or ask your 8th grader what they learned today from him.

October 23 - 31

Balanced learners understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

OUR IB students are active participants in a wide range of aspects of school life, as well as focusing on their academic development.

We are still seeking your valuable input and feedback on the calendar options for the 2023-24 school year.

Please use this link to review and then share your thoughts on the 2023-24 School Calendar options.

We value your feedback on the calendar options provided for the 2023-24 school year. Thank you in advance for taking the time to review these options and share your thoughts with us.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.