Summerour Blue Devil Blast

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.

• Check our school website for ongoing calendar updates and information.
  
• Late Registration - Monday, August 1. If you know of a neighbor or friend who has not registered yet, please point them to GCPS' registration processes, and send them to us on the first of August.
  
• First Day of School - Wednesday, August 3. 6th grade ONLY - in person; 7th & 8th grade are digital
• Thursday, August 4 - Everyone is in person!
• Fine Arts Parent Orientation Night - August 18
• Curriculum Night - Tuesday, August 30. Find out what your child will be learning this year

• 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.

Welcome to Summerour, 6th Grade ALL-STARS! We are going to have an AMAZING, STELLAR year! We are the ALL-STARS, the MVPs, and we're going to RISE UP through the 6th grade!

Reach out to Mr. Lenie George or Ms. Pam Griswell if you have questions!

We're going to have an awesome year!

We are SO excited that you are here! If you have any questions, you can reach out to:

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

We are so excited to get to know EACH AND EVERY one of our wonderful 8th grade students this year. This year our class theme is 8th United! We are Better Together!

Below are a few reminders for next week.

1. Wednesday, August 3rd- 8th graders will check eCLASS for their digital welcome. Check each class page!
2. Thursday, August 4th- 8th graders will report to school.
3. EACH and EVERY student will be issued a Chromebook this year. If you were not able to pick up your Chromebook yet, don't worry, we will issue yours when we see you at school!

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

• GCPS offers healthy and delicious meals for our students. Due to the expiration of USDA Covid-19 waivers, students will now be charged for meals based on their individual eligibility for 2022-2023.
• Please take the time to apply for Free or Reduced Lunch for your child. You can access the 2022 - 2023 Meal Application online. New applications are required each school year.
• Breakfast Prices: $1.50 (Full Pay); $0.30 (Eligible Reduced 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)

Uniform dress code policy:

• Slacks and skirts should be tan, black or blue

• Shirts must be collared and light blue, dark blue, or white

• Hats and hoods are off during the school day

Gumdrop Uniforms

Please visit the Media Center if you need to purchase uniforms through the Gumdrops vendor, or if you have questions about uniforms. You are NOT required to get uniforms from the vendor.

All parents MUST go onto My Payments Plus to sign off on required documents: from Title I acknowledgements to Student Handbook Acceptance.

Of course, while you are there you can also pay for meals, pay school fees, etc., but EVERYONE must use My Payments Plus to sign off on our required documents.

• Digital Forms: Eliminate paperwork by completing forms and signing school documents online
• Meals & Autopay: Pay for meals, view cafeteria purchases, receive low balance alerts, or enroll in autopay
• Student Account Management: Gain 24/7 access to school payments & history for all your students in one place
• Products & Events: Browse products available for purchase and sign your student up for school events

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.

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.