Blue Devil Blast

Volume I, Issue 38 - May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022 Blue Devil Blast

Dr. Looney's Message

Hello, Summerour Parents! Dr. Looney here. It is our last Blue Devil Blast of the year. We hope you have enjoyed our weekly communication shared here each week.


We appreciate all that you have done.


Eighth graders: we will miss you, but we know that you are prepared and can do what you need to do at the high school level.


Summer is coming. Students have an opportunity to check out books from the Media Center for the summer.


We also have Summer Enrichment and Acceleration coming up. We are past the deadline for transportation, but if you are willing to transport your child, we can still take applicants. Please reach out to Ms. Gray for more information.


Keep your kids involved, busy, and learning this summer.


No book bags at all next week, but also no uniforms required next week. No uniforms and no book bags!


The last day of school is our Field Day. We could use lots of parent volunteers. Please join us to assist if you are able.


We hope your child had a wonderful year at Summerour this year. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out.

The Coming Month

  • May 23 - 8th Awards Night
  • May 24 - 7th Grade Awards (School Day)
  • May 24 - 6th Grade Awards (School Day)
  • May 25 - Gear Up Awards
  • May 25 - Last Day o' School/Field Day


  • June 3 - Report Cards Mailed Home by GCPS


  • June 13 to July 1: SEA (Summer Enrichment and Acceleration)

7th Grade Egg Hunt Science Review

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Yearbooks are Gone, but. . .

Last chance!


We have sold out of yearbooks. However, if you are still interested, we are taking orders in the Media Center until Wednesday. This order will arrive in mid-June.

SEA Last Call

If you want your child to attend, please reach out to Ms. Christy Gray.


SEA Basics:

  • June 13 - July 1
  • Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • June 20 - no SEA


  • Transportation provided
  • Breakfast provided
  • Lunch provided
  • 4 core classes plus connections offered
  • Fun goodies each week

USDA Waivers Expire June 30

The federal government waiver that provides free meals for every student will end on June 30, so students will resume paying for meals according to the regular, free, or reduced lunch qualifications.


This means that we will need applications for free/reduced lunches next year if you expect to get those prices.


Meal Prices for Next School Year

  • Breakfast - $1.50 (All Grade Levels)
  • Breakfast - $.30 (Reduced)
  • Breakfast - $2.50 (Adults)
  • Milk - $.40

  • Lunch - $2.25 (Elementary)
  • Lunch - $2.50 (Middle / High)
  • Lunch - $.40 (Reduced)
  • Lunch - $3.75 (Adults)
  • Milk - $.40

Grade Level News You Can Use

6th Grade

Mr. Lenie George

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Lenie.George@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2494


Mrs. Pam Griswell

6th Grade Counselor

Pam.Griswell@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2491

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7th Grade

Mr. Stacy James

7th Grade Assistant Principal

stacy.james@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2486


Mrs. Yunilda Valdez

7th Grade Counselor

yunilda.valdez@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2480

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8th Grade

8th Celebration includes:

  • breakfast
  • t-shirt
  • lunch
  • activities


Interested in SEA this summer? It's too late to arrange transportation, but if you are able to provide transport, we can still take you. Reach out to Ms. Gray as soon as possible.


8th Grade Awards

  • Norcross High School Theatre
  • Monday, May 23
  • 6:30pm
  • By Invitation Only!


Mrs. Christy Gray

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Christian.Gray@gcpsk12.org

770-453-2051


Mrs. Robin Blackwell

8th Grade Counselor

Robin.Blackwell@gcpsk12.org

770-417-2487


Mrs. Kimberly Blackshear

Gear Up/ Special Education Counselor

Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org

770-797-2960

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Norcross High School Softball Camp

July 19-22

9:30-12:30


This year we will be focusing more on small group instruction. Your camper will be a part of a team for the whole week that will have 1-2 leaders that will be in charge. These will include the current players of the program and alumni that presently play in college that will also be there helping. There will be a current softball pitcher present and will be able to break down catcher's drills as well. We are very excited about this!


Please fill out the form below and let me know if you have any questions.


**Note, the last day of camp may go a half hour longer.


Norcross Softball Registration Form

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Summerour Middle School

OUR Students * OUR School * OUR Community * OUR Future

Covid-19 Surveillance Testing Continues

We will continue testing through Summer Learning. Details will be available to SEA learners. Sign up here.