Summerour Blue Devil Blast

We had a wonderful week here at Summerour. We hope you have a safe weekend.

This weekend would be a good opportunity to talk to your student and to check their backpacks. Make sure they are staying organized. You spent a lot of time and money on getting school supplies together. Now is a good time to get a first look at book bags and make sure supplies are clean and cared for. Middle school students can get disorganized quickly, let's get a look and see if we can help keep them organized. Organization helps to keep their grades up.

While you're at it, ask to see your child's eClass pages this weekend. Teachers will be putting in grades soon, so grade books will start updating if they haven't already.

August 30 is our Curriculum Night. Take this opportunity to come to the school, meet teachers again, and get acquainted with your student's classes.

Don't hesitate to reach out. We love being partners with you. Have a great week.

• August 18 - Fine Arts Parent Orientation Night
• August 27 - GCYS/Kendall Orchestra Audition @Hull MS
• August 30 - Title I Meeting & Curriculum Night
• September 5 - Labor Day - No School
• September 16 - Digital Learning Day #1
• September 22 - Bingo for Books Family Night
• September 22 - Theatre Arts Improv Night
• September 24 - JLC @ Snellville MS
• October 6, 7, 10 - Fall Break - No School

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.

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.

Walker/Rider Form

All students ride the bus by default. If you want to have your child be a car-rider or a walker, you must fill out our walker/rider form. Open and print the form image below and bring it in to the school to get your child on the walker/rider list. Students who are not marked for walking and/or riding will not be released to do so. Walkers must live within a reasonable walking distance from the school.

Bus Lane

The front bus lane is for busses only, morning and afternoon. Please do not use the bus lane for your cars. If you need to pick up a child or drop off a child, you must go to the car rider lane in the rear of the building. If you need to check out your child during the school day, check out must be completed by 3:30 p.m.. For checkout, you will park in the front parking lot (or side lot, if the front is full) and enter the front of the building.

Click the video below for a short overview of the student portal. This is geared to students/families new to Gwinnett County Public Schools.

• 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.