Summerour Blue Devil Blast

We had a great first week at Summerour Middle School. My job as Principal is to make sure that your child is successful and safe and has a wonderful middle school experience. We are partners with you and our Parent Center is open all the time the school is open now. So, if you need assistance feel free to reach out to the Parent Center.

Ask your child about the 3 R's. What does it mean to be a respectful, responsible, role-model at Summerour Middle School? We are respectful; we teach the kids to treat each other with kindness and dignity. We teach the students to be responsible; they don't have phones out during the school day. We want every Summerour student to be a role-model; make sure they wear their uniform and they look sharp Monday through Thursday. Fridays are no-uniform days.

Parents, thank you for everything. We are here for you. Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year.

• August 18 - Fine Arts Parent Orientation Night
• August 30 - Title I Meeting & Curriculum Night
• September 5 - Labor Day - No School
• September 16 - Digital Learning Day #1

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.

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.

• 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.

Thank you, 6th Grade ALL-STARS. It was an amazing first week. OUR kids were engaged, and OUR teachers all were in ALL-STAR form. Amazing, amazing, amazing!

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

We're going to have an awesome year!

• We have enjoyed getting to know OUR new 7th graders.
• This week we reviewed:
• OUR 3Rs - Respectful, Responsible Role Models.
• Quiet and calm transitions.
• Phones are away for the day!
• Thanks so much for your support!

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!

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.