Blue Devil Blast
Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2021
August 13, 2021
Dr. Looney's Welcome
Welcome back to in-person learning for the 2021-2022 School Year. Summerour Middle School faculty and staff are excited to have your children back in the building for this school year. Please reach out to your child's teachers with questions or concerns you have.
My Payments Plus
Sign Off on School Documents!
Parents, did you sign up for a My Payments Plus account? We really need every parent to have an account.
While you can use My Payments Plus to make payments, what we really need is for each of you to log on and sign off on beginning of the year school documents! Get in there today and get everything signed off. We really appreciate it.
Parent Portal
Do you need to see your child's grades? Attendance habits? Fines? Books checked out?
Parent Portal is your solution. Come to the school, fill out an application, and get logged in.
Have an account? Click here to access it or request a new password.
If you signed up for an account in the past, but never activated it, contact Mickey Stanfield and request a new token be sent.(no need to fill out a new application unless you are changing the email address on the account)
Free/Reduced Lunch
Have you applied for free or reduced lunches, yet?
You need to make this application every year. We encourage you to make application even if you didn't qualify last year. Requirements and home circumstances often change, it may be that you qualify this year.
Grade Level News You Can Use
Harry Hawk visits SMS and leads us in an awesome pep rally!
Mr. Rodriguez does his part to fire up the students & staff
Welcome to our 6th Grade Superheroes!
Summerour Science in Action!
Summerour Science in Action!
Agendas:
All Summerour students need to ensure they have agendas to write down assignments as well as to use for hall passes. Agendas are on sale for $3 and may be purchased via MPP or through the homeroom teacher. Agendas also contain the SMS student handbook.
Dress Code:
As a reminder, our Dress Code from our student handbook:
Thank you, Parents, for your continued support of the Summerour mandatory school uniform policy. Please see requirements below:
· Solid color, collared shirts only (no multi-colored shirts)
· Colors: white, navy blue, light blue, or grey
· Shirts must be long enough to be tucked easily into shorts or pants
· Pants, shorts, or skirts must be in appropriate size and length
· Pant, short or skirt colors: khaki, navy, black (must be worn at the hips or waist)
· No rips, tears, or frayed pants or jeans on designated non-uniform days
· No sweatpants, yoga pants, leggings, or jeggings
· Shoes must be a neutral color (white, black, brown)
· No flip flops, slippers or slides
· Head coverings may not be worn in the building, unless approved by the principal. This includes hoods and scarves.
· Coats and hoodies worn in the building during the school day must be in school colors (white, navy blue, light blue, or grey). Remember, hoodies and coats are seasonal and should not be worn to school during warm weather.
What happens if I wear something that does not meet dress code?
You may call your parent/guardian to come and bring you a change of clothes. If there are continued dress code violations, administrative consequences will be given to the student.
Dress for Success Every Day!
Please visit our School Uniform Store
6th Grade
Our 6th graders are had an amazing second week of school! Teachers are passing out "blue bucks" to their students as they see modeling how to be a Respectful, Responsible Role Model. We are calling our 6th graders our "superheroes" - they are showing us their amazing superpowers in the classroom!
Mr. Lenie George
7th Grade Assistant Principal
770-417-2494
Mrs. Pam Griswell
6th Grade Counselor
770-417-2491
7th Grade
7th graders have finished their first week of in-person learning. We are off to a great start.
Each week, students will be recognized during
lunch for being Respectful, Responsible Role Models. These students will be OUR SHINING STARS for the week.
Mr. Stacy James
7th Grade Assistant Principal
770-417-2486
Mrs. Yunilda Valdez
7th Grade Counselor
770-417-2480
8th Grade
8th graders are definitely taking their ROLE MODEL "job" seriously. They are showing the younger students what it means to be a Summerour Blue Devil.
This year our theme is "Your Year To Shine". This year students will be recognized on our "Shining Bright Lightbulbs" for exhibiting our 3 Rs- Respectful, Responsible, and Role Models. These Shining Bright Lightbulbs will be posted throughout our 8th grade hallways.
Mrs. Christy Gray
8th Grade Assistant Principal
770-453-2051
Mrs. Robin Blackwell
8th Grade Counselor
770-417-2487
Mrs. Kimberly Blackshear
Gear Up/ Special Education Counselor
Kimberly.Blackshear@gcpsk12.org
770-797-2960
Athletics / Clubs
Dance Team Tryouts
August 30 & 31
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Summerour Middle School Gym
Students must wait until all buses are dismissed before making their way to the gym!
Shout Outs / Coming Up
AssessmentS
CogAT
September 27 - October 15
The first standardized test of the year is always the CogAT test, administered only to 8th graders. This year's window is from September 27 to October 15. Exact dates will be determined and advertised in advance.
1st Semester Interims
September 27 - October 15
The mid-semester learning checks (interims) will be conducted from September 27 through October 15, also. Exact dates will be forthcoming as we approach the testing window.
