We took our first common assessments this week, but what do you do if your child needs to retake it for a better grade? Watch the video to discover our tutoring/retake policy (and a reminder about uniforms).

Title I Meeting & Parent Night

Tuesday, August 31
6 pm
Summerour Cafeteria

Are you ready to support your child in the new school year?

Valuable information about school programs funded by Title I and how they support every child at the school. Technology tools to monitor your child's academic progress and have a successful school year.

Incentives for attendees

Spanish translation

Child care

• Students may be dropped off at 8:45 am and enter through the BACK doors next to the cafeteria.

• Pull up to the last door before dropping your student off.

• For the safety of your child please do not pick up or drop your child in the parking lot in the front of the school or to the sides of the school or soccer field.

• ALL parent pickups should be in the back of the school.

• If you are late for pick up, it is necessary to park in the visitor spots in the front of the school, enter the front office, show your ID and pick up your child.

• All walkers, car riders, and bike riders MUST have a permission form on file.

Norcross Branch Atlanta Community Food Bank
6025 Buford Hwy
August 31, 2021 starting at 10 a.m.

Gwinnett County Public Library in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank will hold a drive through food pantry at the Norcross Branch on August 31.

Food will be distributed starting by 10 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, one package per family while supplies last. Each package will contain up to 20 lb. of produce in addition to shelf stable items. Distribution will be a drive through process with volunteers bringing food packages out to cars.

This fall, the Gwinnett County Board of Education will go on the road, meeting once in each Board member’s district. At this year’s Area Board Meetings attendees will have the opportunity to meet Gwinnett County Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Calvin J. Watts, and members of the Gwinnett County Board of Education. During the meeting, Dr. Watts will share information about the new school year and his focus as he begins leading Georgia’s largest school district. In addition, meeting participants will learn more about the district’s work to engage the community and will be able to provide input through an online survey to share topics that are of interest to them.

Please note that interpreters will be available at all meetings to assist participants who speak Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, or Chinese.

Our 6th graders took their first Common Assessment this week in all content areas. Please remember to check Parent Portal for grades and ask your children how they did! Tutoring opportunities are available each morning - check with your child's teachers for specific times.

Is your child an artist? We also have a contest for students to design the 6th Grade Teacher T-Shirt. Drawings and designs are due on 9/15 to Ms. Johnson and Ms. Ortiz.

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

It's been a great week in 7th Grade! We are always searching for SHINING STAR students who are Respectful, Responsible Role Models. We enjoy recognizing OUR students for their awesome work.

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

JA Fieldtrip:

• September 7-13.

• Each team goes to the JA center on a scheduled date.

• Parent volunteers and chaperones are needed. Please consider volunteering.

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

Students staying after school must wait until ALL buses are called before heading to the gym.

We're trying something new. Teachers will be preparing videos to introduce themselves and their classes, which you will be able to watch online. During Curriculum Night, each team will have Q&A sessions in which you can ask your further questions for clarification. Look for links to be published here in a future issue of the Blue Devil Blast!

Parents, ask your students if they're earning Blue Bucks. Ask them about how they can earn Blue Bucks. Find out from your child how these PBIS Blue Bucks work, then remind them:

• Students must have a pass before coming to the PBIS store

• On Monday-Thursday, students must have ALL cash or a combination of cash AND blue bucks to make purchases

• Thank you for being Respectful, Responsible, Role models!