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If you need help, please contact Ms. Medina in our Parent Center

October 25: “Liquid Life” Student Blood Drive

October 25: Progress Reports Sent Home

October 25: PSAT Testing

October 25: Scholastic Images on Campus During Lunch

• Letter Jacket / Class Ring / Cap & Gown Package Orders

October 26: Senior Portraits at Berkmar

October 26: Café con La Familia @ Hopkins Elementary School

October 26: Orchestra Concert

Mark Your Calendars

October 30: College and Career Fair (2nd Period)

November 1: Yearbook Picture Makeups

November 3: Digital Learning Day #2

November 11: Parent Principal's Corner

Chromebooks

We need to make sure all Chromebooks are up to date. To do this, all students must bring their school issued device to school on Monday and we will give directions over the loudspeaker.

Credit Recovery

Berkmar's next session of Credit Recovery classes will be from Monday, October 23 to Friday, October 27 from 2:40 to 5:40 PM. Students must bring their fully charge Chromebook to each session. There will be NO transportation home for your student. Please arrange transportation for your student. Dismissal time is 5:30 PM.

Next Sessions for Semester 1 are listed below. See your counselor if you need to register.

• November 6 - 10
• November 27 - December 1
• December 4 - 8

Parking

Students: If you park at Advance Auto Parts, you will be towed. Make sure you park at Berkmar High School and you have a permit.

Advance Placement Test Registration

• Sign up in My Payments Plus until October 31st!!!

• Free lunch students: Pay $10 for registration for AP Exams
  
• Reduced Lunch students: Pay $10 for 1st exam, $53 for each additional exam
• All other students: 1st exam is $10 and each additional exam is $98
• View directions for more information
• Click here for more information about applying for Free and Reduced Lunch

Gwinnett Tech Preview Night

You’re invited to Gwinnett Tech’s Preview night!

• Learn about our unique hands-on programming and become familiar with our admissions process and requirements. Talk with college recruiters, financial aid counselors, and enrollment advisors.
• Tour our campus and speak with program instructors.
• Explore our programs, such as Nursing, Cybersecurity, Business Management, Radiologic Technology, Automotive, Welding, Barbering and Cosmetology, and more!

When: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (4pm-7pm)

Where: Gwinnett Tech Lawrenceville Campus, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (APPLICATION FEE WAIVED FOR ATTENDEES)

Canned Food Drive

Berkmar Girls' Flag Football team is hosting a canned food drive to collect these specific items for those in need. Please drop off in boxes around the school and bring turkeys to the counseling suite.

"Liquid Life" Student Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 25 ~ 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

All slots are full! Please be on the look out for more blood drives throughout the year!

• Earn community service hours
• Help support your local hospitals
• Each donation can save 3 lives

Senior Portraits at Berkmar

October 26

Seniors may schedule their photos to be taken at Berkmar High School. Note that Cady will be here only one day and the scene choices are limited. You must still schedule your appointment with Cady Studios.

12th Grade Cap & Gown Packages

Go to scholasticimages.com and buy your Cap & Gown Package now! There are three packages to choose from and your personalized yard sign in included! Payment required in full at time of order. (Cash, Check, or Card with $4.95 processing fee). You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353.

12th Grade Pictures and Yearbook

To schedule senior portraits, visit Cady.com to set up an account, select and pay for their senior portrait session. They may pick a date and location that is convenient for them. For formal and casual portraits to be published in the 2023-24 edition of the yearbook, students must be photographed by Cady Studios on or before Friday, December 15, 2023. There are no deadline extensions or exceptions.

Yearbooks may be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com. School code: 14851. Order now for the lowest price of the year: $70.

Test Date ~ Registration Deadline/Late Registration

SAT

• November 4, 2023 ~ October 5, 2023/October 24, 2023
  
• December 2, 2023 ~ November 2, 2023/November 21, 2023
• March 9, 2024 (Digital) ~ February 23, 2024/Coming Soon
  
• May 4, 2024 (Digital) ~ April 19, 2024/Coming Soon
  
• June 1, 2024 (Digital) ~ May 17, 2024/Coming Soon

ACT

• December 9, 2023 ~ November 3, 2023/November 17, 2023
  
• February 10, 2024 ~ January 5, 2024/January 19, 2024
• April 13, 2024 ~ March 8, 2024/March 22, 2024
  
• June 8, 2024 ~ May 3, 2024/May 17, 2024
  
• July 13, 2024 ~ June 7, 2024/June 21, 2024

Click here for information about registration and Fee Waivers

Educational Tips For Parents

Emphasize methods for evaluating online sources

It's important for students to evaluate whether an online source is reliable before using it. Review

ways to do this with your teen: Before using a website as a source, your student should consider

its author. Is the person an expert? It's also important to look for the site's sponsor and consider

any bias it may have. Have your teen check when the page was last updated, too. And if a site

plagiarizes from other sources, it isn't a good one to quote. https://tpitip.com

Parent Mentors Present: “Parents Engaging in Education” – 4 Session Workshop

• Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services
• What: Parent Mentors Present: “Parents Engaging in Education” – 4 Session Workshop
• When: 9/28/23, 10/12/23, 10/26/23, 11/9/23, 10:00-11:30 AM or 6:00-7:30 PM
• Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00 AM session on 9/28/23: https://forms.gle/6WHZFpwRQLLN4QKK8
• Zoom registration link for 6 PM session on 9/28/23: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pcOCtpjwvG9xUpC0ZaG2pt3XgobrU_PpQ

Mentoring & Community Schools - Family Night

October 24th at 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Join this virtual meeting to learn how you can engage with GCPS as a mentor with the Community-Based Mentoring program that pairs caring adults with students in grades 4 through 12 to provide guidance and support to help our students become successful young adults. At this meeting, you will also learn about the Office of Community Schools.

Flyers (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese)

Registration link: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/98409966330

Café con La Familia

October 26 at Hopkins Elementary School 5:30 PM

Connect with Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts. The meeting will take place in Spanish with English Interpretations.

Parent Portal

ParentSquare

GCPS has adopted a communication platform called ParentSquare. This communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools. The easiest way to access ParentSquare is through the Parent Portal. More information can be found here.

ParentVUE App

• ParentVUE allows parents to view schedules, grades, assignments, and more. Find the app on Google Play or Apple App Store and use the same email address and password as your Parent Portal account.
• Parents must first have an active Parent Portal account to activate the app.
• If you need help, please contact Ms. Medina in our Parent Center.

Parent Principal's Corner

The Principal’s Corner is an opportunity for you to meet and greet with our principal, Durrant Williams, to learn about new and exciting programs and initiatives at Berkmar High School or share your thoughts, comments, concerns, or suggestions.

Time: English 10:30 am / Spanish 11:30 am

Virtual Location: Zoom Link is pinned to the top in ParentSquare

2023-2024 Dates

• November 11
  
• December 9
• January 20
• February 10
• March 16
• April 20

Groceries That Give Back

Every dollar you spend getting groceries at Lidl gives you the opportunity to help raise money for Berkmar’s athletic programs and other extracurricular activities! The official shopping period for you to earn points for your school to collect points ends November 7, 2023. Link your myLidl account to Berkmar to participate. Not a myLidl member? Join today!