BMS Patriot Press

Berkmar Middle School will provide students with quality, rigorous instruction that will develop critical and creative thinkers who will take ownership of their education in order to be successful lifelong learners.

The mission of Berkmar Middle School is to pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world-class standards.

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready!

Greetings, Patriot Families!

We had such an amazing time celebrating our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders during the awards ceremonies. What a great way to acknowledge the hard work of our Patriots as we approach the end of the year. Thank you for supporting our school and our students! We owe our success to your partnership!

Please remind students to leave their backpacks at home next week. All Chromebooks, bags, and chargers should be returned no later than Monday, May 20th.

Thanks for all you do!

We can do it!

Warm Regards,

Your Proud Principal,

Felecia Jones

Principal

May 20: PBIS Celebration

May 22: Last Day of School

• Important Dates: 7th Grade Updated Immunizations Deadline: August 2nd
  • For ALL rising 7th Grade Students who are entering the 7th grade must have a valid Form 3231

Thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for your unwavering support and commitment. Together, we are making a difference and creating a more inclusive and supportive community.

Wednesday night's event was filled with excitement, pride, and joy as we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our amazing 7th graders. From academic excellence to leadership and community service, these students have truly shined this year.

Special shoutout to our award winners - your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder!

Starting Monday, May 20th Students will only be allowed to bring their Chromebook, Chromebook bag, and Charger to school. All backpacks should be left at home.

If your child needs summer learning, you should have already received a letter via ParentSquare. Here is the basic information that was sent home, in case you've misplaced it.

June 10 - June 28

The Summer Learning Support. Enrichment. Achievement (SEA) program is a free summer program that will offer extended learning opportunities to support the grade-level readiness of students who needs to meet promotional criteria through an engaging learning environment. Middle school students will attend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the three-week session (June 10-June 28).

June 19 is a school holiday.

Transportation and meals (breakfast and lunch) are provided for children participating in the SEA program at no cost to families

Carnegie Credit Information-8th Grade Only

Students in Carnegie Unit Credit Courses have an opportunity to accept credit for high school courses. On May 10th, parents received a ParentSquare notification with the Carnegie Unit Credit Decision survey link.

Please check the email for the district and complete the survey before the deadline if you want your child to receive Carnegie Unit credit for approved courses.

Survey Dates: Friday, May 10- Friday, May 31, 2024

• Do you have access to the Parent Portal?
• Do you have a My Payments Plus account?
• Have you applied for Free and/or Reduced Lunch, if applicable?
• Do you know when and where your child can go to get additional instructional support?
• Do you know where you can check out materials/resources to use at home with your student?
• Do you know how to become a volunteer in our school?

If you answered no to any of these questions, please make an Appointment with Pilar Silva, our Parent Instructional Coordinator, in the BMS Parent Center.

You can visit our website regularly if you want to stay informed about our school's programs, upcoming events, and announcements. You can access it from any computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://www.gcpsk12.org/BerkmarMS. We update the website frequently to Encourage growth, collaboration, and communication between Berkmar Middle School and the families we serve.

We know that families want easy access and one, go-to location for need-to-know information about their student's education— from records to resources. Just as important, you want an easy way to stay in touch with the school. The Updated Parent Portal gives parents access to grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. The Parent Portal gives families a direct line to the classroom, with 24/7 real-time information and anytime, anywhere access, with in-portal translation in multiple languages. And that's just the beginning.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/26042

ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:

Weather-related closings & delays

School and class information

Share pictures and files

See calendar items

Upcoming class activities

Click on the link below for more information about ParentSquare and activating your account.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/35909

Want to stay connected with BMS? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BerkmarMS127. Updated communication and parent newsletters may be found on these platforms. Additionally, our school website is another great resource for learning more about our school.

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/BerkmarMS
Location: 4355 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn, GA, USA
Phone: 7706382300
Twitter: @BerkmarMS127