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GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR

BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BERKMAR BELL SCHEDULE 2024-2025

(A)= Away

Week of September 1

September 6: Student Council Meeting

Future dates

September 11: 6 week progress

September 13: Football (FB) Patriots vs. Parkview (A)

September 14: Voter Registration and Food

September 19: Voter registration in the Media Center: students 17.5+ U.S. citizens

September 30: HoPe membership application and dues deadline

On Thursday, August 29th, we hosted the Annual Title I meeting where we discussed:

1. BHS’s goals and how we, as a community, can meet and exceed them.

2. Curriculum, testing, and academic support.

3. The effectiveness of our Title I program.

4. Parental rights to know.

5. Engagement with our district.

6. Engagement with our school.

7. Communication.

8. Title I funds at our school.

9. Evaluation.

10. Programming that parents want.

11. Possible locations for programming.

If you were unable to attend, please find the presentations in English and Spanish at the link below.

Spanish presentation

English presentation

Feel free to reach out to me (jason.mizell@gcpsk12.org) if you would like to have a more in-depth conversation.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and others who care for our Patriot students,

Please take a few minutes to let us know how we can better serve, work with, and learn from and with you this year. Please use either this link or the attached QR code.

The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Early Learning & School Readiness Family Night presented by Stacy Lord and Leslie Gilbreath, Coordinators for Early Learning and School Readiness on Wednesday, September 4th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

This session will cover the wide range of resources available for both general education (gen ed) and special education (sped). Additionally, we will discuss practical strategies to empower parents to embed learning in the home environment.

Topics Include:

• Resources and support are available in general and special education within GCPS.
• Practical tips for parents to enhance learning at home.

The Zoom Link for registration:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufuCsqzssGtXE_Vvp21-oGrsZuZK9hupk

Please reach out to Sandra Martínez (sandra.martinez@gcpsk12.org) to discuss the possibly of joining the Berkmar High School Local School Council.

Berkmar Patriot Student Opportunities

HoPe (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education)

• Fill out the membership application via the QR code
• Pay your $25 dues by September 30th, 2024 through your school to get your shirt this semester. Late Membership Applications/Payments will get their shirt second semester.
• Dues must be paid through MyPaymentsPlus
• See Mrs. Gomez, room 6.108 for additional information
  

Translators/Interpreters Club

“Members of our Patriot Community Translators will put their bilingual communication skills to work and mentor newcomer peers in Elementary, Middle and High School improving their native language with meaningful reasons to speak, write and read”.

• Dues $25 must be made through MPP.
• See Mrs. Gomez (room 6.108) for your application

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a platform where students can make a difference in their school district by sharing their ideas, perspectives, and concerns with the district's superintendent and other administrators. Through collaborative discussions and active participation, SSAC members can influence important decisions directly impacting their education. By joining the SSAC, middle school, and high school students gain a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, build networks, and advocate for positive change within their schools.

If you are a student in grades 6-12 and are passionate about making a difference and contributing to the educational system, applying to the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is a rewarding step that allows you to have a voice in shaping your school district's future.

Learn more about the advisory council on our website.

Applications will be available through the Student Portal from August 7-28, 2024. Although the deadline has past, please encourage your child to become or remain involved in helping us to make Gwinnett County Public Schools the best in the nation and Berkmar High School the best high school in the nation.

This meeting is geared towards Juniors and Seniors who are close to graduation. For more information, contact Emily Kilgore (emily.kilgore@gcpsk12.org).

The voter registration drive is a collaboration between Latino Vote and Civic Engagement organizations and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., which is a dedicated non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to promoting civic engagement and voter participation as well within the community. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a voter registration event on September 14, 2024 at Berkmar High School. The event is aimed to encourage and facilitate voter registration, educate the public about the voting process, and ultimately increase voter turnout in the upcoming elections.

In conjunction with the voting registration, there will be a foodie festival celebration consisting of music, art, cuisine and various cultures. The festival will give attendees an opportunity to taste all the best flavors from the Caribbean, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America. Celebrating culinary diversity cuisine like ceviche, mofongo, empanadas and a wide variety of dishes based on seafood and Argentine beef are part of the delicacies that you will be able to try.

The wonderful students of Berkmar High School will also volunteer their time to help with the voter registration in various areas throughout the day. The Berkmar High back-to-back state champion culinary team will also be preparing signature items for the event.

The Foodie festival will be from 11am-5pm and the voter registration booths will run from 12pm-3pm. Please come out, get educated and enjoy the fun.

Junior Night

When: September 17, 2024: 6 PM

Where: Berkmar Theater

Contact person: Dr. Tawonda Hunter (tawonda.hunter@gcpsk12.org)

If you need to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor.

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 Dr. Mizell in our Parent Center.
• ParentVUE access page.
• Please click here if you need to reset your password.

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

2024-2025 Dates

• September 21
• October 19
• November 16
• December 14
• January 18
• February 22
• March 15
• April 19
• May 17

Gwinnet County Community Calendar of Events

There are numerous events that take place in Gwinnet County every month. If you are interested in becoming or remaining engaged in our wider community, please visit the Gwinnet County website for more information. For more information, check out their website.

Find Help In Your Community

Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

Gwinnett County Mobile Food Distribution for 2024

Gwinnett County delivers fresh fruits and vegetables and shelf-stable foods directly to our communities.

• Free!
• Begins at 3:00 pm until supplies last
• Identification is not required
• Contactless drive-thru distribution

Best Friend Park in Norcross

• September 24, 2024
  
• November 26, 2024

Bryson Park in Lilburn

• August 27, 2024
  
• October 22, 2024
• December 17, 2024

Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville

• September 10, 2024
  
• November 12, 2024

Rock Springs Park in Lawrenceville

• October 8, 2024
  
• December 10, 2024