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If you need help, please contact Dr. Jason Mizell in our Parent Center. The Parent Center is located in room 8.217.

GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR

BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BERKMAR BELL SCHEDULE 2024-2025

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October 2: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Teachers will be grouped by departments and located in and around the Commons area.

Translators will be available to assist with communication.

The Parent Center (main hallway: Room 8.237) will host mini-workshops and drop-in sessions for parents.

Topics to be discussed:

- Technology

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

- Upcoming cultural events

- Effective communication with students, teachers, and staff

Berkmar Parent Center Community Acknowledgement

Our community is a fantastic place to live, learn, and grow, filled with thoughtful neighbors and outstanding community partners...…because....

I Believe in YOU! I Believe in ME! I Believe in the B!

Our community partners definitely believe in the B!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our local community partners for generously providing a wonderful meal during our September 18th Title I Parent Meeting, 'Patriot Tech Talk' (A Spanish version is forthcoming.). During this meeting, we explored how technology is being used to enhance learning for both students and parents.

Please support these local community partners just like they support our Berkmar family!

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.

Would you like to improve your English skills or learn the language? Berkmar, in partnership with Pathways, Inc., is offering English classes to our community. Join us and enhance your learning experience!

Berkmar Parent Center & Pathway Institute, Inc.

Come learn English with us! Classes will be held in the Berkmar High School Parent Center on the following days.

• Monday and Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00- 6:00 pm

• lunes y miércoles: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• martes y jueves: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• Thứ Hai và Thứ Tư: 3:30-4:30 chiều
• Thứ Ba và Thứ Năm: 5:00-6:00 chiều

Please reach out to Sandra Martínez (sandra.martinez@gcpsk12.org) to discuss the possibility 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

Please review Berkmar parking regulations with your young person. If you have questions or concern, fill free to reach out to the designated contacts listed.

Parking Lots

• Student Parking Lots
  • There are designated parking areas for Berkmar students.
  • You must have the appropriate parking decal to park within the designated lots.
• Faculty parking Lots (Students you are prohibited to park in these areas)
• Tennis courts lot, Main Field house lot, Main Gym lot, Main Bus drop off/pick up area
• Always reserved for faculty and staff only –

Parking Clerk…. Ms. Sandy Najour: 770-806-3724 (For any question)

Lead Campus Security…. Mr. Daniel Chaparro: danielchaparro745@gmail.com

Parking Administrator…. Ms. Divette Beck: divette.beck@gcpsk12.org

Substance Abuse Awareness Tip

Be aware of changes in student behavior, appearance, or academic performance. Sudden shifts in friendships, declining grades, unusual tiredness, or mood swings can sometimes indicate substance use issues. While these signs don't always mean drug use, they warrant attention and may signal a student needs support.

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

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

Counselors can assist with the following:

• Ensuring your student is on track for graduation
• Exploring career options
• Selecting and changing classes
• And much more!

Counseling website: https://berkmarhs.gcpsk12.org/counseling/about-counseling

Students and parents may make appointments with the assigned counselor as needed. Parents who would like to meet with all their student’s teachers, please contact Ms. Gutierrez at 770-806-8922. If parents would like to meet with one or two teachers, please contact the teacher directly. Email addresses can be found in our staff directory.

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

ParentVUE Grade Book Notifications

Parents can now opt into receiving student grade notifications within the ParentVUE mobile app starting Tuesday, September 24. The grade notifications are not real time but processed each night around 5:30 pm. Parents will receive this notice: Parents Grade Notification - Shared in the district newsletter: Parents now have the option to be notified in the ParentVUE mobile app if their student’s grade fall below a preset threshold. Within the app, a parent can choose to enable the notification and will select the grade threshold of when to be notified. Thresholds can be set on the student’s class average or on assignment grades. The notifications are processed each afternoon starting at 5:30 pm. Specific directions on enabling Grade Notifications can be found here. Other ParentVUE resources are available on the ParentVUE site.

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.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/families/parent-vue/grade-notifications

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.

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 28
• 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

• November 26, 2024

Bryson Park in Lilburn

• October 22, 2024
• December 17, 2024

Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville

• November 12, 2024

Rock Springs Park in Lawrenceville

• October 8, 2024
  
• December 10, 2024