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

October 17: ASVAB Testing

October 18-19: Late Buses Due to Early Release of ES/MS

October 19-20: The Berkmar Players Present: Almost Maine

October 19: Virtual Parent Meeting: Purpose and Goals For English Language Learners Program (ESOL)

October 21: Parent Principal's Corner

October 21: Band Invitational

Mark Your Calendars

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

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

Sign up for the ASVAB Test

October 17 ~ 7:30 AM in the Media Center

Sign up today to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military and beyond.

Calendar Options for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Years

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks your feedback regarding your preference for our school calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Please click here to view the draft calendars. See your email for a link to cast your vote. The survey will close on October 22, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

Berkmar Players Present: Almost Maine

October 19 & 20 @ 6:00 PM

Presale tickets can be bought here

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

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. If you wish to have your senior portrait taken at Berkmar, simply select Berkmar High School for Thursday, October 26. Please note, this is the only date Cady Studios will be at Berkmar for senior portraits.

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

Specific questions improve conversations about school

To get a silent teen to talk about school, try a conversation-starter that requires a detailed

response. Instead of, "How did it go today?" (you are likely to hear "fine" and that's all), try "Tell

me about something that caught your attention today." Repeat some of your teen's words in your

reply. If your student says, "I couldn’t believe what happened in science," say, "Tell me more

about this unbelievable occurrence." https://tpitip.com

Parent Mentors Present: “Supporting Your Child as a Learner”

• Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services
• What: Parent Mentors Present: “Supporting Your Child as a Learner”
• When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 10:00 – 11:30 AM or 6:00 - 7:30 PM
• Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00am session: https://forms.gle/m1eZZ9xcEjoXVsS78
• Zoom registration link for 6pm session: https://gcpsk12-/ti/it/tJMf6HtMhPO2lL39ZG33CdH

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

• To apply for an account: Click here to download the application from the school website. Bring the completed form to school and present a picture ID at the reception desk.

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

• October 21
• 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!