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Handbook
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Section I:  Principal Welcome -  Mascot, Colors, Motto, Song - Faculty/Staff List - Mission & Vision - Government Contacts - General Info -  GCPS Board of Education - School Entrance Requirements

Section II: Student Information Cards - Review of Records - Transfer of Records - Withdrawing from BLES - Daily Arrival - Late Arrival - Arrival: car rider/ day car bus - Dismissal - Early Dismissal - Dismissal: car rider/ day car bus - Attendance Policy - Returning from Absence - School Store - Daily Snacks - Celebrations/B-day - Pictures - Telephone - Dress Code - Lost & Found - School Clinic - Transportation - School Bus Rules - Insurance - Cafeteria Services - Safety - Security Procedures - Classroom/Cafe Visits - School Closing - Emergency Plan - Fire/Tornado Drills - Parking

Section III: Curriculum K-5  -  Mathematics - Language Arts - Spelling - Social Studies - Science - Health - Art & Music - Physical Education - Special Programs - Focus - Speech - ESOL - Student Study Team - Media Center - Accelerated Reader - Technology - BLAST - Terrific Thursdays - School/Parent Communication - School Counselors - Progress Reports - Conferences - Testing - Homework - Make-up Work

Section IV: Citizenship/Discipline - Core Essentials - Student Complaints/ Grievances -Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Family Ed Rights/ Privacy Act - Privacy

Section V: PTA - BLES PTA - PTA Mission/Purpose - PTA Board 07-08 - PTA Committees Descriptions -  BLES Business Partners - Partner Cards - General Mills Box Tops for Education -

Academics:

AKS/ Academic Knowledge & Skills 

   
Test Scores:

School Report Card 
Standardized Testing in GCPS - Testing Schedule/Calendar 
Testing Info & Promotion Requirements

   
Media Center:

Accelerated Reader Program and  Accelerated Reader Book List      

   
 Staff Listing & Email 

Webpages:

Counselors  
Focus
- Info about our Focus Program    
  

   

Brag Page

  Teacher of the Year

   
FAQs - (Frequently Asked Questions):

Car Rider Arrival & Dismissal Procedures      
Lunch Schedule
for Classroom           
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
- defined, includes printable form  
Video Permission Form 
Bear Cub Cafe Menu
   
Prices for Breakfast & Lunch 
Directions 
Start/End Times  

   
PTA:

Mission   -   Volunteer  -  Reflections   
Room Rep Forms/Letters               

   
Extra Curricular: 

BLASTSunshine Math Club             
Berkeley Bear Running Club                  

   
Links and Fun Sites 
       
Parent's Page:

Everyday Math Tips - 10 at -home Reading Reinforcers
99 Ways to show you care                      
10 Ways to Start a Conversation With Your Child
BeAtitudes -
poem that sums up life of a parent      
Tips for Parents During Crisis                
Talking with Kids about War    

Berkeley Lake Elementary wishes to meet the needs of all our students and families. If any member of your family needs assistance or has any questions regarding mobility impaired issues or handicapped access, please contact our office at 770 446-0947.