This Week at Berkmar Middle School

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CRCT Reminders
CRCT Testing will take place Monday, April 23rd through Friday, April 27th.

Monday, April 23rd - Reading
Tuesday, April 24th - English/Language Arts
Wednesday, April 25th - Mathematics
Thursday, April 26th - Science
Friday, April 27th - Social Studies

It is important that students arrive to school on time during the week of testing. Students arriving to school after 9:20 AM during the week of testing will not be able to test at the allotted time. Also, during the week of testing, students may not be checked out or called from their classrooms during testing. Additionally, all clubs, sports and morning activities, including Wednesday Help Day, will not take place during the week of testing. If you have any questions about the CRCT please contact the school at (770) 638-2300.


ParentTVision
Watch GCPS TV and ParenTVision each week. Tune in to Gwinnett County Public Schools’ educational access channel for education programs and information. TV cable channels and providers include Charter on Channel 22 and Comcast on Channel 24 or 26 (digital tuner) or watch it on line at www.gcpstv.org/parentvision. For more information, call the GCPS Broadcast and Distance Learning Department at 678-301-7800, or send an e-mail to gcpstv@gwinnett.k12.ga.us. A list of this week’s programming may be found on the GCPS Web site-- www.gcpstv.org


BMS Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Stephanie Bridges.
She is the 2011-2012 Berkmar Middle School teacher of the year!



Communique
GCPS is excited to introduce the new, digital format for Communique, an online magazine for the families, staff, and community members served by Gwinnett County Public Schools. In this fall issue, you'll find stories about 21st century skills, Gwinnett's eCLASS digital initiative, online learning options, arts integration, a collaborative teaching model, and cross-curricular writing, plus the "essential" news you don't want to miss.


New Student Registration
Monday-Thursday
8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
New students to GCPS or BMS need to bring these items to register:
· Birth Certificate
· Immunization Records on GA form 3231
· Hearing, Vision, and Dental GA form 3300
· Proof of residency (lease or mortgage agreement)
· Utility Bill (water, gas, or electric only)
· Social Security card
· School Records (last report card, transcript or
  withdrawal papers, discipline reports, IEP)

Click here to view the school supply list for the 2011-2012 school year.


Voluntary Student Insurance Program


Gwinnett County Public Schools has selected the Student Insurance Plan from K&K Insurance to make reliable healthcare coverage available to parents. It is not intended to represent full coverage. This plan can be purchased to help supplement your existing policies. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year by visiting www.studentinsurance-kk.com. Click here to read more about these insurance plans in English or in Spanish.


Back to School Health Screenings and Immunizations
The Gwinnett County Health Department offers back to school health screenings and immunizations at affordable prices. Click here to learn more about these health screenings and immunizations.

Impaired/Handicapped Access
Gwinnett County Public Schools wishes to meet the needs of all of its students and families. If any member of your family needs special assistance or has any questions regarding mobility impaired issues or handicapped access, please contact Mr. Kenney Wells, the principal of Berkmar Middle School.

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Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Berkmar Middle School


Address
4355 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047
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Principal
Kenney Wells

Phone
770-638-2300

Fax
770-638-2309

School Hours
9:20-4:00

Tutoring
Wednesdays at 8:15AM

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To pursue excellence in academic knowledge, skills, and behavior for each student, resulting in measured improvement against local, national, and world-class standards.


GCPS Strategic Goals
Goal 1
Ensure a world-class education for all students by focusing on teaching and learning the AKS curriculum.

Goal 2
Ensure a safe, secure, and orderly environment for all.

Goal 3
Optimize student achievement through responsible stewardship of its financial resources and the proactive pursuit of all resources necessary to meet current and future demands.

Goal 4
Recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that achieves the mission and goals of the organization.

Goal 5
Meet the continuing and changing demand for essential information through technological systems and processes that support effective performance and desired results.

Goal 6
Provide and manage the system's facilities and operations in an exemplary manner as determined by programmatic needs and best management practices.

Goal 7
Apply continuous quality improvement strategies and principles as the way the organization does business.