BMS Patriot Press
February 15, 2023
The Vision
Berkmar Middle School will provide students with quality, rigorous instruction that will develop critical and creative thinkers who will take ownership of their education in order to be successful lifelong learners.
Principal's Message
We have had an awesome three days. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. This is a great opportunity to talk with your student to learn more about his/her progress and experiences in school.
Always remember--you are a valuable member of our team. Together, we will ensure our students will achieve.
Thanks for your continued support!
Your Proud Principal,
Dr. Kaneshia Dorsan
Math Updates
Applications for the Gwinnett Youth Commission are Open Now!
The Gwinnett Youth Commission is a year-long Gwinnett County Government outreach program designed to engage and educate high school students in local government and civic affairs to develop the next generation of leaders.
Youth Commissioners serve as representatives to and for Gwinnett’s Board of Commissioners, department directors, and community leaders. In addition to serving in leadership positions and building relationships with local government leaders, Youth Commissioners have many opportunities to earn volunteer hours and qualify for service awards as they invest in themselves and their communities.
Here are a few details about our program:
- The program begins Tuesday, June 6, 2023, and consists of eight weekly leadership workshops during the months of June and July.
- After successful completion of the weekly summer workshops, the program transitions to a monthly meeting frequency from August to May. Youth Commissioners will be invited to participate in special events, field trips, and assist with community volunteer projects throughout the school year.
- There is no charge to participate in our program. Parents/Guardians and students will not incur expenses for participating in GYC outside of transporting themselves to/from meetings and program activities.
- To be considered, students must be a Gwinnett County resident; be enrolled as a rising freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in a Gwinnett County Public School, Buford City School, private, charter, or home school in Gwinnett, and submit a completed application.
- We seek to compose a diverse student cohort, representative of our vibrantly connected communities; all youth are encouraged to apply, regardless of grade point average or previous leadership experience.
Please click this link for the application.
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The 4 Es of our Local School Plan for Improvement
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Parent Center Coordinator
Book Appointments with Ms. Silva, Parent Involvement Coordinator
- Do you have access to the Parent Portal?
- Do you have a My Payments Plus account?
- Have you applied for Free and/or Reduced Lunch, if applicable?
- Do you know when and where your child can go to get additional instructional support?
- Do you know where you can check out materials/resources to use at home with your student?
- Do you know how to become a volunteer in our school?
If you answered no to any of these questions, please make an Appointment with Pilar Silva, our Parent Instructional Coordinator, in the BMS Parent Center
Berkmar Middle School
Want to stay connected with BMS? Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BerkmarMS127. Updated communication and parent newsletters may be found on these platforms. Additionally, our school website is another great resource for learning more about our school.
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/BerkmarMS
Location: 4355 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn, GA, USA
Phone: 7706382300
Twitter: @BerkmarMS127