Berkeley Lake ES
"Bear Essentials" Weekly e-Newsletter, February 19th 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
Well, some weeks just do not go as planned! We appreciate your flexibility with our unplanned digital learning day in addition to two days of early release. I hope that many of you were able to connect with your child's teacher to hear how your child is progressing in school.
I would like to draw your attention to the item below about international travel. If you have plans to travel out of the country, please realize that your child will have to remain out of school for seven days after you return. I know many of you are making Spring Break plans, and I would encourage you to consider this before deciding to leave the country.
Take care and enjoy your weekend!
Your Principal and Partner,
Dr. Pendleton
Parent with specific questions about a travel situation and how it might affect their child's attendance, should contact their local school.
A Look Ahead...
***Specials Rotation Schedule for Digital Learning Students for next week:
- K-2nd: Have Art and Music
- 3rd-5th: Have Science and P.E.
Saturday, February 20
No events
Sunday, February 21
No events
Monday, February 22
Online Book Fair
Tuesday, February 23
Online Book Fair
Wednesday, February 24
Online Book Fair
12:30pm Play 2 Learn
Thursday, February 25
Online Book Fair
Friday, February 26
Online Book Fair
Last day for parents to complete RBES survey
Saturday, February 27
Online Book Fair
9:00am Saturday School
Sunday, February 28
Online Book Fair
Documents
It was wonderful to meet with so many parents this week via Zoom for parent teacher conferences. One item that the teachers reviewed with you was our school's The Plan/The Promise. This document provides a lot of information about our school, including the responsibilities of the school, the students, and the family members to support the academic achievement of our students. It is posted on the website, as well as on our eClass Landing page. Please go to My Payments Plus and sign off on the acknowledgement of this document. While you are logged into your account, make sure that you have signed off on all of the school documents that the teacher notified you about at the conference. Click here for help with My Payments Plus.
Next Friday Will Be Your Last Opportunity to Take the RBES Parent Survey
Class Lists for Next School Year
Click here to see the form in English
The Virtual Book Fair Will Begin on Monday, February 22nd
Read Across America Week is the First Week of March
Read Across America week is quickly approaching! Below, you will see that for the week of March 1st -5th, we will have a dress up theme for each day to honor Dr. Seuss's stories. Please help your student(s) plan their outfits accordingly!
Our main event will happen on Friday, March 5th. On that day, we will have a virtual parade of pictures from the week running as a slideshow for students to view.
There are 2 options available to be part of the Read Across America Parade:
Option 1: Students will take a picture with their favorite book. They can even dress up as a character in the book when they take their picture.
Option 2: Students will take a picture on Tuesday, when they are dressed up like what they want to be when they grow up. They should hold a sign stating what they want to be.
Parents may email the pictures to Jessicia.L.Hill@gcpsk12.org
We wanted to give you an ample heads up to prepare for a fun and memorable week of reading!
It's Heart Awareness Month! See Some Fun Heart Facts from the American Heart Association (AHA) below:
Did you know?
- The beating of your heart is caused by valves of the heart opening and closing!
- Laughing is good for your heart! It reduces stress and gives a small boost to your immune system!
Gwinnett County Public Schools Virtual Transition Fair 2021
Save-the-Date for the Virtual Transition Fair 2021 for students with disabilities, their families, and educators. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch virtual presentations from local agency representatives regarding various options available for school-aged students as well as transitional services to post-school activities and employment. Presentations and resources will be available virtually, in the following categories: Day Programs, Community Living Supports, Recreation & Leisure, and Vocational & Career Services.
Who: For parents, students with disabilities, and educators
When: Saturday, March 20, 2021, 8:00am
Where: Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/23404
Instructional Resource Review Committee Application
AKS at Home Help
If you were unable to attend a live AKS at Home virtual meeting for your child's grade level last week or the week before, there is still an opportunity for you to watch a recorded session of the meeting. Click here to learn more.
Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports:
Supporting Your Children's Mental Health During a Pandemic
BLES Food Pantry and Care Team
All BLES families have access to our Care Team Food Pantry. If you find yourself in need of pantry food items, please let us know. A counselor will gather food items for pick-up at a time that is convenient for you. If you find you have other basic economic living needs our BLES Care Team may be able to help. Our school counselors will help connect you to other resources. Please reach-out to your child's school counselor to learn more.
Lyndsay Murphy (Ms. Hutt, Ms. Cmiel, Grades K,2,4)
lyndsay.murphy@gcpsk12.org, 770-582-7523
Laura Marantz (Ms. Mack, Grades 1,3,5)
laura.marantz@gcpsk12.org, 770-582-7522
Sandra Orci ( Spanish)
sandra.orci@gcpsk12.org, 678-291-4232
Need to Find Food?
Adult Education Division Rolling Registration
Mathnasium of Berkeley Lake
www.mathnasium.com/berkeleylake
Starbucks Center off South Old Peachtree 4895 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #104, Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 881-8462
Making Summer Plans Already? Sign Up for Camp Invention: Recharge At-home
6/21/2021 - 6/24/2021 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Your Program: The all-new 2021 program lineup is the best one yet! Featuring take-apart microphones, robotic crickets, duck-launching devices and morphing vehicles, this summer is packed with super fun, confidence-boosting STEM activities!
- Camp At Home: This year, your local camp will be an at-home program, so activity kits will be delivered directly to you and optional virtual sessions will be led by a certified local educator — your child will have everything they need for an amazing week of STEM fun.
- Your Child’s Registration:
- As promised, we held last year’s price and Saved Your Spot by preregistering your child for the program. Your credit on file has been applied to your registration!
- To complete your registration, please follow the link below. If you have more than one child attending, be sure to update all camper information before completing your registration.
Biggest discount ever! When you complete your registration, be sure to use promo code ALUMNI40 to SAVE $40!
Discount ends 3/31/2021. Redeem online. Cannot be combined with other discounts. All 2020 Save Your Spot credits will expire on 9/1/2021. All funds resulting from unused credits will be allocated toward program
Camp Invention: Sign up for a chance to WIN!
Sign up for your child to have the chance to win free scholarship to our Virtual Camp Invention. Fill out this google form between now and February 28th, and your student's name will go into the drawing for a Free Scholarship.
If you attend a virtual meeting throughout February, you will earn an additional name in the drawing. The drawing will be video-recorded and shared on Class Dojo Stories. Good luck on earning the Summer adventure to spark your kid’s imagination with new hands-on STEM fun at Camp Invention®!
This K-6 program comes to Berkeley Lake from June 21 to June 24. Register using code SUM40 by March 31st to save $40 at invent.org/ mylocalcamp.
During this energizing program, young innovators (a.k.a. campers) will:
- Design morphing vehicles to travel across land, then find inspiration in nature to add prototype elements for moving through air and water.
- Experiment with fun physics concepts like trajectory and velocity as they build, test and modify a device to launch rubber ducks to reach international landmarks.
- Make and adopt their own robotic crickets and apply empathy to build customized habitats and protective gear for their solar-powered bots.
- Reverse engineer their own wireless microphone to discover sound waves, then use their unique voice to create and promote an extraordinary invention.
GCPS District Information:
2020-2021 GCPS Promotion Criteria for Elementary Students:
Do You Have a Parent Portal Account?
If you need to register with the portal, please print and complete this registration form and turn it in to the main office. Along with the completed form, you are required to show a photo I.D. for verification.
Berkeley Lake Recycles
Berkeley Lake recycles aluminum cans and old clothes and shoes (in any condition) in the two bins in the upper parking lot. The Green Team receives 10¢ per pound of donations, which helps pay the fee for the weekly paper and cardboard pick-up. The aluminum cans are recycled at Progressive Recycling on Simpson Circle. Please support our Green Team by recycling these items here at Berkeley Lake. Thank you!
We Collect Box Tops (Online)
Our Parent Center
The Berkeley Lake Parent Center is located across from the front office and it's providing services by appointment. For Parent Center support please call Ms. Sandra Orci, Parent Liaison, at 678-291-4232 or email her at Sandra.Orci@gcpsk12.org
Our Mission
To provide learning experiences in a secure and stimulating environment where every child can develop to his/her fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our Vision
BLES is a positive safe, nurturing environment that fosters respect among all students, teachers, parents and community members, while forwarding world-class achievement that successfully maximizes each student's individual potential through engaging instruction.
Contact Us:
Berkeley Lake Elementary
4300 S. Berkeley Lake Rd.
Duluth, Georgia 30096
P: (770)446-0947
F: (770)582-7514