Berkeley Lake ES
"Bear Essentials" Weekly e-Newsletter, February 5th 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
It was a great week at Berkeley Lake Elementary but, unfortunately, we had to send two classes home to quarantine. We all need to be vigilant in checking for any symptoms of COVID-19, and minimizing contact with those outside our immediate families, for (hopefully) a few months longer. Thank you for letting us know any time you have questions about potential COVID cases in your family.
Along with the rest of the district, we are desperate for substitute teachers! If you, or anyone you know, is interested in subbing, please visit the GCPS website for information about how to apply to sub.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Your Principal and Partner,
Dr. Pendleton
A Look Ahead...
***Specials Rotation Schedule for Digital Learning Students for next week:
KG - 2nd: Art and Music
3rd - 5th: Science and PE
Saturday, February 6
Sign up for Feb. parent-teacher conferences using button on website if you have not done so already
9:00am Saturday School
Sunday, February 7
No events
Monday, February 8
Child Lure Lessons- Counselors
Sign up for Feb. parent-teacher conferences using button on website if you have not done so already
Tuesday, February 9
Child Lure Lessons- Counselors
Sign up for Feb. parent-teacher conferences using button on website if you have not done so already
Wednesday, February 10
Child Lure Lessons- Counselors
Last day for parents to sign up for Feb. parent-teacher conferences
12:30pm Play 2 Learn
Thursday, February 11
Child Lure Lessons- Counselors
Friday, February 12
Student/Teacher Holiday or Inclement Weather Makeup Day
Saturday, February 13
no events
Sunday, February 14
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 15
Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day
Presidents' Day (regional holiday)
Tuesday, February 16
Child Lure Lessons- Counselors
Progress reports shared at parent-teacher conferences
Thank You to Duluth Kiwanis
Thanking Our Counselors
Parent-Teacher Conferences Will be the Week of February 15th
If you have not done so already, remember to sign up for a virtual parent-teacher conference with your child's teacher. The sign up button went live on our website on Wednesday and will remain active until February 10th.
Your child's teacher will send you a link to access the conference closer to the conference date.
Also remember that students will be dismissed from school at noon on Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th, so please make sure you have made alternate transportation arrangements if needed.
If you need help scheduling a conference, please reach out to your child's teacher or our parent liaison, Sandra Orci, at Sandra.Orci@gcpsk12.org or call her at 678-291-4232.
Positive Intervention and Behavior Support (P.B.I.S.)
We had our annual PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) walk-through on February 2nd and the visit went well. Mrs. Sosa's and Mrs. Walsh's classes did a fantastic job answering PBIS questions. Thank you to Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. Norby, Mr. Green, Mrs. Liness and Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Muna, and Mr. Ron Treadway for their part of making the visit a success. We appreciate our entire school always remembering to Be Respectful, Be Responsible and to Be Safe. We look forward to continuing our high level of behavior expectations as finish off the 2020-2021 school year.
PTO Items:
Be a BLES Valentine!
We might not be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day the same way, but let’s celebrate digitally! Our special PTO artist has created a picture frame for you to snap your photo and send to your family, friends and teachers. It’s free to use to make someone’s Valentine’s Day! Download your PNG or JPEG file, snap a picture with the frame and send it. Thanks Monique Somervell!
Need to Find Food?
The Book Fair is Coming
Mark your calendars! This semester, our Book Fair will be online from February 22nd - March 7th!
Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.
You will be able to shop the BLES Online Book Fair from the link below starting on February 22nd:
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.
Library Book Check Out for Digital Learners
Digital learners may next check out library books on February 10th and 11th from 11 am - 12:30 pm.
Click on the link below to see more details about Digital Student Book Checkout Procedures.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ay9krj0rByRrDmowyr7tRRTJJpUK2Hv9ZW8279vbeC0/edit?usp=sharing
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.
Results Based Evaluation System Survey for Parents
Adult Education Division Rolling Registration
Supporting Your Children's Mental Health During a Pandemic
P.E. for the Whole Family!
From Ms. Birozes,
BLES P.E. Teacher
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
Positive Behavior and Intervention Support Theme for the Week:
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
GCPS District Information:
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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