BMS Patriot Press Newsletter
September 14, 2026
Mark your calendar!
Friday, September 11
- Progress Reports
Tuesday, September 15
- Start of Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, September 16
- Library Tour with Ms. Silva at Lilburn Public Library
- Deadline to reapply for Free/Reduced Price Lunch before benefits expire
Thursday, September 17
- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
Friday, September 18
- Digital Learning Day-Students learn at home
Thursday, September 24
- Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Friday, September 25
- Progress Reports
Book Appointments with Ms. Silva, Parent Involvement Coordinator
- Do you have access to the ParentVue?
- Do you have a MyPaymentsPlus 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.
BMS Family Center
Pilar Silva, Family Coordinator
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Get off to a Good Start this School Year
Your student may be growing up, but the need for your engagement with school hasn't gone away. Your teen still needs your support and you still need to know how your teen is doing.
To get the new year off to a good start, touch base with your teen's teachers and give them your contact information. Ask your student questions about classes, such as "Who is the first author you'll be reading in Language Arts?" Also, plan to participate in school events or workshops for families; it shows that your teen and your teen’s education are a priority.
Make sure you have downloaded the Parent Vue App and Parent Square App on your cell phone. If you need assistance in doing so, make plans to visit to the BMS Family Center and ask for Ms. Silva
4355 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn
Mon - Fri 9:30AM - 3:30 PM
770-6385-2317 or pilar.silva@gcpsk12.org
AdaptED Sports
Berkmar Middle School families are invited to learn more about AdaptED Sports and the Gwinnett HEAT program, which provide students with qualifying disabilities opportunities to participate in competitive school-based athletics. Through sports such as wheelchair basketball, football, and handball, students can build confidence, teamwork, athletic skills, and meaningful connections while being part of an inclusive sports community.
Gwinnett HEAT has a proud tradition of success, with multiple state championships, and families can also get involved by volunteering, coaching, or becoming an official.
For more information about eligibility, participation, and available opportunities, please contact Berkmar Middle School at 770-638-2300.
For more information on the American Association of adaptED Sports Programs (AASP) in Georgia, visit: Find Your Team - AdaptED Sports
Strong Attendance Starts With Us!
We’re excited to share that we’ve started the school year strong. Thank you, parents and guardians, for being such an important part of that success and ensuring your scholars are in school everyday ready to learn.
At Berkmar Middle School, we believe everyday matters. Whether an absence is excused or unexcused, time away from the classroom can affect your child’s learning. That’s why we work together with you to ensure students are present and prepared to succeed.
Excused absences include student illness, immediate family emergencies, legal obligations and religious holidays. Please remember to submit an excuse note within 3–7 days through ParentSquare, ParentVue, or a written note.
When schools and families work as a team, students thrive. Your involvement makes a difference, and we appreciate all you do to support your child’s education and strong attendance.
Let’s keep up the momentum—every day counts, and every child matters!
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