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If you need help, please contact Dr. Jason Mizell or Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz in the Family Engagement Center. The Family Engagement Center is located in room 8.237.

Dear Berkmar Families,

Thank you for another successful year at Berkmar High School! We appreciate your support to help each and every student arrive to school and class on time. We encourage you to check your students' grades and reach out to your teachers to help ensure they are on track to pass their classes and receive their credit that will count towards graduation! Our family center and counseling department is more than happy to help! Give us a call or stop by to set up an appointment!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Dr. Gabriel Zaragoza

Principal

gabriel.zaragoza@gcpsk12.org

April 27-May 1: Georgia Milestone Testing

May 18-20: Early Release High School Exams

May 20: Last day of school

May 23: Graduation Ceremony

School Year 2026-2027

August 5: First Day of School

The Berkmar Family Engagement Center is here for you!

The Family Engagement Team at Berkmar High School is dedicated to strengthening family–school partnerships, improving communication, and empowering families to support student success and engagement across our community. This year, the team includes Dr. Jason Mizell (Parent Instructional Coordinator) and Ms. Evelyn De La Cruz (Parent Outreach Liaison).

📚✨ Discover the Power of Family Literacy! ✨📚

This spring, families at Berkmar High School unlocked new confidence and opportunities through FREE English literacy classes, made possible by a partnership between the Gwinnett County Public Library and the GCPS International Newcomers Center. 💙

✅ Over 20 families participated

✅ Classes were welcoming, supportive, and family‑centered

💬 Here’s what parents had to say:

🌟 Juana shared that she joined to learn English and found the classes interesting, engaging, and truly helpful.
🌟 Veronica enrolled to improve her job skills and support her children—and now feels more confident writing and communicating in English.
🌟 Eloisa wanted to feel confident speaking with others and says the classes helped her communicate and speak with confidence.
🌟 Angelica described the program as excellent and said she learned many new skills that help her every day.
🌟 Melby praised the caring teachers, saying they take time to help every student—she joined to improve both her work life and daily life.
🌟 Maricela said the classes boosted her confidence to speak English and fit perfectly into her work schedule.

✨ These classes are more than lessons—they’re life‑changing.
When parents build literacy skills, they gain confidence, open doors to new opportunities, and strengthen their families.

📣 Thinking about taking literacy classes? Don’t wait.

You belong in these classes—and your future self will thank you.

Classes will start again in August and follow the GCPS calendar.

Stay tuned for the registration date [TBA]

🌍📖When parents learn, families grow, and communities shine! 🌍📖

🌟 Title I Planning ----- Be Part of Next Year’s Vision! 🌟

🗓️ March 13, 2026 |⏰ 1:30 PM

💻 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kXzGND46WCxwl6imknx8aQdbPSHRU_Z_?usp=sharing

📘 Understanding the Georgia Milestones (GMAS) Workshop 📘

📅 February 19 | ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Qi6xO0Ah1MV9twxiFCLhK-ZGGWRqqkzb?usp=sharing

💥 Spring English Language Arts Core Content: Building Family Capacity 💥

📅 February 9, 2026 |⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM

💻 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PYE8EbUJ0BeprOTr98GsvB0mV9SvNiq5?usp=sharing

🌟 Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Berkmar High School –Transition Night🌟

📅 January 20, 2026 |⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GRrRyKJCFoOjYajPJxo_kjTMTpVaM6sv?usp=sharing

🌟 Attendance & School Orientation Meeting 🌟

📅 January 15 |⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

💻 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZTRWzRN1-6o-My6u-Ub_lMezNPlJNjKk?usp=sharing

📌 Empower your student's future: Learn about Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Placement at BHS (Gifted/Honors/AP informational Workshop)📌

🗓December 11 | ⏰ 6–7:30 PM | 📍 Virtual Teams

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lPe40SG5JSdsCsP_4trzzEL6O8IB-Iyq?usp=drive_link

📌 Building ML PARENT Capacity Activity (ACCESS Testing Workshop)📌

🗓️October36 |⏰6–7:30 PM | 📍 Berkmar High School-Screening Room

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DowC2JVsd5799JZihUZ7wNZnNIJzQSwq?usp=sharing

📌 Fall Core Content Activity Building PARENT Capacity (Math and Science) 📌

🗓️October 16 | ⏰ 6–7:30 PM | 📍 Family Center

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DowC2JVsd5799JZihUZ7wNZnNIJzQSwq?usp=sharing

📌 Annual Title I Parent Meeting 📌
🗓️ September 25 | ⏰ 6–7:30 PM | 📍 Virtual Session

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DowC2JVsd5799JZihUZ7wNZnNIJzQSwq?usp=sharing

🎬 Student-Made & Student-Approved!

Students from the Family Center created these videos to help you level up your attendance knowledge—all from a student’s point of view.

Even after being at Berkmar for 😲😲 2–4 years 😲😲, they realized there was still so much they didn’t know! Now, they’re sharing the insider info with you.

▶️ Hit play to learn how attendance really works, how to get to school on time, what counts (and what doesn’t), and what happens when too many days are missed.

No lectures. No fluff. Just real talk—straight from students. 🎤🎓

Our community is a fantastic place to live, learn, and grow, filled with thoughtful neighbors and outstanding community partners...…because....

I Believe in YOU! I Believe in ME! I Believe in the B!

Our community partners definitely believe in the B!

If you would like to support the efforts of the Parent Center, please contact Dr. Jason Mizell, Parent Instructional Support Coordinator.

Link for the Parent Center: https://berkmarhs.gcpsk12.org/parents/parent-centertitle-i

Contact person: Dr. Jason Mizell; jason.mizell@gcpsk12.org or 770-806-3774

The Engage, Equip, and Empower series hosted by the Office of Family Engagement provides opportunities for families to participate in instructional sessions, workshops, events, and activities to engage with Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Link for additional information: https://www.gcpsk12.org/about-us/divisions-and-teams/school-improvement-and-operations/federal-programs/office-of-family-engagement/engage-equip-empower-series

Dear Berkmar Community Members,

We would love to know how we can help you share all the positive things happening at Berkmar. Please let us know how we can communicate with you more effectively and how you prefer to share good news with others.

To provide your input, please use the link or QR code below to answer a few quick questions.

Link: https://forms.gle/YwRwszp3pKCzJRdM9

ParentVUE App

• ParentVUE allows parents to view schedules, grades, assignments, and more.
• Find the app on Google Play or Apple App Store
• Username: email address you used to register your student(s).
• If you need help, please contact Dr. Mizell and/or Mrs. De La Cruz in the Family Center.
• ParentVUE access page.
• Please click here if you need to reset your password.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/families/parent-vue/grade-notifications

ParentSquare

GCPS uses ParentSquare as its official communications platform. It is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools. More information can be found here.

The information provided in this section is intended as a community service and should not be construed as an endorsement of any specific program or organization. For additional information, please contact each organization directly.

Gwinnet County Community Calendar of Events

There are numerous events that take place in Gwinnet County every month. If you are interested in becoming or remaining engaged in our wider community, please visit the Gwinnet County website for more information. For more information, check out their website.

Find Help In Your Community

Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.

Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to help families access essential food and hygiene products. The County is using existing annual contracts to purchase a large supply of shelf-stable food, hygiene products, and household goods identified by local food cooperative partners as items most in demand.

Please find a list of upcoming mobile food distribution site, distribution starts a 3pm and will continue while supplies last and no identification is required.

Families can also find food pantries by using the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s interactive Food Pantry Map.

Atlanta Food Bank dates for the remainder of the school year:

• May 15, 2026 or May 21, 2026 – Sweetwater Middle School [TBD]

The drive-through distribution will take place from 10:30 am until supplies run out, with first come, first serve service. Please note that supplies are often gone by 1:00 pm, so families are encouraged to arrive early.

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If you or someone you know is in need, visit our Food Resources page for assistance. The County is also hosting a collection drive of most-needed items to help stock the shelves at our local food pantries through the holiday season. Learn more about donating food and hygiene products.

Don’t go hungry—help is just a click away! 💙

🔗 foodfinder.us
Find nearby food programs quickly and confidentially.

Thanks to partners like the Atlanta Community Food Bank, our community has access to the support it needs. 💪

#FoodFinder #NoOneGoesHungry #CommunitySupport #BHSResources

🦷💙 Free Dental Care Day — Giving Back to Our Community 💙🦷

Community of Smiles is offering FREE dental services to say thank you and support those in need.

📅 September 19, 2026
✅ FREE cleanings, fillings, or extractions
⏳ First come, first served
🦷 One procedure per person (to help as many patients as possible)
👤 Must be 14 years or older

📍 Location:
Center for Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
1030 Duluth Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Learn more: 🌐 https://www.dentalheart.com/
😊 🦷 Healthy smiles strengthen our community 🦷😊

The Atlanta Charity Medical Clinic (ACMC) is here for our community! They offer essential healthcare services including:

✅ Medical consultations
✅ Preventive care
✅ Health education
✅ Additional support services

ACMC serves adult patients currently and plans to expand services to youth soon. If you or someone you know is uninsured or underinsured, this is a valuable resource.

📞 For questions or more info, please reach out to ACMC directly.

Let’s spread the word and support community wellness! 💙

#CommunityCare #ACMCAtlanta #HealthcareForAll #BHSCommunitySupport