September 2021 - Berkley Charter School
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(863) 968-5024
www.berkleyknights.net September 2021
Covid-19 Update
Gayle Thomas It’s been a busy start to the 2021 school year! We want to first say THANK YOU to
Principal our parents for being so quick to notify our school of student illnesses, exposures,
and positive cases. By working together, we have been able move quickly to notify
Suzanne Martin and quarantine close contacts to prevent additional spread from occurring. We
Assistant Principal appreciate how proactive, helpful, and understanding our Berkley parents have been
throughout this pandemic.
Deanna Brewer Please continue to help us with these efforts so we can continue to keep as many
Assistant Principal students on campus as possible, and our school open for instruction. If your child is
sick, has been exposed to Covid, or someone in your household is waiting on test re-
sults, stay home and contact our school’s Covid Coordinator, Deanna Brewer by
email at deanna.brewer@berkleyknights.net, or by calling the school at 863-968-5024
to get further steps.
Freestyle Friday
7:50-3:00 Our first Freestyle Friday is September 3rd. If you are unfamiliar
with Freestyle Fridays, we’ve designated the first Friday of each
month as a special day for students to dress out of their Berkley
uniform for $1. This money goes directly back to the grade level for supplies,
7:30-3:30 activities, etc. While students are still expected to wear school appropriate attire,
they have the opportunity to wear their favorite outfit and display a little of their
own personal style. Please remember, even on Freestyle Fridays students may not
wear flip flops, shoes without backs, or sleeveless tops.
Starts at 7:30am
Moment of Silence
Governor DeSantis recently signed a new law to include a moment of silence at the
beginning of each school day. Each morning after our pledge, students participate in
(on designated days)
a moment of silence, which lasts one to two minutes. The law encourages parents to
12:30 discuss the moment of silence with their child and to make suggestions as to the best
use of this time.
What’s the Plan?
With hurricane season in full swing, it’s important to know our plan in
case weather becomes unfavorable in our area. Berkley follows the
District’s directives for school closures related to weather or emergency
’ conditions. If Polk County Public Schools are closed for inclement
weather, Berkley will be closed as well. We will do our best to get information to
parents through social media, email, and our school website, but please note that if
Oct. 8th @ 7am the news reports Polk Public Schools are closed, Berkley will be closed as well.
If your child’s transportation plan may be affected by rainy weather, please make a
plan in advance with your child so they know how to go home on rainy days.
Meet Berkley’s Administration
We want to take a moment and introduce our families to Berkley’s administrators. Our administration is dedicated to
the students and staff at Berkley and they are committed to our school’s success! We appreciate them and all they do
for our school! Here’s just a little about each of our administrators to help you get to know them!
Mrs. Gayle Thomas, Principal
Mrs. Thomas is now in her 28th year in education. She has been at Berkley since our school opened in 2000. Mrs.
Thomas was a classroom teacher for 14 years, and has been an administrator for 14 years.
“I’m proud to say I was born and raised in Polk County. In fact, my family is in its seventh generation in Polk
County. Lake Gibson was my high school. I received my bachelor’s from Florida Southern College and my
master’s from University of South Florida. I am married with two children; who both went through Berkley Charter
School. One is now an airline pilot for American Airlines and the other a Junior at University of Florida. My
husband just retired from a 33 year career with Lakeland Fire Department. When I’m not at school, I enjoy the
mountains of North Carolina, camping, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors.”
Mrs. Suzanne Martin, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Martin, an educator for 32 years, currently serves as the Assistant Principal and School Counselor at Berkley
Charter School. She previously served as an elementary and middle school teacher as well as a School Counselor. This
is her 19th year at Berkley Charter School.
“I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1989, and a master’s degree in School Counseling in
1993 from Western Kentucky University. I also earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from
University of South Florida in 2012. I am married with three children. Both my husband and I graduated from
Auburndale High School. Go Hounds! We enjoy camping, boating, and being in the outdoors in our free time.
Both of my parents were teachers and my three sisters have all been teachers. From a young age, I remember
wanting to be a teacher. I enjoy being around children and helping them to grow and learn. I can ’t imagine
spending my life doing anything else. It’s been a fun adventure for sure!
Ms. Deanna Brewer, Assistant Principal
Ms. Brewer has been an educator for 16 years, with the past 10 years being at Berkley Charter. She was a classroom
teacher for 7 years, and served as an instructional coach at Berkley for 8 years.
“Being an educator has been my dream since the young age of kindergarten. I was fortunate to have amazing teachers,
right here in Polk County, who fostered my love for learning and encouraged me to pursue what I loved. I graduated
from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I also hold two master’s degrees;
one in Reading Education from the University of South Florida and the second in Educational Leadership from American
College of Education. Outside of Berkley, some of my favorite ways to spend my time is with family and friends,
traveling, and watching sunrises and sunsets at the beach. I consider myself very fortunate to be at Berkley, and I look
forward to many great years ahead with our families.”
Just a few reminders…
Mark your calendars! Our
Hoodies, sweaters, or first early release is
We do not accept deliveries
jackets worn during of non-educational related
September 3rd! We will items for students. This
class must be solid red,
dismiss students at 12:30. includes balloons, birthday
white, or blue. They can
treats, flowers, or other celebration
be with or without the school
Fall Picture Day is September 15th. deliveries. We are not
logo. The office has a limited able to have birthday
Students may dress out of uniform.
number of additional sweat- celebrations in the
However, hats, flip flops, and
ers and jackets for sale with classroom.
sleeveless tops are not permitted.
our school logo.
Our School Website:
What is Kagan Cooperative Learning?
www.berkleyknights.net
Kagan Cooperative Learning is a
Berkley’s Facebook Page: teaching model that engages students
through the uses of academic and
www.bitly.com/berkleyfacebook
interpersonal functions. It teaches our
students social and communication
skills and helps provide knowledge
Berkley’s Volunteer Group
building, processing of information,
berkleyvolunteergroup@gmail.com procedural learning, and thinking
skills. Stay tuned to find out more
about the 4 main components of Kagan
Parent Portal (Grades, Attendance) Cooperative Learning.
https://focusk12.polk-fl.net 1. Positive Interdependence
2. Individual Accountability
FortifyFL
School Website: www.berkleyknights.net 3. Equal Participation
https://getfortifyfl.com/ 4. Simultaneous Interaction
*Berkley’s Parental Involvement Liaison is Jennifer Cervantes. She can be contacted to assist in resolving any questions, concerns, or disputes.
BerkleyCharterSchool 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 2 3
Early Release – 12:30
Freestyle Friday
Block Day 1
6 7 8 9 10
No School
Interim Reports
Go Home
Block Day 2 Block Day 3 Block Day 4 Block Day 5
13 14 15 6 17
Student Holiday/ Fall Pictures
Teacher Work Day
Block Day 6 Block Day 1 Block Day 2 Block Day 3
20 21 22 23 24
Block Day 4 Block Day 5 Block Day 6 Block Day 1 Block Day 2
27 28 29 30
Block Day 3 Block Day 4 Block Day 5 Block Day 6
Looking Ahead – Early Release 10/15, Student Holiday 10/18, Fall Picture Retakes 10/20, Report Cards 10/25
Stay Connected
www.berkleyknights.net Berkley Charter School berkleyvolunteergroup@gmail.com https://focusk12.polk-fl.net/focus/ https://getfortifyfl.com/
Hungry Knights Café
ALL MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO
Chicken sandwich Pizza CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Salad
Beef-a-roni w/roll Corn
W / let/tom/pickles Mon-Thurs Chef or Caesar, Fri
Green peas Baby carrots w / dip
Baked fries
Steamed broccoli Juice or fruit muffin &yogurt Quick Bites
Fresh fruit
Chilled fruit Milk Sandwiches Mon-Fri, Ham or Turkey
Milk
Milk Adult Breakfast Al-a-carte, Adult
Lunch $3.75
Chicken & noodle w / roll Beef nachos w / cheese The U.S Department of
Mini corn dogs Spaghetti w / bread stick Agriculture (USDA) prohibits
NO SCHOOL Green Peas Tossed salad Pinta beans
Seasoned noodles discrimination against its
Sliced carrots Sliced beets Mexican rice
Green beans customers, employees, and
Chilled fruit Fresh fruit Juice or fruit
Fresh fruit applicants for employment on
Milk Milk Milk
Milk the bases of race, color,
national origin, age, disability,
sex, gender identity, religion,
reprisal, and where applicable,
political beliefs, marital status,
NO SCHOOL Chicken fajita Beef stroganoff w / roll
Chicken & rice w / biscuit Pizza familial or parental status,
Yellow rice Mixed vegetables
Bean salad Green peas Corn sexual orientation, of if all or
Black beans Baby carrots w / dip part of an individual’s income is
Fresh fruit Chilled fruit Steamed broccoli
Milk Juice or fruit derived from any public
Milk Fresh fruit
Milk assistance program, or
Milk protected genetic information
in employment or in any
program or activity conducted
or funded by the Department.
Beef-a-roni w /roll BBQ chicken sandwich Beef nachos w / cheese
Corn dog Beef tacos w / let / tom (Not all prohibited bases will
White beans Mixed vegetables Pinto beans
Oven fries Seasoned rice apply to all programs and/or
Broccoli Seasoned noodles Mexican rice
Green beans Black beans employment activities.)”
Chilled fruit Fresh fruit Juice or fruit
Juice Fresh fruit Milk Milk
Milk Milk
Milk
Beef Manwich Chicken nuggets w/ roll Chicken & noodle w/ Biscuit Chefs Choice
Potato wedges Mac & Cheese Green peas Tossed salad
Baked beans Veggie of choice Sliced carrots Sliced beets
Juice Fresh fruit Chilled fruit Fresh fruit
Milk Milk Milk Milk
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COVID-19 Testing Sites Available in Polk County
Sponsored by Address Days of the Week Cost Website Appointment Number
and Hours required
BayCare - Bartow Bartow Regional Medical 7 days a week No cost to you http://testing.nomihe Appointment None
Regional Medical 2200 Osprey Blvd Bartow, FL 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM alth.com/signup/fl Preferred,
Center 33830 Drive-thru
BayCare - Winter Gil Jones Center, 3425 US-17 7 days a week No cost to you http://testing.nomihe Appointment None
Haven Hospital N Winter Haven, FL 33881 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM alth.com/signup/fl Preferred,
Drive-thru
City of Lakeland RP Funding Center 7 days a week No cost to you http://testing.nomihe Preferred, None
701 W Lime St Lakeland, FL 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM alth.com/signup/fl Drive-thru
33815
The Florida Lake Ariana Clubhouse, 321 Mon–Thurs: FREE www.polk.flhealth.gov Yes, Drive-thru 863-519-7911
Department of Ramsgate Road, Auburndale, 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
Health in Polk FL 33823 Friday:
County 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Central Florida Location varies call Monday – Friday: FREE https://www.cfhconli No, walk up 866-234-8534
Healthcare 866.234.8534 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM ne.org/covid- and drive-thru
19testinglocations
AdventHealth 40100 US Highway 27, Monday – Friday: FREE https://centracare.adv No, drive-thru 863-422-4971
Heart of Florida Davenport, FL, 33837 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM enthealth.com/urgent
-care/covid-19-testing
Lakeland Regional 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Monday – Friday: Yes, insurance https://www.mylrh.or Yes, drive-thru 863-413-5907
Health Lakeland, FL 33805 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM accepted or will g/covid19examination
bill you andtestingoptions/
Watson Clinic 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Monday – Friday: Yes https://www.watsoncl No 863-680-7977
Urgent Care Main Lakeland, FL 33805 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM inic.com/services/coro
navirus-update.html
Watson Clinic 1033 N Parkway Frontage Rd, Monday – Friday: Yes https://www.watsoncl No 863-647-4047
Urgent Care South Lakeland, FL, 33803 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM inic.com/services/coro
navirus-update.html
Watson Clinic 2300 E. County Road 540A, Monday – Friday: Yes https://www.watsoncl No 863-393-9472
XpressCare Lakeland, 33813 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM inic.com/services/coro
Highlands navirus-update.html
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