Counselor's Corner
We are happy to announce that America's most popular school assembly was hosted at our school last week.  The NED Show combines a great message with yo-yo's, humor, and audience participation to teach students how to develop three valuable characteristics involved in becoming champions at school and in life...Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best.  Students should not bring yo-yo's to school after May 1st.
Thank you for your support!

Beautification Project
The Girl Scouts would like to thank the entire staff of Berkley and Mr. Borland for their continued support of our Girl Scouts.  Mr. Borland is always there when we need him and has been an invaluable asset to the girls.  Thank you to Ms. Howe and Mrs. Yale for letting us use their rooms all year!  We have planted flowers as our way of showing our thanks.  We would also like to thank Derek Cole of Ten 8 Lawn Services (698-1605) for volunteering his time to help us make this happen.  We look forward to many more years with Berkley!!!

Important Dates for May and June
15th - Board Meeting, K Round Up
25th - No school
26th - Chili's Night
29th - Hawaiian Shirt Day
4th - Last Day of School, Skate Night

Kindergarten round up is May 15th and is open to all accepted and upcoming Berkley kindergarteners.

Girls Scouts Help Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House (RMH) is looking for your help.  They are in need of cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, 13 gallon trash bags, and clear shower curtain liners.  As you know, RMH provides a place to stay for families with children in the hospital.  The Girl Scouts will be delivering these items on May 23rd.  Please place your items in the box in the front office.  It will be available from May 18th through May 22nd.  Thank you for your help in supporting your Girl Scouts and Ronald McDonald House.

THANK YOU!!!
The Girls Scouts, Brownies, and mothers who planted the beautiful flowers in front of the school,
Mr. Heath Thomas and Mrs. Rene' Thomas, parents of Heather Thomas in first grade, for their donation of 20 computers,
Wendy and Christopher Owens, parents of Ciara Owens in PreK 4, for their donation of cap and gowns for PreK 4's graduation.

Kids can get a free book from Barnes and Noble for reading 8 books this summer.  Use the link below and scroll to the bottom to find out what you need to do.
www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading

Join us for dinner at Chili's May 26 from 5-8 pm.

Berkley's End of the Year Skate Night to benefit KTV
June 4th from 6-8 pm
Lakeland Skate World
Come and kick off the summer with a night of skating with your friends!

As many of you know, Bailey left May 1st for her journey to China to receive stem cell treatments.  We would like to thank Mr. Borland, teachers, staff, students, and parents for your continuous support, love, and generosity.  This journey would not have been possible without each and every one of you!!  Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers and we look forward to seeing you when we return.  If you would like to see what's happening with Bailey in China, check her website.  We will be blogging daily.  www.abrightervisionforbailey.com
Bailey Locklear and Family

Telephones/Wireless Communication Devices:
Wireless communication devices shall not be activated or used by students during school hours or on school busses.  Wireless communication devices may be confiscated if they are seen or heard and will be returned to the student's parent/guardian in the office.  Students who choose to bring wireless communication devices to school do so at their own risk.  Cell phones and other wireless communication devices are small and easily lost.  The school will not be responsible for wireless communication devices that are lost or stolen from students.  The consequence for this serious breach of the Code of Conduct may result in in-school suspension or out of school suspension.  Thank you for your help in this matter.