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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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Meet Our Counselors

  • Kaitlin Lackey
    Counselor - BCMS

  • Welcome to Bear Creek Middle School, Home of the Grizzlies!

    I began my career as a school counselor in 2006 at Winder-Barrow Middle School and transitioned with the rest of my WBMS family to Bear Creek Middle School in Fall 2013. Now, I have the great honor and privilege to continue serving the students, families, community, and faculty of Bear Creek Middle School as a part-time Assistant Principal and part-time School Counselor.

    A little about me … I was born and raised in Gwinnett County. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Georgia Southern University and a Specialist degree from the University of Georgia. I love spending time with my husband, Mark and our son, Brodie any chance I get. While I spend most of my free time getting my son back-and-forth to his various activities, I also enjoy reading books, watching UGA football, relaxing with a cup of coffee, and experiencing new adventures with my loved ones.

    I am excited to continue the BCMS mission of inspiring our students to dream, encouraging them to believe in their full potential, and empowering them to achieve their individual goals. I truly believe with my whole heart that as educators, we are called to intentionally build meaningful relationships with our students, families, and colleagues, promote high expectations, and provide students with relevant learning opportunities.

    I am looking forward to another amazing year at BCMS. Please let me know how I can help make your experience with Bear Creek amazing as well.

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What is a middle school counselor?

  • A certified, specially trained professional educator
  • A special friend when a child needs someone to listen
  • A caring person who provides help and guidance to teachers, parents, students, and administrators
  • Someone who counsels with students both individually and in groups

What does a middle school counselor do?

  • Conducts a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate guidance and counseling program
  • Conducts staff development for faculty
  • Utilizes referral services and community resources
  • Conducts parent and teacher conferences
  • Provides guidance lessons to each class, works with identified groups of children with specific needs, and provides individual counseling to students struggling with academic difficulty
  • Provides individual counseling to
    • help students develop effective communication skills
    • help students develop positive interpersonal relationship skills
    • help students set positive goals, exercise responsibility and improve academic success
    • help provide support during a crisis

A child may see the counselor for:

  • Review and discussion of academic need
  • Any problems that they may have that are impacting academic performance
  • Divorce or changing family issues
  • A loss of a family member or close friend
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Improvement and aid in the development of positive self-esteem
  • Family concerns or fears
  • Developing and increasing social and organizational skills as it relates to academic performance

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