December’s character traits at BES are empathy, being able to understand how someone feels, and compassion, wanting to help someone or something in need. During the month of December Mountaineers have been participating in a pet supply drive for the humane society hosted by the first grade, and a canned food drive for their local pantry hosted by the BES Ambassadors.
Over the past two month BES Mountaineers have been doing an excellent job showing they are responsible and safe, October’s character traits, and gratitude, the character trait for the month of November.
Mountaineers who consistently modeled the traits of being responsible and safe and of gratitude were selected by their classroom teachers to receive the monthly Character Counts awards for November and December.
Congratulations Mountaineers!
November Character Counts Recipients
Congratulations to November’s Character Counts Mountaineers: Nora Derstine, Hunter Antini, Helena von Schilgen, EllaMay Theoret, Dakota Dus, Mason Antini Amelia Planz, Michael Zinna, Keegan Dunham, Ava von Schilgen, Sarah Schaaphok, Madeline Clark, Julia Turetsky, Mason Fowler, Colin Hasbrouck, Shayana Peterson and Joshua LaMountain
December Character Counts Recipients
Congratulations to December’s Character Counts Mountaineers: Hunter Webster, Eden Bourassa, Sage Montoya, Michael “Vinny” Palella, John Peterson, Brooks Blakely, Silas Smith, Athena Paterson, Clyne Capasso, Adeline Huggins, Janiyah Devine, Taylor Doty, Ellie Schaaphok, Caraline Webster, Willamina Woodcock, Timothy Etman Marissa Childs
Merit Winners
Mountaineer Merits are awarded throughout the month for being responsible, safe and respectful. Elementary and Transportation staff award merit tickets to celebrate Mountaineers who demonstrate these traits. The students then deposit their merit into the Mountaineer Merit container found in the main hallway.
Principal Kent and Assistant Principal Cataldo draw ten merit recipients (five from kindergarten to second grade and five from third to fifth grade) each month to receive recognition and a prize at the conclusion of each assembly.
November Merit Winners
Congratulations to the November’s Merit recipients: Gaetano Dunham, Mase Lewis, Brady Goebel, Micah Manning, Sebastian Kaiser, Emma Leblanc, Eli Swim, Alana Kellar, Grace Lanahan, and Jameson Whaley
December Merit Winners
Congratulations to the December’s Merit recipients: Maggie Etman, Alayna Stevens, Dominic Sams, Phoebe Brooks, Micah Manning, Leo Deschaine, Kacie Kiablick, Adalyn Stevens, Andrew Mollenkopf, and Emma Greeley
Restorative Rock Stars
November’s Restorative Rock Star was Second Grade Special Education Co-Teacher Mrs. Tregger. Mrs. Tregger is hard working, dedicated and passionate about teaching. She is the shining light in so many of our students’ lives and truly inspires them to be the best version of themselves. Berlin Elementary School is grateful for such an amazing teacher!
December’s Restorative Rock Star was Mrs. Vasilatos is a positive, patient, flexible thinker who always brings a smile to her classroom and school community! Her thoughtfulness and sense of humor make our school a better place. Mrs. V shows others she cares by being a great listener and helping kids express their feelings and advocate for themselves in positive ways. Thank you Mrs. V, we are so lucky to have you as part of our community!
Mountaineers Mantra
The Mountaineers are WE!
RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, RESPECTFUL!
Berlin students all agree!
RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, RESPECTFUL!
We climb, we climb, we climb!
RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, RESPECTFUL!
We do it every time!
RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, RESPECTFUL!