Ms. Tracy Kent
Berlin Elementary School Principal
tkent@berlincentral.org
53 School Street Berlin, NY 12022
Phone: 518-658-1500, press 3
Berlin Elementary School educates approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K through Grade 5. Each year I enjoy getting to know the students, parents and staff that form our school community. We strive to be a welcoming environment where students are supported in their efforts to be the best learners possible, and where students and staff want to come each day. If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please contact me in the main office. If you have suggestions or ways that you can contribute to our school, I would love to hear from you. I look forward to working with you to make your child’s school experience a positive one!
It is the vision of Berlin Elementary School to empower each student to grow academically, socially, and emotionally based on their individual needs. Students will be provided with meaningful, relevant, and connected learning to reach success. We will foster a learning environment that collaborates with families and the community to achieve this vision.
- Utilize data from multiple sources to target student needs and design effective interventions
- Create Professional Learning Communities to continually review student growth, and academic needs
- Examine student work to create rubrics and meaningful assessments
- Creating a school community that is responsible, safe, and respectful through the use of community circles, school wide assemblies, and fostering a sense of school pride.
- Modeling of appropriate behavior through the use of a school wide behavior matrix.
- Allowing students choice to explore interests and passions through extra curricular opportunities
- Regular communication with families and opportunities for them to engage in their child’s learning and school events.
Principal’s Corner
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Berlin CSD Smart Schools Bond Act Is Open for Public Comment
The district’s preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan has been posted to the BCSD website for review and is open for public comment for the next 30 days. Please find more details here.
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Budget Development Presentations and Calendar
As outlined during the Budget Development Presentation shared during the February 27, 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the district faces significant challenges as we develop the budget for the 2024-2025 school year. More information and updates can be found here
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BES Third Grade Learns About Chinese New Year Traditions
On February 16th, the day before winter break, Berlin Elementary School’s three third grade classrooms set up stations with each room taking on an activity to celebrate the year of the dragon! Read more about it here.
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March Madness Book Tournament 2004: Who Will Be This Year’s Book Champion?
During the month of March (starting the week of March 4th) at Berlin Elementary students in grades K-2nd will participate in the second annual March Madness Tournament of Books to celebrate National Reading Month. Let’s go Mountaineers! We can’t wait to see which book you select as this year’s March Madness Champion! Read more about it here.
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BCSD Is Hiring
The Berlin CSD is now hiring! Come join our Mountaineer community and start a rewarding career in service to our children. Please visit our employment page here.