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
![Berlin Elementary School K-2 Family Educational Engagement Night](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/K_2-Engagement-1080x675.jpg)
Berlin Elementary School K-2 Family Educational Engagement Night
This educational engagement night is for kindergarten through 2nd grade parents to hear about the changes in reading instruction, ask questions and learn about new strategies.
There will also be opportunities to learn how to use everyday objects when helping your child with reading and math at home. RSVP information here.
![District-Wide Bus Safety Poster Contest!!!](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bus-Safety-Poster-Contest-1080x675.jpg)
District-Wide Bus Safety Poster Contest!!!
The Berlin Central School District’s Transportation Department is excited to announce a district-wide Bus Safety Poster Contest! Find out more information here.
![Second Graders Identify Character Traits With Help From SRO Deputy McGuire](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2nd-Grade-Character-Traits-1080x675.jpg)
Second Graders Identify Character Traits With Help From SRO Deputy McGuire
Today in second grade at Berlin Elementary, BCSD’s School Resource Officer Deputy McGuire became part of a whole group lesson! Find out more here.
![BCSD Shares an Appreciation for BOE Recognition Week](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BOE_-10-20-1080x675.jpg)
BCSD Shares an Appreciation for BOE Recognition Week
The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 16-20 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. Thank you, Andrea Beckwith, Kim Collen, Derrick Gardner, Trevor Jewett, Sherry Bowman-Kluck, Katie Snyder and Frank J. Zwack for your service to the Berlin Central School District.
![BES Announces September’s PE Students of the Month!](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PE-Students-of-the-Month-Sept-2023-1080x675.jpg)
BES Announces September’s PE Students of the Month!
Berlin Elementary Physical Education teachers Mrs. Sausville and Mr. Sauer would like to announce September’s PE students of the month! Find out more here.