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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Calendar Reminders for BCSD Families
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close BCSD would like to share some calendar reminders with the community. Please find a list of important dates for both Seniors, BES and BMHS here.
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BES P.E. Students of the Month and Spring Running Medalist
Berlin Elementary Physical Education teachers Mrs. Sausville and Mr. Sauer are pleased to announce the final Physical Education students of the month for the 2022-2023 school year and the Spring running medals. Find out more here.
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Fourth Grade Studies Immigration and Migration
Fourth graders in Mrs. Kneer, Ms. Mulvey, Mrs. Laz and Mrs. Bersaw’s classrooms have been working with the social studies unit: Immigration and migration from the early 1800’s to the present. Read more here.
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BES Yearbooks Available!
The BES Yearbook has arrived! You can still purchase a yearbook online or at school for $20! If you have preordered one, they will be distributed this week. Find more details here.
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Berlin Elementary School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – June 13
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this afternoon June 13, 2023, to help keep students and staff safe. The drill allows BES to practice safety procedures and ensures police are familiar with our building in the event of an emergency.