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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Message From BCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Long Regarding Potential for Extreme Heat
In anticipation of potential extreme heat next week, please find a message from BCSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Long here. This message was also emailed to the BCSD community.
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New Student Registration Summer Date 8/13
Registration for new students in kindergarten – 12th grade is held at the Berlin Middle High School Counseling Office, which is located at 17400 NY 22, Cherry Plain, NY 12040. A Registration Day for all students interested in registering is scheduled for August 13th at 8:00–2:00. Please call the District Registrar at 658-1500, ext. 1070 if you have any questions. Find out more here.
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Elementary School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – June 11
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this morning, June 11, 2024, to help keep students and staff safe. More details here.
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BES’ May & June Character Education Awards
The final Character Education trait for the 2023-2024 school year at Berlin Elementary was Mountaineer Pride, feeling very happy and pleased about being part of the Berlin School District. Feeling Proud to be a Berlin Mountaineer! Read more and find May and June’s Character Counts award recipients, Merit winners and Restorative Rockstars here.
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The Arts Celebrated at BES
Congratulations to the Kindergarten through 5th grade Mountaineers who performed at this year’s wonderful BES Nights of the Arts in May. Read more and find a link to an album of photos here.