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 Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – May 15
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this morning May 15, 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.
BES Families Celebrate Literacy
Thank you to organizer Berlin CSD Literacy Coach Ms. Amy Glickman and the BES staff who helped plan a fun BES family literacy night on May 4th. BES’ Reading Under the Stars was a success with over 100 people in attendance.
Welcome Ms. Leonard, Ms. Rathbun and Mr. Goss to BCSD
Berlin CSD is excited to welcome Ms. Sarah Leonard, Berlin Middle High School Social Worker, Ms. Chelsea Rathbun, Buildings and Grounds Senior Typist and Mr. Myles Goss as the Interim Director of Pupil Personnel Services. Please find out more about Ms. Leonard, Ms. Rathbun and Mr. Goss in their own words here.
A Message from the BCSD PTO
Are you interested in giving back to your community while learning new skills and meeting new people? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you – become a PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) volunteer!
Pre-Order Your BES Yearbook TODAY!
You can pre-order the BES Yearbook TODAY online or at school with cash or check. Please make out the check to the BES PTO. Find out more here.