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
![Impressive Finish at States for Odyssey of the Mind Mountaineers](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0881-1080x675.jpg)
Impressive Finish at States for Odyssey of the Mind Mountaineers
On April 15th, BES’ Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) team competed at OotM State Finals at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. The team presented their regional first place winning creative, humorous, and dramatic performance of Problem 5, “The Most Dramatic Problem Ever”. Read more here.
![Spring Testing Letter from Principals Kent and Brownell](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BCSD-Generic-1080x600.png)
Spring Testing Letter from Principals Kent and Brownell
Please find a copy of the letter emailed home to BCSD families of students in grades 3-8 regarding the NYS Spring testing schedule and information here.
![BES Drama Club Performs What Happened After Once Upon a Time](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4651-1080x675.jpg)
BES Drama Club Performs What Happened After Once Upon a Time
“You could see their faces just light up with joy,” said Mrs. Laz when talking about the Berlin Elementary School 5th grade drama club students, getting a laugh from the audience during their recent production. Read more and see and album here.
![Spring Testing Letter from Principals Kent and Brownell](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BCSD-Generic-1080x600.png)
Letter From Superintendent Dhara: NYSED’s Accountability Status for 2022–2023
Please find Superintendent Dhara’s letter, which was emailed home to all BCSD families today, April 5, 2023, regarding the NYS Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability’s status result for the district here.
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Spring Recess 4/7-4/14
No school April 7th through April 14th. Classes resume April 17th.