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
![BES Kindergarten & 4th Grade Mountaineers Hold Thanksgiving Balloon Parade](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IMG_2613-1080x675.jpg)
BES Kindergarten & 4th Grade Mountaineers Hold Thanksgiving Balloon Parade
Before Thanksgiving recess dismissal the Kindergarten and 4th grade Mountaineers held a parade through the hallways of BES. It was a festive way to kick-off the holiday recess and brought a lot of excitement to BES. Read more about the planning of the parade and see a highlight video here.
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Shooting Stars Host First Pie Palooza
This month the BES Shooting Star Classroom planned and organized a fundraiser called Pie Palooza, and raised funds for our Snack Shack which the students monitor and stock each day. Find out more here.
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Berlin Elementary School Holds Practice Lockdown Drill – November 22
The Berlin Elementary School held a practice lockdown drill this afternoon November 22, 2022 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 4th, 3rd and 2nd Graders Take Field Trips to Historical Sites and Parks](https://berlincentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BES-Field-Trip-Fall-2022-1_WEB-1080x675.jpg)
BES 4th, 3rd and 2nd Graders Take Field Trips to Historical Sites and Parks
This past week BES Mountaineers in 4th, 3rd and 2nd grade explored Olana, Hancock Shaker Village and Grafton Lakes State Park. Find out more about their visits and see photo highlights here.
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BES Wacky Wednesday 11/23
BES Reminder: Wacky Wednesday is this Wednesday 11/23!