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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BES Student Ambassadors Build Relationships and Community with Local Elders
This year the BES Ambassadors took on a community-building project. The goal was to share stories and build relationships that span the generations. The hope is that the project continues to grow, creating long lasting bonds between the generations. Read more about it here.
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SMITH 5K & Wellness/Family Fun Fair a Success Thanks to BCSD Community
The 8th Annual SMITH 5K and BMHS Wellness Fair Committee had beautiful weather on Saturday. The morning was kicked off with 60 in person runners and walkers taking part in the SMITH 5K. Read on here.
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BES Food Service Message and Menu Change
Due to an issue with plumbing in the kitchen area of the Berlin Elementary School, there will be adjustments to the BES menu. Please find more information here.
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BES’ April Character Education Assembly
Find BES’ April Character Counts recipients, Merit award winners, Restorative Rock Star, and more about April’s Character Education assembly here.
Go BES Mountaineers!!
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Message from Dr. Long: Budget Update & End of Year Schedule
Please find a BCSD budget update and information regarding end of year events here.