Mountaineer Monthly

Dear BES Families,

After 10 years as the principal of BES, I have made the decision to retire. I will continue to stay on with the district in a new role until my actual retirement date of November 22, 2024. As of July 1st, Mrs. Cataldo, our Assistant Principal will become the new principal. Mrs. Cataldo has been with the district for two years and I am confident that she will do an excellent job in her new role. We will continue to work together over the summer to prepare for the 24-25 school year.

I'd like to take a moment to express my gratitude to the Berlin community. When I left my teaching position after 18 years in the same district, I never thought I would find a new home. Well, I found it in Berlin. I will always cherish the opportunity that I was given to lead this amazing group of students, teachers, and families. Thank you always for supporting your children and the school community.

Have a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

Tracy Kent

Our picnic will take place rain or shine. We will move indoors if needed.

Congratulations to reading specialist Michele Doyle and special education teacher Vivian Healy on their upcoming retirements. You will be greatly missed at Berlin Elementary. We wish you much happiness on your next adventure.

June 5 - 6 - Scholastic Book Fair

June 6 - School Spirit Day - Wear your Green and Gold!

June 6 - Character Education Family Picnic 5:00 - 6:30 (Book Fair will also be open

June 7 - 5th Grade Field Testing

Early Dismissal @ 12:00 pm

June 10 - 4th Grade Tie Dye & Water Fun Day

June 11 - BCSD PTO Meeting @ 6:30 pm (virtual link: meet.google.com/eme-jthd-zrx)

June 12 - PreK End of Year Picnic @ 11:00 am

June 13 - 5th Graders Visit the Middle School

June 14 - PE Fun Day

June 17 - 4th Grade Trip to Saratoga Children's Museum

June 18 - Rain Date for PE Fun Day if needed

June 18 - Tenure/Retirement Recognition Ceremony 6:15 pm - 7: 15 pm @ BMHS

June 18 - - Board of Education Meeting @ 7:15 pm, BMHS

June 19 - No School (Juneteenth)

June 24 - Kindergarten Celebration @ 9:30 on Front Lawn

June 24 - Early Dismissal @ 12:00 pm

June 25 - 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration @ 9:30 am in the Gym

June 25 - Early Dismissal @ 12:00 pm

June 25 - Last Day of School - Report Cards Issued

Berlin Elementary School is having its Buy 1 Get 1 Scholastic Book Fair this week!

The Book Fair will be open during the school day for students on June 5th and 6th. The BCSD PTO will also be opening the fair to families on June 6th during the BES Community Picnic from 5-6:30 pm.

Create an eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5519177

Book Fair Digital Flyer: https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_bogo_elem/flyer_bogo_elem.html#p=1

The BES Yearbook has arrived!
If you have already purchased a BES yearbook, they will be sent home with your student on Monday.
If you would still like to purchase a yearbook you can do so online or at school for $21. Yearbooks will also be available for purchase at the Community Picnic on June 6th.
For online sales, please go to yearbookforever.com
https://yearbookforever.com/schools/berlin_elementary_school_buy_yearbook_354834/dnWwNB5mJl8G4M0YU761P36a .
For school sales, you can pay by cash or check. Please make the check out to the BES PTO. If ordering at school, please place payment and order form in an envelope with your child’s name and classroom teacher written on it.
All orders should be sent to Mr. Turetsky in Room 206. Whether you order online or at school, your child will receive the yearbook at school to take home.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Turetsky at mturetsky@berlincentral.org

Please click the link to read this month's counseling newsletter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nXAz0nNcFjzyLw0fsk3jhxIyVlqKT0ugT75uZMef9yM/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you to Ms. Labnon, Ms. Baker, and Ms. McDonald for two wonderful nights of art and music. These teachers work so hard to help prepare our students for this big night. Great job by all!