Are you a grandparent or caregiver raising a child? You are not alone!
COME JOIN US TOMORROW!
Spend time together with a small group:
-developing support systems;
-discovering ways to manage stress and stay healthy; and
-building skills and confidence TOGETHER.
Enter Door L at 8:45 AM. See you there!
Dear Caregivers,
Are you a grandparent or kinship caregiver? We invite you to join our Caregiver Support Group—a welcoming space designed just for you!
In this group, caregivers will have the opportunity to:
✅ Build skills and confidence
✅ Connect with a supportive community
✅ Discover ways to manage stress and stay healthy
✅ Learn strategies for caring for yourself while caring for others
📅 Tuesdays, starting September 16, 2025
⏰ 8:45–9:45 AM
📍 BES – Enter through Door L
We hope you’ll join us for encouragement, resources, and connection with others who understand your journey.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Y3qhMu67BNSKP4N39
Are you a grandparent or kinship caregiver? We invite you to join our Caregiver Support Group—a welcoming space designed just for you!
In this group, caregivers will have the opportunity to:
✅ Build skills and confidence
✅ Connect with a supportive community
✅ Discover ways to manage stress and stay healthy
✅ Learn strategies for caring for yourself while caring for others
📅 Tuesdays, starting September 16, 2025
⏰ 8:45–9:45 AM
📍 BES – Enter through Door L
We hope you’ll join us for encouragement, resources, and connection with others who understand your journey.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Y3qhMu67BNSKP4N39
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are excited to invite you to participate in our 6-week Conscious Discipline Family Series! This series will provide families with practical tools and strategies to strengthen relationships, support children’s social-emotional growth, and create a positive home environment.
Session Details:
Dates: September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, October 30
Time: 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: BES - Attend in-person at Marston ("Door L" right through the Willard Street playground, it's to the left) or virtually via Zoom
You may choose the option that works best for you.
👉 Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/22mzm5rd
(Be sure to indicate whether you’ll attend in-person or online.)
We look forward to learning and growing together in this supportive community!
We are excited to invite you to participate in our 6-week Conscious Discipline Family Series! This series will provide families with practical tools and strategies to strengthen relationships, support children’s social-emotional growth, and create a positive home environment.
Session Details:
Dates: September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, October 30
Time: 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: BES - Attend in-person at Marston ("Door L" right through the Willard Street playground, it's to the left) or virtually via Zoom
You may choose the option that works best for you.
👉 Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/22mzm5rd
(Be sure to indicate whether you’ll attend in-person or online.)
We look forward to learning and growing together in this supportive community!
🌟 September Community Partner Spotlight: Response 🌟
👨👩👧 Parents & caregivers—join us for a chance to:
✔️ Connect with local partners
✔️ Discover helpful resources
✔️ Ask questions & build connections
📅 Thursday, Sept. 11
🕗 8:45–9:15 AM
📍 Enter through the playground gate toward Marston School. Ring the buzzer & let us know you’re here for the Spotlight!
✨ Light refreshments will be provided. We can’t wait to see you!
👨👩👧 Parents & caregivers—join us for a chance to:
✔️ Connect with local partners
✔️ Discover helpful resources
✔️ Ask questions & build connections
📅 Thursday, Sept. 11
🕗 8:45–9:15 AM
📍 Enter through the playground gate toward Marston School. Ring the buzzer & let us know you’re here for the Spotlight!
✨ Light refreshments will be provided. We can’t wait to see you!
Come support our Field Hockey Mountaineers at their Drive Out Cancer game at 6:30pm, under the lights, on September 9th at Gaydo field!
State of NH School Cell Phone Policy
This is to acknowledge and address the “bell-to-bell” prohibition on unauthorized use of personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and similar gadgets) during the school day.
Video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1107781287?badge=0&%3Bautopause=0&%3Bplayer_id=0&%3Bapp_id=58479&fbclid=IwY2xjawMZjjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWV1hnYll2RFQxdnJIWTJvAR5IWk1Nt65A7zHgP6bKzDAEIkIDs0Fh7H9IvxNeMTo6ysZyU0bikbVioaFVpA_aem_3V9YGNLE2bFST9vzN39oZg
School Board Policy JICJ
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3537/Bps/704217df-0d6d-4852-b405-442d117dfbbf/JICJ-Unauthorized-Communication-Devices.pdf?disposition=inline
This is to acknowledge and address the “bell-to-bell” prohibition on unauthorized use of personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and similar gadgets) during the school day.
Video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1107781287?badge=0&%3Bautopause=0&%3Bplayer_id=0&%3Bapp_id=58479&fbclid=IwY2xjawMZjjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWV1hnYll2RFQxdnJIWTJvAR5IWk1Nt65A7zHgP6bKzDAEIkIDs0Fh7H9IvxNeMTo6ysZyU0bikbVioaFVpA_aem_3V9YGNLE2bFST9vzN39oZg
School Board Policy JICJ
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3537/Bps/704217df-0d6d-4852-b405-442d117dfbbf/JICJ-Unauthorized-Communication-Devices.pdf?disposition=inline
State of NH School Cell Phone Policy
This is to acknowledge and address the “bell-to-bell” prohibition on unauthorized use of personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and similar gadgets) during the school day.
Video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1107781287?badge=0&%3Bautopause=0&%3Bplayer_id=0&%3Bapp_id=58479&fbclid=IwY2xjawMZjjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWV1hnYll2RFQxdnJIWTJvAR5IWk1Nt65A7zHgP6bKzDAEIkIDs0Fh7H9IvxNeMTo6ysZyU0bikbVioaFVpA_aem_3V9YGNLE2bFST9vzN39oZg
School Board Policy JICJ
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3537/Bps/704217df-0d6d-4852-b405-442d117dfbbf/JICJ-Unauthorized-Communication-Devices.pdf?disposition=inline
This is to acknowledge and address the “bell-to-bell” prohibition on unauthorized use of personal communication devices (i.e., cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and similar gadgets) during the school day.
Video:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1107781287?badge=0&%3Bautopause=0&%3Bplayer_id=0&%3Bapp_id=58479&fbclid=IwY2xjawMZjjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWV1hnYll2RFQxdnJIWTJvAR5IWk1Nt65A7zHgP6bKzDAEIkIDs0Fh7H9IvxNeMTo6ysZyU0bikbVioaFVpA_aem_3V9YGNLE2bFST9vzN39oZg
School Board Policy JICJ
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3537/Bps/704217df-0d6d-4852-b405-442d117dfbbf/JICJ-Unauthorized-Communication-Devices.pdf?disposition=inline
EXCITING NEWS! BES is partnering with with CariedAway, a school-based dental program, to offer high-quality preventive and minimally invasive dental care right here at school—with no out-of-pocket cost to families.
💙 No drills, no needles, no pain—just expert care to keep your child’s smile healthy and bright.
✅ Services include:
Cavity prevention and treatment
Fluoride varnish and cavity-stopping silver diamine fluoride
Glass ionomer sealants and fillings
Oral health education
📌 Keep an eye out—consent forms will be distributed in your child's red folder!
A representative from CariedAway will be present at our Meet the Teacher event THIS WEDNESDAY from 12:30 - 1:30 at BES.
Learn more at CariedAway.com
💙 No drills, no needles, no pain—just expert care to keep your child’s smile healthy and bright.
✅ Services include:
Cavity prevention and treatment
Fluoride varnish and cavity-stopping silver diamine fluoride
Glass ionomer sealants and fillings
Oral health education
📌 Keep an eye out—consent forms will be distributed in your child's red folder!
A representative from CariedAway will be present at our Meet the Teacher event THIS WEDNESDAY from 12:30 - 1:30 at BES.
Learn more at CariedAway.com
We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, 8/27, for 6th-grade, Milan 7th-grade, and Freshmen orientation.
BES Parents & Caregivers,
Take a look at this year's community engagement events and mark your calendars! We'll be hosting engaging events throughout the year, and we'd love for you to be a part of them. Stay tuned for updates and check your students' red take home folder for the BES Mountie Messages newsletter to learn more. See you at Meet the Teacher on Wednesday at 12:30!
BES School Supply List 2025-2026
BHS Field Hockey and Key Club Car Wash!
Check out this field hocky opportunity for grades K-6!
BES Open House and Book Fair
BMHS Talent Show
on April 22, 2025 at 6 pm
in the BES Auditorium
Berlin Elementary School parents and caregivers, this is a reminder that tomorrow, April 7th, is an early release day for students. All B.E.S. students will be dismissed at noon, and there will be no afternoon programming for the Meri Center. We hope you have a wonderful afternoon with your student(s)!
Berlin Middle High School parents and caregivers, Monday, April 7th, is a professional development day for staff and an early release day for students. High school students will be dismissed at 10:55 a.m., and lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. Middle school students will be dismissed at 11:25 a.m. Everyone have a great evening.
Berlin Elementary School parents and caregivers, Monday, April 7th, is a professional development day for staff and an early release day for students. All B.E.S. students will be dismissed at noon, and there will be no afternoon programming for the Meri Center. We hope you have a wonderful afternoon with your student(s)!
On Tuesday, April 8th, BES will be conducting a free vision screening for our students, thanks to the Lion’s Club! If you have not yet sent in your permission form, please do so by Monday. Here is a link to the form if you need it: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ysxcv
Due to inclement weather, Berlin Public Schools will have a two-hour delay today, Thursday, April 3, 2025. There will be no Mini Mounties program and breakfast will not be served today. Take care and be safe!