Dear BES Families,
What a busy and exciting week at BES! We kicked off the week with a Mountie Monday Assembly that focused on playground etiquette and how to stay safe while having fun. On Tuesday, we hosted vision screenings for our students, and we extend a huge thank you to the Lion’s Club for sponsoring this important service. On Wednesday, our students absolutely loved the two interactive PSU TIGER theater performances, with a special morning session for K–2 students and an afternoon session for grades 3–5. The actors even left us a special stuffed animal friend, Tony the Tiger, who will be making the rounds to visit each classroom throughout the year to remind everyone to follow the Mountie Way! And Thursday marked the end of our annual Cherrydale fundraiser. Thank you all for your amazing support!
We also want to share a massive congratulations to Ms. Frizzell, Grade 1 teacher, who is October's recipient of Mountie the Moose! Ms. Frizzell was recognized for always going above and beyond to support her fellow colleagues, and we are so lucky to have her on our team.
On Friday, October 9th teachers throughout the district will be engaged in a full day of professional development workshops. BES teachers will be receiving additional NWEA training through a virtual meeting with two program representatives to better support student growth.
Looking ahead, there is no school on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 13th, which also marks the official kickoff of our Scholastic Book Fair week! We invite all of our families to join us Tuesday evening starting at 4:30 PM for our special Book Fair Night.
Finally, we are thrilled to announce that we are bringing a new tennis program to BES through a partnership with CourtBloom Community, Inc. CourtBloom is a new fantastic New Hampshire-based nonprofit that makes tennis and physical activity accessible, fun, and inclusive. Through age-appropriate games and positive coaching, they help young players build coordination, confidence, and strong community connections—completely free of charge, with all equipment provided!
CourtBloom will be making special appearances in our PE classes throughout the year to encourage everyone to get involved, and they will also be launching sessions through our After-School Program (ASP). The first ASP session will take place on Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM . More information on how your child can sign up will be forthcoming. We are very excited to bring this program to BES!
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy long weekend, Mountie families!
Paula Frank, BES Principal
Build, Test & Zip!
Berlin K–5 families are invited to LEGO Zipline Night on Tuesday, Oct 13 (4:45–6:30 PM) in the BES Cafeteria.
Space is limited—register by Oct 6 at forms.gle/wDzETNrqLiGJT1iR7 or email hmunce@sau3.org.
BES would like to welcome the newest additions to our staff: special education teacher Stacy Couture and her therapy dog, Charley Pickles! 🐶
Charley Pickles will be making her first appearance sometime next week. Information about her role at BES was sent home with students today. Stacy joins us from BMHS. She is an experienced educator who is a fantastic addition to our K-2 special education team.
Welcome Stacy and Charley Pickles—we are so excited you are joining the BES family this year! 🎉
A reminder to Parents and Caregivers of students riding Bus 25:
Now that bus routes are being finalized based on our enrollment, we have made the necessary changes to Bus 25 for the morning and afternoon runs. Times for Berlin Middle High School and Berlin Elementary School will change slightly for Bus 25. Please visit the transportation page on the district website for the time changes for your student.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Eb4R5yjyY6KNCD87PhOECJZTsukG8aRu
This change will start on Monday, 9/21/2026.
Thank you!
🦷✨ Big Smiles Ahead! ✨🦷
Our elementary students have a wonderful opportunity to keep those smiles healthy and bright! We are excited to share that a complimentary dental check-up will be available for students and their families. This is a completely free, optional opportunity to help ensure our little ones have healthy teeth and happy smiles.
Hello SAU3 Parents and Caregivers,
Now that bus routes are being finalized based on our enrollment, we have made the necessary changes to Bus 25 for the morning and afternoon runs. Times for Berlin Middle High School and Berlin Elementary School will change slightly for Bus 25. Please visit the transportation page on the district website for the time changes for your student.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Eb4R5yjyY6KNCD87PhOECJZTsukG8aRu
This change will start on Monday, 9/21/2026.
Thank you!
Parents, please check your child’s backpack and take a moment to look at two fantastic free programs coming up:
👀 Free Vision Screening (October 6th)Sponsored by the Lion's Club! Permission slips have already been sent home with your child (see the attached image). Please fill this out and return it to the school as soon as possible so your child doesn't miss out. If you are in need of a permission slip, please contact the Main Office.
🦷 Free Dental Care via Schoolyard Smiles! You can sign up instantly by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer, or check the flyer for direct contact information to learn more.
See the attached image for more details! 👇
Join us for a fun-filled Marble Run Event on Wednesday, September 23, 4:45–6:30 PM at BES!
Build • Experiment • Create
Spaghetti & meatballs from The Butcher’s Daughter
Open to all Berlin K–5 students and families
RSVP by September 17! See the flyer for details. We hope to see you there!
Join Chef Temkkit & Title I for Food As Medicine on Sept 17 (5:30–7:00 PM at BES Cafe). Learn quick, budget-friendly 30-minute meals for the whole family! Open to K–5 students & parents.
Space is Limited--RSVP by September 14, 2026 via the QR code on the flyer , email hmunce@sau3.org, or call (603) 752-5328 x1219!
Weekly Recap Friday, September 4, 2026
Dear BES Families!
What an amazing start to the school year! Our first two days, September 3rd and 4th, were filled with energy, smiles, and the joy of welcoming our students back to the building. Classroom communities are already forming, and we are so proud of how quickly our students settled into their new routines.
Just a reminder we do not have school on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th and on Tuesday, September 8th at 5 pm there is a Fall Sports Parent Meeting for students interested in playing soccer and field hockey in grades 3-5 in the Cafeteria. After school sports are starting the week of September 14th!
Please be sure to update your child’s PowerSchool account and Free and Reduced lunch forms. Please consider completing the meal application even if you don't think your family will qualify. The return rate of these forms directly dictates our school's state and federal funding, meaning your participation helps secure essential budget dollars for all of our students.
Looking ahead, we want to share a quick update about our upcoming fall assessments. NWEA MAP Reading Fluency testing will take place the week of September 14th, followed by NWEA MAP Growth testing the week of September 21st. These assessments give us valuable data to support your child's unique learning journey, and teachers will share more specific details as their testing days approach.
Have a wonderful, relaxing 3-day weekend! We look forward to seeing all of our students back in the building and ready to learn on Tuesday, September 8th. Thank you for your continued support!
Best regards,
Paula Frank, BES Principal
We can't wait to see you!
