Berlin Bobcat Beat

Notes from Mrs. G

Dear Bobcat Community,

First, I wanted to thank you all for your attendance at Open House! It is such a busy night and one that brings me so much joy. Thank you for showing up and highlight what is best our Berlin. We're so grateful to you all for sharing your students with us everyday.

I also wanted to highlight some exciting stories that are happening at BES.

Mr. Smith and Mr.D have been running a disc golf group and it has stirred a beautiful community focused movement. We are building skills while building our community. This disc golf crew is in the early stages of building a disc golf course here at BES! Collaborating with our students, community partners, Berlin PTNA, and hopefully U-32 students we are going to bring to life something that is extra special for students and our community. Stay tuned for more details!
This disc golf crew has brought so much joy, laughter and fun to our community! We are grateful for innovative teachers and for students giving new things and adventures a try.
Our First and Second grade classes are starting up their ECO adventures and it is so joyful to watch students and teachers get to experience the beauty of the outdoors.

Important Upcoming Events:

Relocation Drill: As part of our ongoing safety training, our whole school will practice what relocating would be like. We will walking as a school from our classrooms to the fire station and back to school next week. I will send out more details early next week.
Trunk or Treat: Please join us on October 23rd from 5:00-6:30 for a Fan-Favorite PTNA Event. See details and sign-up information below.
All School Meeting: We will have our second All School Meeting of the Year next Friday.

Be Well,

Celia Guggemos (Mrs.G)

The Bobcat Way

This week I encountered one of our youngest learners on the way into school. She excitedly exclaimed, "I brought in a bandaid....I saw the Bobcat has a hole!" I was confused at first and then watched as she gently placed a bandaid over the hole on the cat statue. I wanted to share this moment because it is the heart of the Bobcat way: As a community we notice and help! Thank you to this student for the generous reminder of how we care for eachother.

👀 Looking for Mini Pumpkins 👀

We're looking forward our Fall Festival on October 23. The PTNA is searching for mini pumpkins/gourds. If you have any or know of a farm or family that would be interested in donating please reach out!

Take a Peek: A Glimpse of a Week at BES

Upcoming Events at Berlin Elementary and In Our District

October 14th - Library Night
October 16th - Basketball Registration Closes
October 21st-- Early Dismissal 12:30
October 23rd-- Trunk or Treat 5:00-6:40

Notes from the Librarian's Desk

Hello!

The library has been so busy lately as classes undertake new library activities and have started checking out books. It is a joy to see students find their perfect book!

I am looking forward to seeing you in the library next week for the Open House on September 30th at 5:30pm. Come see all the new book additions to the library and learn more about Library Nights.

You are also cordially invited to the first Library Night of the year on October 14th starting at 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Students will be able to use our new Chompsaws, a cardboard saw safe for kids, to make their own cardboard creations. The possibilities with a Chompsaw are as unlimited as one's imagination.

I look forward to seeing you at the Open House and at Library Night!

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Best,

Ms. Dall

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Jessie Dall

Library and Media Services, Berlin and Rumney Elementary

802-223-2796 ext. 123

Notes From Physical Education

Teamwork and Fair Play in PE!

Our K-6 students have been having a blast developing their soccer skills during Physical Education classes! Beyond dribbling, passing, and scoring goals, our main focus has been on teamwork, sportsmanship, and inclusion. Students are learning how to communicate positively, support their teammates, and ensure everyone has fun on the field.

"Forgot My Sneakers" Donation Drive

To keep everyone safe and moving, we want to ensure every child can participate, even if they accidentally forget their sneakers on PE day. We are looking for donations of gently used sneakers, especially in youth sizes 1 through 4. If you have any extra pairs at home that your child has outgrown, please consider donating. Thank you for helping us keep our students active and ready to play!

Kae Zaino

Berlin Physical Education Teacher

Berlin Community Connections

Session 2 (10/5/26 - 11/20/26)

Day Camp October 12, 2026

Literacy Interventionists News

Berlin PTNA Corner

Happy Fall!

We are looking forward to our next event: The Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat! Join us on Friday, October 23rd from 5-6:30 for bounce houses, games, snacks, and a Trunk or Treat! Please consider signing up to volunteer or bring some treats using the button below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EAAAF29A2F4C52-65579834-fall

Our next PTNA meeting will be held in the library on Thursday, November 12th from 6-7:30pm. During the November meeting, we will debrief on the Fall Festival and start planning the Holiday Bazaar. Feel free to join us or email Admin@BerlinPTNA.com for more info.

As always, you can find everything PTNA related at our website: https://www.berlinptna.com/, including upcoming events, officers, mission, donations and more.

Finally, don't forget that we have a school store that is open all year long. Click the button below to get your Berlin Bobcat gear to show your school spirit!

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/stores/berlin-elementary-spiritwear#/lockers/berlin-elementary-spiritwear

See you soon!
Your BES PTNA

Click Here for BES Spirit Wear

From Our Community

Need a high energy camp to keep your high energy kiddo engaged over winter break? Green Mountain Community Fitness in Barre, VT is offering a week long Winter Camp for kids ages 5–11, February 22–26! Kids can lift, flip, craft, play, and snow angel their way through what can feel like the longest week of winter. Registration opens October 1st and closes when all spots are filled. Learn more and register at https://gmcf.life/camp/wintercamp/. Scholarships are available. Reach out to paige@gmcf.life if your family is interested.

Berlin Bobcats Basketball Sign Up Here

Mini Metro Basketball

Raider Community,

Summer is coming to an end, school is in full swing, and the excitement of Mini Metro Basketball is in the air!

The purpose of this email is to provide information and to sign up for the Mini Metro Basketball this season.

Mini Metro can be a tremendous opportunity for kids—not only to play basketball with their friends and learn the game, but also to begin building social connections with kids they will eventually attend U32 with. We have five feeder schools, and many of these students may not know one another very well, if at all. Creating these connections early can help develop teammates, friendships, and a sense of community that can carry through middle school and high school.

From a basketball perspective, Mini Metro can also serve as an important building block for player development. Establishing a strong foundation at a young age can help develop skills, foster relationships, and create a positive basketball culture that continues as players progress through the U32 community. If you are new to Mini Metro- practices are held at the end of fall season. Once school ball starts practices for mini metro end and the commitment is on Sundays through February. Games are within an hour of U32. There is a fee to play and a Raiders jersey will need to be purchased.

It is important to note that Mini Metro is not affiliated with U32 School and operates as a separate organization. However, establishing a committee to ensure that all young hoopers across the towns in the district have an opportunity to participate, along with having input and direction from the U32 coaching staff on player development, could help strengthen and build a strong, unified basketball culture. The committee would ideally have representation from each school and U32 basketball staff.

The goal would be that a board will be established from that committee within the year. With representation from each town so that every community has a voice and we can work together toward a common set of goals.

Please take a moment to fill out the intake form for your player (s) and let us know if you have an interest in being part of the committee to help shape the future of Mini Metro Basketball.

Due to last years numbers we are looking at having seven teams:

7th/8th grade boys

7th grade boys

7/8th grade girls

5/6th grade boys and 5/6 grade girls

3/4 grade boys and 3/4 grade girls

*If a group has a large number of players, tryouts will be held by the U32 coaching staff and Mini Metro Coaches to determine best placement.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiIpZXAYtmZ3Tsvjkr2Vm4hk9Hz55Gvyw24WsqHqNZ90WvhQ/viewform?usp=header

Once the responses have been collected and tallied, the hope is to hold an in-person meeting at U32 to discuss the results, potential next steps, and how we can work together to build something positive for our kids.

Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to hearing from you! Go Raiders!

John Medose (U32 Varsity Head Coach)

Julie Brown (EMES and U32 Parent)

Amber Perry ( Girls Basketball Coach and EMES Parent)

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Coach Medose

U32 Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

802 279 3512

Berlin Elementary School

Email: cguggemos@u32.org, dlane@u32.org
Website: https://www.wcuusd.org
Location: 372 Paine Turnpike North, Berlin, VT 05602
Phone: 802-223-2796

Notes from Mrs. G Notes from Mrs. G

The Bobcat Way

👀 Looking for Mini Pumpkins 👀

Take a Peek: A Glimpse of a Week at BES Take a Peek: A Glimpse of a Week at BES

Upcoming Events at Berlin Elementary and In Our District Upcoming Events at Berlin Elementary and In Our District

Notes from the Librarian's Desk Notes from the Librarian's Desk

Notes From Physical Education Notes From Physical Education

Berlin Community Connections Berlin Community Connections

Session 2 (10/5/26 - 11/20/26) Session 2 (10/5/26 - 11/20/26)

Day Camp October 12, 2026 Day Camp October 12, 2026

Literacy Interventionists News Literacy Interventionists News

Berlin PTNA Corner Berlin PTNA Corner

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