The Mission of The Bergens: The Bergens Educate and Empower the Whole Child for Success. Bergen Valley and Bergen Meadow are considered one school in two locations. Students attend Bergen Meadow in grades preschool through second grade. Students transition to Bergen Valley at third grade. We utilize data to drive our instruction and meet the needs of each learner. Every teacher has been trained in Orton-Gillingham multi sensory approach to learning through transforming the task, providing authentic learning, differentiating instruction, and involving parents as partners in educating the whole child.