Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of March 1, 2021
Texas Girls in STEM Day - Monday, March 1st
As our world is evolving, so are the needs to build a strong STEM culture in our students that will be moving into the careers of the future. The state of Texas designated March 1st to Texas Girls in STEM Day to celebrate and encourage the participation of girls in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
In recognition of Texas Girls in STEM Day each year, the state has determined that throughout the month of March, each school district may include appropriate instruction, activities, and programs to both celebrate and encourage women in career fields related to science, technology, engineering, and math. This may include programs that profile women in those fields or related fields including finance, information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, and health care.
Throughout the month of March, teachers at Bennett are encouraged to use literature to highlight the historical and continued contributions of Women in STEM fields. Our goal is to showcase Women in STEM so that all students are able to see themselves as scientists, physicists, mathematicians, engineers, computer scientists, astronauts, and any other STEM related professional to which they aspire. Use this link to access a list of nonfiction and fiction books that are available in the Bennett LC.
Angie Stallbaumer
Media Resource Specialist
Bennett Elementary-McKinney ISD
469-302-5428
Newly Qualified Alpha Students Begin Alpha - Week of March 1st
National Read Across America Day - Tuesday, March 2nd
PTO Sponsored In & Out Burger - Tuesday, March 2nd - 5:30PM-6:30PM - Only if You Pre-Ordered
Scott Johnson Middle School Hosting Minnie's Food Pantry Care Packages - Wednesday, March 3rd
Our BEARS Bring Home their Technology Device & Charger - Friday, March 5th
McKinney ISD Spring Break - Monday, March 8th-12th
Asynchronous (At-Home) Learning Day for our BEARS & Teacher Work Day for Staff - Monday, March 15th
McKinney ISD Offering Curbside Grab-and-Go Meals
We are pleased to announce free curbside grab-and-go meals will be available at Finch Elementary on the dates below.
March 15
April 2
April 12
April 26
Finch Elementary
1205 S. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069
Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Breakfast pickup will also include that day’s lunch. Parents can instead come just for lunch at lunchtime if desired.)
Lunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pick up in driveway off Graham St.
These meals are free, but parents will need to present either a valid student ID number, student name, or other proof they are picking up for a student 18 years old or younger.
If you have any questions regarding the curbside grab-and-go meal service, please reach out to me!
Jason Vickery
Food Service Director
McKinney ISD
510 Heard Street, McKinney, TX 75069
Desk: 469-302-6365
Our BEARS Return to School & Bring Their Technology Device & Charger Back to School Fully Charged - Tuesday, March 16th
March Parent Lunch Visitor Sign Up
March Breakfast Menu
March Lunch Menu
FREE Breakfast & Lunch for All MISD Students for 2020-2021 School Year
Notes from Christie Thompson, Bennett Counselor
SNAP Clients May Apply for Replacement Food Benefits
Anyone with SNAP Food Stamp benefits whose food was destroyed due to power loss, can complete a form and mail/fax it to HHSC for potential reimbursement of SNAP benefits to replace their food lost.
Call or email the North Texas Food Bank Help Center for answers to SNAP questions and to apply for SNAP and other benefits.
Email: snap@ntfb.org
Call: 214-269-0906
Warm regards,
Christie N. Thompson
School Counselor
504 Campus Coordinator
469.302.5437/5438
Information from Nurse Tiffany
Specials Team - March Newsletter
March Birthdays
3 - Mrs. Reinhard - Kindergarten Teacher
4 - Kaden, Hannah, Mrs. Danstrom - 5th Grade Teacher
5 - Mrs. Higgins - 5th Grade Teacher
7 - Hannah, Tyler, Mrs. Tidwell - STC Teacher
9 - Phoebe, Luke, Drew
10 - Evelyn, Kate, Cade
11 - Jasiah, Brett
12 - Brady, Grayson
13 - Joelle
16 - Avery, Sophie
17 - Masen, Zachariah
20 - William
21 - Sofia, Jacob, Coach Cusack - PE Teacher
22 - Jeremih
24 - Katelyn
25 - Cooper, Milana, Miles
28 - Brent, Carli
30 - June
31 - Isaiah, JJ
Upcoming Events for our BEARS
March Events for Our BEARS
Monday, March 1st:
*NEWLY Identified Alpha Students Begin Alpha Program
*Texas Girls in STEM Day
*Creed Lunch - 1:00PM
Tuesday, March 2nd:
*National Read Across America Day
*PTO Sponsored In & Out Burger Drive Thru Event at Bennett - Must Have Pre-Ordered
Friday, March 5th:
*3rd 9 Weeks of School Ends
*All BEARS Bring Home their Technology & Charger
Monday, March 8th - Friday, March 12th:
Spring Break
Monday, March 15th:
*Asynchronous (At-Home) Learning Day for our BEARS
*Teacher Work Day for Staff
Tuesday, March 16th:
*Students Return to School with their Technology Device & Charger - Please Make Sure Your Device is Fully Charged
*4th 9 Weeks of School Begins
Wednesday, March 17th:
3rd Quarter Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, March 18th:
PTO Sponsored Diversification Awareness Parent Night
Friday, March 19th:
*Celebrate Down Syndrome Day - Wear Crazy Socks
*PTO Sponsored Variety Show Submissions Due
Saturday, March 20th:
4th Grade Alpha Testing at Webb Elementary
Sunday, March 21st:
Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Friday, March 26th:
Friday Live - 2:15PM - Virtually
Saturday, March 27th:
3rd Grade Alpha Testing at Webb Elementary
Monday, March 29th:
Creed Lunch - 10:30AM
Tuesday, March 30th:
PTO Board Nomination Forms Due for 2021-2022