Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of February 6, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
What a week we had last week! I hope your family stayed warm during our unexpected week off from school. I will communicate the district's plan for making up school days once it is communicated with me.
This week is Counselor Appreciation Week! Send Ms. Thompson a note of appreciation this week!
Progress Reports were originally supposed to go home with students on Wednesday, Feb 1. Progress Reports will now go home with students on Monday, Feb 6. Please reach out to your student's teacher with any questions. Thank you for understanding the timeline needed to change due to the school closure.
Our 4th and 5th grade students will be making up the STAAR Interim Reading assessment they missed last week during the school closure. Dates for Reading will be communicated by your child's teacher. 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will take STAAR Interim Math assessment on Tuesday, Feb 7. 5th grade students will also take a STAAR Interim Science assessment in the coming weeks. Our plan is to have all assessments completed before Spring Break. Please reach out to your child's teacher with questions.
We cannot wait to see your student(s) on Monday. It is going to be fabulous week at Bennett Elementary, the VERY best school in McKinney.
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
A note from Ms. Thompson
Some of our younger students have a difficult time comprehending the magnitude and finality of the violence they see on TV and video games. We are asking for your assistance to continue to monitor your students’ screen time and access.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Ms. Thompson, School Counselor
February's Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
February 6 - 10 - Team 1
February 13- 17 - Team 2
February 20-24 - Team 1
February 27-March 3 - Team 2
March 13-17 - Team 1
March 20-24 - Team 2
March 27-31 - Team 1
Important Information!
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
January and February's Stuffed Animal drawing on Feb 28!
Bennett Live is Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Bennett's Little LiBEARy!
Our PTO is still seeking additional volunteers to help with maintaining our gardens, so if you would like to help, please contact the Bennett PTO or call the Bennett office.
Thank you to our Bennett PTO for purchasing the library for our Bennett community!!
Grade Level Events & Reminders
Progress Reports will go home with students on Monday, February 6!
February 8, 2023 - - - Middle School Athletics Informational Meeting for Incoming 6th Grade students
Parents:
February 8th @ 7pm - McKinney ISD Athletics will be hosting a short online meeting to offer some information regarding middle school athletics, as well as the 6th grade Pre-Athletic PE class that is offered. This meeting will provide a basic understanding of what to expect if your child plans to participate in middle school athletics.
Below is the link to join the meeting for the Middle School Athletics Parent Meeting.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 223 753 161 675
Passcode: VD26yH
Monday, Feb 13 Rising 6th grade Parent Information Night
Recurring Weekly events @ Bennett
Tuesday - PAWSitivity
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Drama Kids
Friday - Wear Bennett Spiritwear
Friday - Run Club
Looking ahead at the Calendar of events!
February 6 (Monday)
- Progress Reports go home today!
- School Counselor Appreciation Week! Send a note of appreciation to Ms. Thompson!
- 3rd grade students attend ALPHA @ Webb
February 7 (Tuesday)
- K-2 students Dental presentations in the Bennett cafeteria 2:00-2:30pm
- 3rd, 4th & 5th grade STAAR math interim assessment
February 8 (Wednesday)
- Bear Cubs in Training for incoming Kindergarten (23/24) Bears 2:15-2:45pm (see flier for details)
February 10 (Friday)
- PTO provides breakfast for Bennett staff
- PTO board meeting 10:00 in the Bennett Science Lab
- Wear Bennett Spirit Wear
February 13 (Monday)
- 3rd grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
February 14 (Tuesday)
- Valentine Parties during grade levels specials time
- PAWSitivity Tuesday - wear a kindness shirt
February 15 (Wednesday)
- 4th & 5th grade Choir 7:15am
February 16 (Thursday)
- 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
February 17 (Friday)
- No School for Students and Staff
February 20 (Monday)
- No School for Students
- Staff Development day for teachers & staff
February 21 (Tuesday)
- 3-5 Dental Presentation 2:00pm-2:30pm
February 22 (Wednesday)
- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Send a small treat to your bus driver!
- K-2 Bennett Live 8:15-8:45am
- 3-5 Bennett Live 9:00-9:30am
- Wear Bennett spiritwear
February 23 (Thursday)
- 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
February 24 (Friday)
- Wear red to support heart disease awareness month!
2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
February Birthdays!
February
1 - Jaeah, Ethan, Eden
3 - Mia, Michael, Quintin, Sufiyan, Israel, Olivia
4 - Alana, Katie
5 - Victoria, Kaden
7 - Noah
8 - Dafna
9 - Valentina, Malia
11 - Regina
13 - Caprice, Ms. Molina (4th grade teacher)
14 - Rhett, Lai
15 - Aarav, Sawyer
16 - Ms. Covey (1st grade teacher)
17 - Elijah
18 - Brenlee
19 - Ms. Sullivan (Kindergarten teacher)
20 - Sophia, Ella
21 - Landry
22 - Emmaline
23 - Kylie
24 - Jack, Nora
25 - Greyson
26 - Naomi
28 - Madeline
Information from McKinney ISD
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
February Breakfast Menu
January Lunch Menu
How to Add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney iSD
PTO Year at a glance calendar
Thank you for our new flowers!
Yearbooks on sale until March 30, 2023
PTO board positions
We need you on our PTO!
Pay your party money!
Bennett PTO sponsored Watch Dogs Information
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
**Watchdog registration closed on January 20th
MISD Gifted and Talented Information (ALPHA program)
Alpha teacher contact information
Alpha Testing Dates 22/23
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
The safety of our Bears is our #1 Priority
Arrival & Dismisal Procedures
Traffic flow map
Early Check-out Information
Bennett Schedules
Bennett Instructional Times
Bennett Specials Schedule
Bennett Spirit Days 22/23
Important Information from McKinney ISD
Club 360
McKinney ISD is looking for Crossing Guards!
MISD Weather Guidelines - Important information!
About Me
Email: khalpin@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/out/e87yb6?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schools.mckinneyisd.net%2Fbennett%2F&t=schools.mckinneyisd.net/bennett/&w=w-3190484287&i=&l=
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-5400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISDBennett
Twitter: @BennettBears