Benefield Parent Newsletter
November 11, 2017
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and count our blessings, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you for entrusting us with your most prized possession, your child. On behalf of the entire Benefield staff, I wish each of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Continue reading to find out what is going on in and around Benefield. Please visit our website at http://www.benefield.org/.
Proud to be your principal,
Mrs. Stevens
Upcoming Calendar of Events
November 16: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
November 20 - 24: Thanksgiving Break
December 2: Breakfast with Santa
December 7: STEM Night
December 19: Winter Concert
December 21-January 4: Winter Break
December 18: Awards/Winter Parties*
December 19: Awards/Winter Parties*
* Celebrations are designated for Benefield Elementary students only. Older and/or younger siblings can not attend celebrations. If you are asked to donate a snack or refreshment, please only send in clear liquids such as Sprite or water.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Join us for our 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa!
We are excited to announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Benefield on Saturday, December 2, 9 a.m-11 a.m. Breakfast is $5 per person. Magic Moments will be on hand to take photographs. Photo packages will start at $5.
We hope you join us for fun, food and crafts!
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night is Thursday, November 16
Counselors' Corner
Media Center News
Congratulations to all of our Super Readers who completed the October challenge! This month, we’re bumping it up a notch! All readers who reach 500 minutes will earn a Pizza Hut coupon and a certificate for an extra book checkout from the library. Keep it up Super Readers!
Make Up Days
School will be in session on the following dates to make up for the three days of school cancellation caused by Hurricane Irma:
- February 23, 2018
- March 9, 2018
- March 23, 2018
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