Benefield Parent Newsletter
Titans United: Shining Through It All
Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS)
Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will take the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) in April. The Georgia Milestones is designed to provide information about how well students are mastering the AKS for English Language Arts and Mathematics. GMAS results will be used to determine promotion. Fifth grade students will also take the Science GMAS. Below are GMAS dates. Please make sure your child is present and on-time for sure on testing days. Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. each morning.
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Upcoming events @ Benefield...
March 28 - Language Arts AKS @ Home Sessions for Grades 4 and 5
March 29 - Harry Potter Night, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
March 29 - Language Arts AKS @ Home Session for Grades K and 1
March 31 - Discovery Cluster Schools Screenagers Parent Meeting, Discovery High School Theater, 6:00 pm
April 1 - World Autism Day (Light It Up Blue) Wear all Blue
April 4-8 - Spring Break
Volunteers are Needed for Harry Potter Night
Relay For Life
The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up - virtually or in-person - to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer, we can accomplish anything.
Counselor's Corner
Hi Titan families!
Congratulations
to this month’s Titans of the Month! Titan of the Month are chosen by our teachers and recognize outstanding Titans who adhere to our Benefield expectations of being Ready, Respectful & Responsible. These Titans enjoyed lunch with our principal, Ms. Stevens. Keep up the good work, Titans!
Pre-K: Gabriel Flores
Kindergarten: Aliz Richiez and Nazir Hobgen
1st: Eliana Fores and Samuel Correa Marcano
2nd: Janaya Garrett and Kingston Clark
3rd: Lauren and Fields and Jayce Juarez
4th: Anya Babisca and Santiago Rossell Zambrano
5th: Madison Norfleet and Aldo Ruiz Ventura
The counselors have planned this year’s Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) Pep Rally. The theme is SHINE because we know all of our Titans' performances on the GMAS will shine bright! We look forward to getting our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders inspired and excited about doing their best on GMAS.
Sleep - Get plenty
Have a positive attitude
Instructions - Listen carefully
No need to stress. Do your best!
Exercise your brain - Study
Just a reminder to do your best to ensure your student(s) are Ready (present and on time daily) and to send notes for excusable absences.
Family Engagement Tips
K-2
Sometimes, let your child learn by doing
Teaching your child new skills is important, and it can be a great way to spend time together. But kids often lose interest when everything feels like a lesson. So take a step back sometimes. Let your child decide how to tackle a project. You might ask if there is anything you can do to help. Remember that your child also learns a lesson from trying something that doesn't work.
3-5
Ask questions to strengthen your child’s thinking skills
There are many ways you can help your child learn to think things through. One is by asking questions aloud, like "I wonder why that happened?" and then discuss possible reasons. You can also show interest in the questions the teacher is asking, as well as what is being taught. When your child expresses opinions, ask for facts that back them up. And when your student reads, ask "What do you think is the most important thing you read in that passage?"
Titans in Action!
Benefield Elementary School
Heather Tack, Assistant Principal
Kelli O'Loughlin, Assistant Principal
Michelle Vendryes, Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/benefieldes
Location: 1221 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-962-3771