Ben-Hem Bobcats

1 - SAFETY REQUEST: RING THE BELL AT THE FRONT DOOR TO ENTER THE BUILDING

Safety is our number one task at Ben Hem. When students feel safe at school they do their best learning. An important safety protocol is that every adult that wants to enter our build is buzzed in by our front office. Please do not ask teachers, students, or exiting visitors to hold the door so you can enter. We have a clear protocol to receive visitors and expect everyone to follow this protocol. We appreciate your help with this important matter.

2 - LOST AND FOUND

We will be donating items left in the Lost and Found to Goodwill during December break. The Lost and Found will be in the cafeteria for the next two weeks for students to see and take anything that is belongs to them. Please feel free to check it out if you are missing items before Friday, December 23rd.

3 - 4TH GRADE CHORUS CONCERT is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 8:30 AM

We look forward to hosting our first student concert in two years! On Friday, December 16th at 8:30 am, fourth grade parents are invited to come enjoy this winter concert. The concert will be approximately 20 minutes in our cafeteria. Our students are excited to sing for you all. Fourth graders will then perform for all of the Ben Hem Bobcats afterwards. It will be an exciting start to our day.

4 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH IS FAVORITE TEAM DAY!

Do you have a favorite team? Show us on Friday by wearing their colors, a shirt with their logo, or any other representation you can think of! Remember, a team is a group that comes together to work towards a common goal. Your favorite team might be the team you code, draw, cook, or play sports with. Fourth Graders - Please wear your chorus outfit as described by Ms. Dombek and then you can change once your performances are over.

Friday, December 23 is Cozy & Comfy Day. Wear your favorite comfort clothes to help prepare for our winter break. Pajamas and slippers are allowed. :)

5 -WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 IS AN EARLY RELEASE DAY

Schools will dismiss at 12:05 pm on Wednesday. Please update your dismissal plan in PickUp Patrol if your student will be following a different dismissal plan.

Check out the Ben Hem PTO Facebook page to see what is happening.

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