Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of August 22, 2022
Bennett's 2022 TEA Accountability Rating
Bennett's Campus Improvement Plan Executive Summary - 2021-2022 School Year
Bennett Parent Feedback Form
One Minute Meetings
This week, I’m partnering with Ms. Daubenspeck (art teacher) to get to know each student by name and need. While students decorate their portfolio covers with things they love, I am chatting with them about those things and about how they’re feeling at the beginning of this school year.
I’m meeting every new student at Bennett and reacquainting myself with Bennett veterans.
Kinder Camp
Next week, I’ll be in the kindergarten pod each morning for Kinder Camp! During Kinder Camp, I introduce myself and my role to our kindergartners, and then I deliver a series of lessons to help support their transition to elementary school.
This year, I had the privilege of getting some incoming parent input, which helped inform my lessons, so I’ll focus on building and maintaining friendships and being kind to one another.
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Student Lunch Account Information
Early Check Out Expectations at Bennett
Kindergarten Color Week # 1 - August 22nd-26th
3rd Grade Alpha Begins - Monday, August 22nd
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, August 23rd - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Bennett's Annual Announced Lockdown Drill - Tuesday, August 23rd - 8:30AM
4th & 5th Grade Safety Patrol Meeting - Thursday, August 25th - 7:30AM - Bennett Cafe
1st & 2nd Grade Alpha Begins at Bennett - Thursday, August 25th
4th & 5th Grade Alpha Begins -Thursday, August 25th
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, August 26th - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Safety Patrol Team One Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - Week of August 29th
Visitors & Volunteers Begin Serving on Campus - Monday, August 29th
Bennett's One & ONLY Fundraiser of the Year Kicks Off - Tuesday, August 30th
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) Kick Off - Tuesday, August 30th - 6:00PM in Bennett Cafe
Who are Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)?
Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father-figures serving at least one day on campus each semester under the leadership of our Bennett PTO, a Bennett campus program coordinator and under the guidance of a school principals.
The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative designed and developed by educators, experts and parent volunteers over more than two decades.
Our program helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning.
Join us for cookies and lemonade in the Bennett cafe on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6:00PM-7:00PM to sign up to serve this semester at Bennett. We will see YOU at school.
Staff Development Waiver Day - NO School for Students - Friday, September 2nd
NO School for Students & Staff - Monday, September 5th
Save the Date - PTO Sponsored Principal's Coffee - Friday, September 9th
Save the Date - PTO General Meeting & Safety Presentation with Officer Mo - Tuesday, September 13th
Complete Your Annual Criminal Background Check to Volunteer
Interested in volunteering in McKinney ISD for the 2022-2023 school year? Volunteer applications are being accepted for the upcoming school year. McKinney ISD requires all volunteers complete the required volunteer process each school year.
All volunteers with McKinney ISD agree to a background check each school year prior to beginning volunteer duties. McKinney ISD is dedicated to making sure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
The volunteer application process is just one effort used by the school administration to help make our schools safe.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO BE PROCESSED.
To apply, click the link below and select the School or schools of your choice. An email account is required for notification purposes. Once your volunteer application is processed and the criminal background check is complete, you will receive an e-mail notification regarding your application from the MISD Human Resources department.
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Sunday, August 21st:
*Deadline Extended for 4th & 5th Grade Safety Patrol Applications
*Safety Patrol Google interest form closes at 10:00PM
Kindergarten Color Week #1 - Join Us in Wearing the Designated Color of the Day
Monday, August 22nd:
*Kindergarten Color RED Day
*3rd Grade Alpha Begins - at Webb Elementary
*MCLASS Testing Window Opens for K-2
*5th Grade Tech & News Crew Applications close at 10:00PM
Tuesday, August 23rd:
*Kindergarten Color WHITE Day
*Bennett's Annual Announced Lockdown Drill with McKinney Police - 8:30AM
Wednesday, August 24th:
*Kindergarten Color YELLOW Day
Thursday, August 25th:
*Kindergarten Color GREEN Day
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha Begins - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Begins - at Webb Elementary
Friday, August 26th:
*Kindergarten Color BLUE Day
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day - at Webb Elementary
Kindergarten Color Week #2
Monday, August 29th:
*Kindergarten Color ORANGE Day
*3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Safety Patrol Begins
*BOY MAP Math Window Opens for K-5th
*Welcome Visitors & Volunteers in the Building
Tuesday, August 30th:
*Kindergarten Color BLACK Day
*PTO/Principal Fundraiser "Believe Kids" Kick-Off
*K-2 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 8:15AM
*3-5 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 9:00AM
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) 1st Semester Kick-Off - 6:00PM-7:00PM in Bennett Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 31st:
*Kindergarten Color PURPLE Day
Thursday, September 1st:
*Kindergarten Color PINK Day
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
* 4th & 5th Grade Alpha - At Webb Elementary
*BOY MAP Math Window Closes for K-5th
Friday, September 2nd:
*No School for Students
*Wear Your Favorite Color at HOME
*Staff Development Waiver Day for Staff
Monday, September 5th:
*Holiday for Students & Staff
*No School
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in August
1 - Paulina, Durham
2 - AnaBelle
4 - Elinor, Bryson, Oliver, Donald
5 - Ethan, Gerry, Finn, Easton
6 - Tyler, Emory
7 - Sara, Thomas, Myra
8 - Nicolas, Akshaj, Cameron, Caroline, Annabelle
9 - Anaya, Julian, Amelia, Ms. Lane - Secretary
11 - Z'narriehh
14 - Adesewa
15 - Callyn, Ezra
16 - Caleb
17 - Kingston, Lela
18 - Raylan, Eliana
19 - Daniel
20 - Ms. French - 4th Grade Teacher
21 - Ms. Gore - 4th Grade Teacher, Ms. Miranda - School Nurse
22 - Charity
23 - Juliette, Jonas
24 - Jonathan, Brooklyn, Ms. Blazek - Kindergarten Teacher
25 - Allison
26 - Hannah, Ian, Hensley, Ashley
27 - Kaden, Alice
28 - Ms. Androlowicz - STC Aide
30 - Vivian, Jack, Kimberly
Bennett's Cafeteria Team Are SUPER STARS!!!
August Breakfast Menu
August Lunch Menu
2022-2023 Free and Reduced Application Process and Student Meal Price Update
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. Those funds are not authorized to continue for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, McKinney ISD must return to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility. Starting on August 1st, we will begin processing applications for meal benefits. Paper applications in English and Spanish will be available at all schools and the link for online applications are: http://www.mckinneyisd.schoollunchapp.com/. If filling out the paper version, families can return the form to the school office, school cafeteria (after the first day of school), or to the MISD Food Service Office.
The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility.
Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. For full-price and reduced-price students, funds can be loaded into the student accounts at https://www.MySchoolBucks.com.
The student meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
*Elementary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Elementary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Elementary Lunch Full Price - $2.85
*Elementary Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
*Secondary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Secondary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Secondary Lunch Full Price - $3.10
*Second Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
Sincerely,
Jason Vickery
Food Service Director
McKinney ISD
Desk: 469-302-6365
Alpha Testing Dates - 2022-2023
Alpha Collaborators for Bennett - 2022-2023
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures - The Safety of Our BEARS is Our #1 Priority
Arrival & Dismissal Map
Bennett's Dress Up Days - 2022-2023
Bennett's Instructional Schedule
Bennett's Specials Schedule
McKinney ISD Club 360 After School Childcare Program
McKinney ISD Crossing Guards & Subs Needed
McKinney ISD School Calendar - 2022-2023
McKinney ISD Weather Guidelines
School Appreciation Days - 2022-2023
Please Keep All Dogs at Home For Safety of Others
McKinney ISD News Brief - August 2022
A new edition of McKinney ISD's News Brief is now available online.
In today's edition:
- Welcome Back to School
- Registration Information
- Campus Safety - Visitor Procedures
- District Hours
- School Supplies
- COVID-19
- Immunizations
- Childcare Programs
- Bus Service
- Stay Connected
- Tax Free Weekend
Best,
McKinney ISD Communications
Back to School Welcome Letters from Bennett PTO President & Bennett Principals
Meet Our Kindergarten Team
Meet Our 1st Grade Team
Meet Our 2nd Grade Team
Meet Our 3rd Grade Team
Meet Our 4th Grade Team
Meet Our 5th Grade Team
Meet Our Office Team
Meet Our Specials Team
Meet Our Special Education Team
Kindergarten School Supply List
1st Grade School Supply List
2nd Grade School Supply List
3rd Grade School Supply List
4th Grade School Supply List
5th Grade School Supply List
Bennett PTO Sponsored Fall Spirit Nights
Bennett PTO Year-At-A Glance Events for 2022-2023
Check Out the Bennett PTO Website to Purchase Spirit Wear
FREE Shirt for Every Bennett Student - Enter Shirt Size Below
About Us
Hello, my name is Kassie Halpin and I am the Assistant Principal at Bennett. This is my 4th year at Bennett and my 15th year in Education. Serving the students and families at Bennett is a true honor and I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Email: aholderman@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.schools.mckinneyisd.net/bennett/
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: (469)302-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MISDBennett/
Twitter: @BennettBears