Bennett Elementary Newsletter
April 2019
The mission of Bennett Elementary School
Upcoming Events
April 11th: Author Visit (Jerry Pallota) - 8:30–11:00am (all grades)
April 11th: Lego Robotics – 2:45-4:00
April 11th: Skate City – 6:00-8:00
April 11th: Cub Scouts – 7:00-8:00
April 12th: On the Move – 10:00-10:40 (4th grade)
April 16th: FM Symphony NDSU – 8:40-10:30 (4th grade)
April 16th: Choir & Orchestra concert – 6:30-7:30 (4th/5th grade)
April 18th: Lego Robotics – 2:45-4:00
April 19th: NO SCHOOL
April 23rd: Steve Stark Presentation – 9:30-10:30 (4th grade)
April 25th: Lego Robotics – 2:45-4:00
April 26th: On the Move – 10:00-10:40 (4th grade)
Snow Days
Kindergarten Roundup 2019-2020
Come meet the Principal, get a tour of the school and receive information for the upcoming school year!
Safe Routes to School Study
In 2019, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) is working with the City of Fargo to create a Safe Routes to School plan. The goal of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plans and programs is to increase the number of students walking and biking to school through encouragement and education programs, as well as physical improvements to streets and sidewalks.
The 2019 Fargo SRTS Plan will recommend how to make walking and biking to school easier, safer and more comfortable for students and families. Recommended improvements will be made for all elementary and middle schools within the City of Fargo including Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools, and Private Schools.
In the upcoming months, there will be a number of exciting activities involving the school community. Parent and caregiver surveys will be sent home (either electronically or hard copy) to gather valuable insight from families about walking and biking to school. Later in the spring, project staff and other members of the school community will be visiting each school to observe arrival and dismissal and assess walking and biking conditions near schools. There will also be four public open houses held around the City to talk about the project and learn more from the community.
Please contact your school principal if you'd like to be involved. You can learn more at the project website: http://www.fmmetrocog.org/projects-rfps/fargo-safe-routes-school-plan
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2019 opens online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/registration on February 1, 2019. Child must be age 5 by July 31, 2019 to attend school in the fall.
Registration is a two-step process: online registration and document submission.
STEP ONE: Registration can be completed at home online anytime or at computer kiosks in the office at each Fargo Public elementary school building on the following dates with extended office hours:
- February 25, 27, and March 1 – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- February 26, 28, and March 4 – 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
STEP TWO: Once online registration has been completed, families MUST bring the following documents to the school their child will attend to finalize their child’s registration:
- Child’s certified birth certificate
- Child’s current immunization record
- Document (i.e. current city utility bill or bank statement) that includes parent/guardian name and address to verify the correct neighborhood school
If you do not know which school your child will attend, call 701.446.1043 or check online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/boundarymaps.
ATTENTION CURRENT 4TH GRADERS: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING 5TH GRADE ORCHESTRA?
The orchestra teachers will be coming to 4th grade music classrooms during the month of May to show your child the instruments of the orchestra (violin, viola, cello and bass) and demonstrate the characteristics of each. Orchestra classes will begin next fall for 5th graders who are interested in being a part of the program.
Students and their parents/guardians are asked to attend one of the following rental nights from 5:00-7:00:
Thursday, May 16th at Carl Ben Eielson
Tuesday, May 21st at Ben Franklin
Thursday, May 23rd at Discovery
At the event, you can sign up to rent an instrument and purchase supplies. Also, please plan on attending one of the parent information sessions either at 5:00-5:30 or 6:00-6:30. The parent information session will give you a chance to ask any questions and learn about opportunities you will have in orchestra. Plan to spend a total of about one hour. You may go to one of the three music stores in the area if you are unable to attend any of these rental nights.
Please call or email Mary Osterlund you have specific questions:
701-446-4245
Art & Pastries for Parents Spring 2019 Bennett Art Show
Come view your student’s artwork in their pod area/hallways. After viewing their art, enjoy a snack!
Mark this date in your calendar. This PTA event only happens once a year. It is free and fun!
Tuesday, May 7th from 3:00PM – 6:00PM OR Wednesday, May 8th from 7:30AM – 8:10AM
Parking:
Before School guests: Please park in the northeast or southwest visitor’s parking lots. (The northwest lot is for staff.) Do NOT park in the bus or student drop-off lanes.
Enrichment Summer School
The Fargo Public Schools Elementary Enrichment program offers a wide variety of classes for children who have completed grades 2-5. The summer enrichment courses are intended to strengthen students’ self-esteem, learn new abilities, and encourage lifelong learning through creative and enriching activities. You can register online for courses by clinking the following link: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/SSElementaryRegistration
JUNE 10 to JUNE 28
8:00 am – 10:00 am
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
All Classes held at: Bennett Elementary School- 2000 58th Ave. South Fargo, ND 58104
Transitions Summer School
Transitions Summer School is a teacher referred program. It is designed to provide additional support for students, in the area of math and/or reading, who are in need of extra instruction for them to be successful for the upcoming school year. Registration forms are due by April 15th. Parents will receive a confirmation letter from the Transitions office by June 10th, informing you of your child's placement.
DATES: July 8th-26th (Monday-Friday)
TIMES: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
WHERE: Elementary Buildings
Attendance Policy: Students enrolled in the "Transitions" Summer School Program are expected to be in attendance a minimum of 13 days of the 15 class days scheduled. Students who are absent are expected to make up the work they missed during their absence.
Please contact Rebecca Folden, Summer School Director, at 446-4404 with any questions.
A New Kind of Fitness
Incoming Discovery Students
We are eager to welcome our incoming sixth grade students and their parents/guardians to Discovery Middle School in anticipation of the 2019-2020 school year. On Thursday, April 4th, we cordially invite you to attend the 5th into 6th Grade “Future Eagles Expo”. Download the attachment below for details.
We will be collecting new and gently used children’s books for the Bennett Book Sale. Please bring any books you would like to donate to the front office.
Books will be available for students to purchase from May 28th through the 30th
The carnival is coming!
Save the date for a family fun night at Bennett!
There will be games, food and a silent auction. It is sure to be a great night!
Friday, April 26th
6:00 to 8:00PM
ANNUAL TALENT SHOW
Do YOU enjoy any of the following activities and more?
· Singing
· Dancing
· Jumping rope
· Magic tricks
· Joke telling
· Cup stacking
Then, YOU would be perfect for our Annual Bennett Talent Show!
Auditions for the Talent show are after school Thursday, April 18 from 3-4:30 in the Choir Room
Talent Show Performance will be Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Bennett Commons.
Please make sure you can perform this night if you are trying out, so your talents will be seen! If you have any questions or are unable to make Auditions next week, please email Mrs. Akvik: akvikl@fargo.nd.k12.us
Thank you so much for your interest! We are so excited to showcase some of our Talented Students at Bennett.
Bennett Elementary
Email: schafes@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Bennett
Location: 2000 58th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4000
Twitter: @SchoolBennett