Benignus Weekly Buzz
Week of February 6-10
We had a big surprise this week when the Advanced Academics department came to surprise one of our Innovation Challenge teams. A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO……Mrs. Gingrich’s 5th grade Erase the E-Waste team. They will be moving forward in the challenge as Finalists.

We are so proud of Hannah Aguirre for representing Benignus this week in the District Spelling Bee. Way to Go Hannah!!!

Valentine card exchangeWe are excited for Valentine Day at Benignus! On February 10th students will be able to exchange Valentine cards at the end of the day. Please refrain from bringing Valentine cards with candy/food due to children that have allergies. You are welcome to attach items like pencils, stickers, or pop-its. Staff and students are encouraged to wear Valentine attire on February 10th. Thank you for your continued support | Benignus Hoe Down InformationHowdy Parents,
We would like to invite any family members who would like to watch their child perform. The schedule below breaks down when each grade level will be participating. RSVP FOR HOE DOWN BY February 10th by 4pm | PAWS (Big Art Day) is March 2nd, 2023 !!We would like to invite 2 guests per family to watch! ALL visitors will enter through the GYM. The schedule below breaks down when each grade level will be participating. Visitor name tags will come home with your oldest student in Wednesday folders on 3/1. We will be running several art stations all around the school including the cafeteria. Due to limited space and a different lunch schedule, we are not allowing any lunch visitors on this day including those attending Big Art Day. Due to limited art supplies, activities are strictly for Benignus students and these supplies can not be shared or used by younger siblings/guests.
8:30- 10:45 am E/C- 2nd grade 12:30-2:45 pm 3rd-5th grade
Please RSVP HERE by noon on Friday, Feb. 24th. |
Valentine card exchange
We are excited for Valentine Day at Benignus! On February 10th students will be able to exchange Valentine cards at the end of the day. Please refrain from bringing Valentine cards with candy/food due to children that have allergies. You are welcome to attach items like pencils, stickers, or pop-its.
Staff and students are encouraged to wear Valentine attire on February 10th.
Thank you for your continued support
Benignus Hoe Down Information
Howdy Parents,
On Friday, February 24, 2023 our 17th annual Benignus Elementary Hoe Down begins!
We would like to invite any family members who would like to watch their child perform. The schedule below breaks down when each grade level will be participating.
8:15-9:00 2nd Grade
9:05-9:50 EC/Access
9:55-10:40 Kindergarten/Pre-K
10:45-11:30 3rd Grade
11:35-12:20 5th Grade
12:55-1:45 4th Grade
1:45-2:30 1st Grade
This year each grade level will be performing three to four dances and will be participating in
Rodeo games and activities. Please feel free to stay and enjoy these activities with your
children. We are encouraging students to wear Western Wear (no spurs, holsters, or toy guns).
Yee Haw!
The PE Coaches
RSVP FOR HOE DOWN BY February 10th by 4pm
PAWS (Big Art Day) is March 2nd, 2023 !!
We would like to invite 2 guests per family to watch!
ALL visitors will enter through the GYM. The schedule below breaks down when each grade level will be participating. Visitor name tags will come home with your oldest student in Wednesday folders on 3/1.
We will be running several art stations all around the school including the cafeteria. Due to limited space and a different lunch schedule, we are not allowing any lunch visitors on this day including those attending Big Art Day.
Due to limited art supplies, activities are strictly for Benignus students and these supplies can not be shared or used by younger siblings/guests.
8:30- 10:45 am E/C- 2nd grade
12:30-2:45 pm 3rd-5th grade
Please RSVP HERE by noon on Friday, Feb. 24th.
Spirit Night February 6th is Chick Fil A spirit night. Don't worry about cooking because Chick Fil A will do it for you. Don't forget to mention Benignus :) | Book Fair is next week!! Benignus Spring Book Fair is February 6-10. Set up an eWallet for our upcoming book fair today! bit.ly/bookfairbenignus | Mid- Winter Break Mid-Winter Break is February 13-17. Classes will resume on February 20th. I hope everyone get some well deserved rest. Don't forget to read everyday:) |
Spirit Night
Book Fair is next week!!
Set up an eWallet for our upcoming book fair today!
bit.ly/bookfairbenignus
Car Rider- DismissalStarting February 20th, Every car must have a car tag when picking up students. If you do not have a car tag you will be instructed to park your car and check out your child through the front office. Thank you for helping us keep all leopards safe. | Spring Picture Day is Coming Soon Spring Picture day is February 28th. This will be for individual and class pictures. | One more week to spread kindnessOur Kindness Fundraiser is in the final stretch. Take a look at what we've been able to accomplish so far: 684 Acts of Kindness (68% of our 1,000 act goal)
We'd love to see you Sunday, Feb 5th from 2-4 pm for Chalk the Walk - our school-wide service opportunity! We'll be writing messages of kindness on the school sidewalks and you'll have the chance to complete other acts of kindness at our bonus stations. Bringing chalk to share is another great way to complete an act of kindness too. Make sure to log everything you're doing in your Kindness Tracker so it counts toward your class totals. Fundraiser ends Feb 9th, but there's still time to jump in Register here.
Thank you bunches! |
Car Rider- Dismissal
Starting February 20th, Every car must have a car tag when picking up students. If you do not have a car tag you will be instructed to park your car and check out your child through the front office.
Thank you for helping us keep all leopards safe.
Spring Picture Day is Coming Soon
One more week to spread kindness
Our Kindness Fundraiser is in the final stretch. Take a look at what we've been able to accomplish so far:
$13,350 (89% of our $15,000 goal)
684 Acts of Kindness (68% of our 1,000 act goal)
We'd love to see you Sunday, Feb 5th from 2-4 pm for Chalk the Walk - our school-wide service opportunity! We'll be writing messages of kindness on the school sidewalks and you'll have the chance to complete other acts of kindness at our bonus stations. Bringing chalk to share is another great way to complete an act of kindness too. Make sure to log everything you're doing in your Kindness Tracker so it counts toward your class totals. Fundraiser ends Feb 9th, but there's still time to jump in Register here.
Thank you bunches!
PTO

Mark Your Calendar
February 1-10- Luliet Bakery Spirit Night
February 6-10- Spring Book Fair
February 9th- Lunch with your Leopard/Last day of the Kindness Fundraiser
February 10th- Valentine Card Exchange
February 13-17- Mid Winter Break- School is closed
February 24th- Hoe Down