Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of October 17, 2022
Believe Kids Fundraiser Limo Ride to Lunch Update
Hot Off the Press - PTO Sponsored Yearbook Cover Contest Details - Entries Due in Bennett Front Office - Monday, November 14th
McKinney ISD News Brief
In today's edition:
- MISD to Hold Fall Community Resource Night on October 6
- Building a Legacy: Cockrill Middle School’s Dr. Amber Epperson Named Region 10 Outstanding Principal of the Year
- Safe Storage of Firearms in the Home is Critical to the Safety of our Schools
- Legacy Matters: Kathryn Swanner’s 47 Years of Quiet Service Make MISD What it Is
- MISD Lowers Tax Rate Another 6.3 Cents
- MISD Named a Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal for the Fifth Time
Best,
MISD Communications
Save the Dates - Upcoming Believe Kids Fundraiser Events
Picture Day Orders Update
PTO Sponsored Bennett Spirit Winter Wear - Pre-Sale ONLY - Orders Due Monday, October 17th
CHECK OUT OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Bennett
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
October Stuffed Animal
October CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - REsponsibility
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 2 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 17th-21st
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, October 19th
Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home - Wednesday, October 19th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, October 20th
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 21st
PTO Sponsored Family Glow Dance - Friday, October 21st - 6:30PM-8:00PM
All Students Must Attend the Family Glow Dance With Your Parents
Family Glow Dance Helpers Needed - Friday, October 21st
All BEARS Must Be Accompanied By their Parents
MISD Holiday Bazaar - Saturday, October 22nd - 9:00AM-4:00PM
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 24th-28th
National Bus Safety Week - October 24th-28th
Red Ribbon Week - October 24th-28th
Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, October 25th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, October 26th
BENNETT LIVE SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS & CREED LUNCH - WEDNESDAY, October 26th - PARENT INVITED IF BEAR RECEIVING AWARD
Bennett's Mascot - Benny the Bear - Will Attend Our Bennett Live Celebrations
MODIFIED SPECIALS SCHEDULE ON BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATION DAYS
Believe Kids Fundraiser Pick-Up - Thursday, October 27th - 2:00PM-5:00PM - Bennett Gym
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 28th
Storybook Character Dress Up Day - Monday, October 31st
MISD October Coordinated Health Newsletter - HealthWhys
Save the Date - MNHS Winter Wonderland - Saturday, December 10th
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of October 17th-21st:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, October 17th:
*3rd Grade Alpha
*PTO Winter Spirit Wear Pre-Orders Due
Tuesday, October 18th:
Girl Scout Rep Talks @ each Lunch Time
Wednesday, October 19th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, October 20th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, October 21st:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
*PTO Glow Dance - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Saturday, October 22nd:
MISD's 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar - 9:00AM-4:00PM - MHS
Week of October 24th-28th:
Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, October 24th:
3rd Grade Alpha
Tuesday, October 25th:
Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, October 26th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*October Bennett Live Celebrations - Parents Attend if Child Receiving an Award
*K-2nd Grade - 8:15AM-8:45AM
*3rd-5th Grade - 9:00AM-9:30AM
*Modified Specials Schedule for the day
*Creed Lunch - 11:00AM-11:30AM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, October 27th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Believe Kids Fundraiser Item Pick Up in Bennett Gym - 2:00PM-5:00PM
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, October 28th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
Week of October 31st - November 4th:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, October 31st:
*Storybook Character Dress Up Day
*3rd Grade Alpha Day
*Dress Code Appropriate - No Weapons, Swords, Masks, etc.
*Deadline to Register & Pay Online for Believe Kids Fundraiser Jungle Patrol Event
Tuesday, November 1st:
*Believe Kids Fundraiser Jungle Patrol Event at Bennett
*Picture Retake Day
*Book Fair Setup
*Chess Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, November 2nd:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*Book Fair Preview
Thursday, November 3rd:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Book Fair Preview
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, November 4th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
*Book Fair Preview
Saturday, November 5th:
2nd Grade Alpha Testing - Webb Elementary
Monday, November 7th - Friday, November 11th
*Book Fair Week
*Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, November 7th:
*Book Fair Day
*3rd Grade Alpha
*Special Olympics Bowling Competition - 9:00AM-2:00PM
*Believe Kids Fundraiser Limo Lunch Day 1 of 2
Tuesday, November 8th:
*Book Fair Day
*Believe Kids Fundraiser Limo Lunch Day 2 of 2
*Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, November 9th:
*Book Fair Day
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
Thursday, November 10th:
*Book Fair Day
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, November 11th:
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
*Book Fair Closes - 9:30AM
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
Saturday, November 12th:
1st Grade Alpha Testing - Webb Elementary
Week of October November 14th-November 18th:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, November 14th:
*3rd Grade Alpha Day
Tuesday, November 15th:
*Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, November 16th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*November Bennett Live Celebrations - Parents Attend if Child Receiving an Award
*K-2nd Grade - 8:15AM-8:45AM
*3rd-5th Grade - 9:00AM-9:30AM
*Modified Specials Schedule for the day
*Creed Lunch - 11:30AM-12:30PM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, November 17th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, November 18th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
Monday, November 21st - Friday, November 25th:
*Thanksgiving Break
*No School For Students & Staff
Week of October November 28th - December 2nd:
Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, November 28th:
*No Alpha Due to Kindergarten & 3rd Grade Screeners
Tuesday, November 29th:
Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, November 30th:
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
BEARS CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY IN October
October Birthdays:
3 - Daniel, David, Logan, Emilia
4 - Ellie-Rae
5 - Ayden, Mason, Mrs. Lunde - LSSP/Diagnostician
6 - Ronald, Juliana, Sophia, Hadley
7 - Paxton, Justin
8 - Mia, Taleia, Patton
9 - Knox, Mrs. Trout - Resource Inclusion Teacher
10 - Brynn, Royce
11 - Anna, Steele
13 - Henry, Mrs. Stallbaumer - Media Resource Specialist
14 - Macie, Lily
15 - Reagan, Jason
17 - Rocco
18 - Maggie
19 - Amelia, Luke, Micole, Weston
20 - Eva, LeoDaniel, Kevin
21 - Charlie
22 - Lily, Blake
23 - Jacob, Reaghan, Brylee
24 - Asher, Thomas
25 - Reese
26 - James
27 - Brooklyn
28 - Kinley, Trevor, Liam, Holly, Brady
31 - MJ, Isabel
October Breakfast Menu
October Lunch MENU
STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNT INFORMATION
ALPHA COLLABORATORS FOR BENNETT - 2022-2023
ALPHA TESTING DATES - 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 PARENT FEEDBACK FORM
BENNETT'S SPECIALS SCHEDULE
EARLY CHECK OUT EXPECTATIONS AT BENNETT
MCKINNEY ISD CLUB 360 AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM
MCKINNEY ISD CROSSING GUARDS & SUBS NEEDED
MCKINNEY ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2022-2023
MCKINNEY ISD WEATHER GUIDELINES
NOTES FROM NURSE EMILY
SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAYS - 2022-2023
BENNETT PTO YEAR-AT-A GLANCE EVENTS FOR 2022-2023
New PTO Bronze Sponsor - Andrea Heston Counseling
NEW PTO Bronze Sponsor - Craig Properties Realty Group
New PTO Bronze Sponsor - Lead Driven
New PTO Bronze Sponsor - Shannon Moyano: Matilda Jane Independent Trunk Keeper
PTO Spirit Nights - Mark Your Calendars
Thank You for Supporting PTO's Jeremiah's Spirit Night
CHECK OUT THE BENNETT PTO WEBSITE TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR
PTO Sponsored Yearbooks On Sale Now
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