Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of March 27, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
What a wonderful Open House event on Tuesday, March 21! Our students have grown so much this year and it was exciting to see them share their learning with you!
Bennett Live is on Wednesday. We have exciting news to share with our students from the Bennett PTO! They have earned a popsicle party and the Principals will be pied in the face! Be sure to check our Bennett Facebook page for pictures!
We continue to need your support with talking to your student about being kind to others and helping them understand that our words have meaning. Peer conflict is a normal part of growing up, but stating they will harm someone is considered a threat and consequences will be given. Each day on our morning announcements, Ms. Thompson, Dr. Tillson, and I provide examples of kindness or strategies to support peer conflict. Supporting the conversations at home is also important as we partner together for all students.
It is going to be a great week!
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
A note from Ms. Thompson
Some of our younger students have a difficult time comprehending the magnitude and finality of the violence they see on TV and video games. We are asking for your assistance to continue to monitor your students’ screen time and access to the internet via tablets, cell phones, and TV.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Ms. Thompson, School Counselor
March Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Important Information from Bennett!
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
March Stuff Animal
March stuffed animal drawing on March 31!
Save the Date! Bennett Live is March 29!
Invitations sent to Parents & Guardians of students receiving awards!
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Grade Level Events & Reminders
5th graders attending Evans Middle School
Attention 5th graders! If you signed up to be in band next year at Evans Middle School, please sign up for an appointment to tryout the instruments. Please follow this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ABA72EA5F49-evans1 or Click below! Dates to sign up are through April 6, 2023.
Recurring Weekly events @ Bennett
Tuesday - PAWSitivity
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Drama Kids
Friday - Wear Bennett Spiritwear
Friday - Run Club
Looking ahead at the Calendar of events!
March 27 (Monday)
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
March 28 (Tuesday)
- Tech practice for Variety show - see email information from Ms. Mac
March 29 (Wednesday)
- K-2 Bennett Live 8:15-8:45am
- 3-5 Bennett Live 9:00-9:30am
- CREED lunch with Principals 10:30am
- Full dress rehearsal for Variety show 3:15pm - see email information from Ms. Mac
March 30 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
- PTO sponsored Variety Show @ 5:30 in Bennett Cafeteria
- Last day to purchase a yearbook!
March 31 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- PTO sponsored taco luncheon for staff
- Drawing for March stuffed animal!
April 3 (Monday)
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
- Wear Blue for World Autism Day! (World Autism day is Sun, April 2)
- Assistant Principals Week! - send a note of appreciation to Dr. Tillson!
- April is National Library Month - send a note of appreciation to Ms. Stallbaumer and Ms. Perkins!
- Fire Drill scheduled for 8:15am (weather permitting; subject to change)
April 4 (Tuesday)
- National Librarian day - send a note of appreciation to Ms. Stallbaumer
April 5 (Wednesday)
- Paraprofessionals Appreciation day! Send a note of appreciation to our paraprofessionals: Ms. Androlowicz, Ms. Bodin, Ms. Busby, Ms. Jakobsen, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Lara, Ms. Perkins and Coach Smith
- Co-Serv presentation @ Bennett for 5th grade students
- MEF awards ceremony @ McKinney HS - Bennett endowment award granted
April 6 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
- Special Olympics Track & Field Day! @ Roe Poe Stadium
April 7 (Friday)
- No school for students & staff (in observance of the Good Friday holiday)
April 10 (Monday)
- School day! This was originally scheduled as a Bad Weather Day. Due to school closures in February, this is now a school day.
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
- 1st United Bank provides treat for Bennett Staff
April 11 (Tuesday)
- PTO meeting and general elections 6:30pm
- PTO hosts In/Out Burgers 5:30pm - see flier for information
April 12 (Wednesday)
- 5th grade Choral Celebration
- 1st grade Field Trip to Cathy's Critters
- 4th grade Field Trip to Perot Museum
April 13 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
April 14 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Bennett 20th Anniversary Carnival!
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
March 27-31 - Team 1
April 3-7 - Team 2
April 10- 14 - Team 1
April 17-21 - Team 2
April 24 - 28 - Team 1
May 1 - 5 - Team 2
May 8 - 12 - Team 1
May 15-19 - Team 2
May 22 - 25 - Team 1
Important Information from McKinney ISD
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2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
March Birthdays!
March
1 - Kayla, Lainey
2 - Isla, Maevi, Ronan
4 - Oliver, Kaden D, Hannah M
5 - Audrey
6 - Aarya
7 - Hannah S
8 - Camille, Autumn, Zoey
10 - Esha
11 - Heston
12 - Brady, Henry M, Agastya
13 - Ms. Johnson (Special Education Aide)
14 - Bella, Lukas, Grady
15 - Finnley Liam D, Hawthorne
17 - Rylan, Masen
18 - Julian A, Ozan
19 - Erin
20 - William C
23 - Sein
24 - Katelyn, Yeni
30 - June, Akshaj
31 - Isaiah A, Adalyn
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
March Breakfast Menu
March Lunch Menu
How to add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney iSD
Get your t-shirts for $10 each while supplies last! Orders will be delivered to students on a weekly basis.
Bennett's Little LiBEARy is Ready for YOU!
Our PTO is still seeking additional volunteers to help with maintaining our gardens, so if you would like to help, please contact the Bennett PTO or call the Bennett office.
Thank you to our Bennett PTO for purchasing the library for our Bennett community!!
PTO Year at a glance calendar
Thank you for our new flowers!
Yearbooks on sale until March 30, 2023
PTO board positions
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We need you on our PTO!
Bennett PTO sponsored Watch Dogs Information
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
**Watchdog registration closed on January 20th
MISD Gifted and Talented Information (ALPHA program)
Alpha teacher contact information
Alpha Testing Dates 22/23
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
The safety of our Bears is our #1 Priority
Arrival & Dismisal Procedures
Traffic flow map
Early Check-out Information
Bennett Schedules
Bennett Instructional Times
Bennett Specials Schedule
Bennett Spirit Days 22/23
Important Information from McKinney ISD
Club 360
McKinney ISD is looking for Crossing Guards!
MISD Weather Guidelines - Important information!
About Me
Email: khalpin@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/out/e87yb6?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schools.mckinneyisd.net%2Fbennett%2F&t=schools.mckinneyisd.net/bennett/&w=w-3190484287&i=&l=
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-5400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISDBennett
Twitter: @BennettBears