Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of October 31, 2022
McKinney ISD Approves School Calendar for 2023-2024
PTO Membership & Party Money Update
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Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Bennett
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
October Stuffed Animal Winner
November CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - Courage
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 2 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - OCTOBER 31st - November 4th
Storybook Character Dress Up Day - Monday, October 31st
Picture Retakes - Tuesday, November 1st
PTO Sponsored Jungle Patrol - Tuesday, November 1st
Chess Club After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, November 1st
4th & 5th Grade Choir - Wednesday, November 2nd - 7:15AM
Drama Kids After School Program - Thursday, November 3rd
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, November 4th
2nd Grade Alpha Testing Day at Webb - Saturday, November 5th
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - OCTOBER 31st - November 4th
It's Book Fair Week - November 7th-11th
Group 1 - Believe Kids Limo to Lunch - Monday, November 7th
Special Olympics Bowling Competition - Monday, November 7th - 9:00-2:00
Chess Club After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, November 8th
Election Day - Tuesday, November 8th
Group 2 - Believe Kids Limo to Lunch - Tuesday, November 8th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - Wednesday, November 9th - 7:15AM
Drama Kids After School Program - Thursday, November 10th
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, November 11th
1st Grade Alpha Testing at Webb - Saturday, November 12th
PTO Sponsored Hat Creek Spirit Night - 5:00PM-9:00PM - Sunday, November 13th
World Kindness Day - Sunday, November 13th
PTO Sponsored Yearbook Cover Contest - Entries Due in Bennett Front Office - Monday, November 14th
Chess Club After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, November 15th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, November 16th
November BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS & CREED LUNCH - WEDNESDAY, November 16th - 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
Progress Reports Go Home - Wednesday, November 16th
Drama Kids After School Program - Thursday, November 17th
Thanksgiving Break - Week of November 21st-25th
Chess Club After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, November 29th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, November 30th
Save the Date - MNHS Winter Wonderland - Saturday, December 10th
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
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
*Election Day
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
Sunday, November 13th:
*World Kindness Day
*PTO Sponsored Hat Creek Spirit Day - 5:00PM-9:00PM
Week of October November 14th-November 18th:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, November 14th:
*3rd Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Yearbook Cover Entries Due
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 & November
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
November Birthdays:
1 - Cash
2 - Tanyah
3 - Lawson, Niomi, Zara, Jeremiah
4 - Tanaiya, Mckenzie
6 - Griffin, Bella
7 - Camille
8 - Camden
10 - Teagan, Kionna, Quinn, Ragan
12 - Sydney
13 - Heidi, Carlos
14 - Kalsey
15 - Landon, Trindon, Ms. Cherish - 5th Grade Teacher
16 - Lauren, Brynlee, Henry, Ms. Cox - 3rd Grade Teacher
18 - Amanda, Lexi, Natalie, Calea, Ms. Haggerty - 5th Grade Teacher
21 - Cynthia
22 - Ethan, Noah, Aidan
24 - Kasen
25 - Christian, Maisie
26 - Mackenzie
27 - Grant, Harry
28 - Doha, Lauren, Kinkaid
29 - Jackson, Officer Mo - School Resource Officer
October Breakfast Menu
October Lunch MENU
November Breakfast Menu
November 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
Healthy Hand Washing Routine
Exclusion From School
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