Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of March 20, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
Dr. Anita Tillson, our new Assistant Principal begins on Monday, March 20! Be sure to give her a warm welcome when you see her!
The staff and students are looking forward to our Open House on Tuesday, March 21 from 5-6pm. At this Come & Go event we will showcase your student's learning this school year! We hope you are able to join us!!
I have extended the date for Class Placement Input forms. Friday, March 24, will be the final deadline to provide input.
We are ready for a great week at Bennett!
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
Class placement form deadline extended to Friday, March 24, 2023
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.
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!
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 20 (Monday)
- Our New Assistant Principal's 1st day! Welcome Dr. Tillson!
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
March 21 (Tuesday)
- Down Syndrome Awareness Day - wear Crazy socks
- Bennett Open House 5-6pm Come & Go!
March 23 (Thursday)
- 3rd grade Field Trip to Symphony
- 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
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day - see email from Ms. Mac)
March 24 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day - see email from Ms. Mac)
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
- Full dress rehearsal for Variety show - 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)
- Drawing for March stuffed animal!
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- PTO sponsored taco luncheon for staff
April 3 (Monday)
- 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!
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
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
April 6 (Thursday)
- Special Olympics Track & Field Day! @ Roe Poe Stadium
- 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
April 7 (Friday)
- No school for students & staff (in observance of the Good Friday holiday)
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
March 20-24 - Team 2
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