Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of January 30, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
What an exciting evening we had at our PTO sponsored BINGO night! All students left with a prize and a smile! Our staff appreciates all the hard work that our PTO did behind the scenes to put on this free event for our families!
On Tuesday our 4th and 5th grade students will take the STAAR interim assessment. This is an opportunity for students to practice the online platform and show that they have learned this year. The data will be used to guide our instruction for the rest of the school year.
We are still searching for our new Assistant Principal and hope to recommend a candidate at the February school board meeting. Our staff is committed to finding someone who aligns with Bennett's values of learning for all students, an inclusive learning environment, creating a safe place for students, and partnering with parents.
It is going to be fabulous week at Bennett Elementary, the VERY best school in McKinney.
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
February's Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
January 30-February 3 - Team 2
February 6 - 10 - Team 1
February 13- 17 - Team 2
February 20-24 - Team 1
February 27-March 3 - Team 2
March 13-17 - Team 1
March 20-24 - Team 2
March 27-31 - Team 1
Important Information!
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
January and February's Stuffed Animal drawing on Feb 28!
Bennett Live is Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Bennett's Little LiBEARy!
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!!
Grade Level Events & Reminders
February 8, 2023 - - - Middle School Athletics Informational Meeting for Incoming 6th Grade students
Parents:
February 8th @ 7pm - McKinney ISD Athletics will be hosting a short online meeting to offer some information regarding middle school athletics, as well as the 6th grade Pre-Athletic PE class that is offered. This meeting will provide a basic understanding of what to expect if your child plans to participate in middle school athletics.
Below is the link to join the meeting for the Middle School Athletics Parent Meeting.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 223 753 161 675
Passcode: VD26yH
Monday, Feb 13 Rising 6th grade Parent Information Night
Recurring Weekly events at Bennett
Tuesday - PAWSitivity
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Drama Kids
Friday - Wear Bennett Spiritwear
Friday - Run Club
Calendar of Events at a Glance!
January 30 (Monday)
- 1st day Watch Dogs are on campus for the Spring semester
- 3rd grade students attend ALPHA at Webb
January 31 (Tuesday)
- PAWSitivity Tuesday - wear a kindness shirt
- 4th & 5th grade STAAR Reading Interim assessment
February 1 (Wednesday)
- Progress reports go home
- 4th & 5th grade Choir 7:15am
February 2 (Thursday)
- 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
February 3 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Running Club 7:15am
- Wear Bennett Spirit Wear
- Fire Drill @ 9:15am
February 6 (Monday)
- School Counselor Appreciation Week! Send a note of appreciation to Ms. Thompson!
- 3rd grade students attend ALPHA @ Webb
February 7 (Tuesday)
- K-2 students Dental presentations in the Bennett cafeteria 2:00-2:30pm
- 4th & 5th grade STAAR math interim assessment
February 8 (Wednesday)
- Bear Cubs in Training for incoming Kindergarten (23/24) Bears 2:15-2:45pm (see flier for details)
February 10 (Friday)
- PTO provides breakfast for Bennett staff
- PTO board meeting 10:00 in the Bennett Science Lab
- Wear Bennett Spirit Wear
February 13 (Monday)
- 3rd grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
February 14 (Tuesday)
- Valentine Parties during grade levels specials time
- PAWSitivity Tuesday - wear a kindness shirt
February 15 (Wednesday)
- 4th & 5th grade Choir 7:15am
February 16 (Thursday)
- 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
February 17 (Friday)
- Running Club 7:15am
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
February Birthdays!
January
30 - Boaz, Helena, Ms. Recker (2nd Grade Teacher)
31 - Ms. Crider (STC Teacher)
February
1 - Jaeah, Ethan, Eden
3 - Mia, Michael, Quintin, Sufiyan, Israel, Olivia
4 - Alana, Katie
5 - Victoria, Kaden
7 - Noah
8 - Dafna
9 - Valentina, Malia
11 - Regina
13 - Caprice, Ms. Molina (4th grade teacher)
14 - Rhett, Lai
15 - Aarav, Sawyer
16 - Ms. Covey (1st grade teacher)
17 - Elijah
18 - Brenlee
19 - Ms. Sullivan (Kindergarten teacher)
20 - Sophia, Ella
21 - Landry
22 - Emmaline
23 - Kylie
24 - Jack, Nora
25 - Greyson
26 - Naomi
28 - Madeline
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
January Breakfast Menu
January Lunch Menu
February Breakfast Menu
How to Add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney iSD
February Lunch Menu
PTO Year at a glance calendar
Thank you for our new flowers!
Yearbooks on sale until March 30, 2023
PTO board positions
We need you on our PTO!
Pay your party money!
Bennett PTO sponsored Watch Dogs Information
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
Jan 30 - 1st Day Watch Dogs are on campus to serve students
**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