Benefield Family Newsletter

Thank you so much for supporting Benefield over the last several weeks. From our first ever Discovery Cluster Computer Science Night in January to Hidden Figures: A Math Experience, you have been there.

Hopefully you were able to meet with your child's teacher last week either virtually or in-person to discuss your child's social emotional, and academic progress. If you missed this opportunity, please reach out to your child's teacher today to schedule a conference.

It's hard to believe that we are nearing the final quarter of the 2022-23 school year.

Please keep reading for more important information.

Honored to serve as your principal,

Mrs. Shonda Gipson Stevens

Principal

https://www.gcpsk12.org/BenefieldES

March 6-10 Read Across America Week

March 13-16 College and Career Week

March 17 Digital Learning Day

March 22 Annual Title I Planning Meeting, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

March 22 Harry Potter Night - A Literacy Event, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The 2022-23 Elementary Promotion Requirements can be found by clicking on the link below:

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33149. Please review the promotion criteria for your child's specific grade level. If a student is at risk of retention, the Benefield Family Center can help. Our Family Center is available to offer grade-level specific resources to support the grade-level standards. If you would like to schedule a session, please contact the Benefield Family Center at 678-518-6981.

We are looking forward to highlighting a variety of colleges, careers and career paths March 13-16 during our College & Career Week! Each day of the week will be a different theme for students and teachers to participate in. Please see below for a snapshot of the week and look out for the flyer that will be sent home next week with more detailed information. We are also excited to welcome members of the community to Benefield to share their professions with our students during Career Day, Thursday March 16th. Be sure and ask your students about the knowledge gained from their interaction and participation in the College & Career Week activities.

Monday - Wear your favorite hat

Tuesday - Dress like twins

Wednesday - Dress for your future career

Thursday - Wear Benefield gear or colors (green and blue)

Thank you all for building partnerships between school and home during parent-teacher conferences. Should you need to reschedule a conference, please feel free to call the Family Center so we may assist you. Interpreters are available upon request.

Xandria McBride, 770-822-6549

Ana Morales, 678-518-6981

English Classes are held in The Family Center, every Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am. For questions please call Ana C. Morales at the Family Center, 678-518-6981.

K-2

Build family closeness with Show and Tell

Show and Tell isn't just for school. It's also an effective way to encourage family conversations at home. Pick a night and choose a theme. Topics might include "something I'm proud of," "something I've made" and "one of my favorite memories." Have family members take turns showing and telling. Your child will get a safe opportunity to practice public speaking, and you will all learn more about one another.

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3-5

Have your child create a practice test

There are many things your child can do to study for a test, but one of the best is to think like the teacher. Have your elementary schooler review class notes, then make a list of questions that might be on the test. Then your child can prepare to answer them. Chances are, some of your child's questions will show up on the test. Students feel confident going into tests if they've thought through the answers ahead of time.

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At age two, social conflict can arise when one child takes a toy from another or makes a startling noise. In other words, conflict emerges as kids physically and emotionally "bump into each other" in confusing ways. They may respond to these situations by crying, yelling, throwing, withdrawing or running to an adult. Emotions can run high when kids face social challenges ― both children's emotions and parents' emotions! But there are concrete skills that will help kids learn how to collaborate, cooperate, communicate, negotiate, self-advocate and respect others.

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Benefield will be celebrating “A Nation of Diverse Readers” during Read across America week on March 6-March 10th. We will be dressing up, highlighting books from the different regions of our country, and “camping out” in the library while reading by flashlights. Join in the fun by dressing up with us! Check out the graphic for ideas in what to wear each day.

The Book Fair is coming to Benefield March 24th-March 30th. Find out more about the Book Fair by clicking here!

Shonda Stevens, Principal

Kelli O'Loughlin, Assistant Principal

Michelle Vendryes, Assistant Principal

Tammie Jones, Assistant Principal

Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/benefieldes