Benefield Parent Newsletter
February 4, 2016
Visitor Management System
Our new Visitor Management System or “buzz in” system is up and running. The “buzz in” system is intended to enhance the safety and security of both students and staff by establishing greater door control at the primary entrance to the school. It requires all visitors to be “buzzed in” by pressing a button located on the column at the entrance of the school.
Safety
Book Fair
The Groovy Bookfair is coming to Benefield! Come check out the new titles from your favorite authors beginning Monday, February 8 – Friday, February 12 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Media Center with extended hours on Friday until 6:00 pm.
Visit our book fair website for previews and additional information.
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/benefieldelementaryschool
Valentine's Day Luncheons to be held:
- Tuesday, February 9th for grades K & 3rd from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 10th for grades 4th & 5th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, 11th for grades 1st & 2nd from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PTA is sponsoring a Sweetheart Ball
The Family Sweetheart Ball will be held on Friday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm. in the Cafe' & Gym. Information was sent home in the Friday folder and can also be found on the website. We look forward to seeing our PTA grow so please consider joining us.
Is your child ready to learn at 8:45 AM?
We need our students in class and ready to learn by 8:45 AM. We have several students arriving late each day which disrupts their learning. Our teachers begin teaching at 8:45 AM.
Car rider lane opens at 8:15 AM.
Bus Lane
Cars are not allowed in the bus lane until after 8:45 AM. Parents are to use the parking lot off Riverside Parkway if arriving between 8:00 - 8:45 AM. If you arrive at or after 8:45, please park your car and walk your child into the front of the school.
Let’s Read to Succeed!
Would your child like a FREE ticket to Six Flags? Six Flags Read to Succeed forms were sent home in Friday folders this week. If your child reads for a total of 360 minutes, he or she will earn a free ticket to Six Flags! Feel free to look back at the reading log in your agenda and use those same reading minutes from November until now. Please return the reading log to the media center by February 25th.