BENEFIELD PARENT NEWSLETTER
Titans United: Shining Through it All
November 12, 2021
Greetings Parents-
We made it! We made it through one of the toughest weeks that we, the Benefield family, have ever experienced together. I am amazed at how our students and staff shined this week even as we mourn the loss of one of our teachers, Ms. Alexandra Morales.
Next week is American Education Week! American Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate public education, to inform the community of the accomplishments and needs of public schools, to secure cooperation and support from the public, and to honor individuals who are making a difference. As we enter American Education Week, I encourage your child to take a moment to write a letter to a teacher who has made a difference in their life.
As always, please continue to read with your student nightly as this will improve their literacy knowledge as well as help build a literacy lifestyle for them. A love for reading comes directly from their literacy experiences, both in and out of school. Should you need support with extra books at home, please feel free to contact, Ms. Xandria McBride, our Parent Instructional Coordinator by emailing her at xandria.mcbride@gcpsk12.org.
I thank you for partnering with Benefield for your child's academic success. It continues to be an honor and privilege to serve as the principal of such an exemplary and student-centered learning community.
Honored to serve as your principal,
Mrs. Shonda Gipson Stevens
Principal
https://www.gcpsk12.org/BenefieldES
Please keep reading for more important information.
Please join us as we celebrate American Education Week!
Calendar of Events
November 15-19, 2021: American Education Week
November 15: Wear Yellow
November 22-26, 2021: Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 9, 2021: STEAM Night, 6:00 pm
December 11, 2021: Breakfast With Santa, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
STEAM Night December 9, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This year we will have 2 sessions:
K-2 will be held from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3-5 will be held from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
More information to come!
Book Author Visit
Volunteers Needed!
English Classes
Learn English! Improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with this 12-week course via Zoom or in-person in the Parent Center. Course days are Fridays. Our first-class will begin on January 7, 2022, and end on March 25, 2022. Classes will be held from 12 pm-1 pm in the Parent Center.
Registration starts now through December 17, 2021! Please register by clicking on the link.
Health and Nutrition Sessions
Parents join us as we build our parent capacity to support healthier food choices and healthier lifestyles for your children!
Please sign up by clicking the link below for an eight-week session of Food Talk. You will have a graduation ceremony and an EFNEP( Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program)certificate at the end of the sessions.
Our eight-week session is on Tuesdays at 9:30-10:30, January 11, 18, 24, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 2022. Please click on the link to register.
Turn Your School Photos Into Keepsakes
How Can You Support Our School?
1. Visit our Shutterfly Storefront at: http://benefieldes.shutterflystorefront.com/
2. Click through to start shopping!
3. Check out and make a purchase.
Monitoring Your Child's Technology Usage
Titans in Action!
Benefield Elementary School
Heather Tack, Assistant Principal
Kelli O'Loughlin, Assistant Principal
Michelle Vendryes, Assistant Principal
Email: shonda.stevens@gcpsk12.org
Website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/benefieldes
Location: 1221 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-962-3771