Bennett Peek of the Week
December 5 - December 9
The Mission of Bennett Elementary School
Upcoming Dates:
Winter Holiday Break
There will be NO SCHOOL December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023 due to the Winter Holiday Break. School will RESUME on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Attend to Win!
Stay Strong! Avoiding school absences through the winter months is crucial for academic success. Missing school and falling behind on assignments can create school-related anxiety that only gets worse as time goes on. Connect with a teacher or counselor if you are feeling behind or overwhelmed.
Bennett's attendance for the month of November:
4th Grade Presentation
“I Wish the Hitting Would Stop” Domestic Violence Education Program
In collaboration with the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead (RACC), the domestic violence prevention program entitled “I Wish the Hitting Would Stop” will be presented in 4th grade classrooms on Monday, December 5th, and Wednesday, December 7th. Educators from the RACC will be presenting the program. This program deals with the issue of domestic violence and its impacts on children. To find out more information about the “I Wish the Hitting Would Stop” program please feel free to contact Greg Lemke, Education Coordinator at the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, at 701-293-7273 or gregl@raccfm.com.
K-5 Field Trip Info
Dear Bennett Parents/Guardians,
As you may know, Fargo Public Schools has a variety of learning experiences and field trips in which each grade level gets to participate. Attached is a document that outlines grade level trips and events and the related North Dakota state standards. Please take a minute and look through the many and varied things our students get to experience!
For parents/guardians of 4th grade students, the "I Wish the Hitting Would Stop" presentations are scheduled for December 5 and December 7. If you have any questions about this presentation, please contact your child's counselor. Counselor contact information is listed below.
Sincerely,
Ms. Schafer
Bennett Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. Amy Balluff, supporting students whose last name begins with the letters A-K
ballua@fargo.k12.nd.us ph 701.446.4051
Mrs. Stacie Moffitt, supporting students whose last name begins with the letters L-Z
moffits@fargo.k12.nd.us ph 701.446.4053
Tardies
- 7:50 am | Doors Open
- 8:05 am | Classes Start
Our first bell rings at 7:50 AM. This is the time when students are allowed to go to their lockers and inside their classrooms. Students must be in their classrooms by 8:05 AM. The time from 7:50 to 8:05 is important for organizing, preparing for the day and getting a breakfast if your child would like. It is important for all of our students to be on time…meaning in the classroom and ready to learn by 8:05 AM. Attendance line: (701) 446-4000
Nominate a Staff Member!
Fargo Public Schools is Accepting Nominations Beginning November 28 for Teacher, Administrator, and Support Staff of the Year Awards. Community members are invited to nominate a deserving Fargo Public Schools teacher, administrator, or support staff member for the annual Staff Recognition Program. The program honors FPS staff members who serve our students with excellence. Online instructions, forms, and the application process can be found at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/StaffRecognitionProgram.
Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley (BGC) offers affordable and flexible youth development programs for before school, after school, and school-out days for youth K-5th grades, and The CLUB Teen Center at our BGC Midtown location after school and summer for teens 6th through 12th grade.
We’ve increased our capacity for after school activities at The CLUB Teen Center at BGC Midtown, cost is only $10 per teen annually!
And we’ve launched the Maris Academy, a year-long program designed specifically for grades 6-12 that provide exciting career exploration opportunities right here in our community!
Visit our website at BGCRRV.org for more information.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Red River Valley
Scheduling, Registration, & General Information
701-235-2147 | schedule@bgcrrv.org | BGCRRV.org
Bennett Elementary
Email: schafes@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Bennett
Location: 2000 58th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4000
Twitter: @SchoolBennett