Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of March 13, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
I hope you had a wonderful Spring Break! We used some time to rest & recharge in the Halpin House!
The 4th quarter is always a fun, but busy time, with End of Year celebrations, Field Day, Open House, and this year we will have a school carnival on April 14 to celebrate our 20th Anniversary of Bennett Elementary!
We have lots of information in this newsletter, so please take a few minutes to review.
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
A note from Ms. Thompson
Some of our younger students have a difficult time comprehending the magnitude and finality of the violence they see on TV and video games. We are asking for your assistance to continue to monitor your students’ screen time and access.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Ms. Thompson, School Counselor
January and February Guidance Lesson Re-cap!
Listening is an important skill for learning and concentration, and it can be developed with practice, so January/February’s guidance lesson gave students the opportunity to hone their
listening skills.
March Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Important Information from Bennett!
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
March Stuff Animal reveal on the Announcements March 1!
March stuffed animal drawing on March 31!
Congratulations to our February Stuffed Animal Winner!
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING WEDNESDAY MARCH 16
Volunteers Needs to HELP!
Volunteers will assist with keeping the picture line moving and calling classrooms for the next group. Volunteers are given a picture package for 1 child ,from LIfetouch, for their time.
Save the Date! Bennett Live is March 29!
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Grade Level Events & Reminders
Recurring Weekly events @ Bennett
Tuesday - PAWSitivity
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Drama Kids
Friday - Wear Bennett Spiritwear
Friday - Run Club
Looking ahead at the Calendar of events!
March 13 (Monday)
- No school for Students
- Staff Development day for Teachers & Staff
March 14 (Tuesday)
- 4th Quarter Begins
- Lawson Early Childhood Open House
- Alpha Zoom meeting for students new to the Alpha program
March 15 (Wednesday)
- Spring Picture Day!
- Class PIcture Day!
- Report cards go home with students
- Last day to submit 5th grade dedication ads - online
March 16 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 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
- PTO Spirit Night @ MOD Pizza!
March 17 (Friday)
- St. Patrick's Day
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
March 20 (Monday)
- Our New Assistant Principal's 1st day! Welcome Dr. Tillson!
March 21 (Tuesday)
- Bennett Open House 5-6pm Come & Go!
March 23 (Thursday)
- 3rd grade Field Trip to Symphony
- Kindergarten, 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
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day)
March 24 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day)
March 29 (Wednesday)
- K-2 Bennett Live 8:15-8:45am
- 3-5 Bennett Live 9:00-9:30am
March 30 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 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
- PTO sponsored Variety Show @ 5:30 in Bennett Cafeteria
- Last day to purchase a yearbook!
March 31 (Friday)
- Drawing for March stuffed animal!
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
March 13-17 - Team 1
March 20-24 - Team 2
March 27-31 - Team 1
April 3-7 - Team 2
April 10- 14 - Team 1
April 17-21 - Team 2
April 24 - 28 - Team 1
May 1 - 5 - Team 2
May 8 - 12 - Team 1
May 15-19 - Team 2
May 22 - 25 - Team 1
Important Information from McKinney ISD
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2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
March Birthdays!
March
1 - Kayla, Lainey
2 - Isla, Maevi, Ronan
4 - Oliver, Kaden D, Hannah M
5 - Audrey
6 - Aarya
7 - Hannah S
8 - Camille, Autumn, Zoey
10 - Esha
11 - Heston
12 - Brady, Henry M, Agastya
13 - Ms. Johnson (Special Education Aide)
14 - Bella, Lukas, Grady
15 - Finnley Liam D, Hawthorne
17 - Rylan, Masen
18 - Julian A, Ozan
19 - Erin
20 - William C
23 - Sein
24 - Katelyn, Yeni
30 - June, Akshaj
31 - Isaiah A, Adalyn
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
March Breakfast Menu
March Lunch Menu
How to add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney iSD
Get your t-shirts for $10 each while supplies last! Orders will be delivered to students on a weekly basis.
Bennett's Little LiBEARy is Ready for YOU!
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!!
PTO Year at a glance calendar
Thank you for our new flowers!
Yearbooks on sale until March 30, 2023
PTO board positions
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We need you on our PTO!
Bennett PTO sponsored Watch Dogs Information
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
**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