The Beacon Newsletter
A Guiding Light for EVERYTHING Anchor Pointe Related
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Calendar of Events
- Friday, February 16 - NO SCHOOL
- Monday, February 19 - NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, February 27 - Preschool Health Screenings
- Thursday, February 29 - Elementary Dental Screenings
- Tuesday, March 5 - 3rd Grade Music Program 6:00 pm - Doors open at 5:45 pm
- Wednesday, March 20 - Early Release, Dismissal at 11:40 am
- Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Pants Needed
Our health office is in need of pants for our students!
As you purge your child's too-small clothing, please keep us in mind - we need both boys and girls pants, sizes 4T - 7/8, easy pull on type pants (sweatpants, joggers, leggings) are best!
Shirts, underwear, and other garments are not needed at this time.
Join BPS for an Informational Meeting on the March 12 Bond Issue
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration - NOW OPEN!
Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten in August 2024?
Anchor Pointe Elementary is now accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten students.
If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten (age 5 by July 31, 2024) please visit our district website www.benningtonschools.org and click on "Enroll New Student" to register for the upcoming school year, and be sure to select the 2024-2025 school year.
Completing registration ensures that you receive communication regarding kindergarten. Determining the enrollment for the next year is also important for future staff planning.
Kindergarten Roundup for students will take place just prior to the start of the school year. More information will be sent on this at a later date. If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please call Mrs. Schafer in our school office, jschafer@bennps.org.
Yearbook Orders
2023-2024 yearbooks are available for $20 and can be ordered online at http://inter-state.com/order, use code 81720Q.
Yearbook orders will close on March 1st.
PTO News and Volunteer Opportunities
PTO is looking for Board Members!
We would LOVE to have you join our team! If interested, apply by clicking the button below:
PTO needs your help next week!
We would love if you can volunteer your time or some goodies to help support our teachers as they spend late nights at school during conferences!
Absences from school
Please be sure to provide the reason for the absence, for attendance coding purposes.
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Anchor Pointe Elementary School
Website: www.benningtonschools.org
Location: 17007 North HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Bennington, NE, USA
Phone: 402-238-2166
Twitter: @Anchor_Pointe
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (dbombeck@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.
Title IX
The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.