The Bear Business Weekly Newsletter
week of October 2, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Our new Security Officer began last week! We are thrilled to have Mr. Robert Petti join McKinney ISD and the Bennett staff. Officer Petti has extensive experience as a police officer serving in NYC and the city of McKinney. Plans for a meet & greet for our families will be planned very soon and will be communicated with you through the Bear Business Newsletter. When you see him on campus, please say, "hello".
We have many exciting things coming up during the month of October, including National walk to school day, picture day, the Big Kahuna Limo ride fundraiser reward, PTO spirit night, a PTO meeting, and the Halloween BOOgie! We hope to see you at these family-friendly events!!
On Wednesday, October 4, Dr. Tillson and I will meet students at the corner of Coronado and Plainfield to walk to school together in honor of National Walk to School Day! Grade level posters will be posted on the front of the building to celebrate. We hope to see you there!
October 6, 9, and 10 are student holidays. We hope you are able to have some Rest & Relaxation with your family and friends.
The week of October 16 - 20 our PTO will have their 1st Fundraiser for the year. Collect your coins for a "Mario" themed week!
Proud to be a BEAR,
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
Campus Safety
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Dismissal Options @ Bennett for the 2023-24 school year
Parents/Guardians/Grown-ups may not meet their child on campus and have them meet at the Bike Racks or at the front door. For safety reasons, anyone coming on campus MUST join the parent walk-up line OR be in a vehicle utilizing a designated carpool lane.
Students should NEVER cross Coronado Drive or Round Hill Drive to meet a vehicle. Anyone crossing the street should utilize our designated cross walks.
Staff will not allow students to cross into the parking lot to meet a vehicle.
What if I need to change how my student is going home?
Example: my child is a front carpool rider everyday. Their sibling is ill and I need them to walk home. I would complete the form to notify the school.
Absences, Early Check-outs, and Tardies
New way to submit an absence note!!
If your student attends a doctor appointment, please continue to send in the paper note.
You may continue to send in a paper note to the office in lieu of the GOOGLE FORM.
Grade Level Newsletters
Important Information about Birthday Treats or Holiday Treats for Students
Sticker Machine is restocked!
Lost & Found!
School-Wide Events
Bennett Live! Dates this year
Specials Schedule on Bennett Live! days
Safety Patrol Schedule
Our safety patrol students will assist with opening vehicle doors and closing them.
week of 10/2 - Team 1
week of 10/9 - Team 2
week of 10/16 - Team 1
week of 10/23 - Team 2
week of 10/30 - Team 1
week of 11/6 - Team 2
week of 11/13 - Team 1
week of 11/27 - Team 2
week of 12/4 - Team 1
week of 12/11 - Team 2
week of 12/18 - Team 1
October is Principals Month! Thank you Ms. Halpin & Dr. Tillson
October 2 is School Custodian's day! Thank you for all you do!
Thank you Coach Gray and Coach Kirby! (October 6)
Recurring Weekly Events @ Bennett
Choir for 4th & 5th grade students
Begins September 20
Wednesday mornings at 7:15am in the Music Room!Running Club 2nd - 5th grade students
Friday mornings at 7:10am
Meet in the Gym
**we will run inside the gym if there is inclement weather (cold or rain)
upcoming during the next 2 weeks!
October 2 (Monday)
- 3rd grade ALPHA @ Webb
- Fire Drill @ 1:30 - weather permitting
October 3 (Tuesday)
- Fire Clowns from the McKinney Fire Department will give a presentation to Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade students in the gym @ 1pm
- Chess Wizards 3:15-4:15 for registered students
October 4 (Wednesday)
- Choir @7:15 for 4th & 5th grade students
- National Walk to School Day - meet Mrs. Halpin & Dr. Tillson, along with our Bennett community to walk to school together! We will meet at the corner of Coronado and Plainfield at 7:30am. We will begin walking at 7:35am. PTO supports this event!
October 5 (Thursday)
- 1st & 2nd grade ALPHA classes @ Bennett
- 4th & 5th grade ALPHA students @ Webb
October 6 (Friday)
No school for students
Staff Development day for teachers & staff
October 9 (Monday)
No school for students
Holiday for teachers & staff
October 10 (Tuesday)
No school for students
Holiday for teachers & staff
October 11 (Wednesday)
- Picture Day!
- Big Kahuna Limo Fundraiser ride for students who earned the fundraiser prize
October 12 (Thursday)
-1st & 2nd grade ALPHA students @ Bennett
-4th & 5th grade Alpha @ Webb
- 6pm - PTO general meeting in the Bennett Cafeteria
October 13 (Friday)
- 4th & 5th grade Alpha @ Webb
- 7:15am - Running Club
- 2pm-5pm - pick up fundraiser items in the gym - before 3:07pm you will need to check in the front office.
Information from MISD Library Services
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
October Breakfast Menu
October Lunch Menu
How to Add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney ISD
Breakfast & Lunch costs
Complete your background check!
A background check can take up to 2 weeks, so you want to have it completed. We will have turn you away from helping on campus, Watch Dog, or a Field Trip if your background has not been completed.
Family friendly evening. This is not a drop-off event and students must attend with an adult.
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
WatchDog registration is open for the Fall semester! You may sign up to be a WatchDog until September 11. Once the sign up closes, you will need to wait until the Spring semester for the next opportunity.
WatchDogs will serve for 1/2 day AM or 1/2 day PM.
AM 7:30-11:30am
PM 11:15-3:15pm
MISD Gifted and Talented Information (ALPHA program)
Alpha teacher contact information
Alpha Testing Dates 23/24
Important Information from McKinney ISD
Club 360
We DO NOT have a crossing guard at Coronado and Round Hill Rd.
MISD Weather Guidelines - Important information!
Previous Editions of the Bear Business Newsletter
About Us
Kassie Halpin, Principal (R)
Dr. Anita Tillson, Assistant Principal (L)
Email: khalpin@mckinneyisd.net
Website: schools.mckinneyisd.net/Bennett
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-5400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISDBennett
Twitter: @BennettBears