BENEFIELD PARENT NEWSLETTER
Titans United: Shining Through it All
Greetings Parents & Guardians:
Thank you for attending Curriculum Night this week. If your schedule did not allow you to Zoom in, please contact your child's teacher to get a copy of the recorded session.
Digital Learning Day is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. If you are in need of a Chromebook to complete Digital Learning, please complete the Chromebook Request Form via the link below. Chromebooks will be sent home with students on Septemeber 13, 2021 and should be returned to school on September 15, 2021. https://forms.office.com/r/jPCHGFhDvt
Due to the uptick of Covid cases in school-age children, we will begin limiting the number of students eating in the cafeteria at any given time at Benefield. Starting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 students will sit in every other seat in the cafeteria and/or they will eat in the classroom. This safety measure will limit the number of students that will have to quarantine in the case of a positive Covid case at Benefield.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and school. 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.
Spirit Wear Days @ Benefield!
Car Rider Drop-Off
Thank you for your patience with the morning car rider drop-off. In an effort to expedite the process, we ask three things of you.
1. Please have you child ready to exit the car. For example, have their shoes on and bookbag in hand ready to get out after vehicle has stopped.
2. Please do not exit your vehicle. If assistance is needed a member of the staff will support your child.
3. Please be patient and courteous.
Calendar of Events
August 30 - 4th and 5th Grade AKS @ Home Language Arts
August 31 - K and 1st Grade AKS @ Home Language Arts
September 1 - IOWA Testing Begins (Grade 2)
September 1 - National Principal Month Begins
September 1 - Dance Club Practice 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
September 2 - Volunteer Orientation, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
September 3 - College Spirit Wear Day & Community Helpers Parade (Kindergarten)
September 6 - Labor Day (No School)
September 10 - Local School Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m. & Discovery Cluster Night, 7:30 p.m.
September 21 - CogAT Testing Begins( Grades 1,2, and 5)
September 14 - Digital Learning Day
September 15 - Dot Day & Hispanic Heritage Day
Meet Our Counselors!
Ms. Julia Muhammad (PreK-2nd)
My name is Julia Muhammad. I was born in the great state of Florida where most of my family’s roots reside. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Walden University where I earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling. I have a total of over 17 years of experience in the field of education, with 5 of those years as a school counselor.
This is my second year as a school counselor with the Benefield family and I will be partnering with Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. I’m truly excited and looking forward to seeing my returning students as well as my new students who will be joining the Benefield Titan family. Please know that I’m also looking forward to connecting, supporting, and working with all our teachers, parents and community stakeholders in helping to create positive and enjoyable experiences for our students.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, meditating, yoga, nature, researching, learning new things and spending time with friends.
Julia C. Muhammad, Ed. S.
Benefield Elementary School
Office: (770) 682-4178
Ms. Tenesha Caldwell (3rd-5th)
This is my first year as a member of the Benefield family and I am the counselor for third, fourth and fifth grades. I look forward to connecting with and supporting all Titan students, parents, and teachers.
Outside of school I enjoy baking, cooking, reading a good book, watching my favorite player (my son) play football and baseball, and spending time with family and friends.
Tenesha N. Caldwell, Ed. S.
Benefield Elementary School
Office (770) 338-4768
Parent Center
- volunteer to speak in the classroom or at a career day, if you have a field of expertise that you'd like to share
- offer to help with story time or reading assistance in the school library
- help to plan and assist with in-school events
- act as a classroom helper
- assist with laminating and assisting a classroom teacher in small group preparation.
Please feel free to contact xandria.mcbride@gcpsk12.org or ana.c.morales@gcpsk12.org for more information
Volunteer Orientation
Titan of the Week/Month
- The Titan of the Week/Month program recognizes & celebrates students that exemplify the character trait for the month. This school year we will recognize the six pillars of character in the following order:
- Aug & Sep - Trustworthy
- Oct - Respectful
- Nov & Dec - Kindness
- Jan & Feb - Fairness
- March - Responsibility
- April & May - Citizenship
Girls On The Run
Girls on the Run is so much more than running. Their tested curriculum blends physical activity with skill development that enables girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. Girls on the Run understands the important connection between physical activity and overall emotional health. Trained volunteers guide girls through research-based lessons which creatively integrate movement in a fun and motivating way. By signing your girl up for Girls on the Run, you are giving her the opportunity to connect, grow and learn how to navigate difficult situations. Register your girl by August 31, 2021.
Dance Club
Dance Club is back!! Are you interested to joining?
Go to our Benefield eClass page and sign up to join Dance Club.
The first Dance Club meeting is Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 3:45 in the gym.
Don't wait, sign up today!!
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