Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of April 3, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Dear Parents,
Welcome to April! We have a busy month coming up with grade level Field Trips, PTO events, and our 20th Anniversary Carnival. Please read through the Bear Business to stay up-to-date with all of our events!
We continue to need your support with talking to your student about being kind to others and helping them understand that our words have meaning. Peer conflict is a normal part of growing up, but stating they will harm someone is considered a threat and consequences will be given. Each day on our morning announcements, Ms. Thompson, Dr. Tillson, and I provide examples of kindness or strategies to support peer conflict. Supporting the conversations at home is also important as we partner together for all students.
Thank you for your partnership,
-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 to the internet via tablets, cell phones, and TV.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Ms. Thompson, School Counselor
April Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Important Information from Bennett!
Best Wishes!
To my Bennett Family,
I wanted to officially announce that I will be transferring to Frazier Elementary for the Fall 2023/2024 school year. When this school year began, I never would have imagined it would be my last at Bennett. Thank you for the memories and your support over the past seven years. My Media Resource Specialist/Librarian journey started at Bennett and I will be forever thankful for the memories, your support, and relationships developed over the years. Thank you to all the parents who have offered words of encouragement, volunteered in the Learning Commons, donated to our Makerspace, helped with Book Fair, and participated and promoted library, reading, maker, and STEM programming. Thank you, teachers, for letting me work with your students, welcoming me into your classrooms, and being open minded to my ideas and programming. 😉 While I am excited to open a new school and serve the Frazier community, it is bittersweet because Bennett has been my home and family for seven years and YOU and our students make it hard to leave. I am not ready to say good-bye just yet! I will continue to serve Bennett until the end of the school year and look forward to soaking up the next two months with students and finishing strong.
Proud to be a Bennett Bear!
Mrs. Stallbaumer
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
April is Library Month - Celebrate with us!
April Stuff Animal reveal on April 3, 2023
Congratulations to our March Stuffed Animal Winner!
Save the Date! Bennett Live is Wed, April 19
Invitations sent to Parents & Guardians of students receiving awards!
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Grade Level Events & Reminders
5th graders attending Evans Middle School
Attention 5th graders! If you signed up to be in band next year at Evans Middle School, please sign up for an appointment to tryout the instruments. Please follow this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ABA72EA5F49-evans1 or Click below! Dates to sign up are through April 6, 2023.
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!
April 3 (Monday)
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
- Wear Blue for World Autism Day! (World Autism day is Sun, April 2)
- Assistant Principals Week! - send a note of appreciation to Dr. Tillson!
- April is National Library Month - send a note of appreciation to Ms. Stallbaumer and Ms. Perkins!
- Fire Drill scheduled for 8:15am (weather permitting; subject to change)
- April stuffed animal reveal on the announcements
April 4 (Tuesday)
- National Librarian day - send a note of appreciation to Ms. Stallbaumer
- Celebrate Library Month: Books Brighten our World - wear bright colors!
April 5 (Wednesday)
- Paraprofessionals Appreciation day! Send a note of appreciation to our paraprofessionals: Ms. Androlowicz, Ms. Bodin, Ms. Busby, Ms. Jakobsen, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Lara, Ms. Perkins and Coach Smith
- Co-Serv presentation @ Bennett for 5th grade students
- MEF awards ceremony @ McKinney HS - Bennett endowment award granted
April 6 (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
- Special Olympics Track & Field Day! @ Roe Poe Stadium
- Teacher of the Year Banquet @ CEC
April 7 (Friday)
- No school for students & staff (in observance of the Good Friday holiday)
April 10 (Monday)
- School day! This was originally scheduled as a Bad Weather Day. Due to school closures in February, this is now a school day.
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
- 1st United Bank provides treat for Bennett Staff
April 11 (Tuesday)
- Celebrate Library Month: Reading with my Peeps - wear a Bennett shirt
- PTO meeting and general elections 6:30pm
- PTO hosts In/Out Burgers 5:30pm - see flier for information
April 12 (Wednesday)
- 5th grade Choral Celebration during the day @ McKinney North HS
- 1st grade Field Trip to Cathy's Critters
- 4th grade Field Trip to Perot Museum
- 5th grade Choral Celebration performance at 7pm @ McKinney North HS
April 13 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
April 14 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Bennett 20th Anniversary Carnival!
April 17 (Monday)
- 3rd grade attends ALPHA @ Webb
April 18 (Tuesday)
- 5th grade field trip to Camp Jolt
- Celebrate Library Month: Character Counts - Dress like a book character
April 19 (Wednesday)
- K-2 Bennett Live 8:15-8:45am
- 3-5 Bennett Live 9:00-9:30am
- CREED lunch with Principals 11:00am
April 20 (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
April 21 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
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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Girl Talk, Thursday, April 13, 7:00pm-8:30pm, BSW McKinney
2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
March Birthdays!
April
1 - Vildan
2 - Emerson, Shane
5 - Lyric, Lachlan
6 - Cici, Penelope
8 - Hazel, Claire, Florencia
9 - Alanna, Nishi
11 - Alaina
12 - Matthew, Cristian, Ms. Montano (Bennett Inst. Coach)
13 - Liam, Yalin
14 - Evan
15 - Lyla, Ella
17 - Maili
18 - Kambria, Brooklyn J, Anna K
19 - Noah, Teigan, Kinley
20 - Boone
21 - Beckett
24 - Hailey P, Camden R
25 - Georgia, Kaleb, Alex
27 - Carly, Ms. Scheidhauer (Bennett Speech Pathologist)
28 - Kareem, Ms. Martin (4th grade teacher)
29 - Jase
30 - Connor S, Jack S
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