Bear Business
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Locations . . .
At 5:30 and 6PM, grade levels will be presenting identical presentations.
1st grade - Cafe
2nd grade - G107 (Mrs. Hill's Room)
3rd grade - Science Lab
4th Grade - G212 (Mrs. Latson's Room)
This is a night when the teachers will give presentations. Students will not showcase work. This will occur at Open House. All grade levels will send out their presentations for any parents that are unable to attend.
From the Nurse . . .
We would like to remind all parents of the importance of keeping sick children home. Recently we have had many students out with strep throat, a stomach virus, and a few with the FLU. When a student comes to school ill, he/she can spread illness by coughing, touching his/her nose/mouth and then touching objects that other students come in contact with.
Remember that fever is not the only sign of true illness and that fever is usually a late sign of an illness, or an illness that is progressing.
If your child is out sick, remember to always send in a note from the medical provider or a parent note.
MISD Health policies are in place to help insure a healthy school where students can learn and grow. Please take a moment to review the exclusions that are listed below.
Guidelines for Returning to School after an Illness
In order to minimize the number of children that are ill, we ask you to please consider the following guidelines when making your decision to let your child attend school or return to school after an illness.
A student with any of the following symptoms must be excluded from school until such time as the student is free from symptoms.
· Temperature of 100.0 degrees or more. Student must be fever free for 24 hours, without medication, before re-entry (Texas Administrative Code)
· Vomiting (not related to a single event such as gagging, positioning, mucus, running after eating, or eating spicy food) Student must be symptom free for 24 hours, without medication before reentry.
· Diarrhea, of two or more loose or watery stools; all student must be diarrhea free for 24 hours without the use of medications before re- entry (Texas Administrative Code).
· Pain and/or swelling at angle of jaw
· Undetermined rash over any part of the body accompanied by fever
· Under diagnosed scaly patches on the body or scalp
· Red, draining eyes
· Intense itching with signs and symptoms of secondary infection
· Open, draining lesions or wounds
· Jaundice
· See McKinney ISD Lice guidelines
· A vaccine preventable illness in question will require a physician's note for re- entry (pertussis, mumps, measles, etc.).
· For any infection, antibiotics must be taken for a minimum of 24 hours prior to re-entry to school.
These guidelines have been designed to give your child adequate time to recover, as well as keep the majority of the students, faculty and staff as healthy as possible.
Hand Washing
Hand washing is one of the easiest and best ways to prevent the spread of disease. Direct contamination of your mucus membranes (eyes, nose and/or mouth) is how many infectious diseases enter your body. So let's work together to decrease the risk of contracting and spreading illnesses by following these three simple rules:
· Wash your hands when they are dirty and before you eat.
· Do not cough or sneeze into your hands (use your sleeve, elbow or shoulder instead).
· Never put fingers in your eyes, nose or mouth.
Remember...you are responsible for keeping yourself healthy!! Be as nice to yourself as you are to others.
Coming Up!
September 25 - PTO October Newsletter goes home, Drama Kids begins 3-4PM
September 27 - Vision & Hearing Screeners for 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. If your child wears glasses, please make sure they are wearing them.
September 28 - Friday Live 2:15PM; wear spirit wear or team attire; Parents welcome!
October 8 - No School for Students - Professional Development for teachers
October 18 - Bennett Night at the new stadium
October 19 - 5th Grade EOY Party Planning Meeting 1PM; 5th Grade Camp Lottery; PTO Fall Festival 6-8PM
October 20 - MISD Holiday Bazaar
October 22 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conference Day; 5th Grade Camp chaperones notified
October 23-26 - Red Ribbon Week
October 23 - PJ Day
October 24 - Team Jersey Day
October 25 - Glasses/Socks, Big Kahuna Pickup 2-5:30PM
October 26 - Friday Live 2:15PM; wear Spiritwear
October 29 - Creed Lunch 11AM, PTO sponsored yearbook cover entries due
October 30 - Picture Retakes, Big Kahuna Party Bus, PTO November Newsletter goes home
October 31 - PTO Party $ due
After School Opportunities . . .
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/communications/community-folder/
for updated listings of all options.
September Staff Birthdays!!!
5 - Helen O'Connell, STC
13 - Pablo, Custodian
14 - Sara Kingsolver, Art
21 - Natalie White, 5th Grade
27 - Lisa Howard, Learning Commons Assistant
Moments with Mrs. Parks . . .
September Character Trait - Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule; be considerate of the feelings of others.
Manner of the Week:
September 4 - Be sure to make eye contact when talking to adults or other students.
September 10 - Remember to shake hands firmly when meeting someone new.
September 17 - Say "please" when making a request.
September 24 - Use polite words, like "Yes, sir" or "No, Ma'am."
MISD Recess Guidelines . . .
Each month, the Specials Team publishes a newsletter . . .
2018-2019 Specials Schedule . . .
Visitor Safety Procedures
Bennett 2018-2019 Calendar and Spirit Days
Parent Feedback . . .
Bennett 2018-2019: One Team, One Dream for the Best Year Ever!
Bennett Elementary
Email: aholderman@mckinneyisd.net
Website: www.mckinneyisd.net/bennett
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, United States
Phone: 4693025400
Facebook: facebook.com/MISDBennett
Twitter: @bennettbears