Benignus Bulletin
October 2018
PROMISE2PURPOSE
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Mark Your Calendars.........Important Dates
October:
1st Chick Fil A Spirit Night 3pm-8pm
5th-7th: Party City ** The Woodlands and Humble locations only**, which are owned by a Benignus family! Oct 5th through Oct 7th. Turn receipts in, at the time of checkout, to the designated spirit night bin at the store counter for school to receive 25% of purchase proceed. Perfect time for Halloween decor, costume, candy, and other fall shopping!
Addresses:
19189 I 45 South Shenandoah77385
20542 Hwy 59 N Humble 77338
5th & 8th Student Holidays
10th Fall Student Individuals pictures
10th National Walk to School Day
12th Benignus Fall Festival 4:30pm - 8:30pm
The only fall fundraiser. all money raised goes back to the classrooms and outdoor track project
Presales on PTO website started September 20th and ends Monday, October 8th.
Food, games, silent auction, prizes. Good fun for a good cause - your student’s school
31st Character Dress Up Day
31st-Nov. 7th Book Fair
Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22-26
Monday: Wear Red The Leopards are “RED”Y to make healthy choices.
Tuesday: Wear Team Shirts or Jerseys TEAM up against drugs
Wednesday: Wear Camo BE ALL YOU CAN BE, be drug-free
Thursday: Wear peace/tie-dyed attire Say “PEACE OUT” to drugs
Friday: Wear superhero/real hero attire Real HEROES don’t do drugs
Tutoring Times
Kindergarten Tuesday beginning at 7:20
Fist Grade Thursday beginning at 7:20
Second Grade Tuesday (Math only) beginning at 7:20 and Thursday (Reading only) at 7:20
Third Grade Thursday beginning at 7:20
Fourth Grade Tuesday beginning at 7:15
Fifth Grade Tuesday beginning at 7:20
MAP Testing:
Digital Flyers:
Our school launched a digital flyer communication tool last year called “Peachjar.” To view school-approved digital flyers, you will simply click the Peachjar button on the school’s website.
This “green” initiative will save our schools tons of paper and reduce copy costs by thousands of dollars. On top of that, posting school flyers in this electronic backpack removes a significant administrative burden from teachers, office staff, and volunteers.
To ensure smooth delivery of this communication, we suggest you add “kleinisd@peachjar.com” to your email contacts. When you receive your first eflyer, be sure to click “always display images.”
This system is used exclusively for distribution of school-approved flyers. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
Custodial Notification
Please assist us in the handling of custody related issues. It is the responsibility of the parents to provide the principal a certified copy of the court order affecting any other person’s right to their children. Should you have any questions please call Dawn Proctor at 832-484-7705.
Benignus Elementary Club Information 18-19
Please contact the sponsor for more information on any club listed below.
Coding Club
- Sponsor(s): Leanne Krause and Margie Cobb
- Grade Level (s):3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
- When: Tuesdays 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- Meet in the library
- Attendance Requirements: no more than three absences
Math Club
- Sponsor (s):Andrew Johns and Nicole Kiesewetter
- Grade Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students
- When: Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays 7:20 AM – 7:50 AM, starting 9/25 & 10/2
- Meet in Mr. John’s classroom
- No attendance requirements
- Fee: TBD (calculator must be purchased)
Choir
- Sponsor(s): Kristin Norris, Amanda Bross, and Alexi Mendez
- Grade Level(s): 4th and 5th grade students
- When: Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
- Meet in the music room
- Every performance is mandatory, cannot miss more than 3 rehearsals
- Fee: TBD (choir polo approx. $15)
Rapid Paws
- Sponsor(s): Amanda Bross
- Grade Level(s): 4th and 5th grade students
- When: Wednesdays 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM in Music room
- Meet in the music room
Running Club
- Sponsor(s): Kim England
- Grade Level(s): 1st-5th grade students
- When: Friday 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM
- Meet in the gym/track
- Dates: 9 weeks in the Fall; 9 weeks in the Spring (dates are listed on the PE Website)
- Others: No fee, other than t-shirt Purchase. Details to come.
- Attendance: Regular participation is encouraged; no more than 3 unexcused absences
DI
- Sponsor(s): Dougherty/Kelly, Hammons/Smith, Dziedzic/Guenther, Brown/Tannous
- Grade Level(s): 4th and 5th
- Attendance: Team coach sets dates/times and parameters
Art Club
- Sponsor(s): Tracey Hall
- Grade Level(s): 4th and 5th grade students
- When: Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays 7:15-7:50, starting TBA
- Meet in the art room
- no attendance requirements
- no fee unless we decide on a t-shirt
Robo/Tech Club
- Sponsor(s): Jen Rademacher
- Grade Level(s): 4th and 5th grade students
- When: Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:30, starting 10/9
- Meet in the library
- no attendance requirements
- no fee
- will begin sometime in October
LEGO Club
-Sponsor(s): Ann Marek, Jill Williams and Nancy Kelly
-Grade Level(s): K-5
-When: Tuesdays 3:40-4:40
- Meet in Science Lab and William’s classroom
-Fee: $150
Chinese Language Program
-Sponsor: Shuyu Yan, Texas Phoenix International School
-Grade Level(s): PK-5
-Cost: $219 for semester
TGA Golf Club
- Sponsor(s): Mike Baker mbaker@playtga.com
- Grade Level(s): K-5
- When: Tuesdays 3:30-4:45
- Meet outside
- Fee: $150 for 6 weeks
TGA Tennis Club
- Sponsor(s): Mike Baker mbaker@playtga.com
- Grade Level(s): K-5
- When: Wednesdays 3:30-4:45
- Meet outside
- Fee: $150 for 6 weeks
STUCO/Recycle Club
- Sponsor(s): Alecia Valdez and Kim Walla
- Grade Level(s): 4-5
- When: Thursdays 3:30-4:15 recycle
Name That Book Club
- Sponsor(s): Leanne Krause
- Grade Level(s): 3-5
- When: Every 2 weeks on Wednesdays 3:30-4:00
- Meeting in the library
Strings
- Sponsor(s): Mr Ledford
- Grade Level(s): 4-5
- When: Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-4:15
- Meeting in the music room
- Required to attend the parent meeting 9/17 at Klein Oak.
The instrument distribution night is 10/16 at Klein Oak in the orchestra and band rooms.
- Costs: Possible instrument rental and private lessons available
Attendance Reminders
Attendance plays a major role in ensuring that your child achieves educational excellence. It is our hope and desire that your child gets the most of their educational experience. By attending school every day each child is a step closer to obtaining that goal! We understand that extenuating circumstances or illness are inevitable and ask that upon your child’s return to school, you promptly send in a medical note or parent notification. In order to document the excused absence we must receive a note within 5 days from the child’s return to school.
School starts by 8:05 each day, and students are welcome in the building as early as 7:50. We love having our Leopards at school every day, all day! Questions? Please call our attendance secretary, Mrs. Sanford, at 832-484-7708.
Party Invitations to Outside Events
Please note the teacher cannot facilitate the delivery of invites to any outside events i.e. birthday parties, sleepovers etc. The delivery of party invitations should happen outside of the instructional day.
Birthday Treats
Birthday Snacks
Please contact our school nurses if you want to purchase/bring a birthday snack for your child and classmates at least two weeks prior to your child’s birthday. Our nurses will get in touch with our cafeteria manager who will then contact you with the total cost. There are several choices such as cookies, ice cream and popsicles. We prefer for all birthday snacks to be purchased in this manner, however if you would like to bring in an outside snack for the class it must be approved at least two weeks in advance with a list of all ingredients used and where the snack was prepared/purchased. We have so many students with allergies that we have to be diligent in making certain that we are not allowing any ingredients that would trigger an allergic reaction in anyone.
Therefore, please follow our guidelines. It is very sad for us to decline a birthday snack on a student’s birthday because appropriate procedures have not been followed.
Birthday Treat Bags
Birthday treat bags are available to celebrate your child's birthday with their class. Order forms are available in the front office, by the school store, or contact Lisa Swan 832-484-7704
2018- 2019 School Hours
7:35 Klein breakfast is available in the cafeteria
7:50 Students may enter the building
8:05 School Starts/announcements begin
3:25 Dismissal Bell
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- Follow us on Twitter: @BenignusKISD or @BenignusPTO
- Ask your teacher about their Twitter handle and/or class hashtag
- PTO by visiting their site here
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