Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of September 7, 2020
Dear Amazing Bennett Families,
Last week was exciting, as we welcomed BEARS back into the building. Bennett Elementary was selected by McKinney ISD to be the only MISD school featured on NBC5'S "Carter in the Classroom" series to showcase the BEST School in McKinney. On the 2nd 1st Day of School, NBC5 News reporters spent over four hours on campus during arrival and visited classrooms, lunch, Art, Music, and PE.
Our AMAZING Bennett staff has worked hard and tirelessly to ensure every safety precaution is in place for everyone in our building. NBC5 News reporters were so impressed with our school, as we safely welcomed students back into the building for face-to-face learning.
Bennett truly is the BEST School in McKinney! Bennett will be showcased and featured two more times on NBC5's "Carter in the Classroom." Once for a segment on "Kindergarten" and again for a segment on "Specials." Way to go, BEARS!
Be sure to stay tuned to NBC5 to watch our BEARS in action. It's always great to be a BEAR!
Sincerely,
Amy
It's Kindergarten Color Week #1 - Join Us in Wearing the Color of the Day
PTO General Meeting - Thursday, September 10th, 6:00-7:00
Specials' Team - September Newsletter
Bennett's 2020-2021 Virtual Calendar of Events
Important Info from Bennett Counselor, Christie Thompson
Check out our August guidance lesson on the Zones of Regulation. Remind your student to submit a video of a creative calming strategy so that I can share with other students!
https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/august.html
Kinder Kamp starts this week!
https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/kinderkamp-2020-21.html
Read our Impact Counselor’s Newsletter for some great Back to School tips!
https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/making-an-impact.html
College Week is around the corner! Are you ready for our dress up days?
https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/college-week-2020-21.html
Whether your student is learning in-person or virtually, stay informed by signing up for my Counseling updates. I provide daily tips on announcements and weekly guidance lessons. Here is more information about my virtual school counseling services:
https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/virtual-counseling.html
Warm regards,
Christie N. Thompson
School Counselor
504 Campus Coordinator
469.302.5437/5438
Zones of Regulation
Kinder Kamp Flyer
College Week Flyer - September 21-25
Social Distancing Greetings for Our BEARS
The Bennett Learning Commons
Information from Bennett Nurse, Tiffany Krueger
Medication No Tolerance Policy
Make an Appointment with the Nurse
Covid Parent Letter
September Breakfast & Lunch Menus
MISD Grab & Go Meals
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
Bennett's Spirit Days - 2020-2021
Complete Your 2020-2021 Criminal Background Check
Below is the link and information from the district website for you to complete your annual criminal background check. We encourage you to complete your background check sooner than later. At the beginning of the school year, it may take longer for your background check to be approved due to the high volume of parents completing the process.
The volunteer grace period for parents that passed their criminal background check for the 2019-2020 school year, will expire on Wednesday, September 30th.
We look forward to seeing YOU at school soon.
McKinney ISD Club 360 After School Child Care
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in September
September Birthdays:
7 - Colton, Cooper, Caleb
8 - Lillie
9 - Henry
10 - Austin, Carlene
11 - Kyla
12 - Kenzie
13 - Kate
14 - Cameron, Grant
15 - Sean, Alicia, Sienna, Owen, Isaac, Carson
16 - Kelechi
17 - AidanI
18 - Isabella, Alyssa, Jack
19 - Dayul
20 - Lily, Scarlett
21 - Riley
22 - Dillon
23 - Ms Slides - Speech Teacher
24 - Brennan, Analiese
25 - Timothy
26 - Elisha
27 - Madison
28 - Ava
29 - U S
30 - Matthew, Chance, Annie
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 3rd - Friday, September 11th:
No Alpha - Alpha Testing & Home Campus Routines/Procedures
Thursday, September 3rd - Friday, September 18th:
No Visitors & Volunteers between 8:00AM-3:07PM
*As we work to Build Routines & Procedures with our BEARS
Monday, September 7th:
Labor Day - No school for students & staff
Tuesday, September 8th - Friday, September 11th:
Kindergarten Color Week 1 - Every BEAR is encouraged to participate
Tuesday, September 8th:
Kindergarten Color RED Day
Wednesday, September 9th:
Kindergarten Color WHITE Day
Thursday, September 10th:
Kindergarten Color YELLOW Day
PTO General Meeting at 6:00PM in the Bennett Cafe
Friday, September 11th:
Kindergarten Color BLUE Day
Monday, September 14th - Friday, September 18th:
Kindergarten Color Week 2 - Every BEAR is encouraged to participate
Monday, September 14th:
Kindergarten Color GREEN Day
3rd Grade Alpha Face to Face classes begin at Webb
Tuesday, September 15th:
Kindergarten Color ORANGE Day
Wednesday, September 16th:
Kindergarten Color BLACK Day
Thursday, September 17th:
Kindergarten Color PINK Day
Visitors & Volunteers Welcome Back into the Building
Friday, September 18th:
Kindergarten Color PURPLE Day
PTO Sponsored Room Rep Meetings - K-2nd (9-9:45AM) & 3rd-5th (10-10:45AM) Science Lab
Thursday, September 17th - Friday, September 18th:
4th & 5th Grade Alpha Face to Face begins at Webb
Friday, September 25th:
September School Wide Friday Live Celebration - 2:15PM - Virtually - More Details to Come
Wednesday, September 30th:
MISD Volunteer Background Grace Period Ends
*Be sure to complete your 2020-2021 MISD Background Check