Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of August 15, 2022
We LOVE Our BEARS!!!
FREE Shirt for Every Bennett Student - Enter Shirt Size Below
Applications Due by 3:30PM - Friday, August 19th
Bennett's Kindergarten Team
Bennett's 1st Grade Team
Bennett's 2nd Grade Team
Bennett's 3rd Grade Team
Bennett's 4th Grade Team
Bennett's 5th Grade Team
Bennett's Specials Team
Bennett's Special Education Team
Bennett's Office Team
McKinney ISD Alpha / Gifted & Talented Program
Save the Date! Supply and Say Hi at Webb Elementary August 16th or 18th (Your choice!)
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, August 16th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, August 19th - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures - The Safety of Our BEARS is Our #1 Priority
Arrival & Dismissal Map
Check Out Our Grade Level Newsletters
McKinney ISD News Brief - August 2022
A new edition of McKinney ISD's News Brief is now available online.
In today's edition:
- Welcome Back to School
- Registration Information
- Campus Safety - Visitor Procedures
- District Hours
- School Supplies
- COVID-19
- Immunizations
- Childcare Programs
- Bus Service
- Stay Connected
- Tax Free Weekend
Best,
McKinney ISD Communications
Back to School Welcome Letters from Bennett PTO President & Bennett Principals
August Breakfast Menu
August Lunch Menu
2022-2023 Free and Reduced Application Process and Student Meal Price Update
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. Those funds are not authorized to continue for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, McKinney ISD must return to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility. Starting on August 1st, we will begin processing applications for meal benefits. Paper applications in English and Spanish will be available at all schools and the link for online applications are: http://www.mckinneyisd.schoollunchapp.com/. If filling out the paper version, families can return the form to the school office, school cafeteria (after the first day of school), or to the MISD Food Service Office.
The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility.
Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. For full-price and reduced-price students, funds can be loaded into the student accounts at https://www.MySchoolBucks.com.
The student meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
*Elementary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Elementary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Elementary Lunch Full Price - $2.85
*Elementary Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
*Secondary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Secondary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Secondary Lunch Full Price - $3.10
*Second Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
Sincerely,
Jason Vickery
Food Service Director
McKinney ISD
Desk: 469-302-6365
Please Keep All Dogs at Home For Safety of Others
Visitors & Volunteers Welcome Back Into the Building - Monday, August 29th
We encourage parents to use these two weeks to complete your criminal background check for the 2022-2023 school year. Here is the link to complete your annual criminal background check: https://webserv.mckinneyisd.net/workspace/.
Thank you for sharing your BEAR with us each and every day. We look forward to seeing YOU visiting and volunteering in the building starting on Monday, August 29th.
Complete Your Annual Criminal Background Check to Volunteer
Interested in volunteering in McKinney ISD for the 2022-2023 school year? Volunteer applications are being accepted for the upcoming school year. McKinney ISD requires all volunteers complete the required volunteer process each school year.
All volunteers with McKinney ISD agree to a background check each school year prior to beginning volunteer duties. McKinney ISD is dedicated to making sure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
The volunteer application process is just one effort used by the school administration to help make our schools safe.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO BE PROCESSED.
To apply, click the link below and select the School or schools of your choice. An email account is required for notification purposes. Once your volunteer application is processed and the criminal background check is complete, you will receive an e-mail notification regarding your application from the MISD Human Resources department.
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Tuesday, August 16th:
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear an inspirational shirt
*Alpha Supply & Say Hi Event at Webb Elementary - 5:00PM-7:00PM (offered twice this week - pick one)
Thursday, August 18th:
*Alpha Supply & Say Hi Event at Webb Elementary - 5:00PM-7:00PM (offered twice this week - pick one)
Friday, August 19th:
*Bennett Spirit Day
*Enjoy wearing your favorite Bennett, Lego, or Kindness Shirt
Kindergarten Color Week #1 - Join Us in Wearing the Designated Color of the Day
Monday, August 22nd:
*Kindergarten Color RED Day
*3rd Grade Alpha Begins - at Webb Elementary
*MCLASS Testing Window Opens for K-2
*Beginning of the Year (BOY) MAP Reading Window Opens for K-5th
Tuesday, August 23rd:
*Kindergarten Color WHITE Day
*PTO/Principal Fundraiser "Believe Kids" Kick-Off
*K-2 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 8:15AM
*3-5 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 9:00AM
Wednesday, August 24th:
*Kindergarten Color YELLOW Day
Thursday, August 25th:
*Kindergarten Color GREEN Day
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha Begins - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Begins - at Webb Elementary
Friday, August 26th:
*Kindergarten Color BLUE Day
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day - at Webb Elementary
*BOY MAP Reading Window Closes for K-5th
Kindergarten Color Week #2
Monday, August 29th:
*Kindergarten Color ORANGE Day
*3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Safety Patrol Begins
*BOY MAP Math Window Opens for K-5th
*Welcome Visitors & Volunteers in the Building
Tuesday, August 30th:
*Kindergarten Color BLACK Day
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) 1st Semester Kick-Off - 6:00PM-7:00PM in Bennett Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 31st:
*Kindergarten Color PURPLE Day
Thursday, September 1st:
*Kindergarten Color PINK Day
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
* 4th & 5th Grade Alpha - At Webb Elementary
*BOY MAP Math Window Closes for K-5th
Friday, September 2nd:
*No School for Students
*Wear Your Favorite Color at HOME
*Staff Development Waiver Day for Staff
Monday, September 5th:
*Holiday for Students & Staff
*No School
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in August
1 - Paulina, Durham
2 - AnaBelle
4 - Elinor, Bryson, Oliver, Donald
5 - Ethan, Gerry, Finn, Easton
6 - Tyler, Emory
7 - Sara, Thomas, Myra
8 - Nicolas, Akshaj, Cameron, Caroline, Annabelle
9 - Anaya, Julian, Amelia, Ms. Lane - Secretary
11 - Z'narriehh
14 - Adesewa
15 - Callyn, Ezra
16 - Caleb
17 - Kingston, Lela
18 - Raylan, Eliana
19 - Daniel
20 - Ms. French - 4th Grade Teacher
21 - Ms. Gore - 4th Grade Teacher, Ms. Miranda - School Nurse
22 - Charity
23 - Juliette, Jonas
24 - Jonathan, Brooklyn, Ms. Blazek - Kindergarten Teacher
25 - Allison
26 - Hannah, Ian, Hensley, Ashley
27 - Kaden, Alice
28 - Ms. Androlowicz - STC Aide
30 - Vivian, Jack, Kimberly
Kindergarten Color Weeks - Dress Up Days - August 22 - September 2
Join Us in Wearing the Designated Color of the Day to Support Our Kinders
Alpha Testing Dates - 2022-2023
Bennett's Dress Up Days - 2022-2023
Bennett Specials Schedule
School Appreciation Days - 2022-2023
McKinney ISD Crossing Guards & Subs Needed
McKinney ISD Club 360 After School Childcare Program
McKinney ISD Weather Guidelines
Kindergarten School Supply List
1st Grade School Supply List
2nd Grade School Supply List
3rd Grade School Supply List
4th Grade School Supply List
5th Grade School Supply List
Bennett's Instructional Schedule 2022-2023
Check Out the Bennett PTO Website to Purchase Spirit Wear
Save the Date - Bennett's ONLY Fundraiser of the School Year Kicks Off - Tuesday, August 30th
Save the Date - PTO Sponsored Principal's Coffee - Friday, September 9th
Bennett PTO Year-At-A Glance Events for 2022-2023
Bennett PTO Sponsored Fall Spirit Nights
About Us
Hello, my name is Kassie Halpin and I am the Assistant Principal at Bennett. This is my 4th year at Bennett and my 15th year in Education. Serving the students and families at Bennett is a true honor and I look forward to a wonderful school year!