Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of April 25, 2022
MISD Parent Notification of House Bill 4545 Requirements for STAAR for Grades 3rd-5th
There is No "Opt Out” for STAAR Testing Requirements
Please be aware that state law requires students in Texas public schools to take the STAAR standardized tests. There is no “opt out” for standardized tests. Failure to complete the required testing will result in 30 hours of tutoring during summer school for each test that is failed or not taken. Students who do not attend school on testing days will be required to make up tests upon their return.
Students must pass the five end-of-course (EOC) exams or an acceptable substitute in order to graduate. A student who does not perform satisfactorily on the STAAR test in no more than two courses may be permitted to graduate if an individual graduation committee determines the student is qualified to do so. By local policy, a school district may also issue a certificate of coursework completion to a student who successfully completes curriculum requirements but who fails the required state assessment tests. (Tex. Educ. Code §§ 28.025(d), .0258; 19 Tex. Admin. Code § 101.3022) Students who do not perform satisfactorily on an EOC assessment must also be provided with accelerated instruction which, again, includes 30 hours during summer school. (Tex. Educ. Code §§ 29.081, .0217)
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Sincerely,
McKinney ISD
The Bennett Playground is for Club 360 Childcare Use ONLY From 3:07PM to 6:30PM on School Days
The Bennett playground and pavilion are reserved after school ONLY for our Bennett students that stay AND pay for the McKinney ISD Club 360 after school care program. Our Club 360 students have exclusive access to our Bennett playground and pavilion from 3:07PM to 6:30PM on school days. Your immediate assistance and help is much appreciated.
All other students and families will need to access and play at the City of McKinney A. Hardy Eubanks Jr. Park next to the school. Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Amy
Save the Dates - Kindergarten - 4th Grade End of Year Events
Save the Dates - 5th Grade End of Year Events
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S GRADE LEVEL NEWSLETTERS
Take a Look at Pictures from Our Collaboration Guidance Lesson in the Art Classroom - See Link Below
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 WILL ASSIST WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
APRIL BREAKFAST MENU
APRIL Lunch MENU
APRIL CHARACTER TRAIT - HONESTY
APRIL DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP CHARACTER TRAIT - TRUSTWORTHINESS
HEAD START PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS FOR LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - OPEN NOW
PRE-K REGISTRATION OPEN Now FOR LAWSON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
NEW TO MISD STUDENT REGISTRATION OPEN Now AT BENNETT
CALLING ALL INCOMING KINDERGARTEN BEARS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR - PARENTS COMPLETE THIS BRIEF SURVEY BELOW
SCHOOL DAY - MISD MAKES-UP BAD WEATHER DAY - MONDAY, APRIL 25TH
4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR - MONDAY, APRIL 25TH - 7:15AM
K-1ST GRADE AUTHOR VISIT - MONDAY, APRIL 25TH
IT'S PAJAMA DAY FOR OUR BEARS - TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH
BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS - TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH
MODIFIED SPECIALS SCHEDULE AFTER BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS - TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH
HAPPY SECRETARY'S DAY - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH
KINDERGARTEN IN-SCHOOL FIELD TRIP - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH
2ND-5TH GRADE RUNNING CLUB - FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH - 7:30AM - LAST DAY OF RUNNING CLUB FOR THE YEAR
NURSE NEWS - APRIL
NEW MISD COVID PROTOCOLS
Effective 8/2/2021, all existing protocols will be replaced with the following information. We will continue to monitor and adjust our protocols based on any updated information from Collin County Health Department, Texas DSHS, Texas Education Agency and CDC.
- All staff, visitors and students (with parental assistance) should monitor for symptoms of illness prior to campus arrival.
- CDC Guidance (including those fully vaccinated) recommends to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Schools in Texas, including McKinney ISD, may highly recommend but may not require masks.
- Campuses will work to ensure no student is treated differently as a result of their choice to wear a mask or not wear a mask.
- Visitors will be allowed on campus according to standard visiting rules.
- Social distancing will be maintained when feasible.
- Staff and students will continue to be expected to wash their hands frequently throughout the day.
- Parents and employees will continue to be required to report confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 to campus administration or their supervisor, but this information will no longer be tracked on the District COVID-19 Dashboard.
- Staff and students with symptoms of COVID 19 (until ruled out) OR a confirmed case of COVID-19 must quarantine for 10 days from the date of symptom onset or positive test if no symptoms.
- Staff will not conduct close contact reviews and students/staff will not be required to quarantine for exposure.
- Current MISD COVID-19 numbers may be accessed through TEA at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/schools/texas-education-agency/
- Current Collin County/City of McKinney numbers may be found at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8a63b1622bea4d65b28658f2101b539
DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR PTO TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 2ND-5TH
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2nd-6th
Teacher Appreciation Week Treats from PTO for Bennett Staff
Teacher Appreciation Week Treats from Students to Staff
1ST GRADE MUSIC PROGRAM - THURSDAY, MAY 5TH - 6:00PM
K-2ND GRADE FINE ARTS NIGHT & 4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR PERFORMANCE - THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
BENNETT FIELD DAY - FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
Bronco Football Youth Camp - May 24th-27th
We have 2 scholarships available to attend the Boyd Bronco Football camp. Send requests to Christie Thompson at cthompson@mckinneyisd.net. First come, first served!
SAVE THE DATE - MISD SCOPE CAMP - JUNE 27TH-30TH
BEARS CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY IN APRIL
April Birthdays:
1 - Vildan
3 - Mrs. Stiefel - Diagnostician
6 - Cici, Kaylee, Clarabelle
7 - Adam, Dallas
8 - Hazel, Claire
9 - Alanna
11 - Alaina
12 - Matthew, Cristian
13 - Liam, Yalin
14 - Evan
15 - JayAna, Lyla, Ella, Mr. Khreish - Resource Teacher
17 - Maili
18 - Kambria, Anna
19 - Noah, Lalayla, Kinley, Teigan
20 - Braden
21 - Emilio, Daniel, Beckett
23 - Lindsey
24 - Hailey, Camden
25 - Georgia, Kaleb, Graeson
26 - Helene
27 - Zayd, Jaxton, Carly, Mrs. Scheidhauer - Speech Teacher
28 - Kareem, Mrs. Woods - Dyslexia, Mrs. Martin - 4th Grade Teacher
29 - Jase, Rylee
30 - Kameron, Connor, Jack
OUR BEARS ARE GOING ON FIELD TRIPS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR BEARS
April Events:
April Character Trait - Honesty
Monday, April 25th:
*School Day for Students & Staff
*4th & 5th Grade Choir Practice - 7:15AM
*Kindergarten-1st Grade Author Visit
*Kindergarten Author Visit - 8:30AM
*1st Grade Author Visit - 9:10AM
Tuesday, April 26th:
*It's Pajama Day for Our BEARS - We met our PTO Amazon Prime Goal
NEW MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS - Replaces Friday Live
*Parents - Invitation & RSVP ONLY if your child will receive an award
*Kinder-2nd Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 8:15AM-8:45AM - Gym
*3rd-5th Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 9:00AM-9:30AM - Gym
*Creed Lunch - 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 27th:
*Secretary's Day
*Kindergarten In-School Dallas Zoo Field Trip - 9:00AM
Friday, April 29th:
*STAAR ALT-2 Window Closes
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:30AM - Last Day for Running Club for the year
May Events:
May Character Trait - Gratitude
Monday, May 2nd - Friday, May 6th:
*Teacher Appreciation Week
*Substitute Appreciation Week
*Last Week of Alpha Services
Monday, May 2nd:
*Teacher Appreciation - "Supplies You Are An Awesome Teacher" - Bring a supply item for your teacher
*Alpha Game Night - Webb Elementary - 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tuesday, May 3rd:
*Teacher Appreciation - "Teacher You Are Sweet" - Bring your teacher her favorite dessert or treat
*Boyd Bronco Football Greeters Assist with Arrival
*CoServ In-School Presentation for 5th Grade
Wednesday, May 4th:
*Teacher Appreciation - "Teacher, I am Thankful" - Bring your teacher a homemade card thanking them for being your teacher
Thursday, May 5th:
*Teacher Appreciation - "Teacher, You Deserve a Break" - Bring your teacher her favorite snack or drink to enjoy on their break
*K-2nd Grade Fine Arts Night - 6:00PM
*4th & 5th Grade Choir Performance - 7:00PM
Friday, May 6th:
*Teacher Appreciation - "Teacher, Thanks For Helping Me Grow This Year" - Bring a flower for your teacher to brighten their day
*School Lunch Hero Day
*5th Grade Crape Myrtle Presentation during Specials
*K-2 Texas 2X2 Reading Challenge Deadline
Monday, May 9th - Thursday, May 12th:
*Closed Campus to ALL Visitors & Volunteers
*STAAR Testing Week for 3rd-5th Grade
Monday, May 9th:
Closed Campus to All Visitors & Volunteers
Tuesday, May 10th:
*Closed Campus to All Visitors & Volunteers
*STAAR Math Test - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Wednesday, May 11th:
*Closed Campus to All Visitors & Volunteers
*STAAR Reading Test - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Thursday, May 12th:
*Closed Campus to All Visitors & Volunteers
*STAAR Science Test - 5th Grade
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
**LUNCH MENU CHANGE - Today will be Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Day
Friday, May 13th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*K-2 Field Day - 8:20AM-10:50AM
*School Wide Lunch - 11:00AM-11:45AM
**LUNCH MENU CHANGE - Today will be Corn Dog Sack Lunch Day
*3rd-5th Grade Field Day - 12:00PM-2:45PM
Monday, May 16th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*Senior Breakfast for Graduating High School Seniors - 7:30AM-8:15AM - Bennett Cafe
*5th Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*Kindergarten End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
Tuesday, May 17th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*1st Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*2nd Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
Wednesday, May 18th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*3rd Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*4th Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
*PTO Spirit Event- Handles Ice Cream
Thursday, May 19th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*K-4th Grade Class Parties - 2:00PM-2:45PM
*5th Grade Class Parties - 11:30AM-2:45PM - included lunch
Friday, May 20th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*4th 9 Weeks of School Ends
*Report Cards Go Home
NEW MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS - Replaces Friday Live
*Parents - Invitation & RSVP ONLY if your child will receive an award
*Kinder-2nd Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 8:15AM-8:45AM - Gym
*3rd-5th Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 9:00AM-9:30AM - Gym
*Creed Lunch - 11:30AM
*5th Grade Walk - 2:30PM - Outside the School
*13th Annual Flag Lowering Ceremony - 2:45PM
*3:07PM - Dismissal for All Students