Greetings Benfield Families!

We are in the last weeks of school and students are getting excited for summer. When we come back in August, there will be a few changes that are detailed below.

Benfield Start / End Time

Next year doors will open at 7:45 a.m. for arrival with instruction beginning at 8:00 a.m. and dismissal will begin at 2:25 p.m.

For the ECI Half-Day Program, the morning will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 10:35 a.m. The afternoon class will begin at 11:50 a.m. and end at 2:25 p.m.

Mandatory Bus Registration for 2022-2023 School Year

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is implementing a mandatory bus registration process for the upcoming school year. Beginning on May 4, families whose students are eligible for bus transportation, based on the student’s primary address, received an encrypted email from AACPS containing a secure link to the bus registration form for each student who is eligible for bus transportation. Be sure to fill this form out as soon as possible, regardless of whether your student needs transportation or not. Print a copy of the receipt email.

Families will receive a separate form for each child. Forms are student-specific and cannot be forwarded to others. Students whose families do not complete registration forms will not be eligible to ride a school bus for the entire 2022-23 school year even if they reside in the transportation zone.

Please note that prekindergarten and kindergarten students, students who have IEPs that contain transportation accommodations, and students designated as homeless will automatically receive transportation. If you do not have email access or need other assistance in this process, please contact the school.

School Breakfast and Lunch

Over the last two years, breakfast and lunch meals have been free for all students. Beginning next year this will change. Students not eligible for free meals, will be expected to pay $1.50 for breakfast and $2.75 for lunch. We currently serve breakfast to 180-200 students daily, and the number of students getting lunches has doubled. Free access to breakfast and lunch has become a routine for our students, so I wanted you to be aware of the changes.

Unless eligible for a free lunch, students will have to begin paying for breakfast and lunch. Families will have the option to apply for the free lunch program if eligible.

Sue Myers

Principal

Email: smmyers@aacps.org

School Phone: (410) 222 – 6555

Google Voice: (302) 404 – 6898

Instagram: benfieldesaacps

Traditionally, many students leave for early dismissal on Blue Angels Day. In order to minimize the disruption in the classrooms by continuously calling students out for early dismissal, we have created a form where you can select a time to pick up your child. A staff member will be in the foyer to help expedite the sign-out process. Teachers will be informed as to what time to send children to the foyer for early dismissal.

If you plan to take your child for early dismissal, be sure to complete the form: Google Form for Pickup

The Greatest 'Field Day' on Earth

Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Be sure that your child's class is going to the station before you sign up for that station. This information is listed in the "Available Slot" section.

Sign up to Volunteer

All volunteers must have completed the background check online. https://onboard.inquiriesscreening.com/gen/inquiries/

Thank You,

Emily Clark

Just a reminder that your reading night game is Saturday, May 21st at 6:35 p.m.

Additional tickets for parents/family/friends/other school staff are also on sale now.

Use the link below and enter the promo code “READ5” to receive special ticket pricing. The promo code will only work for General Admission pricing (the same tickets the students will be receiving).

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