BADGER BEAT
January 5, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
January
January 8- PTO meeting 7pm
January 9- Audio screening K-4 grade and new 5th graders, see signup below
January 12- Second semester snack milk closes
January 15- No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17- 11:40 am Early Dismissal-no lunch served (No AM/PM clubs)
January 17- Bring $1, wear a hat to support the 5th Grade DC trip
January 18- Raising Cane's 5-9pm
January 22- Parent Work Night at 6:30pm
February
February 2- PTO Spirit Day *Wear Blue*
February 5- PTO meeting 7pm
February 7- 11:40 am Early Dismissal-no lunch served (No AM/PM clubs)
February 9- Valentine's Party
February 13-14- Parent Teacher Conferences
February 15-19- No School
February 21- Porky Butts 4-8 pm
February 26- Parent Work Night at 6:30pm
2024-2025 NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!
INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS AND NEW STUDENTS
Once on the website, click on Enroll New Student (bottom left). If you already have an account, you can log on. If you are new, please create an account. Once the enrollment is received and approved, you will get a confirmation email. We look forward to meeting your student and family!
A Parent Night will be held on May 2nd and Kindergarten Round Up will occur in early August.
MORNING ARRIVAL, OUTDOOR RECESS AND SAFETY PATROL GUIDELINES
MORNING ARRIVAL
Students will wait outside at arrival unless the feels like temperature is below 0 degrees. Students enter the building at 8:00 (K-1), 7:57 (2nd-3rd), and 7:5 (4th-5th).
OUTDOOR RECESS
As the weather continues to get colder in the winter months, please send your students in appropriate winter gear (coats, hats, gloves/mittens). Teachers will take students out to their 30 minute recess as long as the feels like temperature is above 20 degrees.
SAFETY PATROL
The 5th Grade Safety Patrol Program is an important service for getting our students to school safely. With cold weather definitely here, we want to provide guidelines when student safety patrol will be on duty. Student patrol members will report for duty if the feels like temperature is 20 degrees or above. When the feels like temperature drops below 20 degrees only the adult patrol members will report to duty. Students on morning patrol duty during the winter months will be offered hot chocolate after on completion of the duty. Please remind your children to wear appropriate weather gear for duty.**While these guidelines help in decision making, staff will use discretion in outdoor activities**
Snack Milk
Semester snack milk- $48.40 - second Semester snack milk is open. Please pay using your MySchoolBucks account. After January 12, payments for second semester snack milk will no longer be accepted.
There may be occasions when attending school due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may not be advisable. Student safety and learning is always the top priority for Bennington Public Schools. The District will either cancel school for the day or announce a two-hour late start.
School closings will be announced using the following media sources listed below:
Television KMTV; WOWTV; KETV
Radio KFAB (AM 1110); KKAR (AM 1290)
District Notification School Messenger
Late start days will begin exactly two hours later than the normal school start time. When weather permits for a later start, the streets, sidewalks and parking lots can be better cleared and rush hour traffic can be completed. Late start days will be announced in the same manner as school closings.
LATE START FAQ
Why are we having a late start day?
In the event of inclement weather, the District may delay the start of the school day by two hours. By starting two hours later, this allows for streets, sidewalks and parking lots to be cleared and for rush hour traffic to be complete.
What is the school scheduling time for students on a late start day?
Elementary - 10:05 AM to 3:07 PM
Middle School - 10:00 AM to 3:10 PM
High School - 10:10 AM to 3:17 PM
Will transportation be provided on a late start day?
Yes, transportation will be provided and stop times will be modified and will be running approximately two hours later to get students to school for the two-hour late start.
Will the District provide supervision if I drop off my child(ren) at school early on a late start day?
No, staff is not on duty and students are not permitted to enter the buildings before a designated time. Remember, the District will announce a late start to allow authorities and school personnel time to clear roads, sidewalks and parking lots for safe travel.
Will students be required to attend extracurricular activities on late start days?
Before school and/or morning extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, and groups) will be canceled on late start days. After school activities will proceed as scheduled.
Will preschool students attend on late start days?
There will be no morning preschool on a late start day. Afternoon preschool will be scheduled as normal with normal transportation.
Will the All-Star Kids program be affected by late start days?
Yes, for students enrolled in the All-Star Kids program that have an enrollment category that includes morning care. The hours of operation will be 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM at all locations. Breakfast will be served around 9:45 AM.
Will there be breakfast and lunch on late start days?
Yes to both. A grab & go breakfast will be offered. Lunch will run at the similarly scheduled time. Check your building's website for the exact times.
Will students have to make up instructional time lost on a late start day?
No, Bennington Public Schools builds extra hours into the school calendar every year. Late starts will not significantly affect the District’s ability to schedule school days to meet the Nebraska Department of Education’s requirements.
PTO SPOTLIGHT
School Club Information
JANUARY BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
One Book One School
Just like in the past we will be reading Frindle as our One Book One School this year. The book and questions will be coming home with your youngest child in school later this month.
Please contact us
Assistant Principal- Krista Bendell (kbendell@bennps.org)
Secretary- Liz Peterson (epeterson@bennps.org)
Health Para- Amanda Hladik (ahladik@bennps.org)
Email: aevangelisti@bennps.org
Website: benningtonschools.org
Location: 7801 North HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Bennington, NE, USA
Phone: (402)238-2372
Twitter: @pinecreek_elem
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (dbombeck@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.
Title IX
The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.