Benefield Parent Newsletter
November 21, 2015
“In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter, and people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Curl up with your loved ones and enjoy the sights, sounds, scents, and traditions of this very special time of year.” - Cynthia Rylant
A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and count our blessings, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you for entrusting us with your most prized possession, your child. On behalf of the entire Benefield staff, I wish each of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Continue reading to find out what is going on in and around Benefield. Please visit our website at http://www.benefield.org/.
Your PROUD Principal,
Shonda Gipson Stevens
Website: http://www.benefield.org/
STEM Night featuring he Benefield Singers & Step Team ~Thursday, December 10
Benefield has an exciting night planned filled with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities for you and your family. Science fair winners will be announced. Discovery High School students will also be sharing science activities. The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. with the Benefield Singers and Step Team kicking off the evening with live performances. We hope to see everyone there!
Breakfast with Santa ~Saturday, December 12
We are excited to announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Benefield on Saturday, December 12, 8 a.m-11 a.m. Breakfast is $3 per student. Magic Moments will also be on hand to take photographs. Photo packages will start at $5. We hope you join us for fun, food and crafts. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 8. Please check your child's Friday Folder for the flyer about Breakfast with Santa.
Georgia School Climate Survey
Please take a few moments and respond to the Georgia School Climate Survey (24 questions). Your feedback provides us great information. We appreciate you taking the time to respond.
Student Assessments
Students will be participating in local and district assessments during the month of December. Students will be taking a middle of the year reading assessment, exemplar, and writing prompt to measure their progress from the beginning of the year. In addition, students in grades 1-5 will be taking the district assessments (DAs) in the area of English Language Arts and Math. Students in grades 3-5 will take the DAs in Science and Social Studies as well.
Winter Celebrations
Our school wide winter celebrations will be held on Wednesday, December 16 for grades 1, 3 & 5 and on Thursday, December 17 for PreK, K, 2 & 4. Parties will be held 2:15-3:00 p.m. Celebrations are designated for Benefield Elementary students only. Older and/or younger siblings can not attend celebrations. Adults may volunteer in coordination with the classroom teacher. If you are asked to donate a snack or refreshment, please only send in clear liquids such as Sprite or water. Teachers will coordinate classroom celebrations.
Mark your calendar
STEM Night featuring the Benefield Singers & Step Team, December 10, 6 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa, December 12, 8-11
Winter Celebrations, December 16 & December 17
· 1st, 3rd & 5th grades, December 16
· PreK, K, 2 & 4th, December 17
Winter Break, December 21-January 5
Students return- Wednesday, January 6, 2016