Greetings Benfield Families!
While January has brought us mild weather so far, there may be a chance that inclement weather will occur this school year, bringing the potential for a synchronous or asynchronous virtual instruction day. Please be sure to remind your children to keep their chromebooks fully charged and working. In the event of school closure, there will be one of three scenarios communicated to families:
1. Asynchronous Instruction - children will log on to Brightspace to find activities to complete on their own. There will be no live teaching.
2. Synchronous Instruction - children will access a Google Meet link in their Brightspace account for instruction. Benfield teachers have communicated more detailed information to their families about the class-specific schedule.
3. School Closure - no asynchronous / synchronous instruction.
* More information can be found here.
Lost and Found
We have accumulated many lost and found items that are on a table in the foyer. Please encourage your child to check this table for their belongings. We will also have this table open during the winter concert. We will donate all leftover items by the end of this month.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 16th
Martin Luther King, jr Birthday - No School
January 19th
Winter Concert, 6:30 p.m., students should plan to arrive between 6:00 pm. - 6:15 p.m.
January 23rd-24th
Two-Hour Early Dismissal
January 25th
No school for students
January 26th
5th Grade Assembly, Animal Helper with Ms. Jennifer Keats Curtis
Sue Myers
Principal
Email: smmyers@aacps.org
School Phone: (410) 222 – 6555
Google Voice: (302) 404 – 6898
Instagram: benfieldesaacps
Baysox Jersey Design Contest
The deadline for students to create their design and submit the designs back to the Baysox is Friday, February 3rd. Designs can be scanned (high resolution & color) and e-mailed to dfox@baysox.com, mailed (please do not fold) or dropped off at the Prince George’s Stadium. Proceeds from an auction of game-worn jerseys will be donated to the winning designer’s school again this year.
Click here for access to the design sheet shown on the right.
Yearbook Sentiments
We are now accepting Sentiments Orders for Yearbook. There are two steps, please complete both! Deadline Feb 28th
- Order Photo Sentiments for 5th Graders or
- Order Text Sentiments for ANY students.
Important Information (click)
To order a sentiment, click here: Sentiment Order Form
To pay for the sentiment, click here: Sentiment Payment
To or a yearbook, click here: Yearbook Order Form
Other questions? Check FAQs, and if still have questions... Email Ariana Marshall at bennysyearbook@gmail.com
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing Screening for ECI, Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade will take place on February 6th. We will also be screening students who are new to Anne Arundel County.
If your child wears glasses, be sure they bring them to school on this day. If your child is in 2nd grade - 5th grade, and you have concerns for their vision or hearing, please contact the Health Room, so we can discuss possible screening options.
Linda Testerman, RN BSN NCSN
Benfield PTO News
The PTO would like to thank our January Sponsor of the Month, O'Brien Law!
School Store
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!!
Gather together your allowance and birthday money! The school store will be back in business starting Wednesday, January 18th and every Wednesday morning after that from 7:40 a.m-8:00 a.m. by the recess doors in the front hallway.
There are plenty of pens, pencils, keychains, popits, fidgets and more!! There is nothing over $5.00 and plenty of things under $1.00. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Box Top News
Attention all parents & Grandparents! Our school has the opportunity to raise money from the comfort of your own home! Please see the flyer below! This is a very simple process once you create an account.
Congratulations to the 2nd grade class! You have won the Box Top contest for the month of December. You will be receiving your award in January.
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Amazon Smiles Register your Amazon account to support the Benfield PTO. Click here for the link. | Planet Aid / Discover Books Any unwanted clothing, shoes, and books can be dropped off in one of the bins in the car loop. | Box Tops for Education Register for an account either through the App, or through the website www.boxtopsforeducation.com. Registration is free. |
Planet Aid / Discover Books
