When we reach that time of year to celebrate the 100th day, it makes us reflect on how fast the year has gone by. It is amazing to realize that we are more than half-way through the school year. I continue to be impressed by our students and their dedication to learning. I see it each day as I visit the classrooms. One of the most impressive traits of a learner is one who asks questions and uses that information to deepen their understanding. Our children continuously ask questions and want to learn more. They are truly an impressive group of children!

PTO Bingo Night

A special thank you to the Gonzalez Family who did an outstanding job hosting the Virtual Bingo Night on Friday. The Benfield community really enjoyed the experience.

Parent Portal

With interim reports being available for parents on March 4th, now is a good time to be sure you have access to the Parent Portal. Information about the Parent Portal can be found by clicking here.

Masks on the School Bus

In accordance with that regulatory change, effective Monday, February 28, 2022, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will no longer require masks to be worn on school buses when those school buses are transporting students for school-related programs. This includes transportation to and from school, athletic events, field trips, etc., when that transportation occurs on a school bus.

Sue Myers

Principal

Email: smmyers@aacps.org

School Phone: (410) 222 – 6555

Google Voice: (302) 404 – 6898

Instagram: benfieldesaacps

During the month of March, we will be collecting new and gently used sports equipment to donate to Leveling The Playing Field, an organization that distributes the equipment to schools and organizations working to provide an affordable and accessible option to under-resourced youth groups, community programs, and schools throughout the local area.

Check your garage for those outgrown items your child no longer uses that are still in good condition and consider donating them to our collection.

The following items are gladly accepted:

*footballs, basketballs, baseballs/softballs, tennis balls, volleyballs, golf balls, soccer balls, lacrosse/field hockey balls, wiffle balls, hockey pucks

*jump ropes, hula-hoops, kick balls, playground balls, roller skates/blades (5 years old or less), yoga/fitness mats

*tennis rackets, hockey sticks, bats, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks, cones

*football cleats/gloves/pads/helmets (5 years old or newer)

*lacrosse goggles/helmets/pads/gloves, soccer cleats/shin guards, goalie gloves, field hockey goggles/gloves, baseball catchers gear/cleats, bases, t-ball sets

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN- bike helmets, bike/skateboard elbow/knee pads

The Benfield PTO would like to give a warm February welcome to our new sponsor, BRK Financial, LLC.

At BRK Financial, LLC, we believe many executives, professionals, business owners and retirees lack professional guidance in an ever-growing complex financial landscape. The process employed by our team of professionals differs from other financial professionals who may focus on products or only on certain aspects of your finances. Instead, we take a holistic approach by serving as the “concierge” for your broad financial needs including:

· FINANCIAL PLANNING

· INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

· INSURANCE

· TAX EFFICIENT & ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES

Our purpose is to help bring financial order to your life…And keep it that way! We would be glad to help you. Please contact us at:

821 W. Benfield Rd. Ste. 2

Severna Park, MD 21146

410.695-5194

Bryan.Karsner@ceterawealth.com