Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of September 26, 2022
PTO Sponsored Yearbook Available for Purchase
Drama Kids After School Program at Bennett - Registration Open Now
Chess Club After School Program at Bennett - Registration Open Now
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - SEPTEMBER 26th-30th
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SEPTEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - RESPECT
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
SEPTEMBER STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY - SQUISHMALLOW DOG
FALL PICTURES - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR - 7:15AM - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
BENNETT LIVE SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS & CREED LUNCH - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH - PARENT INVITED IF BEAR RECEIVING AWARD
EVERY BEAR WILL RECEIVE & WEAR FREE PTO SPONSORED "20TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT" TO BENNETT LIVE
EVERY GRADE LEVEL WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT COLORED SHIRT
MODIFIED SPECIALS SCHEDULE ON BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATION DAYS
BENNETT'S MASCOT - BENNY THE BEAR - WILL ATTEND OUR BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS
1ST & 2ND GRADE ALPHA TESTING REFERRAL DEADLINE - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, September 29th
SPIRIT DAY FRIDAY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH- WEAR YOUR FAVORITE BENNETT SHIRT
2ND-5TH GRADE RUNNING CLUB - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH - 7:15AM
October CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - REsponsibility
Custodian Appreciation Day - Sunday, October 2nd
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 2 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 3rd-7th
PTO Glow Dance Pre-Sales Begin - Monday, October 3rd
*PTO Glow Dance Will Be - Friday, October 21st - 6:30PM-8:00Pm
Special Olympics Bowling Practice - Tuesday, October 4th
International Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 5th
4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR - 7:15AM - WEDNESDAY, October 5th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, October 6th
MISD Fall Community Resource Night - Thursday, October 6th - 6:00PM-8:00PM - MISD Stadium
Staff Development Waiver Day - No School for Students - Friday, October 7th
Fire Prevention Week - October 10th-14th
School Holiday - No School for Students & Staff - Monday, October 10th
Teacher Exchange Day - No School for Students OR Staff - Tuesday, October 11th
Welcome Back to School - Students & Staff Return to School - Wednesday, October 12th
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 12th-14th
4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR - 7:15AM - WEDNESDAY, October 12th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, October 13th
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 14th
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 2 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 17th-21st
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, October 19th
Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home - Wednesday, October 19th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, October 20th
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 21st
PTO Sponsored Glow Dance - Friday, October 21st - 6:30PM-8:00PM
MISD Holiday Bazaar - Saturday, October 22nd - 9:00AM-4:00PM
SAFETY PATROL TEAM 1 ASSISTS WITH ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL - October 24th-28th
National Bus Safety Week - October 24th-28th
Red Ribbon Week - October 24th-28th
Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Tuesday, October 25th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, October 26th
BENNETT LIVE SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS & CREED LUNCH - WEDNESDAY, October 26th - PARENT INVITED IF BEAR RECEIVING AWARD
Bennett's Mascot - Benny the Bear - Will Attend Our Bennett Live Celebrations
MODIFIED SPECIALS SCHEDULE ON BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATION DAYS
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 28th
MISD September Coordinated Health Newsletter - HealthWhys
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of September 26th-30th:
*Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, September 26th:
3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
Tuesday, September 27th:
*Fall Picture Day - More Details to Come
Wednesday, September 28th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*September Bennett Live Celebrations - Parents Attend if Child is Receiving an Award
*K-2nd Grade - 8:15AM-8:45AM
*3rd-5th Grade - 9:00AM-9:30AM
*Modified Specials Schedule for the day
*Creed Lunch - 10:30AM-11:00AM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, September 29th:
*Alpha Referral Deadline for 1st & 2nd Grade Students
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, September 30th:
*Spirit Day Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
Sunday, October 2nd:
Custodian Appreciation Day
Week of October 3rd-7th:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, October 3rd:
*3rd Grade Alpha
*PTO Glow Dance Pre-Sales Begin
Tuesday, October 4th:
Special Olympics Bowling Practice - 9:00AM-12:00PM
Wednesday, October 5th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*International Walk to School Day - Meet Ms. Halpin, Ms. Holderman, & Staff on the Corner of Coronado & Plainfield at 7:30AM - We will walk to school together
Thursday, October 6th:
*1st 9 Weeks of School Ends
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
*MISD Fall Community Resource Night - MISD Stadium - 6:00PM-8:00PM
Friday, October 7th:
*No School for Students
*Staff Development Waiver Day for Staff
Monday, October 10th:
*Columbus Day Holiday
*No School for Students & Staff
Tuesday, October 11th:
*No School for Students & Staff
Week of Wednesday, October 12th - Friday, October 14th:
Safety Patrol Team 1
Wednesday, October 12th:
*2nd 9 Weeks of School Begins
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
Thursday, October 13th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, October 14th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Week of October 17th-21st:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, October 17th:
3rd Grade Alpha
Wednesday, October 19th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, October 20th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, October 21st:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
*PTO Glow Dance - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Saturday, October 22nd:
MISD's 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar - 9:00AM-4:00PM - MHS
Week of October 24th-28th:
Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, October 24th:
3rd Grade Alpha
Tuesday, October 25th:
Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Wednesday, October 26th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*October Bennett Live Celebrations - Parents Attend if Child Receiving an Award
*K-2nd Grade - 8:15AM-8:45AM
*3rd-5th Grade - 9:00AM-9:30AM
*Modified Specials Schedule for the day
*Creed Lunch - 11:00AM-11:30AM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, October 27th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, October 28th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
BEARS CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER & October
September Birthdays:
1 - Stella, Charlotte, Holden, Amir
2 - Bryson, Grace
3 - Faizan
5 - Ryan
7 - Grayson, Caleb, Cooper
8 - Lillie, Aiden
9 - Ben, Paige, Henry, Abigail, Vanessa, Anna
10 - Carlene, Isla
11 - Landen
12 - Kenzie
13 - Kate
14 - Cameron, Grant
15 - Sebastian, Carson, Isaac
17 - Parker, Soha, Coach Smith - PE Aide, Ms. Vera - 3rd Grade Teacher
18 - Alyssa
20 - Lily, Scarlett
21 - Riley, Zachary, Mrs. White - 5th Grade Teacher
22 - Oliver, Dominic, Austin
23 - Mallory, Mckenlee, Micah
26 - David
27 - Madison
28 - Adam, Ava, Jayden
29 - Zuri
30 - Annie, Chance, Marco
October Birthdays:
3 - Daniel, David, Logan, Emilia
4 - Ellie-Rae
5 - Ayden, Mason, Mrs. Lunde - LSSP/Diagnostician
6 - Ronald, Juliana, Sophia, Hadley
7 - Paxton, Justin
8 - Mia, Taleia, Patton
9 - Knox, Mrs. Trout - Resource Inclusion Teacher
10 - Brynn, Royce
11 - Anna, Steele
13 - Henry, Mrs. Stallbaumer - Media Resource Specialist
14 - Macie, Lily
15 - Reagan, Jason
17 - Rocco
18 - Maggie
19 - Amelia, Luke, Micole, Weston
20 - Eva, LeoDaniel, Kevin
21 - Charlie
22 - Lily, Blake
23 - Jacob, Reaghan, Brylee
24 - Asher, Thomas
25 - Reese
26 - James
27 - Brooklyn
28 - Kinley, Trevor, Liam, Holly, Brady
31 - MJ, Isabel
September Breakfast Menu
SEPTEMBER Lunch MENU
STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNT INFORMATION
ALPHA COLLABORATORS FOR BENNETT - 2022-2023
ALPHA TESTING DATES - 2022-2023
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES - THE SAFETY OF OUR BEARS IS OUR #1 PRIORITY
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MAP
BENNETT'S DRESS UP DAYS - 2022-2023
BENNETT'S INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE
BENNETT PARENT FEEDBACK FORM
BENNETT'S SPECIALS SCHEDULE
EARLY CHECK OUT EXPECTATIONS AT BENNETT
MCKINNEY ISD CLUB 360 AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM
MCKINNEY ISD CROSSING GUARDS & SUBS NEEDED
MCKINNEY ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2022-2023
MCKINNEY ISD WEATHER GUIDELINES
NOTES FROM NURSE EMILY
SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAYS - 2022-2023
BENNETT PTO YEAR-AT-A GLANCE EVENTS FOR 2022-2023
CHECK OUT THE BENNETT PTO WEBSITE TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR
About Us
Hello, my name is Kassie Halpin and I am the Assistant Principal at Bennett. This is my 4th year at Bennett and my 15th year in Education. Serving the students and families at Bennett is a true honor and I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Email: aholderman@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.schools.mckinneyisd.net/bennett/
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: (469)302-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MISDBennett/
Twitter: @BennettBears