Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of October 10, 2022
McKinney ISD News Brief
In today's edition:
- MISD to Hold Fall Community Resource Night on October 6
- Building a Legacy: Cockrill Middle School’s Dr. Amber Epperson Named Region 10 Outstanding Principal of the Year
- Safe Storage of Firearms in the Home is Critical to the Safety of our Schools
- Legacy Matters: Kathryn Swanner’s 47 Years of Quiet Service Make MISD What it Is
- MISD Lowers Tax Rate Another 6.3 Cents
- MISD Named a Best Place to Work by Dallas Business Journal for the Fifth Time
Best,
MISD Communications
Picture Day Orders Update
PTO Sponsored Bennett Spirit Winter Wear - Pre-Sale ONLY - Orders Due Monday, October 17th
Drama Kids After School Program at Bennett - Registration Open Now
Chess Club After School Program at Bennett - Registration Open Now
CHECK OUT OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Bennett
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
October Stuffed Animal
October CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH - REsponsibility
PTO Sponsored Family Glow Dance Pre-Sales Going On Now
Family Glow Dance Helpers Needed - Friday, October 21st
All Students Must Attend the Family Glow Dance With Your Parents
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
2nd 9 Weeks of School Begins - Wednesday, October 12th
4TH & 5TH GRADE CHOIR - 7:15AM - WEDNESDAY, October 12th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, October 13th
PTO Sponsored Spirit Night - Thursday, October 13th - 5:00PM-9:00PM
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 Family Glow Dance - Friday, October 21st - 6:30PM-8:00PM
All BEARS Must Be Accompanied By their Parents
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
Believe Kids Fundraiser Pick-Up - Thursday, October 27th - 2:00PM-5:00PM - Bennett Gym
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM - Friday, October 28th
Storybook Character Dress Up Day - Monday, October 31st
MISD October Coordinated Health Newsletter - HealthWhys
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OUR BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
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
*PTO Sponsored Spirit Night - 5:00PM-9:00PM
Friday, October 14th:
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*Alpha Day - 4th & 5th Grade
Week of October 17th-21st:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, October 17th:
*3rd Grade Alpha
*PTO Winter Spirit Wear Pre-Orders Due
Tuesday, October 18th:
Girl Scout Rep Talks @ each Lunch Time
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
Monday, October 31st:
*Storybook Character Dress Up Day
*Dress Code Appropriate - No Weapons, Swords, Masks, etc.
BEARS CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY IN October
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
October Breakfast Menu
October 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
PTO Spirit Nights - Mark Your Calendars
Thank You for Supporting PTO's Jeremiah's Spirit Night
CHECK OUT THE BENNETT PTO WEBSITE TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR
PTO Sponsored Yearbooks On Sale Now
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