Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of September 19, 2022
Happy Fall, BEARS!!!
Believe Kids Fundraiser Online Orders Still Open
Believe Kids Fundraiser Goal MET!!!
Join Our Bennett 2nd-5th Grade Running Club
Drama Kids After School Program Is Coming to Bennett - Register Now - Starts Thursday, September 22nd
Chess Wizards After School Program Is Coming to Bennett - Register Now - Starts Tuesday, October 25th
MISD September Coordinated Health Newsletter - HealthWhys
Check Out Our Weekly Newsletters
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
Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - September 19-23
McKinney ISD College Week - September 19th-23rd
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Begins Serving on Campus - Monday, September 19th
40K Fundraiser Prize Day - Tuesday, September 20th - Pajama Day
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, September 20th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM - Wednesday, September 21st
PTO Sponsored Jeremiah's Spirit Event - Thursday, September 22nd
Drama Kids After School Program at Bennett - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, September 22nd - Must Be Registered to Attend
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 23rd - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, September 23rd - 7:15AM
Free & Reduced Meal Grace Period Ends - Friday, September 23rd
McTown Fire Klownz Come to Bennett for K-2 Fire Prevention Presentation - Friday, September 23rd
Mini Bailadora Dance Clinic - Saturday, September 24th - 8:30AM-11:00AM
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - September 26th-30th
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
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 30th- Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, September 30th - 7:15AM
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of September 19th-23rd:
*Safety Patrol Team 2
*McKinney ISD College Week
Monday, September 19th:
*3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*PTO Watch DOGS Begins Serving on Campus
*College Week - Team up for college & wear your favorite college shirt or college colors.
Tuesday, September 20th:
*40K Fundraiser Reward Day - Pajama Day
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear an Inspirational Shirt
*National IT Professional Day
*College Week - Hats off to learning - where are you headed in your future? Wear your favorite hat!
Wednesday, September 21st:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir Begins - 7:15AM
*College Week - We are on the path to success! Wear running shoes and workout clothes.
Thursday, September 22nd:
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*PTO's Jeremiah's Spirit Day
*Drama Kids After School Program - Must Be Registered - 3:15PM-4:15PM
*College Week - Educators go to college! Dress up like your teacher or any adult at Bennett!
Friday, September 23rd:
*Spirit Day Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*Free & Reduced Meal Grace Period Ends
*College Week - Your future starts now! Wear your favorite Bennett spirit wear.
*McTown Fire Klownz K-2 Fire Prevention Performance - Bennett Gym
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
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
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in September
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
September Breakfast Menu
September Lunch Menu
Student Lunch Account Information
2022-2023 Free and Reduced Application Process and Student Meal Price Update
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. Those funds are not authorized to continue for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, McKinney ISD must return to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility. Starting on August 1st, we will begin processing applications for meal benefits. Paper applications in English and Spanish will be available at all schools and the link for online applications are: http://www.mckinneyisd.schoollunchapp.com/. If filling out the paper version, families can return the form to the school office, school cafeteria (after the first day of school), or to the MISD Food Service Office.
The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and may assist in the determination of eligibility for other state or federal benefits. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at www.SquareMeals.org/ProgramEligibility.
Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national-government level, not by the school nutrition team or TDA. For full-price and reduced-price students, funds can be loaded into the student accounts at https://www.MySchoolBucks.com.
The student meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
*Elementary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Elementary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Elementary Lunch Full Price - $2.85
*Elementary Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
*Secondary Breakfast Full Price - $1.25
*Secondary Breakfast Reduced Price - $0.30
*Secondary Lunch Full Price - $3.10
*Second Lunch Reduced Price - $0.40
Sincerely,
Jason Vickery
Food Service Director
McKinney ISD
Desk: 469-302-6365
Complete Your Annual Criminal Background Check to Volunteer
Interested in volunteering in McKinney ISD for the 2022-2023 school year? Volunteer applications are being accepted for the upcoming school year. McKinney ISD requires all volunteers complete the required volunteer process each school year.
All volunteers with McKinney ISD agree to a background check each school year prior to beginning volunteer duties. McKinney ISD is dedicated to making sure that all students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure environment.
The volunteer application process is just one effort used by the school administration to help make our schools safe.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO BE PROCESSED.
To apply, click the link below and select the School or schools of your choice. An email account is required for notification purposes. Once your volunteer application is processed and the criminal background check is complete, you will receive an e-mail notification regarding your application from the MISD Human Resources department.
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
Bennett PTO Sponsored Fall Spirit Nights
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