Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of January 13, 2020
Dear Amazing Bennett Families,
Welcome back to school! We are back in the swing of amazing teaching at learning at the BEST school in McKinney. Our school family is also excited to welcome 15 new Bennett BEAR students to our school this past week. It's always exciting returning to school after break, catching up with friends and staff, as well as, meeting and welcoming new friends to our class and school family. We will see YOU at school.
Proud to be a BEAR,
Amy
January - School Board Appreciation Month
Happy School Board Appreciation Month!!! On behalf of our Bennett BEARS, many thanks to the McKinney ISD School Board members for your continued support and dedication to our students, staff, parents, and district. YOU help make OUR district GREAT!
January - 18 Day Emphasis of Fairness
5th Grade Avid Information for Middle School - Due January 15th
Middle School registration is around the corner, and one of the exciting things about middle school is choosing electives. One elective that will be offered is called AVID, which requires a nomination from the elementary school and an interview.
The school counselor introduced the AVID elective to all 5th grade students last Friday, after lunch and the brochure below was sent home. The brochure provides a brief overview of what the AVID elective is, who is eligible for the class, and an AVID Elective interest slip.
If your student is interested in the AVID elective, please complete the information on the interest slip, cut it out, and bring it to school by next Wednesday, January 15th.
Please contact Mrs. Thompson, if you want more information: cthompson@mckinneyisd.net
5th Grade EOY Party Planning Meeting - January 15th - 6:30PM - Science Lab
Bear Running Club - Friday, January 17th - 7:30AM
Bennett's Best Recipients
Bennett's Best Award
This week, Tactic Team 5 is celebrating and recognize
two Bennett staff members for going above and beyond to serve our school and promoting a positive school culture at the BEST school in McKinney!
Robin Latson Bennett's Best Recipient
Stacey Ray Bennett's Best Recipient
Christie Thompson's Update from Principal's Coffee
Friday’s Principal’s Coffee was very informative, and we learned tons from Office Mo about social media and responsible cell phone usage. A parent requested some reading material, so I wanted to share these two children’s books with everyone:
- Cell Phoney by Julia Cook (focuses on cell phone responsibility and using good judgement)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnUEyHjCATo
- The Technology Tail by Julia Cook (helps students navigate the fast-changing digital age, reinforcing online safety, kindness, and respect)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2izhk8bIDqg
I’ve also attached a Technology Contract that you could use with your child. *Don’t forget to add the consequence at the bottom of the form!
Warm regards,
Christie N. Thompson
School Counselor
504 Campus Coordinator
469.302.5437
Information from Nurse Martin
FLU is HERE! According to the CDC, the symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). It’s not too late to get the flu vaccine!
Watch D.O.G.S Registration Closes - Friday, January 17th
No School - Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King Day
Bear Buddy Meeting - Tuesday, January 21st - 7:30AM
4th & 5th Grade Choir Resumes - Wednesday, January 22nd - 7:15AM
3rd-5th Grade GT/Alpha Referrals Due - Thursday, January 23rd
PTO Sponsored Garden Meeting - Thursday, January 23rd - 3:15PM
Bear Cubs in Training - Tuesday, January 28th
Hip Hop Artist, CJ Luckey Presentation - Thursday, January 29th, at 1:45PM
100th Day of School - Thursday, January 30th
January Friday Live - Friday, January 31st - 2:15PM
PTO Bingo Night - Friday, January 31st - 6:30PM-8:00PM
January Staff Birthdays
January 19th - Christie Thompson, Counselor
January 28th - Michelle Schindler, 3rd Grade Teacher
January 30th - Mollie Recker, 2nd Grade Teacher
January 31st - Dana Crider, STC Teacher
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 15th:
5th grade Avid Interest Forms due to Mrs. Thompson
5th grade EOY Party Meeting at 6:30PM
Friday, January 17th
Bear Feet Running Club - 7:30AM
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Registration Closes
Monday, January 20th
No School - Martin Luther King Day
3rd-5th Grade Bluebonnet Deadline
Tuesday, January 21st
Bear Buddy Meeting at 7:30AM in Cafe
New 5th Grade Tech Crew begins
Wednesday, January 22nd
3rd-5th Grade Spinal Screenings
Choir Resumes - 7:15AM
Thursday, January 23rd
3rd-5th Grade Spinal Screenings
3rd-5th Grade Alpha/GT Referral Deadline
PTO Garden Meeting at 3:15PM
Friday, January 24th
Bear Feet Running Club - 7:30AM
PTO Sponsored 5th Grade Dedications due
Tuesday, January 28th
Winter Bear Cubs in Training in Learning Commons - 2:15PM-2:45PM
Food preorders due for PTO sponsored Bingo Night
Wednesday, January 29th:
Hip Hop Speaker, CJ Luckey, will be presenting to our BEARS at 1:45PM - thank you PTO!
Thursday, January 30th
100th Day of School - dress up in your best 100 year old attire
Friday, January 31st
Bear Feet Running Club - 7:30AM
Friday Live at 2:15PM
Kids Heart Challenge Ends - Jump Rope for Heart in PE
PTO Sponsored Bingo Night - 6:30PM-8:00PM