Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of February 15, 2021
MISD Update: Inclement Weather and Student Learning This Week
Please read this important information regarding inclement winter weather that has been forecast for next week and MISD’s plan for instruction if it becomes necessary to cancel school.
• Monday, February 15, is designated as a student holiday/teacher work day on the MISD academic calendar. Schools and offices will be closed, and there will be no in-person or virtual instruction that day.
• Tuesday, February 16, has been designated as an asynchronous (at-home) learning day on the MISD academic calendar. There will be no on-campus instruction on Tuesday. Rather, all MISD students will receive classroom assignments through SeeSaw or Canvas and will complete the assignments independently at home.
If winter weather forces MISD to close school on Wednesday (2/17), Thursday (2/18) or Friday (2/19) next week, all students will move to online, asynchronous learning from home on the days that schools are closed. Students will receive classroom assignments through SeeSaw or Canvas and complete the assignments independently.
MISD will communicate any closure as early as possible through its normal channels (MISD homepage, Facebook, SchoolMessenger, etc.). For more information on MISD’s inclement weather notification procedures, click here.
We hope you have a great weekend and that you stay safe and warm!
Sincerely,
McKinney ISD Communications
Happy Valentine's Day, BEARS!!!
Staff Development Waiver Day - Monday, February 15th
Asynchronous (At Home) Learning Day for Students & Work Day for Staff - Tuesday, February 16th
Asynchronous Learning Day at Home for Students
Teacher Work Day for Staff
All BEARS Return Your Device to School - Wednesday, February 17th
McKinney ISD Voter's Guide to the 2021 Election - Early Voting in April
Please VOTE - Bennett Elementary Will Be a Polling Place
McKinney ISD Offering Curbside Grab-and-Go Meals
We are pleased to announce free curbside grab-and-go meals will be available at Finch Elementary on the dates below. Please include this information in your principal newsletter going out this week, as this coming Monday, February 1st, will be one of these days.
February 15 & 16
March 8 -12
March 15
April 2
April 12
April 26
Finch Elementary
1205 S. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069
Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (Breakfast pickup will also include that day’s lunch. Parents can instead come just for lunch at lunchtime if desired.)
Lunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pick up in driveway off Graham St.
These meals are free, but parents will need to present either a valid student ID number, student name, or other proof they are picking up for a student 18 years old or younger.
If you have any questions regarding the curbside grab-and-go meal service, please reach out to me!
Jason Vickery
Food Service Director
McKinney ISD
510 Heard Street, McKinney, TX 75069
Desk: 469-302-6365
February Parent Lunch Visitor Sign Up
FREE Breakfast & Lunch for All MISD Students for 2020-2021 School Year
February Breakfast Menu
February Lunch Menu
Find All Things 6th Grade Registration Here
Save the Date - February Friday Live - February 26th
Upcoming PTO Event in March - Parent Feedback Requested on Topics
February Newsletter from Our Specials Team
Important Information From Nurse Tiffany
Upcoming Events for our BEARS
February Events for our BEARS
Monday, February 15th:
Staff Development Waiver Day - No School for Students
Tuesday, February 16th:
*Teacher Work Day - Asynchronous Day (From Home) for Students
*Special Olympics Basketball Day
Thursday, February 18th:
5th Grade Parent Meeting for Middle School - more details to come
Tuesday, February 23rd:
*6th Grade Course Selections Due to Mrs. Thompson
*PTO Sponsored In & Out Burger Pre-Orders Due
*PTO Sponsored Internet Safety Webinar - 5:00PM
Friday, February 26th:
Friday Live - 2:15PM - Virtually
Saturday, February 27th:
5th Grade Alpha Testing
March Events for Our BEARS
Monday, March 1st:
*NEWLY Identified Alpha Students Begin Alpha Program
*Texas Girls in STEM Day
*Creed Lunch - 1:00PM
Tuesday, March 2nd:
*National Read Across America Day
*PTO Sponsored In & Out Burger Drive Thru Event at Bennett
Friday, March 5th:
3rd 9 Weeks of School Ends
Monday, March 8th - Friday, March 12th:
Spring Break
Monday, March 15th:
*Students & Staff Return to School
*4th 9 Weeks of School Begins
Wednesday, March 17th:
3rd Quarter Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, March 18th:
PTO Sponsored Diversification Awareness Parent Night
Friday, March 19th:
*Celebrate Down Syndrome Day - Wear Crazy Socks
*PTO Sponsored Variety Show Submissions Due
Saturday, March 20th:
4th Grade Alpha Testing at Webb Elementary
Sunday, March 21st:
Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Friday, March 26th:
Friday Live - 2:15PM - Virtually
Saturday, March 27th:
3rd Grade Alpha Testing at Webb Elementary
Monday, March 29th:
Creed Lunch - 10:30AM
Tuesday, March 30th:
PTO Board Nomination Forms Due for 2021-2022
MISD Approves 2021-2022 School District Calendar
February Birthdays
1 - Ella, Jaeah, Asadbek, Ethan
2 - Amanda, Mason
3 - Mia, Michael, Quin, Sufiyan, Israel
4 - Alana, Katie, Peyton
5 - Alison
7 - Noah
8 - Presley, Ashton, Keegan, Maddox
9 - Valentina
10 - Owen
11 - Isabella
13 - Cannon, Ms. Holloway - 3rd Grade Teacher
14 - Rhett, Lai
15 - Travis, Sawyer, Ean, Claire
16 - Mrs. Covey - 1st Grade Teacher
17 - Jocelyn
18 - Carter, Brenlee
19 - Daniel, Mrs. Sullivan - Kindergarten Teacher
20 - Kendall, Sophie, Ella
22 - Efosa, Estrella, Alan, Emmaline, Alexis
23 - Kylie
24 - Nora
25 - Santiago, Mason
27 - Carlie
28 - Luke
Bennett Spirit Days - 2020-2021
School Appreciation Days - 2020-2021
K-5th Grade Virtual Classrooms
Our virtual classrooms are for students that meet the following criteria:
1. Parents have selected their child to be a virtual learner for Quarter 1, 2, 3, and/or 4
2. A student tests positive for Covid and is required to quarantine
3. A student is required to be in quarantine as determined by Nurse Tiffany
Therefore, if your child is traveling or not feeling well and will be kept home from school, they will not be jumping on a Zoom link with their grade level virtual teacher(s). Students will be counted absent and provided with their make-up work upon their return to school. Also, be sure to send in their doctor's note or parent note within three days of their return to school.
Thank you for understanding as our teachers continue to work tirelessly to serve our BEARS.