Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of August 29, 2022
WELCOME, Visitors & Volunteers!!!!
Bennett's 2022 TEA Accountability Rating
Bennett's Campus Improvement Plan Executive Summary - 2021-2022 School Year
Bennett Parent Feedback Form
1 Minute Meetings Happening with Bennett Counselor, Christie Thompson
Notes from Nurse Emily
Medical Exclusion From School - Page 1
Medical Exclusion From School - Page 2
Check Out Our Weekly Newsletters
Visitors & Volunteers Begin Serving on Campus - Monday, August 29th
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - August 29th - September 2
Kindergarten Color Week #2 - August 29 - September 2
3rd Grade Alpha - Monday, August 29th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, August 30th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Bennett's One & ONLY Fundraiser of the Year Kicks Off - Tuesday, August 30th
K-2nd Grade - 8:15AM & 3rd-5th Grade - 9:00AM
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) Kick Off - Tuesday, August 30th - 6:00PM in Bennett Cafe
Who are Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)?
Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father-figures serving at least one day on campus each semester under the leadership of our Bennett PTO, a Bennett campus program coordinator and under the guidance of a school principals.
The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative designed and developed by educators, experts and parent volunteers over more than two decades.
Our program helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning.
Join us for cookies and lemonade in the Bennett cafe on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6:00PM-7:00PM to sign up to serve this semester at Bennett. We will see YOU at school.
Alpha Day for 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade Alpha Students- Thursday, September 1st
Staff Development Waiver Day - NO School for Students - Professional Development Day for Staff - Friday, September 2nd
Save the Date - Bennett's Spirit Night at the McKinney ISD Stadium - Friday, September 2nd
See Game Day Details Below
- Students must arrive by 6:30 p.m. and go immediately to Section 109. Kick off will be at 7:00 p.m.
- Elementary Students must wear a Bennett spirit shirt to be granted free admission and must be accompanied by an adult with paid admission.
- Elementary students should meet in Section 109 so they can gather on the field for a group picture and to be highlighted on the video board before kickoff. Parents are NOT allowed on the field, only school staff.
- Ticketing information – MHS Ticketing Information
NO School for Students & Staff - Monday, September 5th
Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - September 5-9
National Substitute Appreciation Week - September 6th-9th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, September 6th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 9th - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Save the Date - PTO Sponsored Principal's Coffee - Friday, September 9th
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - September 12-16
Celebrate Freedom Week - September 12th - 16th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, September 13th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Save the Date - PTO General Meeting & Safety Presentation with Officer Mo - Tuesday, September 13th
Quarter 1 Progress Reports Go Home with 1st-5th Grade BEARS - Wednesday, September 14th
Join Scout Night at Bennett - Thursday, September 15th - 7:00PM - 7:45PM
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 16th - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Believe Kids Fundraiser Ends - Friday, September 16th
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
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, September 20th - Wear A PAWS-itive Shirt
Save the Date - PTO Sponsored Jeremiah's Spirit Event - Thursday, September 22nd
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 23rd - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - September 26-30
Fall Pictures - Tuesday, September 27th - More Details to Come
Bennett Live September Celebrations & Creed Lunch - Wednesday, September 28th - Parent Invited if BEAR Receiving Award
Spirit Day Friday - Friday, September 30th- Wear Your Favorite Bennett Shirt
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of August 29th - September 2nd
*Safety Patrol Team 1
*Kindergarten Color Week #2
Monday, August 29th:
*Kindergarten Color ORANGE Day
*3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Safety Patrol Begins
*BOY MAP Reading Window Opens for K-5th
*Welcome Visitors & Volunteers in the Building
Tuesday, August 30th:
*Kindergarten Color BLACK Day
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear an Inspirational Shirt
*PTO/Principal Fundraiser "Believe Kids" Kick-Off
*K-2 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 8:15AM
*3-5 Fundraiser Kick-Off - 9:00AM
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) 1st Semester Kick-Off - 6:00PM-7:00PM in Bennett Cafeteria
Wednesday, August 31st:
*Kindergarten Color PURPLE Day
Thursday, September 1st:
*Kindergarten Color PINK Day
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
* 4th & 5th Grade Alpha - At Webb Elementary
*BOY MAP Reading Window Closes for K-5th
Friday, September 2nd:
*No School for Students
*Wear Your Favorite Color at HOME
*Staff Development Waiver Day for Staff
*Bennett's Spirit Night at MISD Stadium - See details in the newsletter
Week of September 6-9
*Safety Patrol Team 2
Monday, September 5th:
*Holiday for Students & Staff
*No School
Tuesday, September 6th:
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear an Inspirational Shirt
*BOY MAP Reading Window Opens for K-5th Grade
Thursday, September 8th:
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
Friday, September 9th:
*Spirit Day Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Attire
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*BOY MAP Math Window Closes
*PTO Sponsored "Principal's Coffee" - 8:15AM - Bennett Learning Commons
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Registration Closes
Week of September 12th-16th
*Safety Patrol Team 1
*Celebrate Freedom Week
Monday, September 12th:
*3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*3rd-5th Grade BOY MAP Science Window Opens
Tuesday, September 13th:
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear an Inspirational Shirt
*PTO General Meeting - 6:00PM-7:00PM - Bennett Cafeteria
*Safety Presentation with Office Mo
Wednesday, September 14th:
*Progress Reports Go Home for 1st-5th Grade BEARS
Thursday, September 15th:
*1st & 2nd Grade Alpha - at Bennett Elementary
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*Join Scouting Event at Bennett - 7:00PM-7:45PM - Open to Everyone in the Bennett Cafeteria
Friday, September 16th:
*Spirit Day Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Attire
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*Believe Kids Fundraiser Ends
*BOY MAP Science Window Closes
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:
*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
*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
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
*College Week - Your future starts now! Wear your favorite Bennett spirit wear.
Monday, September 26th:
3rd Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
Tuesday, September 27th:
*Fall Picture Day - More Details to Come
Wednesday, September 28th:
*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:
*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
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha - at Webb Elementary
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in August & September
1 - Paulina, Durham
2 - AnaBelle
4 - Elinor, Bryson, Oliver, Donald
5 - Ethan, Gerry, Finn, Easton
6 - Tyler, Emory
7 - Sara, Thomas, Myra
8 - Nicolas, Akshaj, Cameron, Caroline, Annabelle
9 - Anaya, Julian, Amelia, Ms. Lane - Secretary
11 - Z'narriehh
14 - Adesewa
15 - Callyn, Ezra
16 - Caleb
17 - Kingston, Lela
18 - Raylan, Eliana
19 - Daniel
20 - Ms. French - 4th Grade Teacher
21 - Ms. Gore - 4th Grade Teacher, Ms. Miranda - School Nurse
22 - Charity
23 - Juliette, Jonas
24 - Jonathan, Brooklyn, Ms. Blazek - Kindergarten Teacher
25 - Allison
26 - Hannah, Ian, Hensley, Ashley
27 - Kaden, Alice
28 - Ms. Androlowicz - STC Aide
30 - Vivian, Jack, Kimberly
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
19 - Glenn
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
August Breakfast Menu
August Lunch Menu
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.
Early Check Out Expectations at Bennett
Student Lunch Account Information
Alpha Testing Dates - 2022-2023
Alpha Collaborators for Bennett - 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's Specials Schedule
McKinney ISD Club 360 After School Childcare Program
McKinney ISD Crossing Guards & Subs Needed
McKinney ISD School Calendar - 2022-2023
McKinney ISD Weather Guidelines
School Appreciation Days - 2022-2023
Please Keep All Dogs at Home For Safety of Others
McKinney ISD News Brief - August 2022
A new edition of McKinney ISD's News Brief is now available online.
In today's edition:
- Welcome Back to School
- Registration Information
- Campus Safety - Visitor Procedures
- District Hours
- School Supplies
- COVID-19
- Immunizations
- Childcare Programs
- Bus Service
- Stay Connected
- Tax Free Weekend
Best,
McKinney ISD Communications
Bennett Bear Legend Sponsor - Top Pediatric Therapy
Bennett Bear Gold Sponsor - Dr. Buchanan Orthodontics
Bennett Gold Sponsor - Dragonfly Martial Arts
Bennett Gold Sponsor - Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Bennett Gold Sponsor - Seasoned Realty Group
Bennett Gold Sponsor - 11 I 17
PTO Bronze Sponsor - E.J. Wills
Bennett PTO Sponsored Fall Spirit Nights
Check Out the Bennett PTO Website to Purchase Spirit Wear
Bennett PTO Year-At-A Glance Events for 2022-2023
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: 4698-855-1416
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MISDBennett/
Twitter: @BennettBears