Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of May 16, 2022
Happy LAST Week of School, BEARS!!!
Introducing Bennett's K-5th Grade Teaching Teams for 2022-2023
Breakfast Reminder For Our BEARS - Breakfast Begins at 7:15AM & Ends at 7:50AM - All Students Must Eat Breakfast in the Cafeteria Before Going to Class by 7:50AM
The Bennett Playground is for Club 360 Childcare Use ONLY From 3:07PM to 6:30PM on School Days
The Bennett playground and pavilion are reserved after school ONLY for our Bennett students that stay AND pay for the McKinney ISD Club 360 after school care program. Our Club 360 students have exclusive access to our Bennett playground and pavilion from 3:07PM to 6:30PM on school days. Your immediate assistance and help is much appreciated.
All other students and families will need to access and play at the City of McKinney A. Hardy Eubanks Jr. Park next to the school. Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Amy
PTO School Supply Packs for 2022-2023 On Sale NOW
New to MISD Student Registration Open Now at Bennett
Check Out This Week's Grade Level Newsletters
Important Learning Commons Update on Missing Books
Incoming 5th Graders Interested in Serving on Tech & News Crew
Safety Patrol Team 1 Will Assist With Arrival & Dismissal
May Breakfast Menu
May Lunch Menu
May Character & Digital Citizenship Trait - Gratitude
Senior Breakfast - Monday, May 16th - 7:30AM - Senior Parents Welcome to Attend
All Library Books Due Back in the Learning Commons - Monday, May 16th
PTO Spirit Night at Handel's - Wednesday, May 18th - 5:00PM-9:00PM
End of the Year Class Party Day Schedule of Events - Thursday, May 19th
PTO Sponsored Class Party Snack - Thursday, May 19th
Last Day of School Activities & Schedule of Events - Friday, May 20th
May Bennett Live Celebrations - Friday, May 20th
Bronco Football Youth Camp - May 24th-27th
Save the Dates - Kindergarten - 4th Grade End of Year Events
Save the Dates - 5th Grade End of Year Events
Head Start Pre-Registration Opens for Lawson Early Childhood School - Open Now
Pre-K Registration Open Now For Lawson Early Childhood School
Save the Date - MISD Scope Camp - June 27th-30th
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in May, June & July
1 - Bennett, Braylen
2 - Easton, Ola, Mrs. Latson - 4th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Ray - Kindergarten Teacher
3 - Melody, Pierce, JoJo, Mrs. Hill - 2nd Grade Teacher
4 - Carsen
5 - Ja'Korian, Emily
7 - Brooke, Kori
10 - Avyan, Mallory
11 - Gavin, Mrs. Halpin - Assistant Principal
12 - Landon
13 - Maverick, Jun, Ebu, Cami
14 - Yusef, Dexter, Ademide, Oluwafemisola
16 - Amira, Isaac, Mrs. Crates - K-2nd Grade Alpha
17 - Mercy, Wynter, Mrs. Morris - Kindergarten Teacher
18 - Wrenley, Mrs. Stump - Office Clerk
20 - Gabe, Rehansh
21 - Abigail
22 - Olivia, JJ, Peyton
24 - Carlos
25 - Colsen, Ja'myrhia
26 - Collin, Kinsley
27 - Meghan, Aidan, Madelyn, Rory, Doyin
28 - Mabry
29 - J'nyla, Samantha
30 - Soren, Scarlett
31 - Hayden, Isaac, Leighton, Scarlett, Miguel, Ms. Holderman - Principal
June Birthdays
1 - Vivian, Aiden, Fatma, Ayden, Ms. Daubenspeck - Art Teacher
2 - Sloane
3 - Ian, Sophia, Zachary, Mrs. Krueger - Nurse
4 - Chloe
5 - Preston, Ms. Christian - 4th Grade Teacher
6 - Judah, Malacai
7 - Austin, Chase
8 - Charlie
10 - Dublin, Jentry, Anjana, Simona
11 - Nicolas
15 - Lakelynn, Nathan
16 - Dean, Kamila, Jace, Mrs. Mac - Music Teacher
17 - Joshua
18 - Liv, Colton, Cole
19 - Alyson
20 - Mrs. Abraham - 2nd Grade Teacher
21 - Kinslee, Lacey
22 - Daniel, Kennedy, John
23 - Lia, William, Harper, Mattie
25 - Ava, Tegan, Mrs. Mosley - 3rd Grade Teacher
26 - Naomi, Coach Busby - PE Aide
27 - Elise, Tylia-Lajea
28 - Jackson, Libby
30 - Christopher
July Birthdays
1 - Cali Grace
2 - Drew
3 - Ryan
4 - Liam
5 - Eliza, Ms. Bodin - Aide
6 - Tatum, Piper, Mylea
7 - Jaxton, Emma, Melanie, Zakhia, Matthew
8 - Max, Mrs. DeShazor - Aide
10 - Kyra, Lacey
11 - Claire, Ini, Ms. Morris - 1st Grade Teacher
12 - Presley, Jane
15 - Sadie, Baylor, Isabela, Owen
16 - Rihanna, Ms. Hawkins - 2nd Grade Teacher
17 - Hayley
18 - Derek
19 - Josie, Ahmet, Sammie
20 - Channing, Nicky, Olive
21 - Gabi, Christian, Isabella
22 - Harper, David
23 - Ian
25 - Katalina
26 - Lucas
27 - Ali Grace
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
May Events:
May Character Trait - Gratitude
Monday, May 16th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*Senior Breakfast for Graduating High School Seniors - 7:30AM-8:15AM - Bennett Cafe
*5th Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*Kindergarten End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
*All Library Books Due Back in the Learning Commons
Tuesday, May 17th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*1st Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*2nd Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
Wednesday, May 18th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*3rd Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 8:45AM-9:45AM
*4th Grade End of Year Celebration - Bennett Cafe - 2:00PM-2:45PM
*PTO Spirit Event- Handles Ice Cream
Thursday, May 19th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*K-4th Grade Class Parties - 2:00PM-2:45PM
*5th Grade Class Parties - 11:30AM-2:45PM - included lunch
Friday, May 20th:
*STAAR Make-Up Tests
*4th 9 Weeks of School Ends
*Report Cards Go Home
NEW MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS - Replaces Friday Live
*Parents - Invitation & RSVP ONLY if your child will receive an award
*Kinder-2nd Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 8:15AM-8:45AM - Gym
*3rd-5th Grade - Bennett Live Celebration - 9:00AM-9:30AM - Gym
*Creed Lunch - 11:30AM
*5th Grade Walk - 2:30PM - Outside the School
*13th Annual Flag Lowering Ceremony - 2:45PM
*3:07PM - Dismissal for All Students
Nurse News - May
New MISD Covid Protocols
Effective 8/2/2021, all existing protocols will be replaced with the following information. We will continue to monitor and adjust our protocols based on any updated information from Collin County Health Department, Texas DSHS, Texas Education Agency and CDC.
- All staff, visitors and students (with parental assistance) should monitor for symptoms of illness prior to campus arrival.
- CDC Guidance (including those fully vaccinated) recommends to maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Schools in Texas, including McKinney ISD, may highly recommend but may not require masks.
- Campuses will work to ensure no student is treated differently as a result of their choice to wear a mask or not wear a mask.
- Visitors will be allowed on campus according to standard visiting rules.
- Social distancing will be maintained when feasible.
- Staff and students will continue to be expected to wash their hands frequently throughout the day.
- Parents and employees will continue to be required to report confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 to campus administration or their supervisor, but this information will no longer be tracked on the District COVID-19 Dashboard.
- Staff and students with symptoms of COVID 19 (until ruled out) OR a confirmed case of COVID-19 must quarantine for 10 days from the date of symptom onset or positive test if no symptoms.
- Staff will not conduct close contact reviews and students/staff will not be required to quarantine for exposure.
- Current MISD COVID-19 numbers may be accessed through TEA at https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/schools/texas-education-agency/
- Current Collin County/City of McKinney numbers may be found at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8a63b1622bea4d65b28658f2101b539