Benfer Bulletin

See the flyers below for special events listed here:

Now - November 17th : Toy Drive. Klein ISD who collects the most, will get a visit from Santa

November 1st: PTO meeting @ Benfer Library

November 2nd: Literacy Night

November 3rd: Big Kahuna Order Form Pick Up

November 7th: Election Day - Student Holiday/Staff Development

November 8th & 9th: Pizza Zone Spirit Night

November 10th: 2nd Grade Veteran's Day Program @2:15pm

November 13th - 17th: Friendship Week

November 20th - 24th: Thanksgiving Break - No School

During our Guidance Lessons in the classroom for this month, we learned differences between Conflict and Bullying, and skills and steps we can take to resolve conflict or handle arguments. It’s not easy at times speaking up and letting our friends, classmates, bus mates, or any other student know that we don’t like how we are being treated or feel uncomfortable. In those situations, our first line of defense is our own voice. Having the skill to use our “big voice”, which means having the bravery and assertiveness to communicate our limits and boundaries, is a lifelong skill. We also learned that we don’t have the power to control our environment, but we do have the power to control how we react towards our triggers and challenging situations. We also talked about shifting our attention from the problem to a solution, and how when our attention is focused on the problem, we are most likely not open to finding a solution. When we possess the power to focus our attention on what we really want, it is easier to have the ability to set limits and boundaries we consider appropriate, safe, and permissible. The skills and steps I mentioned earlier to resolve conflict are:

1. Willingness: Ask for willingness to solve the conflict in a different way.

2. S.T.A.R. (Smile, take a deep breath, And Relax.): We take deep belly breath to bring oxygen to our brain.

3. Wishing Well: Wishing each other well helps access the Prefrontal lobe and keeps our attention on the solution.

4. Focusing on the goal: 1,2, 3, let’s do it.

5. Using helpful words: In this step, children may need coaching from an adult to use helpful words. Children who perceive themselves as the victim speak using the phrase, “ I don’t like it when you______. Next time do _______.” The important part of this section is focusing on the solution, on how we want to be treated instead. The response from the aggressive child is, “Ok, I can do that.”

6. Connecting with a physical connection: It can be a fist bump or high five. This connection is a symbol of the conflict being solved.

We learned that if a situation doesn’t improve after using our “big voice”, the second line of defense is to tell the teacher and, ultimately, me (Counselor) and/or an administrator.

To contact me please reach out to psalcedo1@kleinisd.net or call me at 832-484-5933.

We have a project coming up for our Culture for Caring Club and need shoeboxes. If you have an empty shoebox, please send it with your child and turn it in to Mrs. Salcedo. Thank you for all your help!!!!

Our Holidays are fast approaching. Please let me know if you are in need of help with Thanksgiving meals or our clothing and toy Angel Tree in December.

If you need assistance with basic needs, please reach out to me. Your information will be kept confidential.

Contact me via email at psalcedo1@kleinisd.net or by phone (832)484-5593

Arrival time for students is between 7:40 and 8:10 daily! For safety purposes, please do not drop students off earlier than this time unless involved in early morning activities. Also please be sure students arrive before the tardy bell rings so they do not miss out on important beginning-of-the-day instruction. Cafeteria doors close at 8:00am. If you would like for your child to have breakfast at school, please send them to school before 8:00am.

Dismissal ends each day at 3:45 PM sharp! Everyone knows the procedure and our students know their numbers, which makes it flow quicker. Therefore, our dismissal will end at 3:45PM sharp! Please make arrangements to have your child(ren) picked up before this time each day as we do not have the staff to supervise students after this time daily.

Here is an overview of what your child will be learning in each quarter and how you can best support their academic growth.

Please click HERE and choose your student's grade level.

In preparation for the upcoming Veteran's Day Holiday, we want to know who our veterans are in the Benfer community. If you are a parent or family member of our student(s) please complete this form below and let us know who you are.

Benfer Veterans

The Parent University initiative looks to empower families to actively participate in their student's education by engaging in meaningful partnerships with the schools and support the Klein ISD vision statement: "In Klein ISD every student enters with a promise, and exits with a purpose!" You can earn credits by attending various Parent University classes throughout the academic year at our school and even earn credit in district sponsored classes. Take a look at our upcoming events on the following website and join us to earn credits! Only acquire 5 credits to graduate from Parent University!

For more information please visit our Parent University Website and our Parent University Handbook.

Klein ISD has made changes to the Standards Based Grading guidelines for this school year. Previously, progress was graded with a 1/2/3 score based on quarterly expectations. This year, students will be graded on a 1/2/3/4 scale and based on end of the year expectations. Families will see more 1s and 2s than were seen previously as the district has shifted towards assessing with end of the year expectations in mind.

More information on the district's Standards Based Grading policies can be found here: https://www.kleinisd.net/teaching-learning/curriculum-design-delivery/standards-based-grading

• For Lunch menus click HERE
• To apply for free or reduced meals click HERE. A friendly reminder, breakfast and lunch are NO longer free.
• To Add funds to meal accounts click HERE

Due to limited space, parents/guardians may eat lunch with their child on assigned days starting Monday, August 28th! Parents/Guardians can only bring lunch for their child due to allergies and eat with their child at the parent table area on assigned days.

Mondays: PreK & 1st Grade

Tuesdays: 4th Grade

Wednesdays: 3rd Grade

Thursdays: 2nd Grade

Fridays: Kindergarten & 5th Grade

Please read the listed information below regarding change of transportation procedures:

1. Changes in transportation request should be submitted before 2:45 p.m. Request made after 2:45p.m. cannot be approved.
2. A handwritten and signed note is required to change regular transportation. It can be sent with your student to campus to turn in. A transportation change WILL NOT be accepted over the phone.

Lea la información que se incluye a continuación con respecto al cambio de los procedimientos de transporte:

1. Los cambios en la solicitud de transporte deben enviarse antes de las 2:45 p. m. Solicitud realizada después de las 2:45 p. m. no se puede aprobar.
2. Se requiere una nota escrita a mano y firmada para cambiar el transporte regular. Se puede enviar con su estudiante al campus para entregarlo. No se aceptará un cambio de transporte por teléfono.

Birthday treats are encouraged to be purchased from our school cafeteria. No outside food and/or treats are allowed for birthday student and/or classmates.

When it comes to birthday treats for students, our cafeteria managers need at least 2 weeks’ notice to ensure they have enough time to order the treats that you want for your student. This also gives time to the nurses to check the allergies of all the students in the class. If you have more questions about the process, please reach out to the campus kitchen for more information.

For more information, please visit our Nutrition and Food services by clicking here.

We also have more options for Birthday surprises. Please see our flyer below and be sure to fill out the form with your information AND pay using this LINK.

Visit our PTO's website and join us at this week's meeting!

SMART Tag Parent Portal - Through the app, parents will be able to: View Child’s profile, routes, and riding history. Add/remove children to and from the account. Sign up for SMART alerts (text notifications when the bus is 10-15 minutes from the stop and receive status updates). Manage authorized guardians.

How it Works: Parents register online at https://parent.smart-tag.net, add their children using the student ID, date of birth, and campus name. Parents can sign up for SMART alerts which is optional

Parent Portal became available now.

This SMART Tag Parent Portal will only work for those students who have not lost or damaged their SMART Tags. If this has occurred, parents must purchase a new SMART Tag for $5.00 on School Cash Online.

Be Responsible

• Save all food and drinks for home or school
• Keep the bus clean
• Be ready to scan your SmartTag when you get on and off the bus
• Be a Problem Solver

Use Respect

• Use only kind and appropriate words
• Keep hands and feet to yourself
• Listen to the bus driver

Stay Safe

• Stay in your seat until you reach your destination
• Use inside/quiet voice
• Stay out of the aisle while bus is moving

Be Responsible

• Keep from parking in Bus zones
• Park only in visitor parking
• Be on time to pick up your child from the bus stop
• Communicate with the school if you are running late
• Put your cell phone away
• PRE-K PARENTS have to be standing at the bus stop for their child to be released to them.

Use Respect

• Early dismissal is before 2:45
• Regular dismissal time starts at 3:25
• No students can be picked up from the office during dismissal process
• Put your cell phone away

Stay Safe

• Stop when you see a bus parked with the stop sign out
• Wait patiently for your children to come out of the bus and cross street safely
• When dropping off your children and need to park, walk with them to cross the street safely
• Put your cell phone away

Student cell phones MUST be powdered off and inside the student's backpack throughout the school day (including while on the bus). If your student carries a cell phone to school, please review that expectation with them.

2023 - 2024 Student Handbook

2023 - 2024 Student Code of Conduct

2023 - 2024 Spanish Handbook

2023 - 2024 Spanish Code of Conduct

Email: ajohnson1@kleinisd.net
Website: benfer.kleinisd.net/
Location: 18027b Kuykendahl Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-484-6000
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Twitter: @BenferKISD