
Bennett Bear Business
Week of December 2, 2019
Greetings Amazing Bennett Families,
December is always an exciting month at school filled with teaching, learning, and extra events. We look forward to seeing YOU at school in the upcoming month.
Sincerely,
Amy
MISD Board of Trustees Approves 2020-2021 School Calendar
Information from Counselor Christie Thompson
Take a look at November’s guidance lesson! “Accepting Others’ Differences and Embracing Our Own” https://mrsthompsonliveskind.weebly.com/guidance.html
December - 15 Day Emphasis of Caring for Others
December Newsletter - Specials Team
6th Annual Jingle Bell Run - Saturday, December 7th
Parent Hour of Code - December 12th - 8:15AM-9:15AM
3rd-5th Grade Fine Arts Night - Thursday, December 12th
McKinney ISD's Winter Break for Students - December 23rd - January 6th
December Breakfast & Lunch Menus
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!
Christie Abraham Bennett's Best Recipient
Angie Stallbaumer Bennett's Best Recipient
Staff Development Waiver Day - January 6th - No School for Students
McKinney ISD Weather Guidelines
Bennett Spirit Days 2019-2020
December & January Staff Birthdays
December 2nd - Susan Jakobsen, Registrar
December 5th - Ashley Brown, 5th Grade Teacher
December 15th - Emily Peek, 1st Grade Teacher
December 21st - Whitney Lytle, 2nd Grade Teacher
December 31st - Tami Turner, STC Aide
January 4th - Jenny Simmons, 1st Grade Teacher
January 9th - Meghan Hancock, PE Aide
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
Monday, December 2nd - Friday, December 20th
No Alpha Service due to Kindergarten Alpha Screening across the district
Wednesday, December 4th
Choir at 7:15AM
Friday, December 6th
Bear Feet Running Club 7:30AM-7:50AM
Saturday, December 7th
6th Annual Jingle Bell Run 9:00AM
Monday, December 9th
Choir performs for Brookdale Senior Residents at 11:15AM
Tuesday, December 10th
4th Grade Technology Team Interest Forms due to Mrs. Stallbaumer by 4:00PM
Wednesday, December 11th
Choir at 7:15AM
5th Grade News Crew Applications due to Mrs. Stallbaumer by 7:30AM
Thursday, December 12th
Parent Hour of Code in Learning Commons from 8:15AM-9:15AM
3rd-5th Fine Arts Night - Choir Performance & 3rd Grade Program - 6:30PM
(K-2nd Grade Fine Arts Night will be on May 7th)
Friday, December 13th
Bear Running Club at 7:30AM-7:50AM
Dowell Fine Arts Tour for 5th Graders
Saturday, December 14th
Bennett Batons perform at Christmas Parade - more details to come
Monday, December 16th
Big Kahuna Principal Fundraiser Party Bus
Tuesday, December 17th
80th Day of School - wear your 80's attire
Wednesday, December 18th
Choir at 7:15AM
Thursday, December 19th
Safety Patrol Meeting with Coach Meghan at 7:30AM in Learning Commons
Friday, December 20th
2nd 9 Weeks Ends
Bear Feet Running Club 7:30AM-7:50AM
Holiday Live at 8:30AM (Modified Specials Schedule)
Holiday Class Parties - 2:00PM-2:45PM
Monday, December 23rd - Friday, January 3rd
Winter Break
Tuesday, December 31st
PTO sponsored Yearbook orders due
Monday, January 6th
Staff Development Waiver Day - No School for Students
Tuesday, January 7th
3rd 9 Weeks of School Begins
Creed Lunch at 12:00PM
PTO Sponsored Pizza with Pops/Watch DOGS Registration Opens - 6:30PM-7:30PM
Wednesday, January 8th
Choir at 7:15AM
Report Cards go home
MAP window opens
Friday, January 10th
PTO Sponsored Principal's Coffee at 8:15AM in the Learning Commons
Bennett Science Fair - more details to come
Friday, January 17th
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
Thursday, January 23rd
3rd-5th Grade Spinal Screenings
3rd-5th Grade Alpha/GT Referral Deadline
Friday, January 24th
PTO Sponsored 5th Grade Dedications due
Tuesday, January 28th
Winter Bear Cubs in Training in Learning Commons - more details to come
Thursday, January 30th
100th Day of School - dress us in your best attire
Friday, January 31st
Friday Live at 2:15PM
PTO Sponsored Bingo Night - 6:30PM-8:00PM