Benfer Bulletin
December Edition
December 23rd - January 7th Winter Break - NO School
Coming up:
December 2nd - 20th: Days of Cheer!
December 3rd: Health and Wellness Night
December 4th: PTO meeting
December 5th: Campus Spelling Bee
December 9th - 13th: Holiday Shop
December 9th: Winter Concert
December 12th: Winter Festival
December 17th: McDonald's Spirit Night
December 20th: Classroom Holiday Party
December 23rd - January 7th: Winter Break
Looking Ahead:
January 8th: First day of School
January 8th: PTO meeting
January 16th: Ways to Support your Whole Child (part 2)
January 20th : Martin Luther King - No School
Attendance Tip of the Month:
A message from our Specials teachers
A message from the Counselor
Celebrations
December is a month rich with celebrations, encompassing a variety of multicultural traditions such as Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas, as well as personal milestones that mark the end of the year. Every achievement deserves recognition, whether it’s a major life event or a personal success. For parents, fostering your child's self-esteem and emotional safety is a significant accomplishment, as it equips them to navigate difficult emotions positively.
Every commitment, agreement, goal, or important date is an opportunity for celebration. By focusing on achievements—big or small—we train our brains to recognize the best in ourselves and others. Start by creating a list of your personal celebrations, including annual events like birthdays and anniversaries, as well as daily victories like going to bed early or waking up on time.
Next, compile a list of your child's accomplishments from the school year. This could range from excellent grades to improvements in their daily routine, such as following instructions. As a family, discuss how you will celebrate these achievements together, establishing a ritual that honors these moments. Involving everyone in the celebration fosters a sense of belonging and reinforces positive behavior, encouraging your child to continue striving for success.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with meaningful celebrations and cherished rituals!
Please feel free to reach out me at psalcedo1@kleinisd.net or by phone (832)484-5933.
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Benfer School Hours
Doors open at 7:40 am
Breakfast Begins at 7:40 am & Ends at 8:00 am
Students are tardy after 8:10 am
Dismissal begins at 3:25 pm
Dismissal ends at 3:40 pm
Be sure to set up your SchoolCafé account for Lunch Payments
SMART Tags
Lunch Time!
- 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, September 9th! 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
For Our Students - Bus Safety & Expectations
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
For Our Parents - SAFE Transportation Expectations
Safety
- Keep from parking in Bus zones
- Park only in visitor parking
- 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
- Put your cell phone away
Accountability
- Be on time to pick up your child from the bus stop
- Early dismissal is before 2:45
- When dropping off your children and need to park, walk with them to cross the street safely
Follow School Expectations
- Communicate with the school if you are running late
- Regular dismissal time starts at 3:25
- No students can be picked up from the office during dismissal process
- Put your cell phone away
Example
- Lead by example
- Put your cell phone away
Student's cell phones
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Website: benfer.kleinisd.net/
Location: 18027b Kuykendahl Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-484-6000
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