Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of January 9, 2023
New PTO Gold Sponsor - Seasoned Realty Group
Bennett's New Principal - Kassie Halpin - Begins New Role January 17th
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TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
January's Stuffed Animal
January Character Trait - Kindness
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - January 9th-13th
Alpha Resumes - Week of January 9th-13th
K-5th Grade Read Your World Reading Challenge January 9th - February 28th
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - Monday, January 9th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, January 10th - Wear A Kindness Shirt
Chess Club After School Program - Tuesday, January 10th - 3:15PM-4:15PM
PTO Watch DOGS Semester Kick Off & Sign Up Event - Tuesday, January 10th - 6:00PM-7:00PM
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Details Below
Bennett Watch DOGS FAQ
Ms. Holderman's Come & Go "Wish You Well" Event - Thursday, January 12th - 3:30PM-5:00PM - Bennett Cafe
Drama Kids After School Program - Thursday, January 12th - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Ms. Holderman's Last Day at Bennett - Friday, January 13th
Spirit Friday - Friday, January 13th - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Wear
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, January 13th - 7:15AM
PTO Sponsored Principal Coffee - Friday, January 13th - 8:15AM - Learning Commons
Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - January 16th-20th
School Holiday - No School for Students & Staff - Monday, January 16th
Ms. Halpin Begins Serving as Bennett's New Principal - Tuesday, January 17th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, January 17th - Wear A Positive Shirt
4th Grade Field Trip - Tuesday, January 17th
4th & 5th Grade Choir - Wednesday, January 18th - 7:15AM
3rd-5th Grade Alpha Referral Deadline - Thursday, January 19th
Spirit Friday - Friday, January 20th - Wear Your Favorite Spirit Wear
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, January 20th - 7:15AM
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Registration Closes for This Semester - Friday, January 20th
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - January 23rd-27th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, January 24th - Wear A Positive Shirt
PTO Sponsored Spirit Night - Tuesday, January 24th - 5:00PM-9:00PM
4th & 5th Grade Choir - Wednesday, January 25th - 7:15AM
January Bennett Live Celebrations & Creed Lunch - Wednesday, January 25TH - Parents Invited If BEAR Receiving Award
BENNETT'S MASCOT - BENNY THE BEAR - WILL ATTEND OUR BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS
MODIFIED SPECIALS SCHEDULE ON BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATION DAYS
100th Day of School - Friday, January 27th - Wear 100 Items Or Dress Like You are 100 Years Old
National Lego Day - Friday, January 27th
PTO Sponsored Bingo Night - Friday, January 27th - 6:30PM-8:00PM
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, January 27th - 7:15AM
Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal - January 30th - February 3rd
PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Begins - Monday, January 30th
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Tuesday, January 31st - Wear A Positive Shirt
Progress Reports Go Home - Wednesday, February 1st
4th & 5th Grade Choir - Wednesday, February 1st - 7:15AM
Drama Kids After School Program - Thursday, February 2nd - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Spirit Friday - Friday, February 3rd - Wear Your Favorite Spirit Wear
2nd-5th Grade Running Club - Friday, February 3rd - 7:15AM
Save the Date - Experience Dyslexia - MISD Stadium Event Center - Monday, February 6th
Save the Date - 5th Grade Parent Meeting for Middle School - Monday, February 16th - 6:00PM
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of January 9th-13th:
*Safety Patrol Team 1
*Alpha Resumes
Monday, January 9th:
*3rd Grade Alpha
*Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
*Read Your World Challenge Begins Through February 28th
Tuesday, January 10th:
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear a Kindness Shirt
*Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:5PM-4:15PM
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Semester Kick-Off & Sign-Up Event - 6:00PM-7:00PM - Cafe
Wednesday, January 11th:
No Choir this week
Thursday, January 12th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
*Ms. Holderman's "Wish You Well" Come & Go Celebration - 3:30PM-5:00PM - Bennett Cafe
Friday, January 13th:
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Principal's Coffee - 8:15AM in Learning Commons
*Ms. Holderman's Last Day at Bennett
Week of January 16th-20th:
*Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal
*Ms. Halpin Begins Serving as Bennett's Principal
Monday, January 16th:
*Holiday
*No School for Students & Staff
Tuesday, January 17th:
*Students & Staff Return to School
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear Kindness Shirt
*4th Grade Field Trip to Dallas Museum of Arts
Wednesday, January 18th:
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
Thursday, January 19th:
*3rd-5th Grade Alpha Referral Deadline
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, January 20th:
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Registration Closes
Week of January 23rd-27th:
*Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal
Monday, January 23rd:
3rd Grade Alpha Day
Tuesday, January 24th:
*PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear Kindness Shirt
*PTO Spirit Night - 5:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesday, January 25th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*January Bennett Live Celebrations - Parents Attend if Child 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 -12:30PM-1:00PM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, January 26th:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, January 27th:
*National Lego Day
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*100th Day of School
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Bingo Night - 6:30PM-8:00PM
Week of January 30th - February 3rd:
*Safety Patrol Team 2 Assists with Arrival & Dismissal
Monday, January 30th:
*3rd Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Begins
Tuesday, January 31st:
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear Kindness Shirt
Wednesday, February 1st:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*K-5th Grade Progress Reports Go Home
Thursday, February 2nd:
*Alpha Day - 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Grade
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, February 3rd:
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*4th & 5th Grade Alpha Day
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in January
January Birthdays:
1 - Abdalhalim
3 - Viyan
4 - Ms. Simmons - 1st Grade Teacher
5 - Hayden
6 - Wyatt, Rhys, Elijah
7 - Grace, Zain, Sofia
8 - Matthew, Adrianna
9 - Olivia
11 - Lincoln
12 - Reese, Camryn, Arghya
13 - Alessandra
14 - Allison
15 - Chase
16 - Jason
17 - Jack
18 - Ella, Michael, Claudia
19 - Victoria, Jackson, Ms. Thompson - Counselor
20 - Ben, Bryson
23 - Jack, Myah, Ms. Luthi - Dyslexia Teacher
25 - Emileigh
26 - Ademide, Ryan
27 - Weston, Beau
28 - Ms. Schindler - 3rd Grade Teacher
29 - Jade
30 - Boaz, Helena, Ms. Recker - 2nd Grade Teacher
31 - Ms. Crider - STC Teacher
January Breakfast Menu
January Lunch Menu
STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNT INFORMATION
ALPHA COLLABORATORS FOR BENNETT - 2022-2023
ALPHA TESTING DATES - 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 PARENT FEEDBACK FORM
BENNETT'S SPECIALS SCHEDULE
EARLY CHECK OUT EXPECTATIONS AT BENNETT
MCKINNEY ISD CLUB 360 AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM
MCKINNEY ISD CROSSING GUARDS & SUBS NEEDED
MCKINNEY ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2022-2023
McKinney ISD Approves 2023-2024 School Calendar
MCKINNEY ISD WEATHER GUIDELINES
SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAYS - 2022-2023
BENNETT PTO YEAR-AT-A GLANCE EVENTS FOR 2022-2023
CHECK OUT THE BENNETT PTO WEBSITE TO PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR
PTO Sponsored Yearbooks On Sale Now
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: (469)302-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MISDBennett/
Twitter: @BennettBears