Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
week of February 27, 2023
A message from Ms. Halpin
Hello!
Thank you to our Bennett PTO for a great Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night! Did you know that the funds raised at the Spirit Nights go right back to the students at Bennett? The money raised helps fund things for the classroom, Field Day, Teacher Grants, Teacher Appreciation, and Field Trips!
How are we already 1 week away from Spring Break? I hope you and yours are planning some time to relax as we gear up for the 4th quarter when we return. The 4th quarter is always a fun, but busy time, with End of Year celebrations, Field Day, Open House, and this year we will have a school carnival on April 14 to celebrate our 20th Anniversary!
We are seeking your input for class placements for next year! Please use the form linked below to provide input for your student. You only have until Friday, March 3! Students who are not returning to Bennett or students in 5th grade do not need to complete the form.
-Kassie Halpin
Principal, Bennett Elementary
A note from Ms. Thompson
Some of our younger students have a difficult time comprehending the magnitude and finality of the violence they see on TV and video games. We are asking for your assistance to continue to monitor your students’ screen time and access.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Ms. Thompson, School Counselor
January and February Guidance Lesson Re-cap!
Listening is an important skill for learning and concentration, and it can be developed with practice, so January/February’s guidance lesson
gave students the opportunity to hone their
listening skills.
March Character Trait
Newsletters: Grade Levels, Specials & the Learning Commons
Important Information from Bennett!
Important Information from the Nurse!
School-Wide Events
March Stuff Animal reveal on the Announcements March 1!
March stuffed animal drawing on March 31!
SPRING PICTURE DAY IS COMING WEDNESDAY MARCH 16
Save the Date! Bennett Live is March 29!
Bennett Live! schedules
Specials times on Bennett Live days
Grade Level Events & Reminders
Recurring Weekly events @ Bennett
Tuesday - PAWSitivity
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Drama Kids
Friday - Wear Bennett Spiritwear
Friday - Run Club
Looking ahead at the Calendar of events!
February 27 (Monday)
- 3rd grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- TELPAS testing for our English Language Learners
February 28 (Tuesday)
- Special Olympics basketball
- TELPAS testing for our English Language Learners
- PTO Variety show screening @ 3:15pm in Bennett Cafeteria
- Ms. Thompson & Ms. Halpin recognized before the board meeting for earning the CREST award for counseling excellence at Bennett Elementary!
- MISD school board meeting @ 7pm
- Bennett's new Assistant Principal recommended at the Board Meeting!
March 1 (Wednesday)
- 4th & 5th grade Choir 7:15am
- Read Across America challenge in the Learning Commons begins
March 2 (Thursday)
- 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Kindergarten students their ALPHA classes @ Bennett
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
March 3 (Friday)
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Maintenance worker appreciation day!
- PTO board meeting @ 10:00am
March 6-13 Spring Break! Students return to school on Tuesday, March 14
March 13 (Monday)
- No school for Students
- Staff Development day for Teachers & Staff
March 14 (Tuesday)
- 4th Quarter Begins
- Lawson Early Childhood Open House
- Alpha Zoom meeting for students new to the Alpha program
March 15 (Wednesday)
- Spring Picture Day!
- Class PIcture Day!
- Report cards go home with students
March 16 (Thursday)
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
- PTO Spirit Night @ MOD Pizza!
March 17 (Friday)
- St. Patrick's Day
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
March 20 (Monday)
- Our New Assistant Principal's 1st day!
March 21 (Tuesday)
- Bennett Open House 5-6pm Come & Go!
March 23 (Thursday)
- 3rd grade Field Trip to Symphony
- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade ALPHA students attend @ Bennett
- 4th and 5th grade ALPHA students attend @ Webb
- Drama Kids 3:15-4:15 in the Science Lab
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day)
March 24 (Friday)
- Mandatory PTO Variety show practice @ 3:30pm (if assigned this day)
Safety Patrol
Upcoming Schedule for Safety Patrol students
February 27-March 3 - Team 2
March 13-17 - Team 1
March 20-24 - Team 2
March 27-31 - Team 1
April 3-7 - Team 2
April 10- 14 - Team 1
April 17-21 - Team 2
April 24 - 28 - Team 1
May 1 - 5 - Team 2
May 8 - 12 - Team 1
May 15-19 - Team 2
May 22 - 25 - Team 1
Important Information from McKinney ISD
2023-2023 MISD calendar
2023-2024 MISD calendar
February & March Birthdays!
February
28 - Madeline
March
1 - Kayla, Lainey
2 - Isla, Maevi, Ronan
4 - Oliver, Kaden D, Hannah M
5 - Audrey
6 - Aarya
7 - Hannah S
8 - Camille, Autumn, Zoey
10 - Esha
11 - Heston
12 - Brady, Henry M, Agastya
13 - Ms. Johnson (Special Education Aide)
14 - Bella, Lukas, Grady
15 - Finnley Liam D, Hawthorne
17 - Rylan, Masen
18 - Julian A, Ozan
19 - Erin
20 - William C
23 - Sein
24 - Katelyn, Yeni
30 - June, Akshaj
31 - Isaiah A, Adalyn
Information from the Bennett Cafeteria
February Breakfast Menu
February Lunch Menu
March Lunch Menu is not available from Aramark
How to add money to your student's lunch account
Make checks payable to McKinney iSD
page 1 of packet sent home
page 2 of packet sent home
Bennett's Little LiBEARy is Ready for YOU!
Our PTO is still seeking additional volunteers to help with maintaining our gardens, so if you would like to help, please contact the Bennett PTO or call the Bennett office.
Thank you to our Bennett PTO for purchasing the library for our Bennett community!!
PTO Year at a glance calendar
Thank you for our new flowers!
Yearbooks on sale until March 30, 2023
PTO board positions
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We need you on our PTO!
Pay your party money!
Bennett PTO sponsored Watch Dogs Information
Important Dates for Our Watch Dogs!
**Watchdog registration closed on January 20th
MISD Gifted and Talented Information (ALPHA program)
Alpha teacher contact information
Alpha Testing Dates 22/23
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
The safety of our Bears is our #1 Priority
Arrival & Dismisal Procedures
Traffic flow map
Early Check-out Information
Bennett Schedules
Bennett Instructional Times
Bennett Specials Schedule
Bennett Spirit Days 22/23
Important Information from McKinney ISD
Club 360
McKinney ISD is looking for Crossing Guards!
MISD Weather Guidelines - Important information!
About Me
Email: khalpin@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/out/e87yb6?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.schools.mckinneyisd.net%2Fbennett%2F&t=schools.mckinneyisd.net/bennett/&w=w-3190484287&i=&l=
Location: 7760 Coronado Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-5400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MISDBennett
Twitter: @BennettBears