BADGER BEAT

March

14th No School

17th-21st Staff Appreciation Week

17th Parent Work Night at 6:30 pm

20th Badger Bite Night at Don & Millies ALL DAY

21st World Down Syndrome Day-Wear wacky socks!

25th Tuesday Early release 11:40am, no lunch served; PTO Art kits orders due

26th Art & Music Showcase 3rd, 4th and Badger Musicians (see graphic below)

27th Art kit delivery to school

28th Spring apparel store closes

30th Tuffy yard sign orders due

31st Spring Break starts

April

1-4th Spring Break

7th PTO meeting at 7pm (last one of the year)

9th Wednesday will now be a full day of school

11th Spirit Day! Wear your Badger Blue!; Raise Right gift card orders due back

15th Yard signs delivered to school

16th Badger Bite Night at Stumble Inn 4-9 pm!

18th No School

21st Parent Work Night (last one of the year)

22nd Early dismissal

25th Raise Right gift card orders delivered to school

Important events to note:

May 7th Will now be a full day of school

May 8th K-2 Art and Music Showcase (see graphic below)

Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten in August 2025?

Pine Creek Elementary has begun accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten this year (age 5 by July 31, 2025), visit our district website www.benningtonschools.org and click on "Enroll New Student" to register for the upcoming school year, and be sure to select the 2025-2026 school year.

Completing registration ensures that you receive communication regarding kindergarten. Determining the enrollment for the next year is also important for future staff planning.

Kindergarten Roundup for students will take place just prior to the start of the school year. More information will be sent on this at a later date. If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please call Mrs. Peterson in our school office or email epeterson@bennps.org

The colder weather is here and here are some reminders about morning drop off and recess

• Morning supervision begins at 7:50 am

• Advancing each vehicle as far as possible up the drop off line allows the maximum number of students to exit to their waiting spot safely

• Adults waving your vehicle forward are doing so in an attempt to maintain a quick and efficient drop off line

• Students begin entering the building as early as 7:55 am--please make sure they have coats, hats and gloves

• Students are tardy after 8:05 am

Students have at least one 30 minute recess each day. Please make sure to send your child in clothing and accessories that are warm enough to allow for 30 minutes outside. Students have space in their individual lockers to keep all layers, coats, hats, and gloves!

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month. Please follow their Facebook page at PineCreekPTO and their newsletter for updates and events.

The yearbook committee would love to see your pictures! Please click on the following links to add your photos! Be sure to choose the best photos and try not to submit duplicates.

Kindness Week- https://plicbooks.com/go/WT1VZN

Red Ribbon Week- https://plicbooks.com/go/QR6TGU

Trunk or Treat Monster Mash- https://plicbooks.com/go/E3622E

Kindergarten Field Trips/Class Photos:https://plicbooks.com/go/J6NQP4

First Grade Field Trips/Class photos- https://plicbooks.com/go/JGQAR8

Second Grade Field Trips/Class photos- https://plicbooks.com/go/DZ2CVB

Third Grade Field Trips/Class photos- https://plicbooks.com/go/NFM8L7

Fourth Grade Field Trips/Class photos- https://plicbooks.com/go/6E6NG5

Fifth Grade Field Trips/Class photos- https://plicbooks.com/go/2TNZH3

Badger Bash- https://plicbooks.com/go/ZMR4MA

Badger Blue Days/First Day- https://plicbooks.com/go/EVA2G2

Homecoming (Pj, Hawaiian, Neon, Disney)- https://plicbooks.com/go/NETKC1

Principal- Alison Dellwo (adellwo@bennps.org)

Assistant Principal- Krista Bendell (kbendell@bennps.org)

Secretary- Liz Peterson (epeterson@bennps.org)

Health Para- Amanda Hladik (ahladik@bennps.org)

Email: adellwo@bennps.org
Website: benningtonschools.org
Location: 7801 North HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Bennington, NE, USA
Phone: (402)238-2372
Twitter: @pinecreek_elem

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (dbombeck@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.

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