Using our assertive voice and taking accountability
As educators, parents, and caregivers, our mission is to create a safe environment for our students and children, while they too play a vital role in maintaining that safety. It's common for kids to resort to physical or verbal hurt when they feel upset, often justifying their actions with phrases like, “Well, he/she did it first,” or “My mom/dad says I should hit back.” However, the key to preventing aggressive behavior lies in fostering a strong sense of belonging and community in both classrooms and homes.
When unity is present, children feel emotionally secure enough to express themselves and communicate their boundaries to those who might be aggressive. This skill of standing up for themselves is one we want to instill in our students for life. Encouraging them to take a deep breath and relax can help them stay calm and express their feelings clearly and assertively. Remind them to use kind words to resolve conflicts and to reach out to teachers if they need help with this.
To help our children take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and actions, we must model this behavior as adults. If you catch yourself saying that someone made you angry, remember that you have control over your feelings. It's your responsibility to decide how to respond. Let's work together to guide our children in developing these important skills!
Please feel free to reach out me at psalcedo1@kleinisd.net or by phone (832)484-5933.
Birthday Treats
Birthday treats are encouraged to be purchased from our school cafeteria. No outside food and/or treats are allowed for birthday student and/or classmates.
When it comes to birthday treats for students, our cafeteria managers need at least 2 weeks’ notice to ensure they have enough time to order the treats that you want for your student. This also gives time to the nurses to check the allergies of all the students in the class. If you have more questions about the process, please reach out to the campus kitchen for more information.
For more information, please visit our Nutrition and Food services by clicking here.
We also have more options for Birthday surprises. Please see our flyer below and be sure to fill out the form with your information AND pay using this LINK.
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
Connect with Benfer
Website: benfer.kleinisd.net/
Location: 18027b Kuykendahl Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-484-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/BenferKISD
Twitter: @BenferKISD
