Welcome to September. Hopefully the weather starts behaving like Fall and we can all enjoy our outdoors time.

As a reminder, for September, our PTO goal is to get all our students' party money and family memberships completed for the year. If you haven't done one or both, you can do complete these here.

• The grade with the highest percentage of party money paid by end of September will get a Hat Day and the teachers will receive custom engraved Stanley cups.
• The grade with the highest percentage of memberships paid by the end of September will get a PJ Day and the principals will cover lunch for the teachers for a day.

The Bennett Volunteer Coordinators would like to remind everyone that you need to complete your background check every year. Complete the form on the MISD website here.

Please feel free to reach out via email or Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Sincerely,

Alison Lewis

Bennett PTO President

bennettbearsptopresident@gmail.com

https://bennettpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Watch DOGS sign-up is now live. Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for a half-day at Bennett! You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CA4AE23A7FE3-50263144-watchdogs#/

The Bennett PTO is providing each student a t-shirt to wear on field trips, field day, and Bennett Live days! Be sure to sign-up soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdGMkaifrN7jylM6ZMaszZ4ph3hXgk9pXSm0xyn-9mYkwP2g/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawE_CNlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX00OWaKpzRMB3BMAV3xxtbKoCN5puiOK0Q0_SaOpr-GqvSRdvOF9KbUKQ_aem_s-_n2AbcHtvmtqk5OKhBTQ

You can sign up to volunteer at Bennett here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw9FJQiXuaPrloKwSMEABkgdjwWq-Oml3oTxHNaj6M-yHMfQ/viewform

October 2 - Walk to School Day

October 8 - PTO General Meeting - in-person and online

October 18 - Halloween Dance from 6:00 to 8:00 *Date Change*

October 22 - Spirit Night at Jersey Mike's

October 25 - Bennett Night at MISD Stadium

We appreciate all our volunteers at Bennett Elementary! Let's throw a BOO BASH at our annual Halloween dance! The dance is always a huge event and will take the joint efforts of parents and teachers to be a success! We will need lots of help to get the gym and cafeteria ready for the dance, work during the dance, and to help clean-up afterwards! Please check out the areas outlined below and sign up where you can.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C4CA4AE23A7FE3-51041036-boobash#/

The Bennet 2024-2025 yearbook is on sale now. To purchase, go to:

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015892276514357

Purchase by September 30 and receive 10% off.

Do you enjoy being creative? Love to draw? All students are invited to enter their art in the yearbook cover contest. The winner's artwork will be displayed on the front cover of the yearbook. The grade level winners will also be featured in the yearbook. Turn in your artwork at the front office by November 15th!! Our theme this year is "Happy Camper".

Sign up for the Bennett PTO text reminders. Send a text to 81010 with this message @96fbh43

Do you or someone you know have a business that would like to partner with Bennett Elementary PTO, please reach out!

Benefits of Partnering with Us

Community Visibility: Your logo will be prominently displayed on our website, school newsletter, and social media posts providing exposure to a diverse and engaged audience!

Positive Brand Association: Your association with our organization signals your commitment to community and education, enhancing your reputation!

Tax Deductibility: Your donation may be tax-deductible as a charitable donation.

Feel-Good Factor: Knowing that you've made a positive impact on the lives of children in your community is a reward in itself!

All contributions will be allocated to programs and resources that directly impact Bennett students and teachers!

For more information please visit: https://bennettpto.membershiptoolkit.com/fundraising or reach out to our fundraising team at bennettbearsptofundraising@gmail.com.

Take a minute to link your Kroger Plus Card to help support our Bears without even thinking about it!

Bennett NPO #: YC352

www.krogercommunityrewards.com

Your account must be re-registered each year.