Bennett Bear Business Newsletter
Week of December 12, 2022
Student & Staff Dress Up Days for the Week
Save the Date - Wish You Well Event for Ms. Holderman - Thursday, January 12th - 3:30PM-5:00PM
Bennett Elementary Receives the CREST Award for the 3rd Year in a Row for Exemplary Counseling Program
Macy's Make-A-Wish Letter Writing Campaign
Latest Edition of the McKinney ISD News Brief
A new edition of McKinney ISD's News Brief is now available online.
In today's edition:
- MISD Library Book Opt Out Program
- MISD Expands Childcare to Public - Limited Spots Available
- When it Comes to Helping Kids, MISD Counselors aren’t Playing Around
- Legacy Matters – Nana Hill, Vega Elementary (Video)
- The 2023-2024 MISD School Calendar is Now Available!
- In Photos: The Triumphant Return of the MISD Senior Tour!
- Now Hiring: MISD Childcare Site Managers
- A Knight with his Princess - Hurry! Tickets are selling fast!
https://www.mckinneyisd.net/news-events/newsletter/november-11-2022/
Best,
MISD Communications
PTO Watch DOGS Information
Bennett Watch DOGS FAQ
McKinney ISD Coordinated Health Newsletter - December 2022
Lost & Found is FULL - Swing By Front of Bennett During School Hours for Check Lost & Found Outside
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TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS - OUR BEARS ARE EARNING TICKETS FOR THE MONTHLY STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY
December Stuffed Animal
December Character Trait - Perseverance
Safety Patrol Team 1 Assists With Arrival & Dismissal - December 12th-16th
2nd-3rd Grade Jr. Spelling Bee - 8:15AM - Monday, December 12th
80th Day of School - Tuesday, December 13th - Dress In Your Best 80's Attire
Dowell Fine Arts Tour for Bennett 5th Grade - Tuesday, December 13th - 11:30AM-12:30PM
PTO Sponsored Jersey Mike's Spirit Day - Tuesday, December 13th - All Day
Chess Club After School Program - Tuesday, December 13th
DECEMBER BENNETT LIVE CELEBRATIONS & CREED LUNCH - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH - PARENT 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
4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee - 8:15AM - Thursday, December 15th
Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM - Thursday, December 15th
Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Spirit Wear - Friday, December 16th
PTO Sponsored Holiday Parties - During Each Grade Level's Specials Time - Friday, December 16th
We Need Parent Volunteers to Help Run Party Games at Grade Level Parties - Friday, December 16th
Winter Break - Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd
Staff Development Waiver Day - No School for Students - Tuesday, January 3rd
Students & Staff Return to School - Wednesday, January 4th
Quarter 2 Report Cards Go Home - Wednesday, January 4th
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Upcoming Events for Our BEARS
Week of December 12th-16th:
Safety Patrol Team 1
Monday, December 12th:
*No Alpha
*Jr. Spelling Bee for 2nd & 3rd Grade - 8:15AM - Bennett Cafe
*Kindergarten Alpha Screener Day 3
Tuesday, December 13th:
*80th Day of School - Dress in Your Favorite 80's Attire
*5th Grade Dowell Fine Arts Tour - 11:30AM-12:30PM - Bennett Gym
*Chess Wizards After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
*PTO Spirit Day - Jersey Mike's - All Day
Wednesday, December 14th:
*4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
*December 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 - 12:00PM-12:30PM - Bennett Cafe
Thursday, December 15th:
*No Alpha
*4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee - 8:15AM - Bennett Cafe
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, December 16th:
*2nd 9 Weeks of School Ends
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*No Alpha
*Grade Level Holiday Parties - During Regular Specials Times
*4th Grade Specials - 8:15AM-9:05AM
*2nd Grade Specials - 9:10AM-10:00AM
*3rd Grade Specials - 10:05AM-10:55AM
*Kindergarten Specials - 12:15PM-1:05PM
*1st Grade Specials - 1:10PM-2:00PM
*5th Grade Specials - 2:05PM-2:55PM
Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd:
Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3rd:
*No School for Students
*Staff Development Day for Staff
Week of January 4th-6th:
Safety Patrol Team 2
Wednesday, January 4th:
*3rd 9 Weeks of School Begins
*Students Return to School
*4th & 5th Grade Choir
*Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, January 5th:
*No Alpha
*Drama Kids After School Program - 3:15PM-4:15PM
Friday, January 6th:
*Spirit Friday - Wear Your Favorite Bennett Attire
*2nd-5th Grade Running Club - 7:15AM
*No Alpha
*3rd-5th Grade Bluebonnet Challenge Deadline
Week of January 9th-13th:
*Safety Patrol Team 1
*Alpha Resumes
Monday, January 9th:
*3rd Grade Alpha
*Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
*Read Your World Day
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:
4th & 5th Grade Choir - 7:15AM
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" 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
*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
Monday, January 23rd:
3rd Grade Alpha Day
Tuesday, January 24th:
PAWS-itivity Tuesday - Wear Kindness Shirt
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
Monday, January 30th:
*3rd Grade Alpha Day
*PTO Sponsored Watch DOGS Begins
BEARS Celebrating a Birthday in December
December Birthdays:
2 - Emily, Isabel, Michael, & Mrs. Jakobsen - Bennett Registrar
4 - Jillian, Nihaal
5 - Cori
7 - Holden
8 - Luke, Vivian, Jack
9 - Mariana
11 - Elizabeth
13 - Cruz
14 - Noah
15 - Mrs. Peek - 1st Grade Teacher
16 - Eva, Rowen
17 - Noah, Maya
19 - Joey, Conrad, Carlos
20 - Colby
21 - Mrs. Lytle - 3rd Grade Teacher
23 - Sophie, Vani, Wesley
24 - Vivi
26 - Olivia, Adefeyintola
28 - Presley, Grayson, Brynlee, Keira, Rainer
29 - Dawia
30 - Penn, Joshua
31 - Jayden, Nora
December Breakfast Menu
December 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
NOTES FROM NURSE EMILY
Healthy Hand Washing Routine
Exclusion From School
SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAYS - 2022-2023
BENNETT PTO YEAR-AT-A GLANCE EVENTS FOR 2022-2023
PTO Spirit Nights - Mark Your Calendars
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