JUNE 2, 2015 DATES TO REMEMBER April 21st - June 4th Online Registration Continues for New Students Tuesday, June 2nd Incoming Kindergarten Story Time @ 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3rd End of Year Class Parties K-4th - 1:45-2:30 5th - 12:30-2:30 Lunch Change 5th - 12:30-1:00 4th - 1:00-1:30 Thursday, June 4th 2:00 K-4th Line Halls 2:10 5th graders Walk the Halls & down the ramp to the flag pole 2:30 Flag Lowering Ceremony Mrs. Bennett s 100th birthday recognition 2:45 K-5 Back in building for dismissal 3:00 K-5 dismissal Friday, June 5th Last day to pre-order school supply packs for 2015-16 school year Goodafternoon, AdvisoryCouncilCo/Chairs:TroyAikman&KennethCooper,M.D.,M.P.H. OnbehalfofTheCooperInstitute andunitedwayofmetropolitandallas,we congratulateyouforcompletionofthehealthyzoneschoolrecognitionprogram promotionapplication.wearepleasedtoinformyouthatyourschoolhasbeen promotedtohealthyzoneschoolstatusforthe2015/2016schoolyear. Again,congratulationsonyourpromotiontoHealthyZoneSchoolstatus.Welook forwardtocontinuingtoworkwithyoutoimprovehealthinyourschoolandacrossour community. Sincerely, TheHealthyZoneSchoolRecognitionProgramTeam ThankyouforallofyourhardworkDedicatededucatorslikeyoumakeallofthis possible. Sincerely, Norma,Jessica,Shelby,EmilyS.,EmilyW. TheHealthyZoneSchoolRecognitionProgramTeam SPONSORS JessicaGalleshaw DirectorofHealthImpactNorma Candelaria, M.S. CommunityImpactDirector of Grants and Evaluation 214.978.2015 cell:214.729.1275the Cooper Institute jgalleshaw@unitedwaydallas.org12330 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75230 UnitedWayDallas.orgO: 972.341.3243 F: 972.341.3227 HealthyZoneSchool.com HealthyZoneSchoolRecognitionProgram EndorsedbytheTexasEducationAgency UnitedWayofMetropolitanDallas:1800N.LamarSt.,Dallas,TX75202 214.978.0000 TheCooperInstitute:12330PrestonRd.,Dallas,TX75230 972.341.3200 Incoming Kindergarten Story Time Week of July 27th-31st Bennett/PTO Summer Mailout Thursday, August 20th Bennett Blast-Off - TBA
PAGE 2 STAFF BIRTHDAYS Mrs. McNutt, Music Teacher - June 16th Mrs. Parks, Counselor - June 16th Ms. Tatum, 1st Grade - July 3rd Mrs. Harry, 3rd Grade - July 15th Mrs. Vaughn, Dyslexia - August 7th Mrs. Bennett - August 23rd McKinney(ISD(Volunteers(&(Businesses(in(Public(Education(Celebration( 2014?2015( McKinneyISDhostsaspecialluncheoneachschoolyeartocelebrateandrecognize thetopvolunteersandbusinessthatsupporteachmisdcampus.thisyear,bennett ElementaryrecognizedRachelAndrolowicz,JulieBiggerstaff,andKristiTiseoasour Top3Volunteers,aswellasCharlesandGailSchulzefromStrawbridgeStudios,Inc. asourbusinesspartner.onbehalfofbennettelementary,weappreciateyourtime, support,anddedicationtoourschoolthanksforallyoudo PicturedLtoR:JulieBiggerstaff,AprilEdwardsBennettPTOPresident,RachelAndrolowicz,SharonMcAllister BennettPTOCoordinatorofVolunteers,RachelConstantinescuBennettAssistantPrincipal,Dr.RickMcDaniel MISDSuperintendent,LynnSperryMISDSchoolBoard,CharlesSchulze,GailSchulze.
PAGE 3 If you would like to sign the birthday card for Mrs. Bennett, please stop by the gym before or after school, before Thursday
PAGE 4 Please pick up all items by Thursday. All leftovers will be donated.
PAGE 5 BennettElementary 201402015STAARResults EachyearinthestateofTexas,our3 rd,4 th,and5 th gradestudentstakeourstateof TexasAssessmentsofAcademicReadiness(STAAR)testsinthespring.STAARis thestate'sstudenttestingprogram.overthecourseoftheirpublicschoolcareer, studentswillbetestedinthecoresubjectareas reading,writing,mathematics, science,andsocialstudies.thenumberofteststakeneachyearvariesfromtwoto three,dependingonthegradelevel. WeareveryproudofthesuccessofourBennettstudents,staff,andparents.At Bennett,wealwayssay,theacademicsuccessofourstudentsbeginsonthefirstday ofkindergarteneverydayourteachersandstudentsworkhardtomasterand applythetexasessentialknowledgeandskills(teks)foreachcontentareaineach gradelevel. Thisyear,TexaschangedtheMathTEKSandcurriculumforeverygradelevel. Therefore,our3 rd 05 th gradestudentstooktheirstaarmathtestsbutthestateof Texashasnotsetthepassingstandardforthosetests.Belowarethe3 rd,4 th,and5 th gradestaarresultsforbennettelementary. 3 rd Grade Reading Bennett096%,State 77% 4 th Grade Reading Bennett094%,State 74% Writing Bennett088%,State 70% 5 th Grade Reading Bennett099%,State 74% Science Bennett092%,State 72%
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PAGE 7 Important Information for Gmail Users There is a possibility that your Gmail account is marking McKinney ISD emails as SPAM. Please take the following steps to ensure that all of the District emails are coming to your inbox. It is important that you take action by July 15 to ensure receipt of important information regarding enrollment online registration for the 2015-16 school year.
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PAGE 10 BENNETT ELEMENTARY 2015-2016 SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER FORM FREE GIFT INSIDE EVERY SCHOOL PACK Over $350 in offers from National Merchants Papa John s, Macy s, Regal, Chuck E Cheese s, Michaels, Avis and many more Grade Level 2015-2016 Quantity Cost Each Total Student s Name 2015-2016 Grade K $36 1st $35 2nd $35 Student s Name Student s Name 2015-2016 Grade 2015-2016 Grade 3rd $37 4th Boys $35 4th Girls $35 5th Grade $41 Price includes sales tax. Grand Total $ School supplies will be delivered to your child s classroom. For questions, please contact Michelle Schindler at 214-642-4236 or mschind28@yahoo.com Parent s Name Telephone # Address **Order Securely Online** Starting April 21st thru June 8th 1. Go to www.educationalproudcts.com/shoppacks 2. Enter the school ID, BEN040 3. Follow the directions to complete your order. 4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt. OR Order by returning this order form along with your cash or check payment by: June 5, 2015. Make Checks Payable to: Bennett Elementary PTO (PLEASE PUT STUDENTS NAME & PHONE NUMBER ON YOUR CHECK).
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