Welcome to the Benfer Bulletin! |
Here you can find important updates about Benfer for the month! The Benfer Bulletin is shared out on the first school day of each month. You can also see information on school procedures and upcoming events on our school Facebook page and website.
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Benfer Bobcats
are Super Fresh
& Built for Success!
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Wednesday, April 1st: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Thursday, April 2nd: Last Day to Support PTO Coin Wars Fundraiser!
Thursday, April 2nd: National School Librarian Day
Friday, April 3rd: No School/ Good Friday Holiday
Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th: Assistant Principals Appreciation Week
Monday, April 6th at 5:30 PM in the Library: April PTO Meeting
Thursday, April 9th: Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night
Friday, April 10th at 2:00 PM: STAAR Parade
Monday, April 13th: 3rd Grade Reading Language Arts STAAR Test
Monday, April 13th: 2nd Grade Field Trip
Tuesday, April 14th: 4th & 5th Grade Reading Language Arts STAAR Test
Friday, April 17th: No School/ Staff Work Day
Monday, April 20th - Friday, April 24th: Public School Volunteer Week
Tuesday, April 21st: 5th Grade Science STAAR Test
Wednesday, April 22nd: Administrative Professionals Day
Thursday, April 23rd: McDonald's Spirit Night
Friday, April 24th: 1st Grade Field Trip
Monday, April 27th: 3rd Grade Math STAAR Test
Tuesday, April 28th: 4th & 5th Grade Math STAAR Test
Tuesday, April 18th: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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Appreciation Days in April |
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Monday, April 6th at 5:30 PM in the Library:
April PTO Meeting
Join us for our April PTO Meeting!
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Thursday, April 9th 5 PM - 9 PM:
Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night
Come enjoy hot and fresh BBQ! Support your school at the same time!
Visit 6068 FM 2920 Spring Creek BBQ Klein!
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Friday, April 10th at 2:00 PM in the Benfer Parking Lot:
Benfer STAAR Parade
Join us in cheering on our STAAR testing students! Families may join the celebration in the front parking lot or by the gym doors as students parade down the main sidewalk. Bring posters, noise makers, and more to get our students pumped up for the test.
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Monday, April 13th: STAAR Testing BEGINS |
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Thursday, April 23rd from 5 PM - 8 PM:
McDonald's Spirit Night
Join your classmates and teachers for a delicious McDonald's dinner from 5-8 PM!
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Holding the door open = polite 👍
Holding the door open at school = not so much 🚫
We know it feels like the nice thing to do, but on campus, closed and locked doors help keep everyone safe. Every student, staff member, and visitor should enter through secured access points so we know exactly who is on campus.
As always, let's Keep Klein Safe!
See it? Say it! Don't spread it! Report it!
https://www.kleinisd.net/o/kisd/page/safety-security-keepkleinsafe
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School Supplies on Sale NOW!
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May 2nd: Klein Education Foundation Fun Run
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a great cause! Join us for the 8th Annual Klein Education Foundation 5K & Kids' Fun Run, supporting the students and educators in Klein ISD.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: Klein Memorial Stadium
Time: 7:30 AM
The school with the most participation wins a cash prize! Sign up to join the race at www.thekef.org/funrun
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May 12th: Benfer Pre-K and Kinder Launch Party
You're invited! This event is designed for both new and returning families. It's the perfect way to kick off a successful school year. Join us for campus tours, meeting our amazing teachers, and getting info about all things Pre-K and Kinder! We can’t wait to welcome you and ensure a smooth, happy transition for your child!
Do you know a neighbor or family member with a future Benfer Bobcat? Share this info with them!
Pre-K interest CLICK HERE Kindergarten interest CLICK HERE
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Benfer Annual Career Day
We would love for you to share your career with our students on Friday, May 22nd!
If you are interested and able, please use the link to sign up HERE!
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5th Grade Parents: News to Know |
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5th Grade Parents:
5th Grade celebration is around the corner!
For information about graduation, memory books, and celebrations visit HERE
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Doors open at 7:35 am
Breakfast Begins at 7:35 am
Students are tardy after 8:05 am
After 8:05 AM, students must be walked into the office and signed in.
Dismissal begins at 3:25 pm
Dismissal ends at 3:40 pm
After 3:40 PM, guardians must come inside to sign out students.
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Attendance Tips of the Month |
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Let's finish strong! Bobcats come to school every day!
⭐ When students are here all day, they grow in confidence, stay on track with their classmates, and don’t miss out on important lessons and activities!
Please remember:
If you choose to keep your child home for the day due to being sick, be sure to log into Skyward or send a note to school when they return to excuse the absence. After 6 unexcused absences, families will be called in to review an Attendance Improvement Plan.
After 16 unexcused absences, we are required to submit truancy reports as outlined by district guidelines.
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A Message from our Counselor |
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A Message from the Counselor: April 2026
Spring is here—a season of fresh starts, longer days, and gentle reminders that growth is always possible. It’s a beautiful time to clear out what no longer serves our families and make space for what helps us thrive together.
As parents, we know how easy it is to feel overwhelmed in the moment—when frustration rises, patience feels thin, and emotions run high. In those moments, it’s natural to look for something (or someone) to blame. But often, the most powerful shift happens within us first. Our thoughts shape how we feel, and those feelings guide how we respond to our children. Even a small pause can make a big difference. Taking a breath before reacting, softening our perspective, and choosing to guide rather than correct can completely change the tone of an interaction. These are the moments where connection grows and learning truly happens—for both our children and ourselves. Our kids are always watching, always learning—not just from what we say, but from how we show up. When we model calm, patience, and intention, we give them a roadmap for handling their own big feelings.
This season, let’s gently release the thoughts that bring stress or self-doubt and make room for ones that uplift and encourage. When we focus on what we want more of—connection, understanding, and calm—we begin to see more of it in our homes.
Here’s to a season of growth, grace, and small, meaningful moments that make a big impact.
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A Message from our Specials Teachers
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Important Testing Updates |
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Parents of 3rd-5th should make note of testing dates below! Let's make sure our students are present, rested, and ready for testing days. Campus is CLOSED to lunch visitors and volunteers the entire week of testing to secure testing procedures and limit distractions for our students. Thank you for understanding! |
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SMART Tags- MUST have to ride the bus! |
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Klein ISD uses the SMART tag ID card system to increase student safety and allow access to campus services via easy scans.
The SMART tag system, which consists of student ID cards with barcodes and smart readers to read the cards, will allow students to
check out library books via a quick scan, easily pay for lunch and breakfast with a swipe, and allow families to receive bus stop notifications when their child gets on and off the bus.
By implementing this new ID card system, school staff will be able to quickly and efficiently identify anyone who should not be on campus, greatly increasing school safety.
Download the SMART Tag App Here!
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If you need a new SMART tag, you can purchase one for $5 in the front office or on School Cash Online. |
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Due to limited space, parents/guardians may eat lunch with their child on assigned days! 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
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Please Apply for Meal Benefits!
Submitting an application is easy and helps ensure every student has access to healthy meals while also supporting important school funding. Students approved for reduced-price meals will receive free breakfast and lunch all year long. Apply today through the SchoolCafe app or at www.schoolcafe.com/kleinisd
¡Por favor solicite los Beneficios de Comidas!
Enviar una solicitud es fácil y ayuda a garantizar que cada estudiante tenga acceso a comidas saludables, además de apoyar fondos importantes para las escuelas. Los estudiantes aprobados para comidas a precio reducido recibirán desayuno y almuerzo gratis durante todo el año escolar. Solicite hoy mismo a través de la aplicación SchoolCafe o en www.schoolcafe.com/kleinisd
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Benfer Arrival & Dismissal Reminders |
For the safety of all students, we ask that families follow our arrival/dismissal map for drop off and pick up.
Please remember that the bus lane in the left side parking lot is reserved only for buses, day care vans, and EC/Pre-K drop-off. Please use the car rider lane when dropping children off or picking up students. If you need to use the left side parking lot for drop off, please park and walk your student into the building. When students are dropped off outside of the designated areas and allowed to walk on their own, their safety is put at risk.
Thank you for helping us keep every child safe!
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Please read the information below regarding change of transportation procedures.
1. Changes in transportation request should be submitted in writing before 2:45 p.m. Requests made after 2:45 p.m. cannot be approved.
2. A written and signed note is required to change regular transportation. It can be sent with your student to campus to turn in or dropped off to the office. A transportation change will not be accepted over the phone or email.
Visit our website for more information about our dismissal procedures.
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Klein ISD Cell Phone Policy |
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Student cell phones MUST be powdered off and inside the student's backpack throughout the school day (including while on the bus). If your student carries a cell phone to school, please review that expectation with them. |
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Looking for a new way to celebrate your student's birthday? Check out... Benfer Birthday Surprises!
Step 1. Look at your options below!
Step 2. Fill out the form to make your choice: bit.ly/benferbirthday
Step 3. Pay for your choices in SchoolCash Online
OPTION 1 $2
LEVEL 2 $4
OPTION 3 $10
Birthday Smelly Pencil, Pop-It, Squishy, Cup, $3 School Store Gift Certificate
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PTO Fundraiser happening NOW!
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PTO is looking for new board members for 2026-2027! |
Learn more by reaching out to our e-mail benferbobcatspto@gmail.com or attending our PTO meeting on February 2nd or March 2nd! |
Did you know that Benfer has a year round recycling program?
Make sure to drop off all your used clothing and other items at the bin located in the corner of the school parking lot. Benfer PTO receives part of the proceeds for your recycled items!
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Benfer Celebrations in March |
Annual Field Day was a blast! |
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11 students celebrate success in the Texas Elementary Art Meet! |
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3rd - 5th grade goal crushers reached their benchmark goals and enjoyed time on the video game truck! |
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Mrs. Bailey (Klein Teacher of the Year) and Mrs. Shaw (HAABSE Teacher of the Year) are honored at recognition banquets.
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Students prepare to finish the year strong!
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