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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Monday, December 1st at 5:30 PM in the Library: December PTO Meeting
Monday, December 8th - Friday, December 12th: Holiday Shop Open
Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM: Winter Fest
Tuesday, December 16th at 5:00 - 8:00 PM: McDonald's Spirit Night
Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 PM: Winter Concert for Benfer Beats and Choir
Friday, December 19th at: Classroom Holiday Parties
Monday, December 22nd - Wednesday, January 7th: Winter Break/ No School
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December to Remember: Optional Daily Dress Up Days |
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Monday, December 1st at 5:30 PM in the Library:
Benfer PTO Meeting
Join us for our December PTO Meeting!
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Monday, December 8th - Friday, December 12th:
Holiday Shop Open
The Benfer Holiday Shop gives students an opportunity to purchase affordable gifts for family, friends and teachers. Prices vary from $0.25 to $12. A portion of the proceeds benefit our Benfer PTO.
Students will preview the shop on December 4th and 5th and will be sent home with a flyer of information for how to purchase with cash or parents can put credit on their online account. Stay tuned for more!
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Thursday, December 11th at 5:00 PM:
Winter Fest
Join our Benfer community for the 2nd Annual Winter Fest hosted by our Benfer PTO! There will be tons of exciting and FREE activities for the whole family. Come explore the holiday fun!
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Tuesday, December 16th at 5:00 - 8:00 PM:
McDonald's Spirit Night
Our favorite spirit night of the year- McDonald's McTeacher's Night! Last year we broke a Benfer record raising our biggest profit ever for a spirit night at McDonald's. Join us this year for a tasty meal and support Benfer PTO at the same time! (18604 Kuykendahl Road)
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Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 PM:
Winter Concert for Benfer Beats and Choir
All are welcome to enjoy the musical talents of our bobcats in Benfer Beats and Benfer Choir! Doors open at 5:50 for this annual holiday performance.
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Classroom Holiday Parties |
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Friday, December 19th from 9:30-10:30 AM
Our Annual Classroom Holiday Parties will take place on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM! Families are invited to join in on the festivities! In order to keep our students safe, all visitors must complete the RSVP form before arriving for the party.
Please see RSVP information below:
Any adult visitor must complete this RSVP form and have a receive a visitors badge from the front office in order to attend Benfer Classroom Holiday Parties.
Holiday Parties will begin at 9:30 AM. Visitors may begin arriving at 9:15 AM to receive their badge.
Badges will be pre-printed for those that have had their IDs scanned before.
If you have never had your ID scanned before, you will have to wait in line to have your ID scanned and badge printed.
Visitors who have never had their ID scanned are welcome to stop by the office during the week and have their ID scanned into the system.
Early dismissals: Any visitor who fills out this form will be verified as a guardian that is able to take their student home. Verified visitors will have additional clearance to sign their student out from the classroom.
If a visitor is NOT listed in SKYWARD, they will NOT be verified to take their student home!
PLEASE NOTE: Students that have an early dismissal before 9:45 AM are counted ABSENT.
THIS FORM WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17th.
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Monday, December 22nd - Wednesday, January 7th:
Winter Break/ No School
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Exciting Update: Welcome new Assistant Principal, Heather Ross! |
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Dear Benfer Staff and Families,
I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful community and honored to serve as your new Assistant Principal. This year marks my 14th year in education, and throughout my career I have had the privilege of serving as a math educator, Math Specialist, Department Chair, and Instructional Leader. Each of these roles has shaped my belief that strong relationships, high expectations, and teamwork create the foundation for student success.
I am deeply passionate about supporting teachers, empowering students, and partnering with families to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and capable of achieving great things. I look forward to learning the Benfer way, celebrating all the amazing strengths already in place, and working alongside you to continue building a positive and collaborative school environment.
Thank you for welcoming me into the Benfer family. I cannot wait to meet each of you and begin this new chapter together.
Sincerely,
Heather Ross
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In honor of the holiday season |
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Want to join in on the holiday spirit of giving this month? Help us spoil our staff!
Submit a shout out to one of our staff members using this GOOGLE FORM
Take a look at our Staff Favorites List to see what might be a nice pick me up for your favorite teacher or staff member!
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Bring new/unopened toys to the front office by December 5th for our Convoy of Toys Drive! |
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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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Only 15 school days in the month of December, don't miss a day of learning!
At Benfer, we want every student to get the most out of each school day. Just like arriving on time by 8:05 AM is important, staying the entire day is just as critical. Every minute of learning matters, and missing even small chunks of the day means missing out on key skills that help your child succeed in their grade.
⭐ 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.
Let’s work together to make October a month of strong attendance and strong learning for all our Bobcats! 🐾
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A Message from our Counselor |
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A Message from our Specials Teachers |
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Important Testing Updates |
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MAP Testing takes place in the beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year in grades K-5. To see your student's MAP progress, check Skyward portfoilos.
MAP Family reports have been posted into the student’s Skyward Portfolio. Here are directions on how families can access the report and additional information can be found at kisd.us/mapfamilyreport.
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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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Klein ISD Volunteer Registration is OPEN! If you are interested at all in volunteering or just want to receive email updates on the happenings at the school you must be registered through Klein ISD. Registration is done annually so even if you registered last year, it does not carry over into the next school year. Click here to register! |
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 November! |
2nd graders and 3rd graders WOW their audience with amazing music programs! |
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Teachers continue to work hard creating engaging activities for students to learn in new ways! |
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