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, February 2nd at 5:30 PM in the Library: February PTO Meeting
Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th: National School Counseling Week Tuesday, February 3rd 5:00-7:00 in the Library: Family Book Fair Shopping Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00 - Friday, February 6th at NOON: Book Fair Sales
Friday, February 6th: Classroom Valentine Exchange/Spring Picture Day Friday, February 6th: Last Day to Purchase a Field Day Shirt in School Cash Monday, February 9th- Friday, February 12th: No School/ Mid-Winter Break Tuesday, February 24th at 5:30 PM in the Cafeteria: Open House Wednesday, February 25th & 26th: Pizza Zone Spirit Night Friday, February 27th: Go Texan Day Celebration |
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| Monday, February 2nd - Friday, February 6th: National School Counseling Week
Help us wish a Happy National School Counselors Week to Ms. Salcedo! Ms. Salcedo supports our students wholeheartedly while leading our campus and district in initiatives that positively impact all students. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication help create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. We are so grateful for all she does! |
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| Monday, February 2nd at 5:30 PM in the Library: February PTO Meeting
Join us for our February PTO Meeting! |
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| Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:00 - Friday, February 6th at NOON Benfer Book Fair Sales Tuesday, February 3rd 5:00-7:00 in the Library: Family Book Fair Shopping The book fair is open Tuesday, February 3rd- Friday, February 6th. Families are invited to shop 5:00-7:00 PM on February 3rd!
Add funds to your student's E-Wallet by visiting https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/benferelementaryschool |
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Friday, February 6th: Classroom Valentine Exchange/Spring Picture Day |
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| Benfer Teacher Valentine's Bags:
Treat our teachers with sweet valentines! Send with your student or complete form below & we will deliver for you! https://bit.ly/benferval |
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Friday, February 6th: Last Day to Purchase a Field Day Shirt in School Cash! |
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| Monday, February 9th- Friday, February 12th: No School/ Mid-Winter Break
No school! |
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| Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 PM: Benfer Superhero Fun Run
Dress as a superhero and race your way to victory at our Benfer Superhero Fun Run! PE dollars for all students who attend! Prizes for our top runners! |
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| Tuesday, February 24th at 5:30 PM: Open House
Join us for our Spring Open House on February 24th. Spring Open House is a chance for you to explore your student's school day through their eyes and celebrate their hard work so far this year! Come and see what great things are happening inside of our Benfer walls! |
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| Wednesday, February 25th & Thursday, February 26th: Pizza Zone Spirit Night
Eat pizza- give back to Benfer PTO! It's a win win! Order online, call in, or pick up in store! Mention Benfer and our PTO gets 20% of the profit thanks to Pizza Zone.
4660 Louetta Road. on Wednesday, February 25th & Thursday, February 26th |
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Friday, February 27th: Go Texan Day Celebration
Our students have been hard at work learning western dances to prepare for this year's rodeo season. Go Texan Day kicks off this exciting time! Families are invited to see their students dance during their specials time. Students should dress in their western wear including boots and hats. Attire must follow school dress code. 8:30-9:15 3rd grade 9:15-10:00 2nd grade 10:05-10:50 4th grade 10:50-11:35 5th grade 12:10-12:55 Kindergarten 1:00-1:45 1st grade |
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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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EVERY DAY COUNTS! Come to school ready to learn! ⭐ 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: February 2026
Every change in our lives brings challenges, whether personal or professional. Change often disrupts our routines and sense of balance, and it can stir up feelings of anxiety, frustration, or even fear. In those moments, staying calm and approaching people or situations with a positive mindset can feel especially difficult. When we are upset or overwhelmed, our emotions tend to take the lead.
As February invites us to celebrate love and friendship, I encourage you to make a conscious choice to view challenging people or situations through the lens of love. When we pause, breathe, and choose to respond with unconditional care rather than reaction, our perspective begins to shift. We start to notice the good, the possibilities, and the humanity in front of us—and our willingness to engage with openness grows.
This shift in perspective transforms not only how we see the situation, but also how we behave within it. Our reactions soften, our words become kinder, and our actions more intentional. Everything appears more beautiful when we choose to see with love—not because circumstances or people suddenly change, but because we do.
When we approach others with love, we regulate our emotions more effectively, strengthen our capacity for compassion, and open ourselves to kindness and service. My wish for you this month is a heart grounded in love, guided by grace, and expressed through kindness. |
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A Message from our Specials Teachers |
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Important Testing Updates |
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Entering the 2nd semester means testing is on the way. 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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Saturday, March 7th: PTO Recycling Drive! Save your donations! |
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March 13th: Field Day 2026! 3-5 will participate in the morning. K-2 will participate in the afternoon. (Students in Pre-K will have their own Field Day at another time.) RSVP link for families to attend will be sent out at the beginning of March. |
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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 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 January! |
Join us in celebrating our staff of the Year! |
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Benfer Artists are celebrated at the Klein ISD Rodeo Art Show! |
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Campus Guard Ogletree is sworn in as Klein ISD Police Officer! Welcome to our new Campus Guard, Mr. Soliz! |
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