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.

Benfer Bobcats

are Super Fresh

& Built for Success!

Wednesday, January 7th: Welcome Back Bobcats! Quarter 3 Begins

Monday, January 12th at 4:30 PM in the Library: 5th Grade Appreciation Planning Meeting (5th grade parents only)

Monday, January 12th at 5:30 PM in the Library: January PTO Meeting

Monday, January 19th: No School- MLK Jr. Holiday/ Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Day/Altitude Spirit Day

Thursday, January 29th: Los Generales Spirit Night

Monday, January 12th at 4:30 PM in the Library:

5th Grade Appreciation Planning Meeting 

5th Grade parents are invited to help plan our 5th Grade End of Year celebration! 

Monday, January 12th at 5:30 PM in the Library:

January PTO Meeting

Join us for our January PTO Meeting!

Spend your holiday at Altitude! Have fun and support Benfer at the same time. Altitude Spirit Night is January 19th 4:00-8:00 PM at Klein location (4740 Spring Cypress Road Suite 200, Klein, Texas 77379)

We have the day off of school! Why not have fun at Chuck E Cheese? Especially when you can help our school at the same time! More info to come...

Thursday, January 29th:

Los Generales Spirit Night

Enjoy delicious Mexican food and a portion of your proceeds goes back to Benfer! Visit Los Generales (5407 Louetta Rd # F, Spring, TX 77379) from 4:00-9:00 PM!

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.

EVERY DAY COUNTS! Come to school ready to learn!

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! 🐾

January: New Beginnings with Grace and Intention

January is a time of fresh starts, reflection, and renewed intentions. Many of us set new or ongoing resolutions—such as improving our health, changing a habit, finding a new job, or growing as parents. These are meaningful goals, and brain research shows that we are more likely to be successful when we focus on small, daily commitments rather than large, overwhelming changes.

Research also tells us that giving ourselves choices, setting attainable goals, and practicing self-compassion helps our brains stay regulated, motivated, and open to learning. When we feel safe and supported—especially by ourselves—we are better able to follow through and make lasting changes.

When we accomplish a goal—yay! We celebrate, even if it’s something small or happens daily. Celebration releases positive chemicals in the brain that strengthen motivation. When we miss a commitment—oops. Instead of self-criticism, we offer ourselves grace and empathy. Pausing to reflect on what we did accomplish helps reset our thinking and supports growth.

Being clear and assertive with ourselves helps the brain stay focused.
Example of assertive self-talk: “Today, I will exercise.”
Example of offering choices: “I can either do weight training or go for a run. Which works best for me today?”

Whatever your goals may be this year, remember that progress happens one step at a time. I wish you well and look forward to celebrating your accomplishments—both big and small—along the way.

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!

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!

If you need a new SMART tag, you can purchase one for $5 in the front office or on School Cash Online.

• For Lunch menus click HERE

• To Add funds to meal accounts click HERE

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

• Birthday Smelly Pencil

LEVEL 2 $4

• Birthday Smelly Pencil and Pop-It

OPTION 3 $10

• Birthday Smelly Pencil, Pop-It, Squishy, Cup,

• $3 School Store Gift Certificate

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!

4th grade teacher, Ms. Feldhaus is recognized as a Klein ISD Model Teacher!

Early Childhood teacher, Mrs. Spargo, receives $30,000 grant for sensory space.

5th grade teacher, Mrs. Bailey, is recognized by Texas A&M for implementation of the KAT Framework.

• Student Handbook

• Student Code of Conduct

Website: https://benfer.kleinisd.net/

Location: 18027b Kuykendahl Road, Klein, TX, USA

Phone: 832-484-6000

Facebook: facebook.com/BenferKISD

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenferPTO