Friday, March 13th: Field Day is coming up! (3-5: AM, K-2: PM)

3rd-5th grade 8:30 AM- 11 AM

Kinder-2nd grade 12 PM- 2:30 PM

Any parents that want to attend should fill out the form to RSVP: bit.ly/benferfd26

Field Day Rules:

-All visitors must RSVP and have their badge scanned before the event on March 13th.

-No pets will be allowed at Field Day. Leave your furry family at home, please.

-School aged students will not be allowed to attend. Middle school students or Benfer students who have been dismissed from school may NOT attend with siblings.

-Children under 5 are allowed to attend, but not participate. Please keep in mind that restrooms and water at Field Day are only available for Benfer students. Restrooms in the front office are open to families.

-Students will be wearing their assigned grade level color. We ask that visitors wear black to differentiate from Benfer staff.

-If you would like to take your student home after Field Day, you will sign the student out with the teacher. The student will then go inside to get their items and meet you at the front office to leave.

A Message from the Counselor: March 2026

We are in the heart of testing season — a time that can quietly heighten stress and anxiety for many students. While some children express this pressure outwardly, others internalize it. Either way, we often see those big feelings reflected in behavior. This is a powerful opportunity for us to come together and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

As educators and caregivers, we share a common purpose: creating environments where children feel physically safe, emotionally supported, and deeply valued. Our students also play an important role in maintaining that sense of safety within their classrooms and peer groups.

When children feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or hurt, they sometimes respond with unkind words or physical reactions. You may hear phrases like, “He/she did it first,” or “My mom/dad says I should hit back.” These responses are often rooted in strong emotions and undeveloped coping skills rather than intentional harm.

The true foundation for preventing aggressive behavior is connection.

When children feel a genuine sense of belonging — when they know they matter — they are far more likely to regulate their emotions, communicate their needs, and navigate conflict in healthy ways. Emotional safety builds emotional strength.

One of the greatest life skills we can nurture in our children is the ability to stand up for themselves calmly and confidently. We want them to learn that strength does not come from reacting impulsively, but from responding thoughtfully.

You can support this growth at home by encouraging your child to:

Pause and take a deep breath when emotions rise

Name what they are feeling (“I feel frustrated,” “I feel left out”)

Use calm, assertive language to express their boundaries

Seek help from a trusted adult when they need support

Equally important is the modeling we provide. Children watch how we handle stress, frustration, and disagreement. When we shift from saying, “You made me angry,” to “I felt frustrated, and here’s how I’m choosing to respond,” we teach them ownership and self-control. We show them that while we cannot control others’ actions, we can always choose our response.

Testing season will pass, but the emotional tools our children develop during challenging moments will last a lifetime.

Let’s continue working together — with patience, empathy, and consistency — to help our children grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. When home and school stand united, our children thrive.

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!

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

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.

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