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.
This is our last Benfer Bulletin for the year! If you need information about Benfer Elementary over the summer, please check out our website. Our front office will be closed for the summer after June 1st.
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Benfer Bobcats
are Super Fresh
& Built for Success!
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Friday, May 1st: Principals Day, Lunch Hero Day
Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30 AM at Klein High School: Klein Fun Run
Monday, May 4th at 5:30 PM in the Library: May PTO Meeting
Monday, May 4th- Friday, May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 6th: School Nurse Day
Thursday, May 7th at 5:30 PM: Fine Arts Night/ Beats, Choir, and Strings Concert at 6 PM
Monday, May 11th - Friday, May 15th: Mental Health Awareness Week (dress-up days)
Tuesday, May 12th at 4:30 PM in the Gym: Pre-K & Kinder Launch Party
Friday, May 15th: Pre-K ONLY Field Day/ 5th Grade Field Trip
Friday, May 15th 6:30-8:30 at Goldfish Swim School: Swimming Spirit Night
Monday, May 18th: Speech Language Pathologist Day
Friday, May 22nd: Career Day
Friday, May 22nd at 4:15 PM in the Library: Senior Social for Class of 2026 high school seniors
Monday, May 25th: No School/ Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, May 27th at 9 AM in the Cafeteria: 5th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, May 27th at 1:45 PM in the Cafeteria: Kindergarten Graduation
Thursday, May 28th: Last Day of School
Sunday, May 31st: Last Day to Order School Supplies from EPI
Tuesday, May 26th-Thursday, May 28th: No Lunch Visitors this week
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Monday, May 4th at 5:30 PM in the Library:
May PTO Meeting
Join us for our May PTO Meeting! We will be voting for next year's PTO board. Have your voice heard!
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Thursday, May 7th 5:30-7:00 PM:
Fine Arts Night
May 7th is our 4th Annual Fine Arts Night featuring a school wide art show, hands-on arts explorations, and musical performances from our Benfer students! Please join us for a night of fun celebration of our student’s creativity!
5:30 Art Gallery Opens
6:00 Performances by Benfer Beats, Benfer Choir, and 5th Grade Strings
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Monday, May 11th - Friday, May 15th: Mental Health Awareness Week |
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Monday, May 11th - Friday, May 15th:
Mental Health Awareness Week
Dress up and celebrate while we learn about the importance of mental health!
Monday: team jerseys, Tuesday: crazy socks, Wednesday: work out gear, Thursday: bright colors, Friday: wear green for mental health awareness
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Tuesday, May 12th: Pre-K & Kinder Launch Party |
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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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Friday, May 15th 6:30-8:30 at Goldfish Swim School:
Swimming Spirit Night
It's almost summer! Come swim with us! $5 per hour of swimming at Goldfish Swim School- Spring (16000 Stuebner Airline Rd J, Spring, TX 77379)
Make sure to RSVP here!
If you plan to swim for both hours, make sure to RSVP for both!
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Friday, May 22nd:
Benfer 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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Friday, May 22nd at 4:15 PM in the Library:
Benfer Class of 2026 Senior Social
Do you know a former Benfer Bobcat that is graduating this year? We're inviting class of 2026 seniors back to mingle with their old teachers and celebrate their great accomplishment.
RSVP here
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Wednesday, May 27th:
Graduation
5th Grade Graduation: 9 AM
Kindergarten Graduation: 1:45 PM
More information will come from grade level teachers!
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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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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: May 2026
During May, we are excited to support Mental Health Awareness with two meaningful schoolwide initiatives designed to build strong minds, kind hearts, and healthy relationships. During Mental Health Awareness Week (May 11–15), students are invited to participate in daily spirit days that promote emotional wellness, encourage self-expression, and help reduce the stigma around mental health. In addition, families are encouraged to join our “Mindful May: Growing Strong Inside” challenge, a monthlong family calendar filled with simple activities that strengthen coping skills, build emotional awareness, and encourage positive communication at home. These shared experiences help children practice valuable life skills such as managing big feelings, making helpful choices, solving problems, and using kind, respectful words during challenging moments. As children learn to pause, breathe, and respond with empathy, they begin to build self-regulation, resilience, and confidence in themselves and others. When schools and families work together to nurture these skills, children feel safer, more connected, and better equipped to handle stress, build healthy relationships, and grow into compassionate, capable problem-solvers.
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A Message from our Specials Teachers
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Pearl Fincher Art Camps: options June 16 – July 31
Ages 5–8 & 9–13
Half-day & full-day options available
MORE INFO HERE |
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Grand Parkway Sports Camps: options June 1- July 30
Ages 5–12
Half-day & full-day options available
MORE INFO HERE |
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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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Thank you for all your support in our Coin Wars fundraiser! |
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PTO is looking for new board members for 2026-2027! |
Know someone who would make a great PTO member? Nominate them below
The PTO is in need of new members for the 2026-2027 school year!
Nominate here!
Don't forget to attend our meeting on Monday, April 4th to vote for the nominated positions!
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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 April |
Benfer PTO raised money to support our school through spirit nights and Coin Wars fundraiser.
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Benfer students represent our talents at the Klein ISD Fine Arts Festival. |
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Students prepare to finish the year strong! |
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3rd Grade Math team named a PLC Forward Distinguished Team! |
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