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.

Dates to Remember

October: National Principals Month

Thursday, October 2nd: School Custodian Appreciation Day

Friday, October 3rd at 5:30 PM in the Cafeteria: PTO's Bingo Night

Monday, October 6th: October PTO Meeting

Monday, October 6th: Last Day for Big Kahuna Sales

Monday, October 6th: National Instructional Coaches Day/ National Coaches Day

Monday, October 13th - October 17th: Fall Break (No School)

Wednesday, October 22nd: Fall Picture Retakes

Thursday, October 23rd 5-9 PM: Spring Creek BBQ Spirit Night

Friday, October 24th at 8:30 AM in the Gym: Book Character Parade

October 27th-October 31st: Red Ribbon Week (see dress up days below)

Monday, October 27th at 4 PM in the Gym: Big Kahuna Pick Up

Wednesday, October 29th at 5:30 PM in the Gym: Health and Fitness Night

Book Character Parade:

Friday, October 24th at 8:30 am in the Cafeteria

Students are invited to dress as a book character and parade through the school for peers and families. Families that would like to watch should come to the cafeteria at 8:30 am on Friday morning to watch the parade.

Dress up expectations: Must be a book character! Must Bring book with your costume! Nothing scary! No weapons. Must follow school dress code. Must be school appropriate.

Anti-Drug Week Dress Up Days:

October 27th - October 31st

Benfer School Hours

Attendance Tips of the Month

🍂 October Attendance Matters! 🍂

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! 🐾

Communicate with Teachers in Klein ISD App

Everything you need... in 1 place! The Klein ISD App!

This year, we’ve launched a new district app with a feature called Rooms. Rooms will replace Remind, which we used last year. If you don’t already have it, the district app is free, and you can find it in the App Store or Google Play Store. You may have already received an invite to Rooms by email or text. If so, you’re already enrolled and can log in at any time.

For more information, helpful resources, and frequently asked questions about Rooms, go to:

https://kleinisd.net/RoomsForParents

DOWNLOAD THE APP

A Message from our Counselor

A Message from our Specials Teachers

A Message from our Specialists

SMART Tags

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.

Lunch at Benfer

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

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!

Transportation Changes

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.

Bus Safety Tips

Klein ISD Cell Phone Policy

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.

Benfer Birthday Treats

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

Benfer PTO News

Volunteers Needed

Klein ISD Volunteer Registration is now 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!

Benfer Recycling Program

Did you know that Benfer has a year round recycling program?

As we gear up for back to school with those new back to school wardrobes, 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!

On Saturday, October 18th from 9-11am Benfer receives double the $$ for your donations! Drop by our school at this time, donate your items, and help our school even MORE!