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.

Meet our Benfer Administration

Benfer Bobcat Families,

We are excited to introduce your admin team! Ms. Ashley Johnson, Principal, is proud to serve our Bobcats and is committed to ensuring every child is known, loved, and challenged to grow.

Mrs. Stefanie Miller, Assistant Principal, is thrilled to support our students, staff, and families while helping foster a positive and inclusive school culture.

Together, we look forward to partnering with you for a fantastic year of learning and growth at Benfer!

Dates to Remember

Monday, September 1st: No School (Labor Day Holiday)

Tuesday, September 2nd at 5:30 PM in the Library: September PTO Meeting

Friday, September 5th at 7:35 AM in the Cafeteria: Goodies with Grands

Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria: Volunteer Draft Night

Wednesday, September 17th: Fall Picture Day

Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 PM: Fall Open House

Friday, September 19th: No School (Closed for teacher work day)

Sunday, September 21st: Big Kahuna Fundraiser Begins

Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:00 PM: Black Walnut Cafe Spirit Night

Benfer School Hours

Attendance Tips of the Month

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

Welcome to a brand-new school year, Bobcat Family! 🐾

We are off to a wonderful start, and you are a big part of that success. Thank you for helping your child make such a smooth transition from home to school. If this is your very first year with us—welcome! We can’t wait to grow a strong partnership with you, centered around safety, connection, and problem-solving.

At Benfer, every child is part of our School Family—not just in the classroom, but across the entire campus. In our School Family, we look out for each other, lend a hand when needed, and celebrate each other’s success both personally and academically.

As your School Counselor, my heart is set on making sure ALL of our Bobcats feel safe, learn how to self-regulate, and find their voice in healthy and confident ways. I’ll be helping students set clear boundaries, use their “thinking brain” (prefrontal lobe 🧠) to solve problems, and build skills to handle challenges calmly and productively.

Please know that I’m always here for you. If you have any questions or just want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!

With excitement for a great year ahead,
Paola Salcedo
School Counselor
📞 832-484-5933
✉️ psalcedo1@kleinisd.net

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!

Lunch at Benfer

For Lunch menus click HERE
To apply for free or reduced meals click HERE. A friendly reminder, breakfast and lunch are NO longer free.
To Add funds to meal accounts click HERE

Due to limited space, parents/guardians may eat lunch with their child on assigned days starting Monday, September 8th! 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

Benfer Dismissal Reminders

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.

Gifted & Talented News

Gifted & Talented Referral Window Open Now until September 5th! For more information, visit: kisd.us/gt

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!