APRIL 7, 2015 DATES TO REMEMBER April - Autism Awareness Month Child Abuse Prevention Month Tuesday, Apr. 7th -Friday, Apr.17th Slime Donations 7:15-7:50 Jeans Passes for sale 2 for $10 Tuesday, Apr. 7th Spring Pictures Carnival Wristband Deadline Wednesday, Apr. 8th Tactic Teams 3:30-4:30 Spring Creek BBQ (380 & 75) 5:00-9:00 Friday, Apr. 10th Special Olympics Wear blue in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month Yearbook Deadline Monday, Apr. 13th Bear Extras Begins Carnival Prep Meeting @ 9:00 Tuesday, Apr. 14th Taste It Tuesday PTO General Meeting @ 7:00 Saturday, Apr. 18th PTO Carnival 2:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, Apr. 20-Thurs., Apr. 23rd Closed Campus - STAAR Testing Monday - 5th grade Math Tuesday - 3rd & 4th Math Wednesday - 3rd & 4th Reading; 5th Grade Science BennettElementary&RelayforLife2015 Friday,April24,2015@7:00PM TheBallParksatCraigRanch DearBennettFamilies, BennettElementaryisexcitedtoannounceweareparticipatingintheAmericanCancerSocietyRelay ForLife movementonapril24,2015.relayforlifeisouropportunitytocelebratelovedones whohavewontheirbattleagainstcancer,rememberthosenolongerwithus,andfightbackagainst thisdiseasethatrobssomany. Morethanjustwalkingthetrack,wearefundraising!Becauseofthedonationswecollect,more peopleinmorecommunities: Havetheinformationandtoolstheyneedtohelpreducetheirriskofgettingcancerorfind thediseaseearly,whenit'seasiesttotreat Haveaplacetoturnforhelp24/7 Benefitfromtheprogressbeingmadetowardfindingcancer'scausesandcures Getaccesstolifesavingscreeningsandtreatment Pleasejoinusinfightingcancerandconsidersupportingourfundraisingeffortsbymakinga donation.thelinkatthebottomofthisemailmakesitsosimple!dollarsraisedbringusonestep closertoaworldwithlesscancerandmorebirthdays,aworldwherenotanotherlifeislosttothe disease. Thankyousomuchforyoursupport.Together,wewillfinishthefight! Sincerely, TeamBennett BennettElementaryhasestablishedagoalof$1,000. Helpusreachourgoalandbeapartofsomethingreallyawesome! Hereiswhatelsewehaveinstoreforyou StaffJeansPassesForSale 2for$10 OnSaleApril6]17 (Parentsarewelcometo purchaseforyourchild s teacher) SlimetheTeacher Collectionjarswillbeoutfrom 7:15AM]7:50AM April6]17 *Joinusat SlimeLive onfriday,april24,to seewhatluckystaffmemberswillgetslimed Weare BennettSuperheroesthere saheroinallofus Joinourcauseandhelpfundthefighttofindacure! GoTothefollowingURL: http://tinyurl.com/q3hypgu Click:SignUpthenJoinaTeam YourSupportisgreatlyappreciated! Attention incoming Kinder parents of 2015-16: Enrollment to the Dual Language (Two Way) Immersion Program at Caldwell Elementary ends on April 10, 2015. Link to Information and Registration Packet
PAGE 2 STAFF BIRTHDAYS Mrs. Lowry, MRS - Apr. 17th Mrs. Dusek, 5th Grade - Apr. 20th Mrs. Jacobi, Office Clerk - May 1st Mrs. Latson, 4th Grade - May 2nd Mrs. Ray, Kindergarten - May 2nd Mrs. Hill, 4th Grade - May 3rd Mrs. Crates, K-2 GT Teacher - May 16th Mrs. Holderman, Principal - May 31st Mrs. McNutt, Music Teacher - June 16th Mrs. Parks, Counselor - June 16th
PAGE 3 Nurse s News Saturday, April 11 - Noon to 4 p.m. Dallas Market Hall - 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy Presented by Dallas Area Coalition to Prevent Childhood Obesity Join MyFi on the Main Stage for a Dance Party, Family competitions, Prizes & More! Obstacle Courses, Rock Climbing, Inflatables, Food Demos, Games & Giveaways! FREE FUN FOR FAMILIES FREE T-shirts for the first 500 kids FREE PARKING (972) 943-4624 getkidzfit.org facebook.com/myfidallas Apricots & Purple Hull Peas
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PAGE 7 PTO News Bennett Elementary General PTO Meeting On The Agenda: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7:00 p.m. Bennett Cafeteria *Electing our 2015/2016 PTO Board. *Volunteer opportunities for parents. *Parent Education Presentation: Dr Laughlin from ECare Kid Zone & Beats Headphones Giveaway! Kids, join us in the gym for a Bear Extras Sampler. Have you always wanted to try Bear Extras? Here is your chance! Also, each child who has a parent attend this PTO meeting will be entered into a drawing that night to win a pair of Beats Headphones. You must be present to win. Bring this completed entry form the night of the PTO meeting. If you have additional children, entry forms will be available that night to complete. Child s Name Child s Grade/Teacher: You must be present at the time of the drawing which will take place directly after the PTO meeting on 4/14/2015 to win.
PAGE 8 Save the Dates! Mark your calendars for these upcoming May events: Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week Monday, May 11th: Bennett Field Day Tuesday, May 19th: Camp Bennett (Find out about amazing summer camp opportunities) Bennett Restaurant Spirit Night SAVE THE DATE More Information to Follow Tuesday, May 5th 1141 North Custer Rd. (In the Walmart Shopping Center) A Portion of the Proceeds Will Come Back To Bennett To Serve Our Students!
! PAGE 9 Bennett PTO Board Nominees 2015-2016 School Year PTO Board Elections will be held April 14 th at 7:00 p.m. Additional nominations can be made at the meeting from those in attendance. A quorum of at least 15 non-board Bennett PTO members must be present at the meeting and vote on the candidates for the elections to be valid. You must be present to vote! We appreciate your support of our PTO Board and encourage you to attend, and participate in, our upcoming Election meeting! POSITION PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER PARLIAMENTARIAN VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS (SLATED AS CO-CHAIRS WORKING TOGETHER) SOCIAL DIRECTORS (SLATED AS CO-CHAIRS WORKING TOGETHER) PUBLICITY & COMMUNICATION HISTORIAN (SLATED AS CO-CHAIRS WORKING TOGETHER) SPIRIT WEAR DIRECTORS (SLATED AS CO-CHAIRS WORKING TOGETHER) FUNDRAISING DIRECTORS (SLATED AS CO-CHAIRS WORKING TOGETHER) PARENT EDUCATION/PROGRAMS DIRECTOR STUDENT ENRICHMENT CANDIDATE(S) APRIL EDWARDS LARI KELL TERI DANSTROM REBECCA ZORN JULIE GREEN 1. JULIE BIGGERSTAFF 2. JENNIFER MEZA 1. RACHEL ANDROLOWICZ 2. 1. NIKKI ABCARIAN 2. 1. JOY REDING 2. DYLANA MARZ 1. TANYA BANSE 2. KRISTI TISEO JENNIFER HARRY SHERRI NISCHBACH
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