October 2014 Page 1 Hello Bennett Broncos! 1125 Bennett Road Fort Collins, CO 80521 Principal Amy Smythe asmythe@psdschools.org Phone (970) 488-4750 I enjoyed reading all of the persuasive essays your children turned in regarding Halloween Costumes. I am sure you are already aware that I was overwhelmed with arguments for dressing up for Halloween. Tomorrow, students are permitted to come to school in costume.. Please make sure they do not wear any masks, face coverings or anything that alludes to blood, gore, or violence. We ask that costumes are worn to school and are worn all day so please make sure they wear something they can be comfortable in. Individual classrooms may choose to do different activities for a small amount of time; otherwise it will be a regular school day. Amy Smythe Principal Bennett Elementary, an IB World School (970) 488-4753 Fax (970) 488-4752 Attendance Line (970) 488-4751 Advertising in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Poudre School District.
October 2014 Page 2 Bennett Chili Supper And Craft Fair The Bennett Chili Supper & Craft Fair will be Tuesday, November 18 th from 5:00-7:30 in the Bennett cafeteria and gym. Please join us for a fun-filled night for the entire family! Enjoy meat chili and mini-runzas from Runza restaurant in Loveland, or vegetarian chili, along with salad & chips & salsa. Then browse the craft fair and book fair for that perfect gift. Pre-sale ticket requests went home in Thursday folders this week and they need to be turned in by Monday, November 10 th. We also need volunteers to ensure the night is a success. If you are a registered volunteer, please check your e-mail for the Book Fair & Chili Supper sign up and help us out. Your help is greatly appreciated. Hope to see everyone at Bennett the night of the 18 th!
October 2014 Page 3 Holiday Craft Fair Reservations for the Holiday Craft Fair are now available. The fair will be held here on Tuesday, November 18 from 5:00-8:00pm. The reservation fee is $10.00 per table. For more information or to reserve your spot please contact Mary Jo in the office at 488-4754 or mkietzma@psdschools.org Safety Drills During the month of November we will continue to practice our safety drills. We have successfully completed our planned and surprise fire drills. On November 12, we will be participating in our lockdown drill. We appreciate your support as we practice how to be safe in our building.
October 2014 Page 4 Student Awards Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our assembly on Friday, October 24. Kindergarten:Cian Gleason, Chloe Hale, Ricky Peverley, Beatrice Gillies, Dylan Schrom, Miles Sawyer, Annalise Chaffee, Amelia Fairbank, Lucas Garcia, Angie Sherpa, Lila Chandler, Finn Rose, Taylor Cornell-Nosaka 1 st Grade: Hazel Parker, Nate Didonato, Isabella Finchum, Bode Nesbitt 2 nd Grade: Jake Anselmo, Ella Newcomer, Zage Yeager, Simone Plaisance, Isabella Giovando, Kyler Love, Kaia Smith, Jeremiah Maser, Megan Brandon, Bennett Kim-Thamm, Alex Bush, Blake Rossman 3 rd Grade Aiden Hart, David Broccardo, Kurek Rozel, Wyatt Metzler Jonah Keller, Mirabelle Myracle-Martin, Logan Musci, Kaleb Quinton, Brendan Siple, Cooper Hix, Austin Witman, 4 th Grade: Jordynn Lybarger, Kadee DeFranco, Abigail Hertzog, Jonathan Lassiter, Rowan Christi, Lilly Grace Damphousse, Kade Love, Hiro Hopken, Ceinwen Wick, Mia Archuleta, Emily Doerfler, Jaxon Wisenbaker, Laney Nesbitt 5 th Grade: Kevin Bruxvoort, Lexie Vasseur, Maeve Taylor, Hayden Davis, Wyatt Vattano, Carlos Orsi, Ella Donaldson
October 2014 Page 5 Play Ground Equipment Needed! The equipment could include: baseball gloves, soccer balls, basketballs, mini basketballs, footballs, kick balls, volleyballs, hula hoops, and jump ropes. Bring in your gently used donations on November 7. We will be collecting in the gym (look for a basket). The kids deserve to have fun at recess...why not help themselves have fun!
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October 2014 Page 7 Learn About Strategy Bennett Chess Club Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn how to play? We are exploring the idea of bringing a chess club to Bennett. If enough people express interest, we will move ahead in trying to arrange this. We have talked with Chess Mates (www.chessmatesfc.com) to have them run the club for us at Bennett. Some preliminary details would be as follows: Instructor provided by Chess Mates Meet right after school at 3:30 in a Bennett classroom All materials provided including chess board and pieces K-5 grade students all skill levels welcome 12 week program starting in January (approx. cost will be $60/student for the 12 week session) Max 25 students Please contact Morgan Love (sheedylove@yahoo.com) if you are interested in Chess Club. And, feel free to voice other ideas for a Chess Club. If you are a chess expert, for example, and would like to run the club as a volunteer, let us know! Thanks.
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