This is the last Friday Flier before the new calendar year. I hope that everyone enjoys the upcoming vacation. Here are a few pieces of information and reminders for parents.

Checking in to the main office

If you plan on coming to school to volunteer or simply visit your child for lunch or recess, please come to the office for check-in and check-out. This involves parents signing their name and time of arrival and departure. We also ask that all volunteers and visitors wear a Bennett Bulldog lanyard so that students and staff know they have a purpose on campus. Lately, we've had a few parents walk on to campus during recess or come in through the side doors without checking in. For the sake of safety, please do not do this. A high percentage of the volunteers and visitors follow our check-in and check-out procedure, so I do want to commend the folks who are doing it right. For those who need a reminder, we are needing your help on this. Thanks.

Lockdown

Each month, we do a school wide emergency drill. Our next drill, for December, will be a lockdown. While our Safety Committee discussed details about the drill, the question about parent communication came up. More specifically, what should we do in a real lockdown if parents call the school or classrooms? Answer: No students or staff will answer the phone during a lockdown. During such an event, we do not want anyone or any area of the building to be the center of focus. If there is ever such an unfortunate event, we would contact parents at the conclusion of the lockdown.

Kindergarten Meeting Night

Our annual Kindergarten Meeting Night is set for Thursday, January 29 @ 6:30-7:30 pm. in the school library. This meeting is to inform the parents of 2009-10 kindergarten students of the registration process as well as helpful tips to further prepare students for school. Registration packets will be available starting that evening and subsequently, in the office.

Chris Thomas
Bennett Elementary School
Principal

Bennett PTSA Website

Looking for information about Bennett?

Our PTSA website covers school programs, parent involvement, fund raising, calendars and anything else you can think of!

Check out http://schoolbennett.org/default.aspx

PTSA Committee News

Mulitcultural Night

Mulitcultural Night is scheduled for January 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM. Come celebrate the diverse community in which we live. This is a potluck event. Bring a dish from your culture to share. There will be food, friends, and entertainment. If you know someone who has a special cultural talent (singing, dance, etc.), or would like to volunteer to help at this event, please sign up on the board near the office or contact

Kris Moazez at krism@mmpunion.com or 425-643-8396 or Chandrayee Bhattacharyya at tumam_b@yahoo.com or 425-747-8137.

Service Club

The Bennett Service Club needs your HELP! The Service Club members would like to hold a supply drive of some sort to aid people in need outside of the United States or at least outside of King County . Any suggestions of organizations that can match our donations to people in need would be greatly appreciated. If you know of such an organization, please send its name and a description to Mrs. Bolivar or Ms. Slatt. (bolivarj@bsd405.org or slatts@bsd405.org)

Thank you from all the Service Club members.

BENNETT FOREIGN LANGUAGE

The week of December 15-18th is the last week of classes before the holiday.
We will not have classes the week of December 22nd.
Foreign language classes will resume the week of January 5th.
Happy Holidays to all.
BFLP

From The Office

Bellevue School District
Kindergarten Registration Information 2009 - 2010
Web Site: www.bsd405.org ______________________________________________________________
     Kindergarten Registration begins Monday, January 26, 2009. Please call your neighborhood school for actual registration times.

    Kindergarten registration continues at your neighborhood school through the last day of school (6/18/09) and resumes when the elementary school offices open in August. (Registering early is encouraged.)

      Children must be five years old by August 31, 2009. Bring birth certificate and social security number*. (*Disclosure of a student's social security number is voluntary and is used as a student identification number in the district.)

     To locate your neighborhood school, visit our website, click on "Departments;" then "Transportation Services;" and then "School Boundary Information" where you can enter your address.   OR, call 425-456-4200.

   ATTEND A KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION MEETING:
SCHOOL DATES & TIME & LOCATION

ARDMORE January 27, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - School/Cluster 2
BENNETT January 29, 2009- 6:30- 7:30 p.m.- School Library
CHERRY CREST February 10, 2009 - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - School Library
March 25, 2009 - 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - School Library
CLYDE HILL January 22, 2009 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Cafeteria (adults only please)
February 10, 2009 - 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Cafeteria (adults only please
August 28, 2009 - 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Brown Bag Lunch - a chance for parents and kindergarteners to meet their teacher, explore their classroom, eat lunch on the playground and tour the school.)
EASTGATE
@ Bellwood (301 151st Pl. NE) January 22, 2009 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - School Library
ENATAI January 27, 2009 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Gym
LAKE HILLS January 15, 6:00-7:30pm - Literacy Family Night for Preschool - 5th Grade
May 13, 6:30-7:30pm - Kindergarten Orientation
MEDINA February 12, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - School Library
April 22, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. - School Library
NEWPORT HEIGHTS January 29, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - Gym
PUESTA DEL SOL January 21, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - Gym
August 26, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - Information/Social (details will follow)
PHANTOM LAKE January 22, 2009 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - School Library
April 16, 2009 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - School Library
SHERWOOD FOREST January 21, 2009 - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - School Library (for parents)
April 24, 2009 - 10:45 - 11:45 a.m -Classroom visits for parents & kindergarteners
SOMERSET January 29, 2009 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - School Library
March 26, 2009 - 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - School Library
June 11, 2009 - 9:15-10:30 a.m. - School Library, parents & kindergarteners
SPIRITRIDGE January 26, 2009 - 6:30 p.m. - School Library
STEVENSON February 3, 2009 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Stevenson Cafe
WOODRIDGE
January 29, 2009 - 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. - School Library
February 5, 2009 - 9:00 - 10:15 p.m. - School Library

Lost and Found
HELP!!!
We are being overtaken by lost and found clothing!!
If your child has lost and article of clothing, please check the lost and found or encourage your child to look for the article when the clothing is displayed in the cafeteria on Dec 16th and 17th.
Clothing will be donated to charity during winter break.

Margie Landreth
Office Manager
Bennett Elementary School

Community News

Peace March

Dear Friends,

You are aware of the recent terrorist attack on Mumbai,India that took 188 precious lives and left more than 300 people injured. We all are deeply shocked and struck with a sense of anguish, anger and frustration.To address this shameful incidents and similar coward acts happening globally ,we have started a yahoo group:
"Tribute2Heroes_Mumbai_Terrorist_Attack" and the link is below:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Tribute2Heroes_Mumbai_Terrorist_Attack

We are also planning a Peace March this coming Sunday,12/14/08 in Cross Road Park, Bellevue at4PM(7PM EST).
Please join the group and forward this message to all your friends and family members and encourage them to join this march. Please note that this group is formed out of secular beliefs and we must respect and be tolerant of others' faith and views.
Regards
Bishwanath & Soma Bhattacharyya
425-890-0094(c)
408-209-2326(c)

Boy Scouts

Boys 11 and older who are interested in Boy Scouts, troop 618 is looking for new members. Please call 425-957-1551 or go to www.troop618.us for more information.

BENNETT ELEMENTARY HOODED SWEATSHIRTS

Show Your Spirit!

Bennett Elementary Hooded Sweatshirts

*    Two Designs to Choose From
*   Navy with White Lettering and Paw Print
* Available in Youth and Adult Sizes
*    Only $16 for Youth sizes and $20 for Adult sizes

Please fill out the form below and give to school office (*Please call me to let me know your order is in the office!) with "Bennett Sweatshirts" on the envelope (checks only please). Delivery time is 2-3 weeks. You will get a call when your shirt(s) have arrived. Questions? Call Chris Douglas @ 425-603-1718.

Youth Size: Small      Medium     Large
Adult Size: Small      Medium      Large      Extra Large
Style: #1 - Large Center Emblem -- or -- #2 - Small Pocket Emblem
Price: Youth $16.00      Adult $20.00

Name:________________ Child's Name:_____________ Teacher:____________

Phone:________________ Email:________________________________________

Circle choices of style, youth or adult sizes: TOTAL
Order #1      Style # 1 or #2      Size: Youth or Adult      S     M      L     XL      ENCLOSED:
Order #2      Style # 1 or #2      Size: Youth or Adult      S     M      L     XL
Order #3      Style # 1 or #2      Size: Youth or Adult      S     M      L     XL      $________
Order #4      Style # 1 or #2      Size: Youth or Adult      S     M      L     XL
Order #5      Style # 1 or #2      Size: Youth or Adult      S     M      L     XL

The Friday Flyer Newsletter | Bennett Elementary PTSA 2.3.22

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Bennett PTSA Executive Board 2008/09

Joe Mehlholff, President

Cynthia Coron, Vice President

Christie Allemand, Vice President

Vanessa Swanson, Treasurer
Kristin Nash, Secretary

Bennett Elementary PTSA | 17900 NE 16th Street | Bellevue | WA | 98008