I hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable summer. I am looking forward to the first day of school and to getting to know each of your children this year!

The staff and I kick off our work next week while attending the Elementary Summer Institute, where we will work on refining best practices, updating ourselves on the latest research in education and coming together to build the vision and mission for each and every student's academic success.

As August 31st nears, it would be helpful if you can support our efforts with the logistics of starting school. Below is a list for you to be mindful of while supporting your child(ren) in having a successful first month of school:

Office Hours:

The office will open on August 19th and will remain open M-F from 9:00-3:00pm. Should you know someone who has not registered their child, please encourage them to do so as our school's total enrollment is what drives staffing allocations. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call 425-456-4800.

Placement:

Your child's placement card will go out in the mail on August 26th. Once you've received your card, please feel welcome to stop by school and help your child find their outside classroom door, where they will line up on the first day of school.

School Supplies:

Each grade level's school supply list can be found on the PTSA website at www.schoolbennett.org

Routines:

The week before school starts is a great time to help your child get back in the "school routine" with going to bed earlier and waking up earlier. Please support them in getting prepared to be the best they can be as they return from summer vacation!

Shoes:

While we typically have nice weather the first few weeks of school, it's tempting to wear flip flops or loose shoes to school. However, we strongly recommend all shoes have a close-toe and are secured with straps. This allows for each child to run freely and safely at recess as well as during their physical education class. Thank you for your support ahead of time with matter!

Looking forward to meeting you all on August 31st! All are welcome to attend the PTSA "Welcome Tea", near the gym, on the first day of school. The Welcome Tea will begin, following the second bell at 9:00am! See you soon!

Nicole Hepworth

Principal

Bennett Elementary

PTSA Committee News

Welcome Tea

The Welcome Tea is on the first day of school.
Once you drop your students off come by the gym to sign up for the many events put on through out the school year. From being classroom parent, classroom helper, walkathon volunteer, foreign language sign up, book fair, auction volunteer, help with art night, and much much more.
Meet the new principle, the PTSA board members and catch up with friends.
Younger siblings welcome. Coffee, tea and treats will be served.
If you would like to help at the Welcome Tea, please contact Vanessa Swanson at sitkaswan@comcast.net.

Bennett Playground Kindergarten Meet & Greet

August 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM and August 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM. This is a great way to meet other families beginning at Bennett.

Bennett Walkathon is September 18

The Walkathon is a PTSA-sponsored family event, and will be our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised goes to the PTSA general fund, which provides money for technology equipment, field trips, assemblies, the math olympiad, teacher's aides in the classrooms, the science fair and many other activities that benefit our children. Our goal for this year is to have each student raise $250.00 through donations and pledges.
This is a day of fun for the entire family! Please save the date. Many volunteers are needed for the event. Look for a volunteer sign up board outside the school office.

PTSA Membership

Please look for your bright lime green PTSA Membership form in the packets that are being mailed home. Fill out your forms and bring them along with your payment to school or send them with your child to class. The membership money goes to support your children at Bennett and does not obligate you to volunteer ... although volunteers are always welcome!

Community News

YMCA Adventure Guides - Friends Forever

The Y-Guides program, formerly known as Indian Guides, is a parent-child program designed to help foster a lifetime of understanding and companionship between a parent and child. Activities support one-on-one interactions between a parent and a child. Parent-child pairs participate in these activities with other pairs in a "circle." Each circle enjoys monthly activities together. In addition, the YMCA hosts events throughout the year for Y-Guides such as campouts, the Pinewood Derby Races, and more! Y-Guides can be boys or girls from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. We also have a Tykes program for 3-5 year olds and a Westerners program for 4th - 8th graders.

For more information please contact Dave Mayer at the Lake Heights Family/Coal Creek Family YMCA at dmayer@seattleymca.org or 425-644-8417.

From the Office

Welcome to the 2009- 10 school year!
Let us introduce ourselves- Margie Landreth and Michele Tower.
Remember if you ever have any questions feel free to stop by the office...we aim to please and are willing to help where ever we can.
*Something new for attendance...if your child will be late or absent, please call our attendance line at 425-456-4801 or email us at bennettattendance@bsd405.org

Bennett Elementary School Supply List for 2009-2010 School Year

*items marked with an asterisk (Bennett Envelope, Dividers, Assignment Calendars and Planner/Calendars) with be available for purchase in the office beginning Wednesday, August 19, at the Welcome Tea on August 31, 2009 in the gym and also for the 1st week of school by the school office in the morning.

This list can also be found at www.schoolbennett.org

Kindergarten (please do not label supplies)
Glue sticks, 8
Color markers, unscented, washable 1 pk
Pencils sharpened, 1 box (to share)

Scissors, preferably Fiskars brand (to share)

Small reward stickers, 1 pack (ex. - stars)

Facial tissue, 1 box

Crayons
Pink eraser, 2
Bennett Envelope*

First Grade (please do not label supplies)
Glue sticks, 4-6
Color markers, unscented, wide tip, washable
Crayons
Colored pencils
Pencils,sharpened, 1 box (to share)
Elmer's white glue, 4 oz. (to share)
Scissors, preferably fiskars brand (to share)
Plastic supply box, 7" X 5" X 3""
Pink eraser, 1
Baby wipes, 1 package
Watercolor paint set (optional)
Bennett Envelope*

Second Grade
Glue sticks, 4-6
Color markers, unscented, washable 1 pk
Crayons
Pencils,sharpened, 1 box
Scissors, preferably fiskars brand
Pink eraser, 2
Plastic supply box, 7" X 5" X 3"
Pocket folders, 3
Highlighter pens, 2
3-ring binder 1 1/2", (no trapper keepers)
pencil pouch
Baby wipes, I container
Dividers*
Assignment calendar*

Third Grade
Glue sticks, 6
Color markers, unscented, washable 1 pk
Colored pencils, 1 box
Crayons
Pencils, sharpened, 4 boxes
Scissors, preferably fiskars brand
Pink eraser, 2
Pencil pouch
Spiral notebooks, 70 pg. wide ruled, 4
Highlighter pens, 2
3-ring binder 1 1/2" rings,
Lysol disinfectant wipes, 1 box
1 box ziploc gallon sized bags
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS, PLEASE
Dividers*
Assignment calendar*

Fourth Grade
Glue sticks, 2
Colored markers, 1 pk
Colored pencils, 1 box
Crayons
Pencils, sharpened, 1 box
Scissors, preferably fiskars brand
Pink eraser, 2
Plastic supply box, 13" X 5" X 3" (no larger)
Ruler, marked in centimeters & inches
Highlighter pens, 2
3-ring binder 1 1/2" rings
Clipboard, 9" X 12"
Notebook paper, wide ruled, 8 1/2" X 11"
Erasable ink pen
pencil pouch
Spiral notebook, wide ruled, 2
Composition notebook

NO TRAPPER KEEPERS, PLEASE

Dividers*
Planner/calendar*

Fifth Grade
Glue sticks, 2
Pencils, sharpened, 1 box
Scissors, preferably fiskars brand
Pink eraser, 2
Highlighter pens, 2
Pencil pouch, 1
Colored pencils, 1 box
Notebook paper, wide ruled, 8 1/2" X 11"
Clipboard, 9" X 12"
( 2 ) Binders, 1" ring binder,
with front sleeve & pockets
1 subject spiral notebook, 3
ruler
calculator (optional)
UBS memory stick (optional)

NO TRAPPER KEEPERS, PLEASE

Dividers*
Planner/calendar*

Walkathon

The Friday Flyer Newsletter | Bennett Elementary PTSA 2.3.22

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Bennett PTSA Executive Board 2009/10

Joe Mehlhoff, President

Lynne Daugherty, Treasurer

Kristin Nash, Secretary
Cynthia Coron, Vice President
Karine Keely, Vice President
Vanessa Harder, Vice President, Fundraising

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