Barbara Bennett Elementary

Smile! Today was picture day and our Blue Jays looked so nice all dressed up.

Today we wore yellow to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!

Reminder-Bennett Spirit Night is tonight, September 16th. Please join us in supporting our PTO and campus.

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Blue Jay Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $15,000 for campus enhancements and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.

💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/16/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/30/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/10/2025

Today is International Dot Day! Are you wearing your dots today?

Save the date!

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser — Blue Jay Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for campus enhancements to benefit our students at Bennett Elementary.

Why are we excited?
Easy-to-use fundraising platform
Character-building program
Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Star Quest 5,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through space-themed figures and activities.

Key Dates:
Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 09/16/2025
Kickoff in school – 09/30/2025
Event Day – 10/10/2025

Join us in supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness by wearing yellow tomorrow, September 16, 2025.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! Each September, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions from Hispanic and Latino Americans that continue to inspire and shape our schools, our community, and our world!

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Ms. Corri Valiare! You are a true role model! Every morning you walk in with a smile, and a calm and strong demeanor. You are always willing to help your team. You are so quick to your feet to help wherever and whatever is needed, including cleaning up vomit. You lead your class of first graders with ease and took on the leadership role in the attendance committee! Thank you for being so dedicated to Bennett Elementary!

Save the date! Our Blue Jay Fun Run is coming soon!
⭐ Key Dates:
💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 09/16/2025
🎉 Kickoff in school – 09/30/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/10/2025

Picture Day is coming up on 09/17/2025! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0074NSF.

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Ms. Stephanie Yeager! We are so thankful that you decided to stay with the ECSE program and come over to Bennett! You truly are a great asset to our team! You are always willing to lend a hand and go above and beyond even when no one is looking. Thank you for being such a positive role model.

All students in PE are learning different throwing skills. We love how our Blue Jays notice when their classmates are struggling and help each other learn!! We have some AMAZING students here at Bennett Elementary!!

Yesterday we celebrated all of our August and September staff birthdays during our faculty meeting! Thank you Sunshine Committee for such a sweet surprise!

Reminder-Grandparents Lunch on Friday, September 5, 2025
Please see the attached flyer for information. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Thank you to the Iowa Colony High School basketball players that did car duty on Friday. The students enjoyed giving high fives and getting star treatment.

Alvin ISD Parents/Guardians:
Starting with the 2025–26 school year, state law requires annual parental consent for health & counseling services (SB 12).
Please log in to your Skyward Parent Portal to complete:
• Health Notice & Consent Form
• Counseling Notice & Consent Form
Forms open Aug. 30 and must be submitted by Sept. 12, 2025.
FAQ available on our website. Contact your child’s nurse or counselor with questions.
Thank you for your partnership!

Lots of great things are going on at Bennett Elementary! Students and staff are learning so many great things.