Barbara Bennett Elementary

The “Swamped” 1st grade musical was a huge success! Great job, Mr. Scott and 1st grade students!

Happy Librarian Appreciation Day Mrs. Jaime Garcia! Thank you for being the heart of our school and for cultivating a love of reading in every student who walks through our doors. Your dedication to finding the perfect book for every reader and your constant support for our staff does not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you!

Our students wore blue to support Autism Awareness Week.

This week we celebrated Autism Awareness week. Thank you to our staff and students for celebrating kindness, inclusion, and neurodiversity for our students with Autism.

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Reyes! She consistently goes above and beyond by taking initiative and stepping in wherever support is needed without being asked. She has a natural ability to connect with students, helping them calm down and feel safe when they are upset. She comes to work prepared, positive, and ready to do whatever is needed to support both students and staff. Her dedication and heart for our students truly do not go unnoticed.

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Bennett Elementary is truly grateful for everything the paraprofessionals do each and every day. Their heart shines through in their work, and while their job is not easy, they make it look effortless. Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and the meaningful difference you make in our school community.

Save the date! We have PTO movie night coming soon.

Get ready for Autism Awareness Dress-Up Week! 💙 Join us as we celebrate kindness, inclusion, and neurodiversity with fun dress-up days: Monday (3/30): Neurodiversity Day – wear rainbow or tie-dye Tuesday (3/31): Sensory-Friendly Day – wear pajamas or comfy clothes Wednesday (4/1): What’s Your Passion? – wear something that shows your interests Thursday (4/2): World Autism Day – light it up blue or wear an autism awareness shirt Let’s come together to support, include, and celebrate everyone in our school community!

Big cheers for our incredible teachers! 🍎 We are beyond thrilled to announce that our educators have been awarded grants from the Alvin ISD Education Foundation. This generous funding will open up amazing new doors for our students and bring innovative projects to life in our classrooms. We can’t wait to see the impact this makes!

Today, all the students who raised $250 or more during our Boosterthon fundraiser earned a Glow-in-the-Dark Party. They had a blast! ✨

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Sentamil! Day in and day out, she goes far beyond what is expected, always putting students first and finding ways to support each child’s unique needs. Her positivity is contagious! She shows up every day with a smile, a can do attitude, and a genuine determination to help every student succeed. Whether it’s offering extra encouragement, stepping in wherever needed, or building meaningful connections with students, she does it all with grace and care. Our students are better because of her, and our team is stronger because she is part of it.

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Ms. Laney Garcia! Where do we even begin? Watching you interact with your students is truly one of a kind. Your balance of love and firmness shows just how deeply you care about them. Not only do you pour that care into your students, but you also extend it to the staff. Whenever someone is feeling down, you’re right there, lifting them up and making them feel special. Thank you for showing up each day with such a positive spirit!

Greetings parents and/or guardians,

As we enter the final nine weeks of the school year, we would like to share a few important reminders regarding the Texas Cell Phone Law and our campus outside food policy.

Texas Cell Phone Law (House Bill 1481):
This law prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day. School districts are required to enforce disciplinary consequences for violations of this policy.

Each infraction of this policy will result in the following escalating consequences:

First offense – Device taken, returned to student at the end of the day
Second offense– Parent/ guardian must pick up the device
Third offense– $15 fine and parent/ guardian pickup required
For more information, please visit our district website: https://www.alvinisd.net/o/aisd/page/hb-1481

Outside Food Policy:
Food and drink deliveries from third party services (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc) are not permitted for students. Parents/guardians may drop off lunch for YOUR CHILD ONLY. Delivering food for other students is not allowed.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Mrs. Gadson and Mrs. Soto

Ms. Hambrick's class did a social skills "asking for space" Saint Patrick's Day craft.

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Clayton! You are a true team player who consistently goes above and beyond to help your team and others! Your creativity in keeping students engaged in the mornings is remarkable, and you always volunteer to help wherever needed. Your dedication to finding new ways to support struggling learners does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!

Don't forget to join us tonight for academic night. Please see the flyer for more information. We can't wait to see you at Bennett from 5-6 pm.

Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Abrego! She consistently differentiates her instruction to meet the needs of all her students and builds strong, meaningful relationships that help her classroom feel safe and welcoming. She is a true team player who is always willing to collaborate and support others. Most importantly, she never gives up on her struggling learners and continuously finds creative ways to help every child succeed. We are so lucky to have her on our campus!

Join us for a family academic night. Please see the flyer for details. We can't wait to see you there!