Don't forget about our PTO Spirit Day from 12-4 pm on May 22, 2026, at Bounce Bounce. Please see the flyer for more information and come out and support our last PTO event for the school year.
Tomorrow is our last day of school and we will dismiss at 12:10 pm. Please make sure you arrange transportation for this half day. If you need to change your student's transportation home, you must contact the office by 11:30 am. Thank you for making this year amazing and we hope you have a safe summer.
What a fantastic year it has been! Don’t forget that Friday, May 22nd, is an early dismissal day!
Tomorrow begins awards ceremonies and parties for Bennett students. Please see the attached flyer for the dates and times of your student(s) awards ceremony and party. If you are not able to attend the awards ceremony, a livestream link is being sent by your student's teacher.
We want to wish a Happy Police Officer Week to our very own Officer Bowers. Thank you for keeping our school safe and for your support of our students and staff. We are so grateful that you are here at Bennett Elementary.
Thank you to Ms. Melenie Eskridge from Manvel Library Branch of the Brazoria County Library System for coming to Bennett to present to all of the grade levels about summer reading and all of the activities at the public library. Our students were really excited about the dinosaur theme and the stories she read aloud.
Kindergarten students participated in Kinder Camp Day today. What an exciting experience. Thank you to all of our kindergarten teachers and parents for helping make this day a huge success.
Tomorrow is Field Day! It is going to be warm. The students will not be outside all day, but they will be outside for some time. Please send your child with a water bottle and apply sunscreen before coming to school, as we are unable to apply sunscreen at school. Please make sure your child wears closed-toe shoes, preferably tennis shoes, and school-appropriate summer clothes, preferably shorts. Students may also wear a hat or visor.
Please label water bottles with your child’s name if possible. We also encourage students to eat a good breakfast and come ready to have fun!
Please label water bottles with your child’s name if possible. We also encourage students to eat a good breakfast and come ready to have fun!
End of Year Awards and Parties Schedule. Please limit guests to no more than four per student. A livestream will be available, and the link will be shared closer to the event.
Reward day #4 was a huge success. We are so proud of our students and love to celebrate their accomplishments.
Staff of the week (May 4th- May 8th) goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Dalia Cruz! She is truly one of a kind, a go‑getter who’s always ready to step in, support the team, and help our campus thrive. She learns quickly, stays positive, and brings a solutions‑focused mindset to every challenge. In her classroom, she works tirelessly to help her students meet their academic and behavioral goals. She also pours into our school community through the Sunshine Committee, spreading encouragement all year. We’re so grateful for her dedication and the impact she makes each day.
Thank you to Jose, Brenda, and Santiago Mejia for providing our teachers and staff an amazing cake for Teacher Appreciation Week. It was delicious and we appreciate your support.
Kindergarten went to Froberg's Farm for their field trip. They had fun picking strawberries and enjoying many other activities.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we had a swap dress up day where teachers dressed like students and students dressed like teachers. We enjoyed seeing all the participation.
Ms. Clayton's second grade classes have been learning about butterflies and their life cycle. After the classes hatched the butterflies, they went outside to release them and enjoy the beautiful day.
Thank you to Manvel Animal Control (Kristin Bernard), BBE Librarian (Mrs. Garcia), City of Houston Engineer (Navella Richard), Human Resources (Diedra Richards), KHOU 11 Meteorologist (Chris Ramirez), Fire Department/Hazmat (Andy Coe), CEWD Coordinator Alvin College (Alyssa Bullock), and Habitat for Horses (Michelle Stolte). The students had so much fun learning about all of jobs that you do and were so excited to have you at Bennett.
Thank you to the Manvel Fire Department, Manvel Police Department, Manvel EMS, Public Works, and Mr. Kennedy, Iowa Colony Mayor, for coming to talk to our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students about their careers. The students were so excited and enjoyed getting to see all of the equipment and learn what it takes to perform all of the jobs.
Thank you to our PTO for providing us rolls and cinnamon butter for Teacher Appreciation Week! They were delicious and we appreciate all you do to support our teachers.
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for providing charcuterie boxes, wipes, and Nothing Bundt Cakes bundtinis to our teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate your support and the yummy snacks. Thank you for all you do!
We would like to thank Ms. Veronica Pena for providing a yummy cold treat to our entire staff for Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a delicious way to start off the week and we appreciate your kindness.
