Our 2025-2026 Rookie Teacher of the Year goes to... Ms. Torres! She has a remarkable ability to keep students engaged and supported, creating a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and motivated to learn. Colleagues describe her as sweet, hardworking, and deeply dedicated to her students’ success. Her joyful spirit and positive attitude radiate throughout the campus, uplifting both students and staff. For a first-year teacher, her professionalism, commitment, and heart for students truly stand out.
Our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year goes to... Mrs. Pond! She represents as Bennett Elementary's Teacher of the Year because of her unwavering dedication to students and staff. She consistently works to support student growth by developing modified curriculum and providing valuable guidance, particularly in preparation for ARDs. Mrs. Pond is a true team player who willingly shares her expertise and supports others with professionalism and positivity. Her knowledge in both RLA and Special Education, strong advocacy for students, and commitment to collaboration make her an exceptional educator and a tremendous asset to our campus and district.
The Bennett Art Club is learning to sew. They are having a great time!
The Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar in January. The full calendar is now up under "Calendar and Campus Hours"
Reminder: Alvin ISD will closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We will see everyone back on Tuesday, January 20.
Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Kristen Chessher! Where do we even begin? Although you joined us later in the year, you have already proven to be an exceptional co-worker, a true team player, and an amazing teacher. You come to work each day with a smile on your face and are always willing to try new things to help your students grow and succeed. We are beyond blessed to have you as part of our Bennett family. Thank you for consistently showing up and giving it your all!
We love when Mrs. Bennett comes to read to our students! Thank you for always being active in the students' lives. They love interacting with you on campus.
Congratulations to our Bennett District Rodeo Art winners! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Thank you to Mrs. Martinez for supporting our students in creating rodeo art.
Last chance to order your Bennett Spiritwear. Please see flyer for ordering information. Sale ends January 15th. Thank you for supporting Bennett Elementary.
Need dinner tomorrow? Don't forget we have Pizza Hut (Manvel location) spirit day tomorrow on January 13th. Please see flyer for details. Thank you for supporting our PTO and students!
Don't forget to order your Spiritwear. Cold weather is here and we have sweatshirts available. See the attached flyer to order. The last day to order is January 15th! Thank you for your support.
A Girl Scouts meeting will be at Bennett Elementary cafeteria on Thursday, January 15, 2025, at 5 pm. Please see attached flyer for information.
Staff of the week goes to... Drum Roll... Mrs. Valdez! We truly appreciate everything you do every single day for your students! Not only do you work hard in your classroom but also to help other teachers be the very best they can be! This is what a few staff members had to say after your presentation during the professional development day: Her energy was captivating! She was very informative and shared great ideas that we could easily use in our classrooms and implement! She gave great resources that were useful for our high and struggling students that she made handmade!
Cold weather is coming and we have Bennett Spiritwear hoodies and sweatshirts for sale. Use the attached flyer to purchase your Spiritwear. The last day to purchase is January 15th. Thank you for your support!
Ms. Peacock's first grade class learned how to use a new manipulative. Ms. Peacock introduced her class to base ten blocks. Students represented numbers using base ten blocks, identified the value of each digit, and wrote numbers in standard and expanded form. They all did a great job! ☺️
The Turtle Sale Race is on! Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Bennett for being a campus sponsor! We appreciate you two for all your support.
Alvin ISD will be hosting a TELPAS Parent Night on January 21 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at JB Hensler (7380 Lewis Ln, Manvel, TX 77578) for parents of our emergent bilingual students.
TELPAS is a required state assessment that analyzes the annual progress of emergent bilingual students and this parents meeting will discuss the process and what parents can expect.
Thank you for supporting your child's success! We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s here! The Turtles Are Coming! 🐢
There are more prizes than ever before! Buy your turtles now before time runs out—we even have campus incentives!
Campus Incentives:
🥇 First place: A pizza party for the class that sells the most turtles
🥈 Second place: Extra recess with popsicles
🥉 Third place: Popsicles for the class
Let the race begin! 🏁
Exploring Your Future! ✈
Come join us for the Alvin ISD CTE Career Extravaganza from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at the JB Hensler College and Career Academy.
Learn about the Career and Technical Education programs offered by Alvin ISD and take part in hands-on activities while exploring potential careers, colleges, trade schools and more!
Come join us for the Alvin ISD CTE Career Extravaganza from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at the JB Hensler College and Career Academy.
Learn about the Career and Technical Education programs offered by Alvin ISD and take part in hands-on activities while exploring potential careers, colleges, trade schools and more!
Save the date! We have a Bennett Spirit day coming soon at the Pizza Hut in Manvel. See the attached flyer for all the details. Thank you for your continued support for our PTO and students.
