Benny Bengal's News Brief

Welcome back, Bengals! It is exciting to see everyone's smiling faces back at Boggess this week. To start the year, I have one simple request: Please join PTA. We rely on YOU to support all of our students, teachers, and staff throughout the year. Memberships fund everything we do -- from free T-shirts to after school programs, teacher appreciation, scholarships, and more. It takes a village, and I'm glad you're part of our wonderful school.

Thanks,

Sylvia Roy

Mom to Archer (2nd grader), Knox & Hunter (1st graders)

AUGUST

• 10: First PTA General Meeting (7:40 a.m.)
  
• 11: Back to School Night - 2nd Grade (6:00 p.m.) & 1st Grade (6:30 p.m.)
• 12: PTA Fundraiser @ Baskin Robbins (3:00-7:00 p.m.)
  
• 15: Back to School Night - 4th Grade (6:00 p.m.) & 3rd Grade (6:30 p.m.)
  
• 16: Back to School Night - 5th Grade (6:00 p.m.)
  
• 25: WatchDOGS Pizza Night & Sign Up (6:30 p.m.)
  

Here's a quick checklist to stay informed and connected to Boggess PTA:

• Join or renew your PTA membership.
• Update your student's shirt size for their FREE grade level T-shirt. Login to the PTA website, go to My Account > My Forms and Paperwork, then update Family Information.
• Complete your required background check if you plan to volunteer at the school. This process is required for any PISD volunteer, including to attend class parties, field trips, WatchDOGS, or other volunteer roles.
• Follow our PTA Facebook page and our grade-level Facebook parent groups to get the latest information and reminders.
• Download the PTA Membership Toolkit app to get your PTA membership card. Use the same login you created for your PTA account. This card lets you take advantage of awesome discounts at many major businesses. Check out the list from Texas PTA and National PTA.

Only 20 spots available for grades K-2 and 3-5 so register now!

WHEN? Wednesdays, 2:45-3:45 p.m., starting August 31 for 8 weeks

WHAT? Your student can get hands-on learning, exciting demonstrations, and fun creations to take home with our Mad Science after school program. Grades K-2 will enjoy "Bubbles, Smoke & Chemistry." Grades 3-5 will do "Mad Machines & 3D Inventions." See the flyer coming home soon with your student for more information.

COST? $140 per student

HOW? Register here.

WHEN? Wednesday, August 10, 7:40 a.m.

WHAT? Drop your kids off for the first day, then join us to learn how you can get involved and support Boggess PTA. Donuts and coffee available at 7:40 a.m. Meeting begins at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE? Boggess Library

WHEN? Friday, August 12, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

WHAT? You eat ice cream to celebrate the end of the first week of school. Boggess PTA gets money. Win-win! Just drop your receipt in the bucket at checkout. Benny Bengal will make a special appearance at 4:00 p.m.

WHERE? Baskin Robbins Murphy, 158 W Farm To Market 544 Suite # 122

WHEN? Thursday, August 25, 6:30 p.m.

WHAT? Dads and male role models (grandfathers, uncles, and more) who are WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) get to spend an entire day volunteering at school and mentoring students. Come learn more and sign up for your day of WatchDOGS duty while enjoying a pizza dinner with your student.

WHERE? Boggess Gym

HOW? Submit your RSVP interest form here.

Students Hunter Roy, Knox Roy, Isaac Trammel, Archer Roy, Faye Trammel, and Blake Sapp (not pictured). These mighty kids helped move heavy cases of school supplies to each grade hallway for the start of the year. Thanks for your help!