Beneke Blast
December 19, 2025-January 9, 2025
Dear Beneke Families,
As we head into the holiday season, we want to wish you and your family a joyful and restful winter break. We hope this time brings you moments of peace, laughter, and special memories together.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. We are grateful to serve such an incredible community.
We look forward to welcoming our Bears back to campus on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, refreshed and ready for a great start to the new year.
From all of us at Beneke Elementary, we wish you a very Happy New Year and a wonderful holiday break.
Warm regards,
Principal Smith
Estimadas familias de Beneke,
Al acercarnos a la temporada de fiestas, queremos desearles a usted y a su familia unas vacaciones de invierno llenas de alegría y descanso. Esperamos que este tiempo les brinde momentos de paz, risas y recuerdos especiales juntos.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración a lo largo del año. Estamos muy agradecidos de servir a una comunidad tan increíble.
Esperamos con entusiasmo dar la bienvenida a nuestros Bears de regreso a la escuela el martes 6 de enero de 2026, renovados y listos para comenzar con éxito el nuevo año.
De parte de todos nosotros en Beneke Elementary, les deseamos un muy Feliz Año Nuevo y unas maravillosas vacaciones de invierno.
Julie Smith
Directora, Beneke Elementary School
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Bears of The Week!
PRE-K- Sophia Saenz
KINDER-Sofia Alvarez
1ST-Emma Ruiz
2ND- kaylani Rojas
3RD- Carla Reyes
4TH-Irvin Gomez
5TH-Cesar Vargas
ECSE- Adilette Lopez
CASE-Jarecth Reyes
Honored Schools
Honored Schools Launches January 12!
We’re excited to share that our school is partnering with Honored Schools, a program that celebrates the incredible teachers who make a difference every day. Beginning January 12, 2026, students and families can visit HonoredSchools.org to share a story about a teacher who has impacted their life.
Each “Honor Story” will be shared directly with the teacher and featured on Honored’s national Honor Roll. At the end of the year, 2-6 teachers in our region will receive the Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award, which includes a $2,500 prize.
Keep an eye out for flyers coming home next week—and thank you for helping us spread the warmth this winter by recognizing our amazing educators!
¡El programa Honored Schools se lanza el 12 de enero!
Nos complace compartir que nuestra escuela se ha asociado con Honored Schools, un programa que celebra a los increíbles maestros que marcan la diferencia todos los días. A partir del 12 de enero de 2026, los estudiantes y las familias pueden visitar HonoredSchools.org para compartir la historia de un maestro que ha tenido un impacto positivo en su vida.
Cada “Honor Story” se comparte directamente con el maestro y se publica en el Honor Roll nacional de Honored. Al final del año escolar, uno o más maestros de nuestra región recibirán el Premio Life-Changing Teacher, que incluye $2,500.
Esté atento a los folletos que se enviarán a casa la próxima semana—¡y gracias por ayudarnos a difundir un poco de calidez este invierno reconociendo a nuestros increíbles educadores!
Early Check-Out Reminder
As stated in the Beneke Elementary Handbook, the latest time to check your student out for the day is 2:45 p.m. After this time, we will not release students, as our staff is focused on preparing for dismissal.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and efficient dismissal process.
Según lo establecido en el Manual de Beneke Elementary, la hora límite para recoger a su hijo(a) es a las 2:45 p.m. Después de esta hora, no entregaremos a los estudiantes, ya que nuestro personal estará enfocado en prepararse para la salida.
Agradecemos su cooperación para ayudarnos a mantener un proceso de salida seguro y eficiente.
Car Rider Information
Beginning Monday, August 18, 2025
All car riders must be picked up by 3:45pm. The school will call parents of students who are still on campus after 3:45. Upon arrival, parents must come to the front office to sign the child out. You must have your I.D. to sign your child out after 3:45 p.m. Spring ISD police and/or Child Protective Services will be contacted for any child that is left after 4:30 pm. Parents who arrive after 4:00pm 3 or more times will be required to find a different transportation option.
Thank you
Atencion Padres:
A partir del lunes 18 de agosto de 2025
Todos los estudiantes que sean recogidos en automóvil deben ser recogidos a más tardar a las 3:45 p. m. La escuela llamará a los padres de los estudiantes que aún estén en el campus después de las 3:45 p. m. Al llegar, los padres deberán pasar por la oficina principal para firmar la salida del niño. Debe presentar su identificación para firmar la salida de su hijo después de las 3:45 p. m. La policía de Spring ISD y/o los Servicios de Protección Infantil serán contactados por cualquier niño que permanezca después de las 4:30 p. m. Los padres que lleguen después de las 4:00 p. m. en 3 o más ocasiones deberán encontrar una opción de transporte diferente.
Gracias
Campus Events
Important Dates
December 22, 2025-January 5, 2026 Winter Break!
January 6, 2026 Bears Return to Beneke!!!
Principal
Julie Smith
Assistant Principal
LaTashia Adamus
Counselor
Melissa Mitchell
Parent and Student Handbook
Important Information
Arrival and Dismissal
School Hours 7:35 AM-3:25 PM
7:35 AM-8:05 AM Student Arrival8:06 AM Tardy Bell Rings
3:25 PM-3:45 PM Dismissal
All car riders have a car rider number, and parents must have the placard issued by the campus to pick students up from the car rider line.
You may not use a picture of the placard to pick up your student.
If you arrive after 3:45 PM to pick up your student up from the front office with the car rider tag, show your ID, and sign the late dismissal form.
Please be courteous and follow the procedures when using the car rider line.
The traffic pattern is designed for cars to take turns, turning into the parking lot from Briarchase Dr.
Please do not form a third line down the center of the road to turn into the car rider line.
Walker A Parents, please do not block the entrance to the neighborhood. In the event of an emergency, an emergency vehicle needs access to the residents' homes. Therefore, you may not park on both sides of the entrance or the main road leading to the neighborhood.
Welcome to the Cafe
Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten 10:30-11:00
1st Grade/CASE 11:00-11:30
2nd Grade 11:30-12:00
3rd Grade 12:00-12:30
4th Grade 12:35-1:05
5th Grade 1:25-1:55