Beneke Blast

Dear Beneke Families,

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we want to encourage all of our students to finish strong by continuing to demonstrate excellent attendance, positive behavior, and a strong commitment to learning each day. Every school day matters, and we want all students present and engaged as we celebrate a successful year together.

We have many exciting activities and events planned over the next few weeks, and we want every student to have the opportunity to participate and enjoy these memorable experiences. One of the biggest events of the year is our Field Day this Friday! Students are looking forward to a day full of fun, teamwork, and celebration.

We would love your support in helping make Field Day extra special for our students. Please take a moment to see how you may be able to:

• Volunteer your time during the event
• Assist with activities or supervision
• Donate items such as water, snacks, or supplies
• Cheer on and encourage our students

Your partnership and support help create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our children. Thank you for everything you do to support our school community throughout the year.

Let’s work together to finish the year strong and make these final weeks the best yet!

Al entrar en las últimas semanas del año escolar, queremos animar a todos nuestros estudiantes a terminar con éxito, manteniendo una excelente asistencia, comportamiento positivo y un fuerte compromiso con el aprendizaje cada día. Cada día de escuela es importante, y queremos que todos los estudiantes estén presentes y participando mientras celebramos un año exitoso.

Tenemos muchas actividades y eventos emocionantes planeados para las próximas semanas, y queremos que todos los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de participar y disfrutar de estas experiencias memorables. ¡Uno de los eventos más esperados del año es nuestro Día de Campo este viernes! Los estudiantes están emocionados por disfrutar de un día lleno de diversión, trabajo en equipo y celebración.

Nos encantaría contar con su apoyo para hacer que el Día de Campo sea aún más especial para nuestros estudiantes. Por favor, tómese un momento para ver cómo puede ayudar:

• Ser voluntario durante el evento
• Ayudar con actividades o supervisión
• Donar artículos como agua, bocadillos o materiales
• Animar y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes

Su colaboración y apoyo ayudan a crear experiencias significativas y recuerdos duraderos para nuestros niños. Gracias por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar durante el año.

¡Trabajemos juntos para terminar el año con éxito y hacer que estas últimas semanas sean las mejores!

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Dear Beneke Families,

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, a time that holds deep significance for many families across the country—including my own. As a proud mother of a brave brain tumor warrior, I know firsthand the strength, courage, and resilience it takes to face such a journey.

This May, we invite our Beneke community to join us in honoring all of our brain tumor warriors—students, staff, family members, and friends—by participating in “Gray in May.” Gray is the official awareness color for brain tumors, and we’d love for our students and staff to show their support by wearing gray every Thursday throughout the month of May.

Whether you're honoring someone in your own life or standing in solidarity with others, your participation is a powerful symbol of hope, love, and awareness.

We’re proud to be part of a school that cares deeply and supports one another. Thank you for helping us shine a light on this important cause.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Principal Smith

Dear Parents,

We are excited about our Field Day Event which will be held Friday, May 15, 2026! All K-5 students will be rotating through 14 stations which will include relay games, water slides, inflatables, games and a concession stand. The concession stand will have chips, candy, pickles, and drinks all sold for $1.00 or $2.00 per item, cash only please.

Grade Pre-K will participate from 10:30-11:30. (Pre-K Playground)

Grades K-2 will participate from 8:30-11:15.

Grades 3-5 will participate from 12:00-3:00.

Pre-K will have activities specifically geared toward our four-year-olds, which will take place on the Pre-K playground. These activities will include water fun, bubbles, chalk, a bounce house, and more.

Below are some guidelines for field day to run smoothly and safely:

• Parents are welcome to accompany their child during the event. Younger siblings can attend, but they will not be able to participate due to safety reasons.

• Sack lunches will be provided from the cafeteria for all students, but students can also bring a lunch from home if they choose.

• Students will be getting wet during the event. No swimsuits are allowed. Proper attire for the event are shorts and the field day shirt (or other t-shirt that is school appropriate).

• Students will only be able to change AFTER the event, so be sure they come to school dressed for the field day stations.

• Please apply sunscreen before school along with mosquito spray.

• Items to bring:

• change of clothes

• towel

• water bottle (labeled)

• shoes that can get wet (no flip flops or slides without a back please)

• hats and sunglasses are allowed

• concession stand money if you would like to buy snacks (cash only)

If you plan to attend the event, please complete the google link below and your badge will be ready when you arrive. If you do not complete the google link, you will need to check in with your ID.

https://forms.gle/4WGX1ae9xMNWpdac9

Last year our field day was a huge success!

We would love to ensure we have the ability to provide an amazing field day!

We are asking for donations of water bottles, gatorade, chips, airheads, and sour punch straws. Yes, we will sell these items back to you at the concession stand to fund field day. We truly appreciate your support in making this event a success! We will collect donations from 5/4-5/13.

Suggestions

PK-K Chips

1st-Airheads

2nd-Sour Patch Straws

3rd & 4th Gatorade

5th Water bottles

Thank you for your support!

PRE-K- Valeria Gomez

KINDER- Andy Tran

1ST-Naomi Gaona

2ND-Stephanie Abarca

3RD-Madelyn Amaya

4TH- Kavaseay Hines

5TH- Jahed Cruz

ECSE-Lucas Rodriguez

CASE-Michael Charles

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.

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

May 15-Field Day (See Information Above)

May 21-Picnic with the Principal (See Flyer)

May 25-Student and Staff Holiday

May 28-Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony 9:00

May 29-5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:00

May 29-Last Day of School! (Early Release at 12:45)

School Hours 7:35 AM-3:25 PM

8:06 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.

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