Benson Bulletin

• November 1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduler Opens @ 4:30pm
• November 4 - No School
• November 5 - No School - Election Day
• November 8 - End of Trimester 1 - Report Cards Sent Home With Students
• November 11 - 15 - Book Fair at Benson
• November 13 - Early Release at 1:35pm (No PM Preschool)
• November 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 13 - Early Release at 1:35pm (No PM Preschool)
• November 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• November 25 - No School for Parent-Teacher Conferences
• November 26-29 - No School for Thanksgiving Break
• December 2 - School Resumes

Benson families,

Letter was emailed to families last week announcing the parent/teacher conference scheduler would open today, November 1st. Times may be selected today after 4:30pm.

Benson Parent/Teacher Conference Signup Link

Attendance patterns are monitored regularly by school staff.

• If the number of days missed to school is equal to 5% of the total days that school has been in session, a referral will be made.
• A student who misses 5% or more of school every year will lose ONE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR of learning before reaching high school graduation.
• Poor attendance or repeated tardiness will impact a student's eligibility to participate in field trips, extra-curricular events, and school events.

If your child has a medical condition that is contributing to missed school days, contact the school nurse.

• When approaching the front of the building, please pull as far down Washington Street as possible. This helps create space for cars behind you and helps the car line to be more efficient for all.

• Once your child has safely gotten out or in of your car, please leave as soon as traffic will allow.

• Students should get out of vehicles on the curb side

• Please use our crosswalks when crossing Washington Street

• Bicycles & scooters should be walked on sidewalks until away from school

The libraries at Peacock, Franzen and Benson are always looking for an extra hand. As a volunteer you might check out books for the students, help shelve library materials, listen to a small group of children read aloud, assist with library projects … The possibilities are endless!

Volunteers are needed each day in some capacity. Your help would be appreciated one morning or afternoon each week, once or twice a month, during your student's library time or whenever you find you have some free time to spend at the school with the children!

Please complete the form below to volunteer in your child's library. Training will required prior to volunteering. Volunteers will be invited on an as needed basis. The school librarian will contact you to get you started!

Thank you,

Ashley Darling - Peacock Librarian

Anita DeValk - Franzen Librarian

Jennifer Susina - Benson Librarian

Nurse Stephanie has moved on from Benson Primary School. We are so grateful for her time at Benson Primary. This month we welcomed Nurse Lucia who is excited to work with us after working as a school nurse in a neighboring district. Please update your contacts, Nurse Lucia can be reached via email at bensonnurse@itasca10.org

Benson Primary is collecting candy for the troops through November 15th. Send unwanted Halloween candy to school or drop it off. All three schools are collecting through local girl scout troop.

Families,

Would you like to recognize a Benson Primary School employee for their efforts? We are so grateful for them. I'd like to recognize the efforts of our school community and encourage you to do the same. Please use this survey that will be available on all of our monthly newsletters to do so. Highlights monthly will be shared with the employee and with their permission--shared in the next month's newsletter.

Your Turn: Recognize A Benson Primary Employee

• November Newsletter

Box Tops for IPTO

Hot Lunch Ordering Information

Past Newsletters

• IPTO Website
  

• IPTO October Newsletter

  
  

  
  

The IPTO is proud to announce online clothing store that will also be linked on their website. Here are some details

• Store never closes
• Items ship directly to your house
• Shop from several school stores and all items will be placed in one shopping cart
  

• Benson Primary School
• Franzen Intermediate School
  
• Peacock Middle School

• District 10 Early Release Days Reminder