Beneke Blast

Dear Beneke Families,

Please see the This is Spring video filmed at Beneke!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18NYqAUMon/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This is a friendly reminder that Monday is a student and staff holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume on Tuesday.

We also want to share an important update regarding upcoming assessments. Benchmark testing will take place the week of February 2–February 6. These assessments help teachers monitor student progress and plan targeted instruction to support student success.

Daily attendance and punctuality are critical every week of the school year. When students arrive on time and remain at school for the full instructional day, they are able to fully engage in learning and receive consistent instruction. We strongly encourage families to avoid early pick-ups whenever possible, as they disrupt learning and can cause students to miss important instruction and assessments, including during Benchmark testing.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning. Your commitment to regular attendance and on-time arrival plays a vital role in your child’s success.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Thank you,

Principal Smith

Estimadas familias de Beneke,

Please see the This is Spring video filmed at Beneke!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18NYqAUMon/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que el lunes es un día festivo para estudiantes y personal en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King Jr. Las clases se reanudarán el martes.

También queremos compartir una actualización importante sobre las evaluaciones próximas. Las evaluaciones Benchmark se llevarán a cabo durante la semana del 2 al 6 de febrero. Estas evaluaciones ayudan a los maestros a monitorear el progreso de los estudiantes y a planificar instrucción específica para apoyar su éxito académico.

La asistencia diaria y la puntualidad son fundamentales todas las semanas del año escolar. Cuando los estudiantes llegan a tiempo y permanecen en la escuela durante todo el día, pueden participar plenamente en el aprendizaje y recibir instrucción constante. Les pedimos encarecidamente que, cuando sea posible, eviten recoger a sus hijos temprano, ya que esto interrumpe el aprendizaje y puede provocar que los estudiantes pierdan instrucción y evaluaciones importantes, incluidas las evaluaciones Benchmark.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración para el éxito académico de su hijo(a). Su compromiso con la asistencia regular y la llegada puntual es clave para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la escuela.

Atentamente,
Principal Smith

Facebook: ¡Beneke tiene un nuevo Facebook! Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenekeElementary

PRE-K- Mason Ayala

KINDER- Gianna Arroyo

1ST-Asher Pipkins

2ND- Cristian Padilla

3RD- Michael Villeda

4TH-Marley Curiano

5TH-Freddy Ramos

ECSE- Umar Khan

CASE-Leonardo Valdez

Paraprofessional of the Year-Ms. Rocha

Rookie Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Reinke

ESL Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Fratangelo

HABBSE Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Kimble

Bilingual Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Reyes

Beneke Teacher of the Year-Mr. Grant

Dear Spring ISD Family,

Looking to celebrate a Spring ISD employee? Now’s your chance! You can nominate anyone serving in the district—be it a teacher, custodian, secretary, clerk, mechanic, bus driver, librarian, nurse, or counselor—for the Employee Excellence Award and honor their outstanding contributions.

Awarded by the Spring ISD Board of Trustees, this recognition honors employees who exemplify the district’s guiding principles, core values, and embody the attributes outlined in our Leadership Definition. Each month during the school year, one employee is selected, and from these honorees, a grand prize winner will be announced at the Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet in May. The only employees not eligible for this award are Senior Leadership Team members and members of the Board of Trustees.

We’re looking for employees who are bringing the Spring ISD mission to life and helping us reach each and every Spring ISD student. To nominate them for the Spring ISD Board of Trustees Employee Excellence Award, complete the online recognition nomination form.

A successful nomination will include as much detail as possible to describe why the person should be considered for an award. For more information, click here.

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!

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

January 19-MLK Holiday

January 20- Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 22-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 24-Saturday School (Invite Only 3rd-5th)

January 27-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

January 29-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 2-6 Benchmark Testing! The Campus will be closed for Testing!

February 2-Science STAAR Practice (5th Grade)

February 3 – Reading STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)

February 3-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 4 –Math STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)

February 5-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 5-STAAR Field Test (3rd-5th)

February 7-Saturday School (3rd-5th) (Invite Only)

February 10-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 12-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)

February 13-PTO Mother & Son Dance 6:30-8:00

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