Benny Bengal's News Brief

We had a fantastic turnout at our WatchDOGS Pizza Night. Thanks to our "Top DOG" Chad Mitchell and all the DOGS who signed up. We can't wait to see you on duty at Boggess!

Our PTA Membership Drive is still open, and a new challenge is brewing: We are challenging every grade to a competition for the most new members -- and the chance to win a fun prize for the entire grade. Details below.

And make sure to grab your student and read the info about Benny's new Kids Corner. Your Boggess Bengal could be featured in an upcoming newsletter!

Thanks,

Sylvia Roy

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

SEPTEMBER

• 7: NEW start date for Mad Science after school program
• 9: Grandparents Day (8:00 a.m.)
• 12-26: Membership Challenge
• 15: International Dot Day (Wear dots to school!)
• 22: Family Movie Night (more details to come)

• 14: Fall Fling (more details to come)
  
• 20: PTA General Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
• 28: Trunk Or Treat (NEW, more details to come)

Benny wants your help! The PTA needs your art and your reading skills for each newsletter. First, we need you to draw Benny Bengal. We'll randomly select one drawing from each grade for Benny's next letter. Have your grownup post your drawing in your grade's Facebook group. Thanks, pals!

• Individual Membership: $10.50
• Family Membership: $21.00 (2 individual memberships/household)
• Community Business Sponsors: Visit our website or contact membership@boggesspta.org

All the cool kids wear Boggess spirit wear! Shop anytime online. Right now everything is 30% off, with free shipping if you spend $60 or more. Go check out all the styles!

We need volunteers to help with book shelving, check outs, organizing, and book repairs in the Boggess Library throughout the month of September. You can pick any day and time that works for you, Monday-Friday. See the schedule below to find out your student's library time. You must have a completed background check. Sign up in Voly.

Every year, Boggess PTA proudly hosts the PTA Reflections Arts Contest. Students can enter their original work in one or more of the categories: Dance, Literature, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Photography, and Film Production. Boggess winners advance to the Plano ISD district competition and potentially all the way to nationals!

2022 THEME: Show Your Voice

DEADLINE: Friday, November 4

ELIGIBILITY: Students must have a PTA member in their household by October 31 to enter. Join now!

MORE DETAILS: View rules and entry form.

2024 THEME CONTEST: Students can also dream up a theme for our future PTA Reflections contest. Winners receive $100! Deadline is November 5, 2022. Submissions can be made here.

Benny wants to recognize our PTA Technology Chair Beth Trammel. She has been working hard to revamp our PTA website, keep it updated with the latest information, and make it more user-friendly. And she's instrumental to so many of our PTA initiatives, from enabling membership registration to creating flyers and graphics for our events. Thanks, Beth, for everything you do!

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MORE FAMILY RESOURCES: Visit the National PTA website.