Beneke Blast

Dear Beneke Parents,

We hope you are having a wonderful week! At Beneke Elementary, we remain laser-focused on academic growth and student success. Every instructional minute matters, and our teachers and students are working hard to ensure continued progress for all of our Bears.

We are especially thankful to all of our parents who came out to support our Black History Program and see our Bears shine. Your presence and encouragement mean so much to our students and staff, and we are grateful for your continued support.

We will continue TELPAS testing next week. In order to provide a secure and distraction-free testing environment, our campus will be closed to visitors during lunch times. We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize a strong testing environment for our students.

We are also excited to invite you to our Academic Night this Thursday from 5:00–6:00 PM. This will be a valuable opportunity for you to:

• Learn ways to support your child at home

• Review State Testing expectations (STAAR)

• Discuss and receive a copy of your child’s independent academic goals

Your partnership makes a tremendous difference in your child’s success. We truly value working together to ensure our Bears continue to grow, achieve, and excel.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening!

With gratitude,
Julie Smith
Principal, Beneke Elementary

Estimados Padres de Beneke:

¡Esperamos que estén teniendo una excelente semana! En la Primaria Beneke, seguimos enfocados en el crecimiento académico y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. Cada minuto de instrucción es importante, y nuestros maestros y estudiantes están trabajando arduamente para asegurar el progreso continuo de todos nuestros Bears.

Estamos especialmente agradecidos con todos los padres que nos acompañaron en nuestro Programa del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana para ver a nuestros Bears brillar. Su presencia y apoyo significan muchísimo para nuestros estudiantes y nuestro personal. ¡Gracias por ser parte de estos momentos tan especiales!

Continuaremos con las evaluaciones de TELPAS la próxima semana. Para proporcionar un ambiente seguro y libre de distracciones durante los exámenes, el campus estará cerrado a visitantes durante el almuerzo. Agradecemos su comprensión y apoyo mientras priorizamos un entorno adecuado para nuestros estudiantes.

También estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra Noche Académica este jueves de 5:00 a 6:00 PM. Esta será una excelente oportunidad para:

• Aprender maneras de apoyar a su hijo(a) en casa

• Revisar las expectativas de los Exámenes Estatales (STAAR)

• Conversar y recibir una copia de las metas académicas individuales de su hijo(a)

Su colaboración hace una gran diferencia en el éxito de su hijo(a). Realmente valoramos trabajar juntos para asegurar que nuestros Bears continúen creciendo, logrando y sobresaliendo.

¡Esperamos verlos el jueves por la tarde!

Con gratitud,
Julie Smith
Directora, Primaria Beneke

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

Parents are welcome to attend the Color Fun Run! To attend you will need to complete the form. https://forms.gle/Hnz5oWiuzvsG9LLN9

Dear Parents,
I am honored to be the Principal at Beneke and blessed to spend my days with your kiddos! I would love to hear your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey about Beneke. Please pay close attention to the categories as you make your selections. If you need any help with the survey please reach out and let me know.
http://www.springisd.org/SpringSurvey

PRE-K-Zahid Berber

KINDER- Mckenzie Armstrong

1ST-Samara Gonzalez

2ND- Dulce Reconco

3RD- Kendall Hines

4TH-Carlton Sneed

5TH-Francesca Aba-A

CASE-General Charles

ECSE-Alice Chavez

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

February 28-Saturday School (3rd-5th) (Invite Only)

March 3-Reading Tutorials

March 5-Family Academic Night 5:00-6:00

March 5-Math Tutorials

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

March 10-Reading Tutorials

March 12-Math Tutorials

March 13-Color Run (PTO )https://forms.gle/Hnz5oWiuzvsG9LLN9

March 16-20 Spring Break

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