Benny Bengal's News Brief

Thank you to everyone in the audience at Family Movie Night last week! We raised around $1,000 to benefit our school. Here's what's showing next:

1. 🖍️ Register for our after school program with Crayola Imagine Arts Academy. (Parent volunteers receive an incredible birthday party package!)
2. 👨‍🚒 Join us on October 5 for a PTA meeting with special guests from the Murphy Fire Department for safety and CPR training.

Read on for more info!

Thanks,

Sylvia Roy

SEPTEMBER

• 28: Plano ISD Kindness Card Art Contest deadline

OCTOBER

• 5: PTA General Meeting & CPR Training with Murphy Fire Department (6:00 p.m.)
  
• 20: Fall Carnival (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
  
• 23: PTA Reflections deadline
• 23-27: Red Ribbon Week
  
• 27: Trunk or Treat (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
  

OCTOBER

• 3: Ms. Brandenberg (Library)
• 15: Ms. Childress (SPED)
• 25: Ms. Fleming (Speech)
  
• 26: Ms. Martinez (2nd)

WHAT: Join us for our October PTA meeting, followed by safety and CPR training from the Murphy Fire Department.

DATE: Thursday, October 5

TIME: 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Boggess Library

WHAT: In "Wild World: The Art of Conservation," kids explore the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom, and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. They learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® art materials to create their masterpieces.

DATES: Wednesdays, October 18 - December 13 (Holiday on November 22)

TIME: 2:55-4:00 p.m.

COST: $184, includes all art supplies

REGISTER AT: https://nwdallas.imagineartsacademy.com/parents-details-a.aspx?regItemSessionID=397287

Our after school programs are only possible with your help! We need 2-3 parent volunteers to get registered students to the program from their classrooms, help supervise during the class, and assist with dismissal. All volunteers must have a current, completed background check in Voly. Volunteers will receive a free birthday party package voucher from Crayola Imagine Arts Academy for the following:

• NEON birthday package valued at $298
• Up to 15 children
• 1 hour party
• All art materials
• 1 art instructor
• Poster for the birthday child, signed and decorated by guests
• Selfie frame on-site for picture-taking and memory-making
• Color-Me Tote Bag for each child
• Party is hosted in your home or another agreed-upon alternate location and everything is brought to you
• Voucher valid from October 18, 2023 - October 18, 2024

If you would like to volunteer, please email Jennifer Colvin at programs@boggesspta.org.

WHAT: Calling all artists! Plano ISD and The Plano ISD Education Foundation need your creative touch for the district's 2023 notecards used by administrators and staff. Your artwork could be featured district-wide and recognized at a school board meeting!

PRIZES: Finalists in each age group: $50 // Overall Winner: $100

DEADLINE: September 28

RULES & ENTRY FORM: https://docs.google.com/file/d/1ZTuWMnvXOKboe8l7AEObVJ4WH20P9jLf/edit?filetype=msword

WHAT: Each year, Boggess PTA proudly presents the PTA Reflections Arts Contest, an opportunity for our students to share their creative and artistic talents in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Students can submit multiple entries in multiple categories for judging at the school level. Winning entries can then advance to the district, council, state and national level.

THEME: “I am Hopeful Because…”

DEADLINE: Monday, October 23

RULES & ENTRY FORM: https://boggesspta.membershiptoolkit.com/Reflections

Please send pictures to yearbook@boggesspta.org.

Select "Actual Size" or the largest file size possible, and please include your child's name!

First grade coordinator Kacey Miranda has gone above and beyond this past week. She organized daily surprises and treats to let our first grade teachers know how much they are appreciated. Thanks to Kacey and to all our first grade parents who helped this week!

Please send us your Family Movie Night photos for the yearbook. Email "actual size" photo attachments to yearbook@boggesspta.org, and include your child's name and grade.

National PTA has recognized Boggess Elementary and Boggess Elementary PTA as a 2022-2024 School of Excellence for their accomplishments in building a strong, effective family-school partnership that is enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Boggess Elementary and Boggess Elementary PTA are one of a select group of PTAs and schools nationwide to be recognized with the designation.

Boggess PTA

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Boggess Kindergarten Parents

Boggess First Grade Parents

Boggess Second Grade Parents

Boggess Third Grade Parents

Boggess Fourth Grade Parents

Boggess Fifth Grade Parents