Beneke Blast

Dear Beneke Families,

Beneke Bears Are Shining! 🐻✨

Our Beneke Bears have been working incredibly hard, and we are so proud of the effort and focus they showed during this week’s Benchmark assessments. The results reflect the dedication of our students, the commitment of our teachers, and the strong partnership we share with our families.

Because of their hard work and growth, we can’t wait to celebrate their success with a fun playground celebration! 🎉 More details will be shared soon—our Bears have earned it!

As exciting as this progress is, this is also the time to stay the course and continue to grow. Learning is a journey, and we are committed to supporting every student as they take their next steps forward.

📬 What to Expect Next:

• You will receive a letter from your child’s teacher next week with your student’s individual Benchmark results.

• Please be sure to note the upcoming Intervention Days and Parent Conferences, as these opportunities are designed to provide additional support and strengthen our home–school partnership.

Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and trust. Together, we are helping our Beneke Bears grow, succeed, and believe in themselves every day.

With gratitude,
Principal Smith 🐾

¡Los Osos de Beneke Están Brillando! 🐻✨

Nuestros Osos de Beneke han estado trabajando muy duro, y estamos sumamente orgullosos del esfuerzo y la dedicación que demostraron durante las evaluaciones Benchmark de esta semana. Los resultados reflejan el compromiso de nuestros estudiantes, el gran trabajo de nuestros maestros y la sólida colaboración que tenemos con nuestras familias.

Debido a su esfuerzo y crecimiento, ¡no podemos esperar para celebrar su éxito con una fiesta en el área de juegos! 🎉 Muy pronto compartiremos más detalles—¡nuestros Osos se lo han ganado!

Aunque celebramos estos logros, este también es el momento de mantener el rumbo y seguir creciendo. El aprendizaje es un proceso continuo, y seguimos comprometidos a apoyar a cada estudiante en su progreso académico.

📬 Información Importante:

• La próxima semana recibirá una carta del maestro(a) de su hijo(a) con los resultados individuales del Benchmark.

• Por favor, esté atento(a) a los próximos Días de Intervención y a las Conferencias de Padres, ya que estas oportunidades están diseñadas para brindar apoyo adicional y fortalecer nuestra colaboración entre la escuela y el hogar.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo, confianza y compromiso. Juntos, seguimos ayudando a que nuestros Osos de Beneke crezcan, tengan éxito y crean en sí mismos todos los días.

Con agradecimiento,
Directora Smith 🐾

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

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Valeria Ramirez for placing 5th in the Region 4 Bilingual Spelling Bee—an outstanding achievement! 🌟 By finishing in the top five, Valeria has qualified to compete at the state level in June, representing Beneke with excellence.

Way to go, Valeria! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance truly shine. Our Beneke Bears are cheering you on as you continue this amazing journey! 🐻✨

PRE-K- Messiah Burks

KINDER- Edwin Chicas

1ST-Joie Norwood

2ND-Rosen Holman

3RD- Isioma Izuora

4TH-Elizabeth Almaral

5TH-Anthony Barahona

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 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

February 16- Student/Staff Holiday

February 17-Intervention Day (All Students Welcome)

February 18-Intervention Day (All Students Welcome)

February 19-Parent Conference Day (Student Holiday)

February 19-PTO Meeting

February 20-Student Holiday

February 24-Reading Tutorials

February 26-Math Tutorials

February 26-Black History Month Program 5:00-6:00

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

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