Bennett Newsletter
OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBER:
5 PTA Meeting 6-7P Bennett Library
6 3rd Grade at Fargo Theater
9 1st Grade at Pumpkin Patch
12 NO SCHOOL
19 1st Grade at Learning Bank
19 PTA Meeting with Dr. Steiner 6-7P Bennett Library
21 Early Dismissal 12:27PM
23 PTA Fall Festival 5:30P-8:00P
Please connect with your student's teacher if you are unsure regarding any classroom celebrations that may include costumes.
If your student's costume includes weapons or things that may get broken or lost, please keep those items at home. We don’t want anyone upset if essential items are damaged and weapons are not allowed at school.
Thank you!
Student drop-off begins at 7:50AM. Please do not drop students off before this time as supervision is not available prior to 7:50AM.
If you are dropping off your student, please use the southern-most driveway loop. (The northern loop is reserved for buses only.) Drive forward as far as possible. In order to keep our drop-off line moving, drivers need to remain in the vehicle as students exit on the curb on the passenger side.
Please do not drop your child in either parking lot in an effort to avoid the drop off loop. If you pull into the parking lot, please park and walk your child across the crosswalk. Since the northern loop is reserved for bus traffic, this is especially important. Most of our buses sit very high and drivers may not see children crossing the loop.
Thank you for helping us keep all Bennett students safe!!
Parent Teacher Conference Meals:
The PTA will once again be providing meals for teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences. We are asking you to help with bringing items for these meals. Please bring all items to the school office no later than 8am on the day of the meal. The signup link is:
Book Fair Volunteers:
The PTA is looking for volunteers to help run cash registers for the book fair during parent teacher conferences! Must be a PTA member to sign up. The signup link is:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/82735860074/false#/invitation
From playground puddles to tummy troubles, there may come a time when your child needs a change of clothes.
Please help your student be prepared and send them with a change of clothes.
On the November 3 general election, Fargo Public Schools will have a question on the ballot for approval of an excess mill levy. The approval would grant Fargo Public Schools the authority to maintain its current offerings in its schools. Providing this authority ensures that the District can continue to cover the costs of offering a comprehensive educational experience for all learners.
Fargo Public Schools will host two information sessions where residents can learn about the ballot question, hear a presentation, and ask questions. Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 in the South High School theater and 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 in the North High School theater.
Please vote on November 3 and visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/vote2026 to learn more about the impact this vote will have on the District's schools, learners, educators, and the community.
For the safety of all Students and Staff, Bennett Elementary Visitors must stop in the office to sign in with a Driver's License.
Please help us with our daily attendance by contacting the school if your child is going to be absent or late for school.
Information Needed:
Student's First & Last Name, Teacher, and reason for their absence.
Text: 701-446-8149
Email: beattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us
Call: 701-446-4008
If your child arrives at school after the bell rings at 8:05 AM, they will need to stop in the office to get a tardy slip before going to the classroom.
APPOINTMENTS: If you need to pick up your student for an appointment during the school day, come to door 1W and ring the security bell to enter the school. Your child will be called to the office when you arrive and you may sign them out at that time.
Please login to SchoolPay to add lunch money to your student's lunch account.
Bennett Elementary
Email: schafes@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Bennett
Location: 2000 58th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4000
Twitter: @SchoolBennett