Beneke Blast
January 30, 2026-February 6, 2026
Dear Beneke Families,
Please see the This is Spring video filmed at Beneke!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18NYqAUMon/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We are working hard at Beneke and we are ready to Show What We Know!
Benchmark testing will take place next week!. These assessments help teachers monitor student progress and plan targeted instruction to support student success.
Daily attendance and punctuality are critical every week of the school year. When students arrive on time and remain at school for the full instructional day, they are able to fully engage in learning and receive consistent instruction. We strongly encourage families to avoid early pick-ups whenever possible, as they disrupt learning and can cause students to miss important instruction and assessments, including during Benchmark testing.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning. Your commitment to regular attendance and on-time arrival plays a vital role in your child’s success.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.
Thank you,
Principal Smith
Estimadas familias de Beneke,
¡Estamos trabajando arduamente en Beneke y estamos listos para Demostrar lo que Sabemos!
Las evaluaciones de Benchmark se llevarán a cabo la próxima semana. Estas evaluaciones ayudan a los maestros a monitorear el progreso de los estudiantes y a planificar instrucción específica para apoyar el éxito académico.
La asistencia diaria y la puntualidad son fundamentales cada semana del año escolar. Cuando los estudiantes llegan a tiempo y permanecen en la escuela durante todo el día de instrucción, pueden participar plenamente en el aprendizaje y recibir una enseñanza constante. Recomendamos encarecidamente a las familias evitar las salidas tempranas siempre que sea posible, ya que interrumpen el aprendizaje y pueden causar que los estudiantes se pierdan instrucción y evaluaciones importantes, especialmente durante las pruebas de Benchmark.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración en el aprendizaje de su hijo(a). Su compromiso con la asistencia regular y la llegada puntual desempeña un papel vital en el éxito de su hijo(a).
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la escuela.
Gracias,
Directora Smith
Facebook: ¡Beneke tiene un nuevo Facebook! Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenekeElementary
Bears of The Week!
PRE-K- Dominic Zuniga
KINDER- Maria Portillo
1ST-Morgan Dotson
2ND-Jax Bui
3RD- Lucas Largacha
4TH-Luis Gaona
5TH-Danna Gamez
ECSE- Lucas Rodriguez
Nominate a Staff Member to be Honored by the School Board
Nominate a Spring ISD Employee
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
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!
Early Check-Out Reminder
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.
Car Rider Information
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
Campus Events
Important Dates
February 2nd-6th Benchmark Testing! The Campus will be closed for lunch due to Testing!
February 2nd-100th Day of School!!! Dress like you are old like Mrs. Smith!
February 2-Science STAAR Practice (5th Grade)
February 3 – Reading STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)
February 3-Math Tutorials (Invite Only)
February 4 –Math STAAR Practice (3rd-5th Grade)
February 5-Reading Tutorials (Invite Only)
February 5-STAAR Field Test (3rd-5th)
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
Principal
Julie Smith
Assistant Principal
LaTashia Adamus
Counselor
Melissa Mitchell
Parent and Student Handbook
Important Information
Arrival and Dismissal
School Hours 7:35 AM-3:25 PM
7:35 AM-8:05 AM Student Arrival8:06 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.
Welcome to the Cafe
Lunch Schedule
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
