Benson Bulletin
September 2026
Thank you, Benson families, for supporting your learners as we begin a new school year and for joining us at Curriculum Night! We are grateful for your partnership and the time you take to support your learner’s success.
- If you have any questions, please reach out to your learner’s classroom teacher. We look forward to a wonderful year together!
Wellness Day Assembly- 9/4
Today, our whole school came together for a Wellness assembly to build community and kick off the school year. We said the Pledge of Allegiance, reviewed safety routines, and introduced our 8 Keys. It was a great way to start the year together as one Benson community!
September Birthday Books
Students are enjoying celebrating their birthdays this year with a special Birthday Book Token! They can use their token to choose a book from our book vending machine and celebrate with a new book to enjoy. 📚🎉
Important Dates:
September 4 - Early Release at 1:35pm
September 7 - No School - Labor Day
September 9th - Picture Day
September 15 - IPTO Member Meeting @ Franzen 6:30PM
September 24 - Early Release @1:10pm
September 25 - Teacher Institute Day - No School
Picture Day- Wednesday, September 9th
Please see the Picture Day flyer for information from Color Portraits about ordering pictures. Thank you!
Parent Chaperone Training
We are excited to have our parent chaperones join us for field trips throughout the 2026–2027 school year!
As a reminder, all parent chaperones are required to complete the annual chaperone training each school year. If you have already attended one of our in-person chaperone trainings this school year, you are all set and do not need to complete anything further.
If you have not yet renewed your chaperone training for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a few minutes to:
- Review the Parent Chaperone Training presentation.
- Complete the Google Form acknowledging that you have reviewed the presentation and completed your training for this school year.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important training and for your willingness to support our students. We truly appreciate our parent volunteers and look forward to having you join us on field trips throughout the year!
Thank you for being a valued part of our Benson community!
Supporting Every Learner, Every Day
Tiered Interventions
MTSS- Tier 2 and Tier 3 Letter
- Tiered support provides additional, targeted instruction based on assessment and classroom data. Families will receive a letter if their learner will participate in Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention.
Chromebook Insurance
If you would like to buy insurance for your child’s Chromebook, please use the information linked here. Registration for insurance is opened at the beginning of each month.
Welcome Ms. Emily- Benson Nurse
We are excited and pleased to welcome Emily Pietak to the Benson team and the Itasca District 10 family! As a District 10 alum, Emily is excited to support our learners in making healthy and safe choices while promoting healthy, lifelong learning. We are so happy to have her join our Benson community!
A Few Reminders for Families:
- Pack a daily snack for your child.
- Send an extra layer for cooler mornings and afternoons.
- Keep a seasonally appropriate change of clothes at school.
- Our Lost & Found is located in the office. Students can check in with Ms. Lilly or Ms. Liann.
- Please label all belongings with your child’s name to help ensure lost items find their way home
Lunch & Recess Information
1st Grade: 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM
2nd Grade: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
Kindergarten: 12:05 PM – 12:55 PM
Before and After School Childcare and Tutoring
Attached below is additional information on childcare providers in our community.
IPTO News & Information
Spirit Wear
The IPTO is proud to announce online clothing store that will also be linked on their website. Here are some details: store never closes, items ship directly to your house, and shop from several school stores and all items will be placed in one shopping cart.
Below are links to our school stores:
Building Responsibility Together
8 Keys of Excellenace
As we return from summer, we encourage students to continue practicing the 8 Keys to Excellence at home, in school, and with others. Together, we look forward to building positive habits and strong character throughout the new school year. More information about each key and it's meaning can be found here.
District 10 Employment Opportunites
Interested in a career with us? We are currently looking for substitute teaching staff. Building principals would be happy to answer any of your questions on potential employment opportunities.