DATES TO REMEMBER

Apr. 14th-May 30thBook Swap in the Library

Tuesday, May 27th• End of Year Celebrations★K - 8:15★5th - 2:00• Mooyah/Cherry Berry

Wednesday, May 28th• All Library Books Are Due• End of Year Celebrations✦1st - 8:15✦4th - 2:00

Thursday, May 29thEnd of Year Celebrations✦3rd - 8:15✦2nd - 2:00

Friday, May 30thFriday Live @ 2:15 p.m.

Monday, June 2nd• Mrs. Bennett to sign 5th grade

yearbooks• School-wide yearbook signing

during specials

Wednesday, June 4th• K-4 Class Parties @ 1:45• 5th Grade 1:00-2:30

Thursday, June 5th• Last Day of School• 5th Grade Walk @ 2:00 • Flag Lowering Ceremony 2:30

MAY 27, 2014

School-Wide Yearbook Signing Day -

Monday, June 2nd

9:00 a.m. Mrs. Bennett to sign 5th Grade Yearbooks

Specials Times: Students may bring yearbooks or

autograph sheets to sign.

STAFF BIRTHDAYS

Mrs. Holderman - May 31st

Mrs. McNutt, Music - June 16th

Mrs. Parks, Counselor - June 16th

Mrs. Mosley, 2nd Grade - June 25th

Mrs. Burkardt, Asst. Principal - June 27th

Ms. Tatum, 1st Grade - July 3rd

Mrs. Harry, 3rd Grade - July 15th

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News from Nurse Sherri

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DFW Care Van® Program Free Immunizations

2 months through 18 years of age*

July

07-19-14 Sat. Texarkana Wild about Wellness Fair, 3700 E 50th 71854 10a-2p 07-26-14 Sat. Richardson Church of Christ, 1013 S Greenville Ave, 75081 11a-1p

August

08-02-14 Sat. Rockwall 1st UMC, 1200 E Yellow Jacket Ln. 75087 9a-noon 08-04-14 Mon. Mesquite McDonalds, 1531 Town East Blvd, 75081 5-7p 08-05-14 Tues. Grand Prairie 1st UMC, 122 N Center St. 75050 5-7p 08-07-14 Thurs. Desoto Disciple Central Church, 1400 N. Hampton Rd 75115 5-7p 08-09-14 Sat. Richardson 1st Baptist Church, 1001 N Central Expwy 75080 9-noon 08-09-14 Sat. Lewisville Genesis, 1250 W Round Grove Rd 75067 9a-noon 08-11-14 Mon. Arlington Trinity UMC, 1200 W Green Oaks Blvd 76013 5-7p 08-12-14 Tues. Forney 1st UMC, 414 Broad St 75126 5-7p 08-14-14 Thurs. Terrell Furlough Middle School, 1351 Colquitt Rd 75160 5-7p 08-16-14 Sat. Mesquite Galloway Baptist, 1930 N Galloway 75149 10a-noon 08-18-14 Mon. Plano Armstrong Middle School, 3805 Timberline Dr. 75074 5-7p 08-19-14 Tues. Duncanville Trinity UMC, 1302 S. Clark Rd. 75137 5-7p 08-19-14 Tues. Dallas Forest Meadow JH, 9373 Whitehurst Dr. 75243 5-7p 08-20-14 Wed. Carrollton Holy Covenant UMC, 1901 E Peters Colony 75007 5-7p 08-21-14 Thurs. McKinney Lawson Early Childhood, 500 Dowell St 75071 5-7p 08-23-14 Sat. Richardson St Barnabas Presbyterian, 1220 W Beltline Rd. 75080 9a-noon 08-23-14 Sat. Dallas Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave 75204 1-3p 08-28-14 Thurs. Bedford HEB ISD Pat May Center, 1849 Central Dr. 76022 5-7p

Complete immunization records are required for this free service. Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian. No appointment needed.

Must be “Texas Vaccine for Children” eligible. *Your child is eligible if he/she has no insurance, has insurance that does not cover

vaccine, has Medicaid, or is American Indian/Native American or Alaskan Native.

Events are subject to change due to vaccine availability and/or weather conditions. Please refer to:

www.carevan.org or follow us on Twitter for schedule updates.

Care Van is a Registered Mark of the Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc.

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www.CoreEssentialValues.com

MAY, Kangaroo/RedEndurance—sticking with what you started even when it gets tough.

Car Time – Song: “If I Want To” - This song is easily downloadable in the Core Essentials store at http://www.coreessentials.org/shop-1/schools/core/songs-1.html for just $1.39 a song!

Open Wide – JUST FOR FUN: If you were going to run a race for charity, what cause would you choose and why?

DISCUSSION STARTER:Claire Lomas finished a marathon in… 17 days! That may not seem like such a big accomplishment until you know that Claire has been paralyzed from the chest down ever since she was injured in a horse riding accident in 2007. To walk the race, she wore a bionic suit that allowed her to stand and walk. Claire wasn’t even awarded a medal for her feat because she didn’t finish the race the same day it was held, but other people recognized her amazing determination and made sure she felt their support. Not only that, Claire raised over $325,000 for spinal research with her walk of endurance.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Rest – K-2: by: Barbara Helen Berger; Barbara Helen Berger brings beauty and power to this memorable parable from Tibet. A young boy and his yak bravely overcome all odds to get to Lhasa, giving a wise and simple message that will inspire children of any age to dream and reach for a shining goal that may seem “very far.”

3-5: by: Chris Platt; Thirteen-year-old Lily O Neil’s passion is Arabian horses. Someday she wants to be a great endurance rider like her mother. But a year earlier, when a freak riding accident took her mother’s life, Lily’s father sold Lily’s beloved pony and forbid her to ride ever again. Lily is determined to fulfill her mother’s dream of riding in the famous Tevis Cup Endurance Race. But how will she convince her father to let her ride again?

Experience: You’re almost there! Summer is right around the corner so don’t give up now! This month is the perfect time to learn the value of endurance as you patiently wait and work towards sunscreen and sandy beaches. So while you stick with the school year to the very end, start a fun family project that takes a little endurance (and teamwork!). As a family, choose a fun puzzle to assemble. Set up a card table in an unused area of your home or piece of foam board that can be carefully stored away. Lay out the puzzle pieces on your table or board and stick with your goal of completing the puzzle as a family by the end of the month!

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“CAMP BENNETT”

If you were unable to attend our Camp Bennettpresentation on May 20th, below are the

camps that were featured. Please contact theindividual camps for more information.

Vasquez Taekwondo972.439.1515

Storybook Ranch972.369.0874

Dancer Strong Academy214.491.6141

The Strike Zone972.548.2099

McKinney Soccer Association972.569.6808

Rockin’ M Stables214.718.3796

Hydrous Wake Parks214.390.3088

Reid’s Martial Arts Academy972.548.2467

McKinney Parks and Recreation972.542.4865

McKinney Art House469.952.2787

Eldorado Tennis Club972.529.2773

Cathy’s Critters972.562.0583

School of Rock214.856.4055

Kids Robotech Club469.207.3060

Have a Great Summer!

BENNETT NIGHT AT

MOOYAH & CHERRY BERRY!

May 27, 2014

Bring your family and your friends and join in for some quality time

at Mooyah and Cherry Berry located at Custer and 380.

**Percentage of Proceeds Goes Back To The School!**

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PTO NEWS

School supplies will be delivered to your child’s  classroom.  

For questions, please contact

Michelle Schindler at mschind28@yahoo.com

BENNETT ELEMENTARY 2014-2015 SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDER FORM FREE OFFERS

Family Circle subscription with each order.

Grade Level 2014-2015 Quantity Cost

Each Total

K $36

1st $27

2nd $30

3rd Boys $38

3rd Girls $38

4th Boys $36

4th Girls $36

5th Grade $37

Price includes sales tax. Grand Total $

Order by returning this order form along with your payment by: Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Make Checks Payable to: Bennett Elementary PTO

(PLEASE PUT STUDENTS NAME & PHONE NUMBER ON YOUR CHECK).

**Order Securely Online** Starting Now thru Friday, June 27th

1. Go to www.epipacks.com 2. Enter the school ID, BEN040 3. Follow the directions to complete your order. 4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

OR

Parent’s  Name Telephone #

Student’s  Name 2014-2015 Grade

Student’s  Name 2014-2015 Grade

Student’s  Name 2014-2015 Grade

Address

With the purchase of each school pack you will receive, at no additional cost, EPI’s  Back  to  School  rewards  coupon  booklet. Each booklet is filled with offers from 40 national merchants valued at over $350 in savings.

New $350 in value added to every pack!

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