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Upcoming Events
Tomorrow
- Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL5/28/2013
- Yellow Day
- Market Day Orders Due
- SOL testing Grade 3-55/29/2013
PWCS News
PWCS News
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SACC Summer Camp Registration Now Available Online April 15th, 2013
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A Pool for PWCS? Facts and Fiction April 3rd, 2013
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Parents and Students -- Need to Change Your Email Address or Web Password? September 24th, 2012
Read more.
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Concussion Online Training Now Available for Parents and Students July 19th, 2012
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Mandatory Driver Education Sessions for Students and Parents August 23rd, 2012
View information details and the schedule of meetings on the Driver Ed Web page.
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A Matter of Life and Death August 31st, 2012
August 31, 2012
Divisionwide Announcements
Our thoughts and prayers are with the children and families touched by the tragedy in Oklahoma.
School Announcements
Final PTO meeting
Please join us Tuesday, May 21st for the final PTO Meeting of the school year.
We will be meeting at 7:00 PM (6:45 social time) at Bennett in the Story Room.
Elections for the PTO Board for next year will be held at this meeting.
We will be meeting at 7:00 PM (6:45 social time) at Bennett in the Story Room.
Elections for the PTO Board for next year will be held at this meeting.
Grades 3-5 SOL Testing
SOL testing for grades 3-5 will begin on Monday, May 13th and be given through Friday, June 7th.
To find out the actual dates for your child's SOL tests, please go to the teacher's class webpage.
To find out the actual dates for your child's SOL tests, please go to the teacher's class webpage.
Bring Your On Device for Technology Encore
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be participating in BYOD or Bring Your Own Device during their Technology Encore. A note is being sent home to parents with more information.
To review, Prince William County school's Acceptable Use Policy or AUP, click here.
For more information on the BYOD program in Prince William County Schools, click here.
To review, Prince William County school's Acceptable Use Policy or AUP, click here.
For more information on the BYOD program in Prince William County Schools, click here.
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month.
In honor of the Fighters, Angels, and Survivors, The Bennett Bear Shop is offering the Cancer Stinks Spirit Stick this month.
These can be purchased at the shop Tuesday and Thursday mornings or by sending in the order form.
The sticks are $1 each.
These can be purchased at the shop Tuesday and Thursday mornings or by sending in the order form.
The sticks are $1 each.
Box Top Collection Contest
Please send in Box Tops for Education by May 24th.
Winning class will choose between an ice cream party or pizza party.
For more information, contact Mrs. Erika Weiss.
To print out a copy of the collection sheet, click here.
Winning class will choose between an ice cream party or pizza party.
For more information, contact Mrs. Erika Weiss.
To print out a copy of the collection sheet, click here.
System Update June 1 Affects Your Access to the Parent Portal System
June 1:
Beginning June 1, Parent Portal access will be turned off and parents will not be able to make changes to family contact information online or establish new accounts. Parents should contact the school directly if they have information that needs to be changed. Grades, attendance, and contact information will still be available for viewing until June 30.
June 30:
Beginning June 30, Parent Portal will no longer display grades, attendance, and contact information. Summer school grades will not be posted on the Parent Portal.
July 28:
On July 28, the upgrade will be completed. Parent Portal will display only student contact information for the new 2013–14 school year. On July 29, all parents and students who had active accounts at the end of the 2012–13 school year can then log back in to view their information. Online access for editing contact information in the Parent Portal will begin on August 23.
Uncle Slam Reading Program
Bennett Elementary will be participating in the Uncle Slam Reading Program again this year. Your child has been reading their four books at school. They will receive two free tickets to the Potomac Nationals game on June 2nd. The tickets will be handed out the week prior to the game. The game begins at 1:05 pm, but the team franchise suggests arriving early for pre-game activities and the “Reading Parade”.
We hope to see everyone at the ballpark!
We hope to see everyone at the ballpark!
Harriett Smith and Kathy Chaumont (Bennett’s Reading Specialists)
Regional Science Fair
Congratulations to our select group of Bennett fifth graders who went to the Regional Science Fair on Saturday, April 13. These were the first place winners in each of our categories.
We had some exciting projects with a wide range in topics; for example: 'Which Nerf Dart Shoots the Best?' and 'Safe Drinking Water.'
Our fantastic science stars include: from left in the first row: Jamie O'Rourke, Richard Habib, and Thomas Wahlmeier. In back row: Meredith Maneno, Sarah Syed, Haley Swanson, Lilia Nefissi, and Vanessa Hamrick.
We had some exciting projects with a wide range in topics; for example: 'Which Nerf Dart Shoots the Best?' and 'Safe Drinking Water.'
Our fantastic science stars include: from left in the first row: Jamie O'Rourke, Richard Habib, and Thomas Wahlmeier. In back row: Meredith Maneno, Sarah Syed, Haley Swanson, Lilia Nefissi, and Vanessa Hamrick.
Congratulations to our Jr. FLL Team!
The Jr. FLL team from Bennett ES have been invited to the 2013 Jr.FLL® World Festival Expo on April 25-26, 2013 in St. Louis, MO.
The team is sending Paul Burns Jr, Ryan Burns, Andrew Berk, Samuel Bell, Danilo Scales, and Zachary Pleet to participate in this event.
Good luck to our Jr. FLL Team!
The team is sending Paul Burns Jr, Ryan Burns, Andrew Berk, Samuel Bell, Danilo Scales, and Zachary Pleet to participate in this event.
Good luck to our Jr. FLL Team!
Bennett 2nd graders on Fox News 5
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Bennett Elementary students were recently visited by some very special guest readers. In a new effort to partner with Target in Manassas, several of their employees donated their time and talent to read to our kindergartners. Each employee was asked to select their favorite Dr. Seuss book, and bring it in to share with our children. They then generously left the brand new copy of each story in that classroom. Students were excited to see some people who work in the community right here in their classrooms. It was a great opportunity to culminate Read Across America Month as a tribute to Dr. Seuss.
Pictures of Target Volunteers
Pictures of Target Volunteers
Welcome to our new school nurse!
Joyce Campbell has joined our Bennett staff as our new school nurse.
Mrs. Campell is a registered nurse and earned her degree from The University of Texas.
She says: "I always enjoy meeting staff, students and families and welcome any questions or concerns."
Please stop by and welcome her to Bennett.
Mrs. Campell is a registered nurse and earned her degree from The University of Texas.
She has been a nurse for many years serving as a military nurse for eight. This is her tenth year as a PWCS nurse. You can reach her through email at CAMPBEJD@pwcs.edu, call 703 361 8261, or fax 703 361 1147
She says: "I always enjoy meeting staff, students and families and welcome any questions or concerns."
Please stop by and welcome her to Bennett.
Baldrige Information for Parents
Baldrige is about building learning systems in the classroom in which every member of the class (and school) is involved. Teachers work with students to take responsibility for their own learning, so the very first thing that a teacher does with his/her students is build the culture of the classroom by creating an atmosphere of trust and acceptance.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Hat Day at Bennett Elementary
They began their day excitedly getting off the busses to show that they care. Students at Bennett Elementary chose September 28th as the day to wear hats to show their support for the five families in our Bennett School community who have had, or currently are dealing with childhood cancer. Bennett Mom, Tammy Palacios, whose son Kyler passed away the week before his first day of Kindergarten, was truly touched by the gesture. Principal Matthew Ritter agreed that was a simple, yet meaningful way to pay tribute during National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. “ Often times, tough subjects such as childhood disease and death are not discussed with young children. They should be able to talk about their feelings and learn to support each other in meaningful ways. We are very proud and fortunate to have a community that comes together in times of difficulty. As the year goes on, we will continue to reflect on ways we can further our mission, “to genuinely connect with our students.”
Click here to watch video.
Click here to watch video.
Parents, Keep in Touch with Student Progress through Parent Portal
Want information about your child’s progress on homework and grades? Want to stay informed about classroom activities? Easy access to important communications is possible through the PWCS Parent Portal, found on all school Web sites.
Once a user is registered, Parent Portal allows parents and students to view student grades and attendance, edit student contact information, and login to the student’s school Web site. Parents who previously registered and received a user login for the Parent Portal last year can now go online to access and edit student contact information.
Parents who are new to PWCS or who have not previously registered for a user account and received a login can should follow these directions.
- Go to the Bennett Web site and select Parent Portal and then “Parent Portal Registration.”
- Registered online you will receive an email confirming your registration
- Come to the Benett office and present your parent identification and a copy of the email you received.
For more information, click on the following link View more details.
Rich in History and Excellence
Bennett Elementary School has a long history of pride in learning and relationships among students, parents, and staff. Our school focuses on a strong academic program as well as helping students succeed and build everyday relationships. The Prince William County Curriculum, which includes the Virginia Standards of Learning, is the school's guide for instruction. Parents are very involved and supportive of their children's education. Staff members are highly committed professionals who believe in preparing students to function effectively in an ever-changing technological society.
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