Benvenue Elementary School

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION It's time to register for Kindergarten for the 24-25 school year. Benvenue will have in-person registration on Tuesday, May 7th from 9am - 12pm & 3pm - 6pm. Students who will be five (5) years old by August 31, 2024 may register for Kindergarten. You will need to bring the following documents to register your child: Certified Birth Certificate Valid Photo ID for Parent/Guardian Lease or Mortgage Paperwork Utility Bill (dated within the last 30 days) Custody Paperwork (if applicable) If you are unable to register your child on this date/times, please call the school to make an appointment with Mrs. Luter, data manager to register your child. If you have any questions about enrollment, please call the school at (252) 462-2835.

Good morning, NCPS Families: Below is some important information regarding the upcoming Community Forum meetings. Please note that the maps will be shown at these meetings. Landing Page for the Proposed Attendance Zones: https://www.ncpschools.net/page/proposedattendancezone Q&A LINK - Please continue to submit your questions to be addressed: https://www.ncpschools.net/forms/community-forums-on-school-school-attendance-zone The Community Forums will also have a live broadcast next Monday and Wednesday, the link for the viewing is the NCPS YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@PRDptment We hope to see you next week in person. Thank you!

Due to Thursday's weather forecast, Field Day is postponed until Friday, April 19th. Times will remain the same. Webby's money for students is due by 9am on Thursday, 3/28. Friday, 3/29 is a holiday and April 1st - April 5th is Spring Break. Students will return to school on Monday, 4/8.

Calling All Vendors, Food Trucks, and Yard Sellers..... Bobcat Bazaar - April 20, 2024 - 8am - 2pm We still have vendor, yard sale, and food truck spaces available for the Bobcat Bazaar on Saturday, April 20th from 8am - 2pm. Use the link below or on the flyer to register. Deadline is Noon on March 28th. Please share this information with family and friends. https://forms.gle/orq5ugyAMQwdVzUf7

Due to Thursday's weather forecast, Field Day is postponed until Friday, April 19th. Times will remain the same. If you have paid for Webby's, the money will be used for the new date.

🎨Celebration of the Arts🎨 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3/26 at Rocky Mount High! Join us to celebrate the brilliance of Nash County Public Schools' students at our Celebration of the Arts! This event showcases artwork from students across the district. After the celebration, the artwork will be displayed at the Braswell Memorial Library throughout the month of April. Then it will be at the NCPS District Office in the Superintendent’s Art Gallery. 🖼️🎨✏️ #ArtsMonth #CelebrateArtinEducation #NCPS #NCPSchools #NCPSProud #CelebrationoftheArts #ArtworkDisplay

Bobcat Bazaar - April 20, 2024 - 8am - 2pm We still have vendor, yard sale, and food truck spaces available for the Bobcat Bazaar on Saturday, April 20th from 8am - 2pm. Use the link below or on the flyer to register. Deadline to register and pay is Noon on March 28th. Please share this information with family and friends. https://forms.gle/orq5ugyAMQwdVzUf7

Tomorrow (Wednesday, 3/20) is Spring Picture Day! These pictures will be prepaid. Only students who return a payment envelope will be photographed. Pictures can also be paid for online at www.strawbridge.net. The online code is FM427235. The online order must be placed on or before March 19. If you pay online, you will still need to return the payment envelope with the payment code or send a copy of the receipt.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER & PAY FOR 4-5 SNEAKER BALL IS TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) Grade 4-5 Sneaker Ball - 3/22/24 - 6pm-8pm The Benvenue PTO is sponsoring a "Sneaker Ball" for 4th/5th grade students on Friday, March 22nd from 6pm-8pm. Admission is $5. Deadline for registration and payment is Wednesday, 3/20. Concessions will be sold for $1 per item. Registration forms were sent home last week in Thursday folders. Please keep in mind that is a school event and the district dress code is still in place. Students must wear clothing that covers them from upper chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides. If you have any additional questions regarding the district dress code, please contact the school.

SAVE THE DATES!!!!! The end of the school year is quickly approaching. Please mark your calendars for these important dates in May: Muffins for Moms - 5/7 (K-2) & 5/9 (3-5) - 7:20am-7:55am Due to high participation, you must RSVP to attend one of these dates. Click the link below to RSVP by Tuesday, March 26th. https://forms.gle/DcPwAQHXCF8oBWfU7 K-2 Awards During Specials - 5/14/24 - Multi-Purpose Room All are welcome to attend. Kindergarten @ 8:45 First Grade @ 9:35 Second Grade @ 10:30 Grades 3-4 Awards During Specials - 5/15/24 - Multi-Purpose Room All are welcome to attend. Fourth Grade @ 1:15 Third Grade @ 2:05 End-of-Grade Testing - Week of May 20 - May 24 Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and arrives at school on time while we are testing. All students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria prior to the start of testing. If your child arrives after the testing session has begun, they will have to test away from their class at a later time. Students will not be allowed to check out until testing is complete for that day. End-of-the Year PBIS Celebration - May 24 Students who have met their PBIS goals will be allowed to attend during their special time. This event is for students only. Memorial Day Holiday - 5/27/24 No School for students & staff Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony - 5/28/24 @ 9:00am - Multi-Purpose Room Fifth grade students will receive their awards and promotion certificate to sixth grade. We ask that students dress nicely for this event.Due to fire code capacity, this is a ticket only event. Each student will be given 3 tickets for family members to attend. Classroom Awards & Celebrations - 5/29 - 9:00am-10:00am Parents are welcome to attend this event. Teachers will present classroom awards and there will be a classroom celebration. Classroom teachers will communicate more information closer to this date. Early Release - 5/29 & 5/30 @ 1:00pm Last Day of School - 5/30/24

Thursday and Friday are teacher workdays. There is no school for students. We will see everyone on Monday.

Bobcat Bazaar - April 20, 2024 - 8am - 2pm We still have vendor, yard sale, and food truck spaces available for the Bobcat Bazaar on Saturday, April 20th from 8am - 2pm. Use the link below or on the flyer to register. Deadline is Noon on March 28th. Please share this information with family and friends. https://forms.gle/orq5ugyAMQwdVzUf7

Spring Picture Day - Wednesday, March 20 Get your outfit and smiles ready for Spring Picture Day on Wednesday, March 20th. These pictures will be prepaid. Only students who return a payment envelope will be photographed. Pictures can also be paid for online at www.strawbridge.net. The online code is FM427235. The online order must be placed on or before March 19. If you pay online, you will still need to return the payment envelope with the payment code or send a copy of the receipt. Thank you!

Bobcat Family Newsletter 3/11/23: https://www.smore.com/n/3v7jw

Greetings Bobcats! Welcome Ramadan 2024! Have a happy month of fasting!

Tomorrow (Saturday) is our day to host the Elementary Basketball League games at Nashville Elementary, 209 E. Virginia Ave, Nashville. Below are our game times: 8:15 - Girls vs DS Johnson Girls 9:00 - Boys vs DS Johnson Boys 11:15 - Girls vs Red Oak Girls Our Cheer Squad will be joined by the Little Bobcats tomorrow . They will have a special performance. Benvenue is also running the concession stand. We will have hotdogs, chips, candy, popcorn, cotton candy, and drinks. Cash only. Bring your family and friends to support our BES teams and school. This is a fundraiser for our school. Admission is $3 (cash only) for ages 5 & up. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Unity Fri-Yay! Come together as a community of unity and wear green as a symbol to prevent Gun Violence and share your photos in the comments! Gun violence is preventable when you know the signs. “Say Something” upstanders have helped Sandy Hook Promise prevent 7 school shootings and 60+ acts of violence with a weapon.

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Here is the Live Stream for the K-1 Letter Land Parade: https://www.youtube.com/live/b1MBqcfirnk?si=yhg_MAT2PdGBkLCj

In 4 out of 5 school shootings, at least one other person had knowledge of the attacker’s plan but failed to report it. People who hurt themselves or others often show warning signs before they carry out an act of violence. #SaySomethingWeek #SaySomethingSavesLives #NCPSchools