Benvenue Elementary School

Bus 324 is running 20-25 minutes late. The driver was delayed on her high school route. Students are boarding the bus now.

Bobcat Families, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are asking all staff and students to wear pink on Friday, 10/27 to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd through 31st. We invite you to join us by getting involved and continue to make America Drug-Free. The theme for this year's Red Ribbon Week is, "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™" #RedRibbonWeek #NCPS #NashCountyPublicSchools #NashCPSchools #NCPSchools #WearRed

Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd through 31st. We invite you to join us by getting involved and continue to make America Drug-Free. The theme for this year's Red Ribbon Week is, "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™" #RedRibbonWeek #NCPS #NashCountyPublicSchools #NashCPSchools #NCPSchools #WearRed

The last day for the Book Fair is tomorrow (Friday, 10/20). Students will be able to shop from 7:20 am-8:30 am or during the library time. If your child has money on their E-Wallet, it will need to used tomorrow. Proceeds from the Book Fair allows Ms. Murphy to purchase new books and other items for our media center. Thank you to all that have supported the Fall Book Fair.

Our students had a fun time at the Main Event today. We would like to congratulate Aubree Jones, who was the top seller. She won $100 when she spinned the prize wheel. Congratulations also goes to Janayah who was the runner-up. Janayah won $75 for being the second place seller. The Benvenue PTO would like to thank all families that supported this fundraiser. We would also like to say a very special thank you to the volunteers that helped with the Main Event and fundraiser pick up. You may pick up fundraiser items from the office on Thursday from 7:30-2:00 & Friday from 7:30-4:00.

Thursday, 10/19 is an early release day for students. They will be dismissed at 1:00. Also, Bus 210 does not have a driver Thursday afternoon. Early checkouts end at 12:30.

We are excited to have the Main Event and Game Truck on campus tomorrow (Wednesday) for our students who participated in the Candyman fundraiser. Grades 3-5 will attend from 1:00-1:45 and K-2 from 2:00-2:45. Parents can not attend this event. In addition, please try to avoid checking your child out during these times so they won't miss out on participating. We will make a post announcing the top sellers Wednesday afternoon. Candyman orders can be picked up from the multi-purpose room on Wednesday from 3:30 - 6:00 . Please use the carline to pull up beside the multi-purpose room and someone will assist you with getting your order. Any problems with your order need to be reported by the end of the day on Friday so we can get it corrected. If you can not make it during this time, please stop by the office Thursday or Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm to pick up your child's order.

Bobcat Family Newsletter for 10/16:https://www.smore.com/n7kcx

Remote Area Medical Free, first come, first served, no ID required! • Dental • Vision • Medical Rocky Mount, N October 14-15, 2023 @ Nash Central High School • 4729 Nash Central High Road • Rocky Mount, NC 27804 For more information visit https://www.ramusa.org/ • 865-579-1530 #NCPS #NashCountyPublicSchools #NCPSchools #nashcpschools This is a community event, unaffiliated with Nash County Public Schools.

Bus 324 is running late. It just left campus now.

We held the Grand Opening for the Bobcat Mart on Friday. The Bobcat Mart will be open on Fridays so students can shop for items such as pencils, erasers, keychains, stickers, bobcat keychains, and more. The Bobcat Mart is ran by Mrs. Smith and Ms. Westlund's classes. The classes would like to thank everyone for their support on their opening day!

World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on October 5th, recognizing how education is a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in our world. Thank you to our teachers for the countless hours they spend preparing and educating our students. You are our HEROES!!!

October is National Principals Month. We would like to thank Mrs. Tedford for her leadership and all that she does for our Benvenue students everyday. Happy Principals Month Mrs. Tedford! We appreciate you!

Mrs. Smith and Ms. Westlund's classes had a great time swimming at the YMCA today. They also enjoyed eating lunch at McDonalds after a fun morning in the pool.

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon! Save the Date! October 16th-October 20th. Check out our homepage! Parent/Family Night Monday, October 16th 4-7pm https://www.scholastic.com/bf/benvenueelemschl

Bobcat Family Newsletter 10/2 Click here: https://www.smore.com/n1v468

Nash County Public Schools CTE BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ROUNDUP This event is designed to guide students through a progressive journey of exploration and growth. • High School - Our program encourages students to engage their horizons by delving into available internships, and job opportunities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed in the professional world. • Middle School - As students progress to this stage, they explore various industries - gaining insights into what different businesses entail, how they operate, and the path to get into those positions, helping them envision their future paths. • Elementary School - expose young minds to the world of business - offering hands-on experiences that ignite their curiosity about potential careers. Stepping stones for growth. #NashCountyPublicSchool #NCPS #CTE #ncpschools

REMINDER Tonight is Curriculum Night! 9/26 @ Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 For more information visit: https://bit.ly/ncpscurriculumnight

Many families indicated they are interested in serving on the PTO board, volunteering, and helping with special events! This is just a reminder that we will have our PTO meeting tonight at 6pm! Join us for our first parent meeting Tonight on ZOOM September 25, 2023 6pm-7pm Agenda Instate Board members Sign up for activities Learn about how the PTO will impact the school for the better Meeting Access Meeting ID: 415 718 2062 https://wordtab-net.zoom.us/j/4157182062 If you registered for the PTO, you can check your email inbox for details that were sent last week and the reminder sent today. #BenvenuePTO