Benton Elementary School

🎉 Hey Tiger Families! 🎉 We hope you're soaking up the sun and making the most of your summer break! While you’re having fun, we’re gearing up for an exciting new school year—and planning our favorite event of the season: the Color Blast Run! 👟 This year, we’re turning up the FUN with an even bigger and brighter FUN RUN, packed with colorful surprises and high-energy excitement! While we’re saying goodbye to the 5K, we’re thrilled to be introducing a brand-new Fall Market that’s sure to be a hit! 🛍️🎨 We’re on the lookout for awesome sponsors and vendors to help make this event the best one yet. Want to join the fun? Head over to our event website (https://sites.google.com/bossierschools.org/bes-color-run?usp=sharing) to grab all the info and forms you need. Please feel free to share this information with local businesses who may be interested in supporting our school. Questions? Reach out to Kim Hawkins—she’s happy to help! 💌 Let’s make this year’s Color Blast unforgettable! 🎨✨

School Supply Packs LATE ORDER is open until June 22nd!! Don't miss the opportunity to get these time and money saving supply packs! Use this link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ Our school code is BEN014 FIRST order for the Tiger Corner Store close on 6/9 - This order will be delivered in JULY. If you order after June 9th, those orders will be delivered the first week of school. If you want to ensure that you will have your items before school make sure to order by June 9th. https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Don't forget that today is the last day to order SCHOOL SUPPLY PACKS in the first round!!! Use the code BEN014 https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKa3MdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjNllwc1Z5TXdNaVB1UVFKAR7nIsUhzgSPKPXp2Bu5thgwxbKS_tuqrqJcUdy2HJacJkEVrUsmJ-haBYs8mA_aem_clZPZavC81-G_PzetDF8dA

𝐇𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬! 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞! 👉 Use caution and slow down when you see flashing lights in front of a school, and treat it as an active school zone (because it is!) Summer school is now in session! Thank you for your cooperation. #BossierSchools #wintheday

HAPPY SUMMER!!!!! Get a jump start on your Back to School Shopping by buying your school supply packs and spirt shirts now!!! The first round of school supply packs closes on JUNE 1st!!! The first round of spirit shirts closes on JUNE 6th!! The shirts ordered on this round will be delivered before Meet the Teacher! Use the Klarna option to make payments! Here are the two links you need to get school supply packs and spiritwear! The Corner Store accepts Klarna so you can make payments. School Corner Store: https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/ School Supply Packs: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ Our school code is BEN014

Monday, May 19th, students may wear a GREEN shirt to recognize Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month. Bradley Joplin, one of our fourth grade students, has been diagnosed with NF1 and we hope to bring awareness to this common genetic disorder.

We can't wait to see you Friday, May 16th for First and Second Grade Leadership Day. First Grade begins at 9:00 in the Gym. Second Grade begins at 9:15 in the classroom. Students are excited to share Leader in Me learning with their friends and families!

Wear Red for Elijah on Friday, May 16th!

Let’s go On the Record with Bossier Schools one last time for the 2024-25 school year! https://bit.ly/OTRS3E16 In this episode, we celebrate our soon-to-be graduates as they enjoy final school festivities. We also take a tour of two school-based health clinics and highlight extraordinary All-Stars, future healthcare heroes, and many others who embody excellence. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss a single episode when we return for the 2025-26 school year! #BossierSchools #OnTheRecord #OTR #wintheday

We are required by Leader in Me to complete a family survey each year. Our goal is to have 200 surveys and right now we only have 70 completed. Students can earn a free dress day if we reach our goal. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. https://www.leaderinme.com/s/benton-elementary-school/families

This Thursday students can pay $5 to wear free dress and attend a dance during Enrichment!

Please join us on Friday, May 16th for First and Second Grade Leadership Day. First Grade begins at 9:00 in the Gym. Second Grade begins at 9:15 in the classroom. Students are excited to share Leader in Me learning with their friends and families!

Bossier Schools has received the all-clear and buses will be rolling soon. Thanks for your understanding!

We have a limited number of yearbooks that have been released. They can only be ordered online and the last day to purchase is Thursday. We do not have any available through the office. Once the allotment has been reached there will be no more available. https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool

KONA ICE DAY!! May 14th - You can prepay using the QR Code or send cash to the school with your child on the day of!

Mark your calendar for our 2nd Annual Color Run with the addition of a Fall Market! We are currently looking for vendors of all sorts to participate in the Fall Market! Last year we had over 500 people attend the Color Run and this year it will be even bigger. Fill out the form below if you are interested in having a booth at our event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_jJp3K3adRYKV3ASR8qZWvVoWdIgSUDW5EeehSoQ5KE/preview

Kindergarten Registration is now open! Use this handy graphic to make sure you have all documents ready to begin your child's registration.

It's time to start planning for the 25-26 School Year! Here are the two links you need to get school supply packs and spiritwear! The Corner Store accepts Klarna so you can make payments. School Corner Store: https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/ School Supply Packs: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ Our school code is BEN014

It's time to go On the Record with Bossier Schools! 📺 Hit SUBSCRIBE now to stay updated on all things Bossier Schools! You won’t want to miss this episode! 👉 https://bit.ly/OTRS3E15 BIG news from Bossier Schools for educators and employees. A pay raise is coming your way! CFO Nicia Bamburg details how much you can expect, where the funding is sourced, and what has changed over the past six years since voters were asked to approve a property tax to support teacher pay raises. Haughton High Head Baseball Coach Glenn Maynor is a legend on the mound and a hometown hero with over three decades of coaching excellence under his hat. As the longest-serving coach of any sport in Bossier Parish, his legacy continues to inspire, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Finally, don’t miss Superintendent Shout-outs spotlighting two students who excelled in the 4th District Congressional Art Competition, the Bucs in Blue and the G.O.A.T. of Parkway High School Julie Edwards. #bossierschools #wintheday #ontherecordwithbossierschools

Benton Elementary is proud to be a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, where we focus on developing the leadership potential in every student. As part of this ongoing journey, we invite all parents and guardians to participate in the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) survey. This short survey gives us valuable feedback on how we’re doing in areas like leadership, school culture, and academics. Your voice helps guide our improvement efforts and ensures we’re creating the best environment for your child to grow and lead. 📅 The survey is open now – and only takes a few minutes to complete! 🔗 https://www.leaderinme.com/s/benton-elementary-school/families 🎉 Incentive Alert! If we receive 200 or more completed family surveys, all students will earn a Free Dress Day as a reward! Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. Together, we’re growing leaders!