Bennett News & Announcements
![Bennett Book Boogie]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1561579563/onteorak12nyus/jqsljctyuwkeatygxaup/IMG_4045.jpg","width":2200}])
Bennett students are “boogieing” into summer with plenty of free reading material, courtesy of a legion of book lovers from the Onteora community and beyond.
During the Bennett Book Boogie, held on June 18 and 19, the school library rocked to the sounds of popular music, as children in Grades 4-6 excitedly perused hundreds of books that were theirs for the taking.
“This is just like Christmas!” exclaimed one Grade 6 boy as he piled books into his “shopping” bag. “My mother is going to be so happy,” added a Grade 5 girl. “We’re going to sit on the coach and read together!”.....select the headline link above for more
![Bennett Students Learn to be Global Citizens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1561579459/onteorak12nyus/w9nlxou0ycvqwo58gwn2/IMG_3981.jpg","width":2200}])
Bennett Elementary School Grade 5 students received a valuable lesson in global affairs and in giving back. Thanks to this lesson—and the generosity of a local philanthropist— a community in Ethiopia will soon be enjoying cleaner water.
The philanthropist, who wishes to remain anonymous, asked Onteora parent Julia Rose to work with students to choose a worthy charitable endeavor that would assist children living in poverty. There would be no cost to the students or the school, as the mystery benefactor pledged to make the subsequent $25,000 charitable donation.
Rose brought the proposal to Bennett Elementary School, where Grade 5 teachers, along with Principal Gabriel Buono and Reading Specialist Julie Maille, embraced the opportunity to offer a project-based learning experience centered on humanitarian aid.....select the headline link above for more
![Orchestra at NYSSMA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1560212907/onteorak12nyus/vpk4gfpiczloxfp1rqcv/NYSSMA_orchestra_2019.jpg","width":2200}])
On Monday, June 10, the Bennett Orchestra participated in the NYSSMA Majors evaluation festival held at Onteora HS. The orchestra, under the direction of Mrs. Karen McKenna, earned a silver award for their level 2 performance. The orchestra performed “North Country Legend” by Mark Williams, “Sinfonia in A Minor” by Telemann arranged by Bob Mathews and “Funny Fiddlin’” by Carold Nunez. Noted by the adjudicators was the orchestra’s outstanding discipline on stage and their enthusiasm for their performance. Congratulations to Mrs. McKenna and all of the participating students for a job well done!
![Bennett Elementary Jazz Band Image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1560159956/onteorak12nyus/h7ngtixcrvsegddcrvya/NYSSMA_jazz_band_2019.jpg","width":2016}])
On June 6th, the Bennett Elementary Jazz Ensemble received Gold with Distinction honors for the third year in a row!!! This is the fifth time this ensemble has received this honor over the last 7 years under the direction of Harvey Boyer, and retired music teacher Mary Leonard.....select the headline link above for more.
![4th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558484696/onteorak12nyus/jxyezy7t3ypb5gcjmbf9/orientation_4th_2019_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558484696/onteorak12nyus/jxyezy7t3ypb5gcjmbf9/orientation_4th_2019_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558484696/onteorak12nyus/jxyezy7t3ypb5gcjmbf9/orientation_4th_2019_1.jpg","width":720}])
4th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation in PDF format. Select the link and peruse the presentation that was given on Monday, May 20, 2019.
![Spirit Week at Bennett Elementary - Throw Back Thursday]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553304237/onteorak12nyus/kpprw7f9tzvuj0arxb97/IMG_3970.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553304237/onteorak12nyus/kpprw7f9tzvuj0arxb97/IMG_3970.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553304237/onteorak12nyus/kpprw7f9tzvuj0arxb97/IMG_3970.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553304237/onteorak12nyus/kpprw7f9tzvuj0arxb97/IMG_3970.jpg","width":1024}])
Spirit Week at Bennett Elementary the week of March 18th! Enjoy lots of pictures throughout the week! ... Throw back Thursday.....select the headline above for pictures
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