Bennett PTSA Newsletter February 2026
Mark Your Calendars!
MARCH
March 5th: K & 1st grade sponsored Staff Appreciation Lunch
March 6th: Spring Picture Day - Class Photos ๐ท
March 10th: PTSA General Meeting
March 26th: Multicultural Night ๐
March 27th: NO SCHOOL: Professional Development ๐
March 30th: 4th & 5th grade sponsored Staff Appreciation Lunch
APRIL
April 1 - Math Challenge Tournament
April 6โ10 - NO SCHOOL: Spring Break ๐
April 14 - PTSA General Meeting - Elections ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
April 20โ24 - STEAM / Science Week ๐ฌ
April 22 - Ready, Tech, Go! Parent Event
Upcoming PTSA Meetings
Mar 10 - General Meeting
Apr 14 - General Meeting - Elections ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
May 12 - General Meeting - 2026/27 Budget Vote ๐ฐ
IMPORTANT
The Bennett PTSA Nominating Committee is SEEKING POTENTIAL NOMINEES for 2026โ2027 board positions, including Vice President of Technology and President.
If you are interested, please contact the Nominating Committee at mrill@bennettptsa.org, asyms@bennettptsa.org, or swolf@bennettptsa.org
We invite all PTSA members to participate and share their voices by casting a vote.
Clubs Are Open for Registration โ Enroll Your Student Today
!NEW! : KPop Demon Hunters Dance Classes starts on March 13th
Fridays, 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Register here
Science Program by Mad Science
Tuesday, March 17 - May 12, 2026, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Register here
Drama by Small Hands on Art. Next play: Peter Pan
Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 8:55 AM
Learn more about before and after school programs: https://www.bennettptsa.org/clubs
๐ Multicultural Night
Bring a dish, host a booth, perform, or volunteer - everyone is welcome and every family can participate!
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
๐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Bennett Elementary Gym
โจ Experience a world of flavors, music, and traditionsโall in one unforgettable evening!
๐ถ Live performances, ๐ cultural exhibits, ๐ฒ international cuisine, and fun activities for kids and families.
๐ฝ Potluck Dinner for a global feast together!
Be ready to:
โ Host a country or region booth (on your own or with fellow families)
โ Bring your favorite dish to share.
โ Showcase your culture with a performance!
โ Volunteer to help make the event run smoothly.
Bring your friends, your family, and your curiosityโthis is your chance to explore and celebrate the incredible diversity of our community.
Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details!
Math Challenge Tournament 2026
Event Details:
2026 National Math Challenge Tournament at Bennett Elementary School โ Event Details
School Name: Bennett Elementary School
School Address: 17900 NE 16th St, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Organizerโs Name: Imran Siddique
Organizerโs Email Address: imransiddique@live.com
Tournament Date: Wed, Apr 1 2026
Tournament Time: 6:30:00 PM PT (Pacific Time)
Max number of seats: 50
Tournament Location: Gym
Tournament Open to Public: No
Student Registration Link for Bennett Elementary School: https://ellipsisacademy.as.me/?appointmentType=54621770.
Important MCT information for parents and students
Link to general information about the 2026 National Math Challenge Tournament (intro, format, awards, etc.): https://www.ellipsisacademy.com/2026-math-challenge-tournament.html. The information on this page contains good amount of information on MCT for parents/students who are new to MCT.
Important notes about studentsโ registration:
Tournament Fee: $26 per student.
This tournament is in-person only and not available online. Seats are limited and first come first serve.
Tournament fee is non-refundable and non-transferable - 20% of the tournament fee will be given back to participating schools (through the MCT give back programs). A portion of the tournament fee will also be allocated to sponsor and support the FREE Math Challenge Program.
If you need to request changes (i.e. division, name, etc.) after registration, you can submit a Change Request at: https://www.ellipsisacademy.com/mct---change-request2.html.
Once you've registered, you will immediately receive a registration confirmation email containing additional information. If you didn't see the confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.
The organizer for your school/center will send out an email with details on this event (within 1 week of the event).
Last day to register is March 6th, 2026.
Last day to submit a change request is March 6th, 2026.
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Volunteer Signups
We need your help! PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve in the following positions:
We are seeking a few PTSA board members and leaders for next year. Serving on the PTSA is a meaningful way to support your school community, strengthen programs, and make a direct impact on our studentsโ experience. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
If youโre interested in learning more, please reach out to Stefanie Wolf at SWolf@bennettptsa.org
๐ Science Week Chair/Co-Chairs/Committee - Science Week is approaching in late April! We have ideas for a new design this year but need a small committee to make it a reality!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER WITH PTSA
Spiritwear
The link to Bennett's Spiritwear shop is below.
Japanese spiritwear is now available! ๐
CLICK HERE FOR SPIRITWEAR SHOP
Become a PTSA Member
One way to support Bennett's PTSA is by joining as a member! Members can vote at general membership meetings, and receive benefits including member discounts from Washington State PTA.
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