May 2026 - Bennett PTSA Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars!
MAY
May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12 - PTSA General Meeting - 2026/27 budget vote 💰
May 15 - Bingo / Movie night 🎞️🍿🎉
May 25 - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day 🛑
May 26 - NO SCHOOL: Non-School Day 🛑 (Emergency Closure Makeup Day if needed)
JUNE
Jun 5 - Movie night
Jun 16 - Field Day (FIELD DAY CHAIR NEEDED, at risk of being cancelled 😔)
Jun 18 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Jun 19 - NO SCHOOL: Juneteenth 🛑
Jun 23 - Last Day of School
Jun 24 - Sep 2 NO SCHOOL: Summer Break!
STEAM Week Thanks & Highlights
A big thank-you to Wai Man Cheng for helping bring STEAM Week to life by organizing engaging science assemblies for our students. Thanks to Wai Man’s efforts, our STEAM Week budget made it possible to bring the exciting Mad Science show to Bennett.
Every class had the opportunity to attend either the Wednesday or Friday performance, Fire and Ice. Students were amazed by foggy dry ice effects, disappearing paper, a sizzling spoon, and bubbling chemical reactions—creating a fun and memorable science experience for all our Bulldogs.
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4th - 8th
Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, and the Bennett PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee is planning special treats to celebrate our wonderful school staff all week long.
You can sign up here to contribute items for the Teacher Appreciation Week Snack Bar:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAC2BA1FCC34-63666465-teacher
If your family would also like to recognize your child’s teacher, we’ve included a simple list of optional ideas below. You’re welcome to join the PTSA-led efforts, do something small for your teacher, or both—whatever feels right and manageable for your family.
Monday, May 4 – Thanks a Bunch: Bring your teacher a flower or plant
Tuesday, May 5 – Show Your True Colors: Wear your teacher’s favorite color
Wednesday, May 6 – You’re So Sweet: Bring your teacher their favorite candy or treat
Thursday, May 7 – Thoughtful Words: Write a thank-you card or letter for your teacher
Friday, May 8 – A Gift for You: Give your teacher a gift (gift cards are always appreciated)
At teachers’ suggestion, the PTSA is planning one additional project as another way to thank teachers and school staff. Details will be shared soon—please keep an eye out for upcoming information and additional signup opportunities.
Thank you for helping us show our appreciation and make this week extra meaningful for our staff!
May PTSA General Membership Meeting
🗓️ Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00–8:00pm, Bennett Library
This Final General Membership meeting of the year includes two important items:
• Voting on the 2026–2027 PTSA budget
• Chair and leadership sign‑ups for next year
If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this meeting is a great, low-pressure way to learn more, ask questions, and share your ideas for next year’s events and programs.
Open committee chair positions include: Advocacy Chair, Membership Chair, Reflections Art Contest Chair, Directory Chair, and Communications Co-chair.
Prize Donations Needed for Bingo Night
PTSA is collecting prize donations (gift cards, toys, experiences, etc.) for our upcoming fundraiser, the Bulldogs, BINGO, & Blockbuster Bash.
Please contact Allison Syms to coordinate: asyms@bennettptsa.org
Donations are tax deductible.
Thanks for your help to our Bennett Community!
.... and mark your calendars for May 15th! You won't want to miss this fun family night with BINGO, prizes, games, dinner, and a free movie!
Play, Win, Watch, and Support Our School!
FIELD DAY NEEDS A HERO:
Lead the Fun, Shape the Tradition!
Our Field Day Chair stepped down - A HERO IS NEEDED TO SAVE THE DAY! The annual event, scheduled for June 16th, is at risk of being cancelled 😔 without a new chair identified within the next few weeks. Step into the role that brings one of Bennett’s biggest spring events to life. The Field Day Chair chooses the theme and activities, coordinates the schedule, arranges supplies and equipment, and rallies volunteers. With supportive transition notes, supply lists, maps, and past game ideas ready for you, this is your chance to build on a joyful tradition kids will remember for years.
Contact Board@bennettptsa.org if interested!
Yearbook Ordering and Call for Photos
2025-2026 Bennett Yearbooks are on sale now! To order, visit Buytheyearbook.com and enter School ID #730639 to find Bennett. Orders must be placed by May 7th. Yearbooks are $28.00.
You can also upload your favorite pictures from this year at the above link so they can be included in the yearbook!
Recess Running Club
Recess Running Club is back, but needs volunteers! Bennett Running Club welcomes all interested students to run laps during afternoon recess (from 1:30 pm and 2:40 pm) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday beginning April 2nd. Student are given QR codes on lanyards to scan to track their laps, and parent volunteers are needed to scan barcodes on ipads. Volunteer signups are here.
Shop to Give to PTSA - now with more retailers!
There is an easy way to give back to Bennett PTSA to support our programming without any extra spending, and many more retailers and brands are now included and with higher rewards! Through Givebacks, PTSA's online membership platform, you can "Shop to Give" both at many stores online and at local restaurants, and participating merchants will automatically donate a percentage of your purchase to Bennett PTSA.
To make sure you’re all set up to give, register for an account (if you're a PTSA member, you already have one!) and securely link your credit card. Then, select "RE Bennett PTA 2.3.22 (Bennett PTSA)" as your favorite cause. Follow the directions below and then shop and dine like your normally do and you'll start powering donations!
On your computer: 💻
● Add the Givebacks Chrome extension from the Givebacks website
● Activate offers when they pop up
● Shop and pay with your linked credit card
On your phone: 📱
● Download the Givebacks app and follow the instructions to enable the extension on your mobile browser (Safari for iPhone and Chrome for Android)
● Note: You will not earn cash back through a store’s app, so make sure you’re using your mobile browser
In-person: 🍽
● Choose ‘Claim Offer’ on the Givebacks website or in the app before shopping● Make sure to run your card as credit, not debit 💳
Local restaurants participating include The French Bakery 🥐 , Izakaya Supabanana, Sahara Mediterranean Kitchen, Momiji Sushi 🍣, Old Mediterranean Kitchen, and Chainline Brewing.
Online businesses participating include: Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Kohls, Bed Bath & Beyond, Great Wolf Lodge, Stubhub, Disney Store, Macys, Hanna Andersson, Lego.com, Home Depot, J. Crew, Instacart, Walgreens, Sephora, Apple, Pelaton, and many more including many that you may use for summer break travel: hotels including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Holiday Inn, Best Western, VRBO.com, booking.com; Rental car companies including National, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Sixt; travel sites like Expedia; and Lyft.
Bellevue School District Mobile App
The Bellevue School District mobile app is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Stay connected, informed and supported all in one place:
🍎 Meals
🚌 Buses
💳 Payments
📅 Events
💻 Tech help
🔗Social media
and more — for one or multiple schools and all in your preferred language 🌍.
Download in the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bellevue-school-district-405/id6743775002)
or Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalsite.bsd405org&hl=en_US).
Volunteering Opportunities
We need your help! PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve in the following positions:
We are seeking committee chairs for next year (including Advocacy Chair, Membership Chair, Reflections art contest chair, Directory Chair, and Communications Co-chair.). Serving on the PTSA is a meaningful way to support your school community, strengthen programs, and make a direct impact on our students’ experience. Your involvement truly makes a difference. If you’re interested in learning more, see here.
Recess Running Club - Volunteers are needed to scan student lanyards and track laps during afternoon recess. These are the next available openings, with more dates to follow. We need parent volunteers on Mon, April 27; Tue, April 28; and Thu, April 30, from 1:25–2:40 p.m. Sign up here
Field day chair needed - See above! Contact Board@bennettptsa.org if interested!
Spiritwear
Japanese spiritwear is now available! 🎌
The link to Bennett's Spiritwear shop is below.
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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