October 2025 - Bennett PTSA Newsletter
In this edition:
Walkathon Updates
Event Claendar
Trunk or Treat
Fall Fest
On-Campus Clubs
Book Fair Week
Math Challenge
Art Reflections Program
Update from Bellevue PTSA Council
PTSA introduction 101 in Mandarin Chinese
Becoming a PTSA Member
Volunteer Signups
Bennett PTSA on Social Media
WE DID IT! 💯🚀🎯
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, WE REACHED OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL! 🙌
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the PARENTS for your generous contributions, to the KIDS for running their hearts out, and to the amazing VOLUNTEERS who made this event possible.
What a fun and successful day - we couldn’t have done it without you!
Mark Your Calendars!
OCTOBER
Oct 21 - 🗓️ PTSA Member Meeting
Oct 24 - 👻 Trunk or Treat 🎃
Oct 31 - Fall Fest 🍁🍂
NOVEMBER
Nov 3,4,6,7 - Elementary Conferences (Early Release)
Nov 3-7 - 📚 Book Fair Week 📚
Nov 5 - Literacy Night
Nov 10 - No School: Professional Development
Nov 11 - No School: Veterans Day
Nov 18 - 🗓️ PTSA General Meeting
Nov 14 - 📸 Picture re-take day 📸
Nov 27-28 - No School: Thanksgiving Break
🎃 Join Us for Our Annual Trunk or Treat! 🚗🍬
🕒 When: Friday, October24th. 5:00-7:00
📍 Where: Bus Loop/Parking Lot
Bennett PTSA is hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event. Wear your costumes - there will be trick-or-treating, music, games, and lots of candy!
Families are invited sign up to decorate their car trunks, dress in costume, and hand out treats to our students. We are also looking for volunteers to donate candy, set up and clean up, and lend outdoor games for the event if you have them.
Fall Fest
🕒 When: Friday, October 31
This is a kids-only event that will take place in each classroom during school hours. The Fall Party is usually organized by the teacher with help from class parent(s). Students will enjoy seasonal crafts, snacks, and fun classroom activities.
Please check with your student’s teacher or class parent(s) to see if they need help with planning or are looking for volunteers for the celebration.
Before & After School On-Campus Clubs
MORNINGS 8:00-8:55 am
Tue - CHESS ♟️
Wed - DRAMA 🎭
Fri - NEARBY NATURE 🌿
AFTERNOONS 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon - ROBOTICS WITH LEGO® 🤖
Tue - 3D PRINTING 🖨️
Wed - NRITYA DANCE 💃
LEARN MORE: bennettptsa.org/clubs
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bennett!
🕒 When: November 4-7
📍Where: Bennett Library. Online shop is also available.
Payments: Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
Learn More: Scholastic
Questions: please email the team at BookFair@bennettPTSA.org
Volunteers Needed: We need volunteers to help with setup on November 3rd and Book Fair sales (operating cash register) November 4-7.
Math Challenge 2025-2026
Math Challenge is free and no-sign up is necessary.
All students are invited to participate.
There will be 15 challenges throughout the school year.
Print the Math Challenge at home and finish within the week. Submit completed papers in the Math Challenge Box on the due date.
Each completed challenge enters students into a prize draw.
Completing 12 challenges earns a recognition certificate in June 2026.
Learn More: MathInAction.org/bennett-elementary
Questions: please email Imran Siddique at imransiddique@live.com
Art Reflections Program
Reflections is a National PTA arts program where students create original works inspired by an annual, student-selected theme. It’s a chance for students to express their creativity, gain recognition, and even compete for state and national awards.
The 2025–2026 Reflections theme is “I Belong!”
This year, Bennett students are invited to submit entries in the Visual Arts category, which includes drawing; painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and T-shirt paints; computer-generated art; two-dimensional collage; printmaking; needlework; and leather tooling.
Participation is organized by age and grade level. Student work is evaluated within grade divisions. Bennett students may submit in:
Primary (K–2)
Intermediate (3–5)
There is also an Accessible Arts division for students with a disability as defined under the ADA. Bennett students in this division would submit under Elementary (K–5) Accessible Arts.
Deadlines
Submit entries to the Bennett PTSA Reflections team by Friday, November 14, 2025.
Council deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM (Bellevue PTSA Council).
Students are also invited to submit theme ideas for 2027–2028 by November 3. The winning entry will receive $100 and be presented at the 2026 National PTA Convention.
Bennett PTSA Reflections team is seeking volunteers for:
Publicist: Promote Reflections; share invites and announcements.
Judging Coordinator: Recruit judges; organize artwork; support judges.
Computer Whiz: Organize entry info; prepare awards; list advancing students.
Celebration Coordinator: Exhibit artwork; prepare awards; lead event activities.
Volunteer Sign-Up: SignUpGenius
Learn More: WAStatePTA.org/programs/reflections/
Questions: Email Sarah Scott at reflections@bennettptsa.org
Update from Bellevue PTSA Council
The November Election is coming up! Here’s what you need to know about Bellevue School Board races and how to watch the candidate forum.
District 5: Jane Aras is running unopposed.
District 3: Tracy Mayclin is running unopposed. Marta Trilles remains on the ballot but has stepped down and endorsed Tracy.
Council hosted a Candidate Forum on September 30 — you can watch the recording here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/ALRB_-WkZyE
🗳 Remember to vote! Ballots for the November election will be mailed in October — make sure your voice is heard in shaping the future of our schools.
Community Feedback
Our Bellevue PTSA Council wants to hear from you! Share your concerns or advocacy priorities for our Bellevue school district community in this quick form—your input directly shapes our monthly conversations with district leadership.
PTSA introduction 101 in Mandarin Chinese
Welcome to Bellevue School District. Bellevue PTSA Council will host an online "Introduction to PTSA" seminar on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7pm. The session will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese. The seminar will discuss the role of PTSA at the student's education and the ways to get involved with PTSA.
Speaker: Lily Yin
如果您想多了解学校 PTSA 的运作， 成为一名积极参与孩子教育的家长，或者您是新来社区的家长，希望尽快融入社区大家庭，Bellevue PTSA Council 于2025年10月22日 7pm举办一次网上中文座谈会，形式轻松，有问必答，期望能帮你更多了解学校和社区。和中国学校的家长会不同，PTSA在美国学校运作中扮演了非常重要的角色。您的加入可以影响学校的发展和孩子的教育，也是回馈学校和老师们的一种方式。另外，您可以认识很多来自中国和美国的同学和家长,是了解以及融入美国社会非常好的渠道。本次讲座为中文, 欢迎家长参加！
You can find the detail information through Mandarin PTSA Workshop - BELLEVUE PTSA COUNCIL 2.3
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.
Volunteer Signups
We need your help! PTSA is looking for volunteers to serve in a number of positions including
Room Parents (Ms. Bassani’s class)
Curriculum Enhancement Representatives for each grade
Committee Chairs
Board Nominating Committee
Leadership Positions (Membership Chair & Advocacy Chair)
Committee Members
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