Science Fun
by Alison Winter
Ask a question…..Make a hypothesis…..Conduct an experiment….Record the data…Draw a conclusion….What are we talking about in 3rd grade science? The Scientific Method! This week the 3rd graders performed an experiment going through all of the steps of the scientific method. The . . . read more
How Good is a Potato Chip?
Is there one superlative potato chip? One potato chip that is tastier, crunchier, or saltier than all others? One chip that's size is ideal? That was the question that Mr. Mac's and Mrs. Bahm's fifth grade students . . . read more
Bennet Elementary Newsletter
The Bennet Elementary Newsletter Volume 1 No. 1 . . . read more
Who Killed Ed? The First Writing Assignment of the School Year
On the second day of class, fifth grade students were given a mystery to solve: Who killed Ed in the story "Jenny J. Cooper the Basketball Hooper". Suspicions are cast, suspects are named, and alibis are given. Help Jenny . . . read more
August Breakfast and Lunch Menus
August Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available by clicking on the links below. August Breakfast August Lunch read more
4th Grade Explores Ft. Atkinson and Mormon Trail Center
The Bennet Elementary 4th grade took their annual field trip to help in their study of Nebraska History. In the morning, they traveled to the town of Ft. Calhoun where they visited Ft. Atkinson. At the fort, the 4th graders were . . . read more
Welcome to Bennet Elementary!
Friday, April 23 was round-up day for next year's kindergarten classes. Mr. Robb shared information with the parents. The children were divided into 3 groups for turns to do activities with Mrs. Prokop and Mrs. Stilwell. . . . read more
Arbor Day and Tree Planting
On Tuesday, April 27th first grade had a visitor from the Nemaha Natural Resources District to talk about trees and their benefits. Jane has been coming to first grade for several years to share wonderful seedlings with students . . . read more
Kindergarten Field Trip
On May 5 th our class went to Lincoln for the whole day. We made a short visit to the State Capitol Building and saw many beautiful murals on the floor and walls, that told us stories about Nebraska. Next we went to the . . . read more
5th and 6th Grade Band earns Superior Rating at Malcolm Music Contest
Malcolm Music Contest Bennet elementary students prepared and competed at the Malcolm Music Contest on Thursday, March 18, 2010. The elementary band is made up of 12 – 5th Graders and 14 – 6th Graders. They played . . . read more
First Grade Fun
Third Quarter Activities
How do you keep your smile sparkling? First graders will tell you to floss and brush twice each day and eat healthy foods. Connie Schmidt from the Southeast Nebraska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) came to present to first grade the . . . read more
Elementary Staff
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More than ever before, parents are the most influential partners in preparing our students for successfully meeting the challenges of the future. Each child is unique; each home is unique. There are no absolute answers; however, parents and . . . read more
