Katrina Bennett

Kindergarten Teacher

334-358-2658
Bennett

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Bio

My name is Katrina Bennett.  I am a graduate of Autauga County.  My entire teaching career has been at Pine Level.  Teaching has always been a passion for me.  I have a love for learning and hope to foster a love of learning in my students.  By making my classroom a safe, fun and disciplined place for my students, I hope they enjoy coming to school and learning something new every day.  I feel that all children are different and require specific attention and affection for them to flourish.  I will strive to be that for each of my students; an educator who loves each child that walks in her door and gives him/her not only an education, but a passion to learn.

 

Education

I attended Alabama A&M University where I graduated with a degree in early childhood education.  I also have a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Experience

I began teaching in August 2008.  My entire teaching career has been here at PLES.  I taught 3rd grade for 3 years.  I have taught Kindergarten since 2011.

Bennett Bulletin

katrina.bennett@acboe.net

 

March 9-13, 2026

Reading

  • introduce HFWs:  she & be
  • review digraphs:  th, ck, wh, ch, sh, qu,       -ng,
  • read & write words with digraphs
  • read & write cvc words
  • read & write simple sentences
  • dictate cvc words & sentences

Math

  • review addition & subtraction
  • review #s 0-20
  • count to 80 beginning at any #

            Social Studies/Science

            • wants & needs
            • supply & demand

             

             

             

             

             

             

            Parental Involvement

            Have your child practice the following skills every day:

            • write first & last name
            • read & write HFWs:  a, the, and, go, I, see, you, has, we, me, he, of, to, as, have, is, his, has, for, look, all, what, was, they, said, she, be
            • identify all letters and letter sounds
            • read words w/ digraphs:  th, ck, wh, ch, sh, qu, -ng
            • identify & write numbers 0-20
            • count to 100 by ones without skipping any number
            • add up to 10 & subtract within 10

            Use the daily binder as a resource.

             

             

             

             

                                   Reminder

            I try my best not to message outside of school hours unless something important comes up.  I do NOT check or respond to emails or messages outside of school hours (Mon. – Fri. ~ 7:45-3:15).

             

             

             

            extra clothes

            Please send a change of clothes with your child to be kept here at school if needed.  Send a long-sleeve shirt, pants, socks & underwear in a Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s first and last name.

             


             

            Reading Log

            The daily binder has a reading log so that you can write down any books that you read to your child or that he/she reads to you.  Please set time aside each night to read to or listen to your child read.  Remind your child to tell me when the log is full so that he/she can receive a new one and visit the treasure box.

            Mark Your Calendar

            • Tues., Mar. 10 – cap & gown order form & money ($21) due
              • NO late orders will be accepted
            • Wed., Mar. 11 – students will dismiss early
            • Fri., Mar. 13 – Spring pictures
            • Wed., Mar. 18 – 3rd 9 weeks Report Card goes home
            • March 23 - 27 – Spring Break

             

             

            High-Frequency Words

            Your child will be required to learn and be tested on 28 high-frequency words this year.  He/she will have to read, spell & write all 28 words by the end of the year.  All 28 words are on a ring inside your child’s zipper pouch.  You will know which word(s) we are working on by reading the weekly newsletter. 

            Be sure to practice the high-frequency word(s) for the week daily.

             

             

                              Treasure Box

            I use a class treasure box to encourage and reward good behavior.  Once a student has earned 10 stickers on their behavior chart, he/she can visit the treasure box.  I am asking for your help in keeping our class treasure box stocked.  If you can send in items (party favors, stickers, bubbles, fun-sized candy), it would be greatly appreciated! J

             


            Teacher Note

            If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via the Parent Square app, e-mail, note in your child’s zipper pouch or by calling the school and leaving a message (334-358-2658).

            • I will respond to messages during the hours of 7:45-3:15. Messages sent after 3:15 will be answered the following school day.
            • All communication will take place through Parent Square, school e-mail or the school’s phone number. I do not share my personal phone number.
            • To keep things professional, I do not use social media for school communication (so, no friend requests, please).

             

            Thank you for your understanding!  I look forward to partnering with you to make this a great year for your child! 😊