Parents you can also see and read about some of the good things happening here at Benson via my Benson Twitter Page. You can follow me via the @BensonTechPride link via Twitter.
May 4th 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
- Parents please note that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week and I’d like to say “Thanks” to all the hard working teachers and staff members here at Benson Tech.
• Benson’s Diversity Assembly: The Diversity Assembly will be held on Thursday, May 7th in the Auditorium from 2:30-3:15. Please be sure to come and check out some of our diverse acts performed by our very own BHS students.
- Parents please note that the first day of school for the 2015-16 school year will be on Thursday August 27th. Please be sure to plan your summer vacations accordingly.
I’ve attached a flyer from PPS in English and Spanish regarding this information.
- This coming Thursday May 7th Benson we will be on its regular Thursday Tutorial Schedule with tutorial happening at the end of the day.
- Parents please note that I’ve attached the Benson Counseling Team Newsletter to this email as there are some very important items that the Benson Counselors would like for you and your students to know as we wind down the last 6-weeks of school.
Thursday’s Tutorial Schedule
Period 1 8:15-9:37
Period 3 9:42-11:04
Lunch 11:04-11:34
Period 5 11:39-1:01
Period 7 1:06-2:28
Tutorial 2:33-3:15
Young, Gifted and Black Awards Ceremony
Congratulations goes out to Alexis Whitney and Dreyme Jackson who will be recognized as one of the 24 students being honored at the Sixth Annual Young, Black & Gifted ceremony on May 14th from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the BESC. Alexis and Dreyme were selected out of more than 180 student nominations from kindergarten through 12th grade within PPS.
Young, Gifted and Black is a program aimed at highlighting the success of Black students throughout PPS, and this year we will be recognizing some of our most distinguished students and their families. Students will be photographed by a professional photographer, Marquis Johnson, and will be interviewed by a retired Portland Public Schools Administrator, Dr. Carolyn Leonard.
As part of the recognition program, parents, friends and community members, are invited to attend a ceremony at the central office of Portland Public Schools, located at 501 N. Dixon Street on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30 – 8:00pm. The ceremony will include a full program including a keynote speaker, music, presentation of certificates, beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
Please come and show your support for our two fine students Alexis and Dreyme.
C. Wilson
Principal
BHS
A Message from Jessica Murchison: Benson’s Leadership and Activities Director
Student body elections are starting. Monday May 4th starts campaign week and students are very excited to be running for 2015-2016 Student Body Government. Voting will happen the week of May 26th-29th. We will announce 2015-2016 new Benson High Student Body (BHSB) on Monday June 1st.
Jessica Murchison
Spanish / Leadership / Director of Activities
Benson Polytechnic High School
503-916-5100 x77171
The District’s 60 Day Rule Regarding Seniors. Please be sure to read carefully.
For the remainder of the school year it is important for seniors to stay focused on doing the right thing in order to participate in graduation activities. According to Board Policy “…Seniors shall be disqualified from participation in commencement exercises and related activities if within 60 consecutive calendar days of the last senior school day they are found to be in violation of District Alcohol or Drug policy or any violation resulting in three or more days of suspension or more serious disciplinary action…”. This 60 day period begins Friday, April 3rd, 2015.
A Message from PPS
6-12 Language Arts & ELD Adoption Open House: (Please be sure to also read the attached flyer)
Teachers, Parents and Community members are invited to explore the materials being considered for adoption and to provide their input. There are two drop-in, Open House events scheduled in the month of May:
Thursday, 5/7, 4-7 pm: Jackson Middle School, 10625 SW 35th Ave.
Wednesday, 5/13, 3 – 6:30 pm: BESC/Central Office, 501 N. Dixon
For more information about the adoption process, visit the website at http://tinyurl.com/PPSadoption
Questions? Contact Susan Payne, Assistant Director, Instruction, Curriculum & Assessment, (503) 916-3115, [email protected]
Susan Payne
Assistant Director
Instruction, Curriculum & Assessment
Portland Public Schools
(503) 916-3115
A Message for PPS Chief Communications Director Jon Isaacs
Benson Parents/Guardians
I wish to invite you to take the Portland Public Schools 2025 survey through May 8. We anticipate about 5,000 new students in our schools in the next 10 years, and we need your input as we prepare for this growth.
The Portland Public Schools 2025 survey is the second major survey we have done this year with Oregon’s Kitchen Table, (part of the National Policy Consensus Center at PSU). The first was our Successful School Survey. It measured school climate. Results from this survey, which we will begin sharing in May, will serve as one roadmap for school improvement. Thanks for participating and helping to get the word out.
The Portland Public Schools 2025 survey asks for your views on big-picture topics that affect the entire district. The questions center around values, boundaries, programming in the middle grades, and other topics. It will help inform our districtwide boundary review process.
This survey is available not only to PPS staff, students and families but to all Portlanders.
The survey link is http://www.oregonskitchentable.org/
Thank you in advance for participating. Every voice matters, and we want to hear yours.
Jon Isaacs
Chief, Communications & Public Affairs
Athletics for the Week
Monday
4:30 BB (V) @ Wilson
4:30 BB (JV) vs Wilson @ Gabriel
4:00 SB vs Franklin @ Clinton
4:00 WTN @ Madison
4:00 MTN vs Madison @ Irving
Tuesday
4:30 BB (JV) @ Wilson
4:00 SB vs Madison @ Rose City
4:00 MTN vs Wilson @ Irving
4:00 WTN @ Wilson
3:45 TR FR/So PIL Prelims @ Marshall
Wednesday
4:00 TR @ Marshall
4:00 WTN Practice @ Irving
4:00 MTN Practice @ Irving
Thursday
4:30 BB (V) @ Wilson
4:30 BB (JV) vs Wilson @ Gabriel
3:45 TR JV/Frosh PIL Finals @ Marshall
4:00 MTN vs Lincoln @ Washington Park
4:00 WTN vs Lincoln @ Irving
Friday
4:30 BB (V) vs Wilson @ BHS
4:00 WTN Practice @ Irving
4:00 MTN Practice @ Irving
A Message from the Counselors regarding forecasting:
Beginning in April, the Benson Counseling team will begin forecasting for next year’s classes. The Counselors will be presenting information in classrooms and then follow up with individual meetings with students. This is a time for students to choose classes and review academic progress with their counselor. Students will be given forecasting materials to bring home and review with their guardian. The schedule is as follows:
May 4-8 – Sophomore Class
A Message from Christin Chambless (Benson’s PTSA President)
Dear Benson High School senior parents and students,
Benson High School PTSA is planning on hosting its Graduation Party on June 8, 2015 and we need more chaperones to help supervise the event. The PTSA is sponsoring a “Safe and Sober Grad Night Party” for the 183 students in the Graduating Class of 2015. This traditional all night event provides a safe and sober environment where the students can celebrate on graduation night. The prevention of alcohol and drug related tragedies on this special night benefit the entire community as a whole.
This event has not occurred in the past couple years but we are determined to bring this tradition back to Benson High School. Our plan is to pick up the graduates and bus them to the event at 10pm on June 8th and return them to Benson around 6am June 9th. The students will be provided with food, drinks and entertainment all evening.
If you are interested in helping support this event please reach out to PTSA President Christin Chambless at [email protected]
Thank you for helping us bring Grad Night 2015 back to Benson High school students!
Sincerely,
Christin Chambless
Benson High School
PTSA President
A Message from Steve Curley (Testing Coordinator) Regarding Smarter Balanced Testing
“Starting in May, Benson will be testing all 11th graders using the new Smarter Balanced Assessment. We will give 11th graders an opportunity to practice prior to testing in order to get used to the new interface. The Smarter Balanced is replacing the OAKS tests that we have all become accustomed to.
The following link has a lot of information about the tests including practice tests.
http://www.smarterbalanced.org/parents-students/
Look for more updates on testing in the coming weeks.”
Steve Curley
Learning Center Teacher/Special Education
Building Testing Coordinator
Free Math Tutoring
Available in the Career Center during Thursday’s Tutorial (2:33-3:15)
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
Announcements:
Jobs:
• Office Assistant $ 9.25 must be 16 or older
• Apprentice Painting Positions open in May for student 18 years and older
• Youth Conservation Crew-Work outdoors from June-August making $9.25/hr.
Are you interested in MT. Hood Community College?
We are offering placement test prep workshops.
See the College and Career Center to sign up.
Job Opportunities with Summer Works
Applicants must be low income, between the ages of 16-21, and eligible to work in the U.S.
Apply at: www.worksystems.org/SummerWorks
Upcoming Job Fair:
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
May 6, 2015
2:30p.m.-5:30p.m.
Take Tri-Met line #76
Upcoming Career Days:
Sign up for Enterprise Academy:
Enterprise Academy offers students a chance to explore the challenges and opportunities of the business world. This weekend retreat allows each student to interact with successful business people, learn key business principles and bring their own ideas to life in a fast-paced team competition. See your Career Coordinator for more information.
Scholarships
Parents please encourage your Seniors to apply for these scholarships if interested.
Please see Ms. Ryan or one of the three Counselors (Mr. Wren, Ms. Schoettle or Ms. Henry) in the College and Career Center for further details.
Miranda Ryan
Career Coordinator
Benson Polytechnic High School
503-916-5100
Buick Achievers Scholarship Opportunity:
For more information, got to www.buickachievers.com
More Scholarship Opportunities:
May Scholarships:
1. Vacasa Scholarships: Travel writing, photography, graphic design, & coding .developing due May 15th
- $150 scholarships in each category
- $1,000 top award for each category overall
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
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