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.
April 20th 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
- Parents of 11th grade students. Please read below regarding ACT Testing which will be scheduled for Tuesday April 28th.
- 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 April 23rd 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 three (2) months of school.
- Benson’s PTSA will be meeting this coming Tuesday April 21st at 7:00pm in the Benson Library Conference Room. Please come and support Benson’s PTSA as we wind down the end of the school year.
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
Parents: A Message for you and your Junior students:
Please read below and read the attached letter from Administration regarding ACT Testing.
Attention Juniors: Juniors will all be taking the ACT test on Tuesday morning, April 28th. Unlike years past, the test will not be held at Benson. Instead, we have rented the Ambridge Event Center (1333 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232). This is being done to provide students with a quiet, uninterrupted environment in which to take the test.
Please remember, doing well on the ACT can help students get into the college of their choice and help students meet the essential skills requirement for graduation. For more information about preparing for the ACT visit the ACT web site: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
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 Cathy Skach (Benson’s Digital Media Production Teacher)
Digital Media students took several medals at the SkillsUSA State Conference last weekend!
The following students competed and earned medals:
PHOTOGRAPHY:
• Andy Lai – GOLD
• Jhanifor Whitlow – BRONZE
WEB DESIGN (Team of two):
• Brian Moreno – GOLD
• Allison Plager – GOLD
DIGITAL VIDEO CINEMA (Team of two):
• Vanessa Aldaz – SILVER
• Hunter Cripps – SILVER
GOLD medalists, Andy Lai, Brian Moreno and Allison Plager will be heading to Louisville, Kentucky in June for the annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) where more than 6000 outstanding Career and Technical education students -all state contest winners – will compete hands-on in 100 different trade, technical and leadership fields. Contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations and labor organizations, and test competencies are set by industry.
Athletics for the Week
Monday
4:30 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ Powell
4:30 BB (JV) vs Cleveland @ Sckavone
4:00 SB vs Madison @ BHS
4:00 WTN @ Franklin
4:00 MTN Practice @ Irving
Tuesday
4:30 BB (JV) vs Cleveland @ Powell
4:00 MTN @ Roosevelt
4:00 WTN vs Roosevelt @ Irving
Wednesday
4:00 SB vs Grant @ Wilshire
4:00 WTN Practice @ Irving
4:00 MTN Practice @ Irving
Thursday
4:00 SB vs Wilson @ BHS
4:30 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ Sckavone
4:30 BB (JV) vs Cleveland @ Powell
3:30 TR JV/Frosh Classic @ Wilson
4:00 MTN @ Grant
4:00 WTN vs Grant @ Irving
Friday
4:00 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ BHS
4:00 WTN Practice @ Irving
4:00 MTN Practice @ Irving
Saturday
TBA TR@ Centennial Invitational
Good News from Elaine Ferrell-Burns (Benson’s Media Specialist)
Benson HS 2nd Annual Poetry Slam. Congratulations to the following students who will be representing our school at Verselandia on April 20th. Questions? Contact your Librarian, Mrs. Ferrell-Burns at [email protected].
1st Place – Havana Maceo
2nd Place – Wyatt Gilderson
3rd Place – Kyle Patubo
Elaine Ferrell-Burns
Library Media Specialist
Creston, K-8 (Mon, Tu, Wed pm)
Benson HS (Wed am, Th, Fri)
Currently reading…
All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
and
The Port Chicago 50, by Steve Sheinkin
and
Viva Frida, by Yuyi Morales
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.
FBI is now accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Academy
Explore the power of positive leadership, develop intercultural communication skills, and explore career options. With a mix of forensics, fitness, and fun, students wrap up the week with the investigation into a mock case- from the time of the crime through to the courts. Applications are in the Career Center Apply by May 1, 2015
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.
Career Days:
Interested in fire fighter, emergency responder, wildlife management, or media relations? Sign up for a career day to Port of Portland. April 29th, 2015
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.
Oregon Jaycee Foundation Scholarship Program:
This foundation will award at least two $ 500 scholarships to a graduating Oregon high school senior in the
Class of 2015. The amount of the scholarship is a one-time grant. The final selection of a recipient will
be based on the following criteria: leadership qualities, personal accomplishments and community service.
The scholarship application form is attached to this email.
The application deadline is April 30, 2015.
George Abele
Oregon Jaycee Foundation
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:
April Scholarships
1. Student View Scholarship program
- One $4,000 scholarship
- Two $1,000 scholarship
- Ten $500 scholarships
2. OSWILG/Harry s. Chandler Memorial Scholarship $1,000 April 24th
3. Paul R. Wineman Scholarship due April 28th
- One $1,000 scholarship
- Four $500 scholarships
4. Humanist of Greater Portland $2,000 due April 30th
5. Oregon Jaycee Foundation $1,500 due April 30th
6. Humanists of Greater Portland $2,000 due April 30th
May Scholarships:
1. Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship $2,000 due May 1st
2. Vacasa Scholarships: Travel writing, photography, graphic design, & coding .developing due May 15th
- $150 scholarships in each category
- $1,000 top award for each category overal
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
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