A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
Here’s hoping that your kids had a restful Spring Break and are now ready to finish out the last part of the school year. Please note that with only 2 ½ months of school left on the academic calendar that it’s imperative that students are focused and on track to finishing out the school year on a positive note. If you have any concerns regarding your students classes or other concerning issues related to your students please be sure to make contact with your child’s teachers or contact your student’s counselor here at Benson. Thursday April 10th will be the end of the 3rd Grading Quarter and parents/guardians should be getting progress reports in the mail on their kids early the following week.
Parents/Guardians please remember that freshmen have a daily planner that will help parents monitor daily homework needs and due dates from teachers. The daily planner also contains contact information and email addresses of their teachers. Please also be aware of the automated phone calls from the school alerting you (parents) of absences/skipping by your child. This will allow you the opportunity to follow up with your child before the absences become a chronic issue.
A Message from Ilsa Bruer: (Language Arts Teacher) in regards to the Poetry Slam Event:
Parents/Guardians:
On Friday, March 21st ten (10) students performed their original poetry in Benson’s poetry slam. Each student did a great job demonstrating poise, courage and creativity in their performance and they all should be commended. Ms. Bruer would like to congratulate the following students: Claudia McGinnis, Neema Doti, Zarah Boling, Theo Nguyen, Devon Straub, Kahlea Casanova-Fish, Aaron White, Deazhane Carter, Warren Yoakum, and Alexis Whitney!
Our three finalists, Warren Yoakum, Aaron White and Alexis Whitney will represent Benson at the Verselandia Poetry Slam on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm at the Gerding Theater. For more information check out http://verselandia.wordpress.com/
Thank You
Ms. Bruer
A Message from Jeandre Carbone (Benson Vice Principal): Additional Math Tutoring for Juniors
Benson is providing additional math tutoring for juniors preparing to retake the OAKS math test. Details follow:
Teacher: Ms. Leech
Location: Room 226
Times: 3:30 to 4:30 on Wednesdays – Beginning March 19th
Period 4 -Beginning March 20th
-Ms. Carbone
Athletic Events For The Week
Monday
4:30 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ Sckavone
4:30 BB (JV) vs Cleveland @ Powell
3:00 GLF @ Rose City
Tuesday
4:15 MTN vs Roosevelt @ BHS
4:15 WTN @ Roosevelt
4:00 SB vs Lake Oswego @ BHS
4:30 BB (JV) vs Wilson @ Jackson MS
Wednesday
3:00 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ Sckavone
4:00 TR Varsity Relays @ Cleveland
Thursday
4:15 MTN @ Madison
4:15 WTN vs Madison @ BHS
4:00 SB vs Franklin @ Clinton
3:00 GLF @ East Moreland
Friday
4:30 BB (V) vs Cleveland @ BHS
3:30 TR @ Lake Oswego Invite
4:00 MTN @ North Salem
4:15 WTN vs North Salem @ BHS
Saturday
8:30am Track: (JV/FR) @ Aloha Preview
Cheerleading:
Tryouts will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday, April 1st and 2nd in the gym from 4:30-7:00 and again on Friday, April 4th from 3:00-8:00pm.
Abby’s Closet:
The Annual Abby’s Closet Prom Gown Giveaway will be at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, April 5th from 8:00am to 4:00pm and on Sunday, April 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
If you have any questions, email: www.abbyscloset.org
A Message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:
Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss and communicate with your students.
Juniors: Now is the time to start studying for the ACT test. Come to the College and Career Center for help.
SENIORS–KEEP WORKING ON POST HS PLANS:
Going to an apprenticeship after Benson? – See your major teacher; update your resume.
Math Tutoring: The counseling center is now offering FREE math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm for students in Algebra 1 – Pre-Calculus. Feel free to drop in any Thursday and get help with math in the counseling center.
A Message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)
Coming to Benson:
Upcoming Career Days:
Scholarships:
The deadline for Future Connect Scholarship is April 3rd.
Please make sure to contact your counselor if you’re interested in either one of these scholarships.
SAT Prep Sessions:
COLLEGE VISITS:
All visits will be held in the Counseling Center. You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits.
Portland Community College and Intel are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Hermana’s Conference for Latina girls, grades 9 – 10 to be held on Friday, April 25th from 8am to 2pm at the PCC Rock Creek Campus. Conference Mission: To increase the number of underrepresented female students choosing to go to college by inspiring them to pursue an engineering and science education and envision future careers in a technical field. Registration is free and lunch will be provided. See your counselor for more information.
New Opportunities for Benson Students
Chick Tech- is a free year long program that introduces 100 high school girls to technology and local tech community. The program provides a fun, positive learning experience designed to build participants’ confidence in their technical abilities, give them positive role models, create connections with other young women from the Portland metro area, and create a positive association with technology creation.
Must be a sophomore or Junior to apply.
The EAGLE: (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment)
This program is a paid internship that encompasses all phases of the golf course operation. Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two-year program. You do not need to know how to play golf.
Come to the Career Center to pick up an application.
Instant Admit Days:
Internships:
Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:
PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments): By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future. During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future. Sign up in the Career Center.
International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc. Pick-up applications in the Career Center.
Contest Opportunities To Discuss With Your Kids:
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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