A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
Please note that we are now at the halfway point of the school year as the Second Semester will officially begin Tuesday January 28th.
Parents please take a look at the documentary “The Heart Of The Matter” which is a program that is in place here at Benson Tech. Linda McLellan, Katie Meyer, Monty Catabay and Amy Barras are the important figures behind this very successful program happening here at Benson Tech.
The Heart Of The Matter
http://healthcorps.org/healthcorps-tv/
January 27th Teacher Planning Day (No Students at School)
January 28th Beginning of Second Semester
Benson Tech Show:
The Benson Tech Show is coming February 13th and 14th from 6pm-9pm here at Benson. Parents/Guardians this is the time to come by with your students to see what Benson truly has to offer within its CTE programs. Parents and students will be able to visit all the CTE programs, talk with teachers in the academic and CTE setting and experience Benson’s hands on programs. The freshmen class will also have activities happening in the gym for all of our students and guests. To catch a glimpse of last year’s Tech Show please be sure to visit the Benson website at www.bensonhs.net and click on the Tech Show 2013 icon.
Athletic Events For The Week
*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling
Tuesday
5:45 WBX (JV) @ Jefferson
7:30 WBX (VAR) @ Jefferson
4:15 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS
5:45 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS
7:30 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS
Friday
5:45 WBX (JV) vs Wilson @ BHS
7:30 WBX (V) vs Wilson @ BHS
4:15 MBX (Frosh) vs Wilson
5:45 MBX (JV) vs Wilson
7:30 MBX (VAR) vs Wilson
Athletic News:
Congratulations goes out to Vonte Carter on being nominated for the 37th Annual McDonalds All American Boys Basketball Game. This nomination means that Vonte Carter is recognized as one of the top 1000 basketball players in the United States and from the field of 1000 basketball players 24 athletes will be chosen to participate in the McDonalds All American Boys Basketball Game in April. Benson congratulates Vonte Carter on his nomination and we wish him luck in making it to the field of 24.
A Message from Rachel Draper (Athletic Director):
Spring sports clearance is February 18-28 during lunch and after school.
Spring sports tryouts/practice starts March 3.
All athletes must get cleared in the athletic office before they can tryout or practice.
Thanks Ms. Draper
Winter Formal 2014
Benson’s Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the Doubletree Inn by the Lloyd Center. This dance is FORMAL. Please be sure to “Dress to Impress.”
Winter Formal tickets will be on sale January 21st – 31st during lunch and afterschool in the bookkeeper’s office. Prices: $20 single, $35 couple. Tickets are limited so by them now!
Benson’s Talent Show:
Benson’s Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 6th (Please Note The Date Change) from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Auditorium. Price is $2.00 at the door. Students may purchase their tickets in advance for $1.00.
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:
Evening Scholars: If your student needs to make up credit please have them see their counselor for more information about retrieving credit through the EVENING SCHOLARS program located at Benson. The last day to get the paperwork from your counselor is Feb. 4th 2014.
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:
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.
Instant Admit Days:
Internships:
Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice. Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour. If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.
OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014
Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders
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:
DuPont Challenge– The DuPont Challenge offers winning students, sponsoring teachers, and parents more than 100,000 in awards, including an expenses-paid trip to a Walt Disney World Resort and VIP tour and luncheon at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The DuPont Challenge is an essay competition for grades 7-12 that focuses on scientific and technological developments that create solutions to humanity’s most pressing global challenges.
Essays may be submitted in the following four categories:
• Together, we can Feed the world
• Together, we can build a secure Energy Future.
• Together, we can Protect people and the environment.
• Together, we can be Innovative anywhere
Due: 1/31/14
65th Annual Be Kind to Animals Poster & Story Contest– Each year students in Oregon are invited to either create a poster or write a short story portraying a part of the Oregon Humane Society’s mission to help animals. Winning posters and stories are displayed in the OHS Education Hall, on the OHS website and are featured in the OHS quarterly magazine. Posters and stories may also be used to promote events and shelter programs. Top entries in each category will also win great prizes.
For more details, go to http://www.oregonhumane.org/services/contests.asp#.UqDmMSfp1Ck
Due: 3/19/14
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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