A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
Attached to this email you will find Benson’s 5 Year plan that the Site Council and Benson Administrators have been working on this past school year. This is a 5 year plan that will help guide Benson in the future as we look at agenda items that we want to hopefully achieve within the next five years. Even though we may not be able to reach all our goals on this plan, in the end the plan will help guide and focus our agenda items for Benson over the next five year span.
Parents/Guardians,
Here is an item from the PTSA. Please try and support Benson’s fundraising efforts and support our PTSA.
Winter Fundraiser Benson PTSA
$5.00 Donation for the chance to win 16GB iPad
How can you donate?
1. Boys’ basketball games Jan 28, Feb 7
2. PTSA Student Leaders Harrison Brown/Alexie White will be selling them at lunch time during the week
3. Tech Show PTSA Table
4. Contact Lisa White at [email protected]
Who is able to participate:
1. Students
2. Teachers
3. Administration
4. Parents
5. Community
Funds raised will go to supporting classroom needs here at Benson.
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/
A Message from Tim Hryciw and Amy Slaughter: (Tech-Geo Class)
Friday morning (January 31st) Amy and I took the Tech-Geo class to Dignity Village so they could understand how the structure they are building will be used and to also visit the occupants of the village. The students also got to meet Melissa who will be living in the structure they are building. Attached to this email is a class photo with Melissa and the class.
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.
A Message from Linda McLellan and Brett Anderson (Tech Show Organizers)
Staff/Parents: Please help us get the word out by announcing to our classes/students to help send out invitations or announcements through social media about the Tech Show. Let’s use the power of the internet in a positive way…
GOT TWITTER; GOT FACEBOOK; GOT SOCIAL MEDIA?
Let’s get the word out about the POWER OF BENSON
Please post/text/tweet/email an announcement and an invitation to the:
94th Annual Tech Show, Benson High School
February 13 & 14 6 – 9 pm and its free!
Benson Students & Staff Rock!
THANKS TEAM!!!!
Linda & Brett
Athletic Events For The Week
*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling
Monday
4:30 WR vs Frosh Novice @ Marshall
Tuesday
4:15 MBX (FR) @ Franklin
5:45 MBX (JV) @ Franklin
7:30 MBX (V) @ Franklin
5:45 WBX (JV) vs Franklin @ BHS
7:30 WBX (V) vs Franklin@ BHS
Wednesday
6:30 WR @ Lincoln
Friday
5:45 WBX (JV) @ Madison
7:30 WBX (V) @ Madison
4:15 MBX vs Madison @ BHS
5:45 MBX vs Madison @ BHS
7:30 MBX vs Madison @ BHS
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
Benson’s Talent Show:
Benson’s Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 6th (Please Note The Date Change) from 6:00 – 7:30pm 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:
SENIORS–KEEP WORKING ON POST HS PLANS:
Going to an apprenticeship after Benson? – See your major teacher; update your resume.
Going to Community College or University?- Finish your fafsa asap; OSAC is due March 1st; PCC is visiting again February 18th in the CCC.
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 Moses Davis (Computer Engineering Teacher):
Note: Computer Donations
Parents–Students in Introduction to Computer Engineering are looking for donations of computers to recycle, repair and or use for labs. If you have any Computers that you are currently not using please make contact with me here at Benson.
Thank You
Moses Davis
Computer Engineering Teacher
A Message to Parents from the PTSA: (Chocolate Bake Sale at Tech Show)
A number of us thought it would be fun (and delicious!) to host a Chocolate Bake Sale during the second night of the Tech Show–since it just happens to be on Valentine’s Day.
If you are interested in contributing, or helping to staff the table, please let me know as soon as possible. We will start selling at the beginning of the event and continue until all of the items have been snatched up.
If you want to contribute, please bring baked goods (homemade seems most delicious, but store bought is fine also) to the office. Friday morning would be the best time to deliver, but we’ll handle it if you just want to bring them with you Friday night. All we ask is that you portion the treats so that we can sell them for .25, .50, or $1.00. No whole cakes please 
Please let me know if you plan to contribute, or to help staff the table, and let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Neeley Wells
A Message from Joe Rozewski (Benson’s Art Teacher):
Parents–
I wanted you to know that we are now registered for the KATU “Cash for Schools” contest. Parents can go to KATU.com and register Benson for the $10,000 prize. So far we only have 7 people signed up and we need at least 200 to really compete. The school with the most votes wins the money. Grant, Franklin and several other schools are already beating us.
LETS SHOW THEM WHO IS BOSS!!! Please register today and get our school some money for sports supplies, art supplies and science equipment.
Thanks for your support.
Joe Rozeweski
Art Teacher
A Message from Linda McLellan: (PE/Health Department)
Congratulations: Fit2Live&Learn ‘Students of the Quarter’ 2013-14
(For effort /work ethic/ improvement and/or leadership)
Second Quarter
Periods 1/2
Roy Patterson
Kennedy Thurman
Melissa Garcia
Aidan Guthrie
Alexander Kuhn
Mary Brown
Periods 3/4
Anhthu Ha
Krishay Hayes
Jordan Clavon
Anthony Hoang
Anthony Nguyen
Jutyra Scott
Period 5/6
Tinny Trinh
Andy Nguyen
Sophia Bui
Ann Wachana
Jhonatan Pena
Isabel Valle
Site Council Notes:
Benson High School Site Council Minutes
January 15, 2014
In Attendance:
Administrators
Curtis Wilson
Jeandre Carbone
Barry Phillips
Teachers
Brett Anderson
Classified Employee
Brain Stauffer
Community Member
Dale Bajema
Parents
Neeley Wells
Lisa Wilcke
Minutes
The minutes from the December have not be posted.
Expansion of Benson Population
Tripp Goodall, Judy Brennan and Jon Isaacs from the district attended the meeting to present the proposed recommendations that they will be making to the Superintendent regarding the result of high school redesign and proposed changes to it.
By-Laws
Movement on this was tabled until the next meeting.
5-Year Plan
The plan is completed and adopted. It will be posted on the website and implementation will begin.
New Business
Because of the visitors from the district, no new business was discussed.
The meeting ended at 5:30
The next meeting is February 19th at 4:00 in the library classroom.
A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)
Coming to Benson:
Upcoming Career Days:
Second Story Career Day February 13th
Human Services Career Day March 13 9:00-12:00
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.
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:
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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