November 12, 2012
Benson Polytechnic High School
Staff Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
On this Veteran’s Day I would like to recognize any members of the Benson community who have served or are currently serving in a branch of the military.
I hope you were able to use Friday to plan for the second quarter and found some time on Monday to rest.
Grades are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 13th.
Have a good week,
Carol
Site Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting: November 6, 2012
Members Present:
Teachers: Jeanette Pelster, Matt Pellico, Sally Niedermeyer
Parents: Lisa Wilcke, Bill Herzberg
Students:
Alumni/Community:
Administrators: Carol Campbell, Jeandré Carbone, Barry Phillips
Classified: Miranda Ryan (Career Coordinator)
Reviewed minutes from October meeting
Add Matt Pellico to list of teachers who were present
Minutes approved
Discussion of Mission Statement
Benson Polytechnic High School’s Mission
Our mission is to integrate career technical education and core academics today for the innovations of tomorrow.
Share the above mission statement with PTSA, staff and leadership class. Get feedback.
Five-Year Plan
Connection to community. Partnerships with colleges and universities.
Goals for Five Year Plan
- Tech resources (computers-teachers and students)
- Recovering programs-cutting edge, relevant
- Support programs that are connected to job markets
- Increase enrollment to support program development and sustainability
- Get a meeting with someone who will listen and share our message with district office and BESC staff (Carole Smith)
- Core academic classes articulated with OIT, PCC, etc.
- Strong partnerships with industry and businesses
- Restore drafting/architecture program
- Restore computer engineering program
- Implement common core standards
- Implement instructional strategies that ensure each student is successful
- Ongoing professional development for teachers-literacy, high academic standards, support.
- Increase community involvement
- Increase parent engagement
Categories
- Instruction/core academics-Jeandre, Bill, Matt
- CTE-Jeanette
- Community/partnerships-Miranda
- Growth, structure, facilities-Lisa, Jeandre, Bill
- Student achievement-Sally
- Equity-Carol, Barry
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 in the Library Classroom. Time: 4:00 p.m.
PTSA Meeting
Please join us for our November PTSA meeting next Tuesday 11/13 @ 7pm in the Benson library.
Late Start
There is no late start in the month of November. The late starts in December are the 12th and 13th.
November Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule
We have a shortened schedule on Monday and Tuesday, November 19 and 20. Students are expected to attend school on both days until 11:15 followed by lunch until noon.
Conferences are from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on both days. Conferences will be “arena style” in the big gym.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2012 TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Period 1 8:15-9:00 Period 2 8:15-9:00
Period 3 9:05-9:50 Period 4 9:05-9:50
Period 5 9:55-10:40 Period 6 9:55-10:40
Period 7 10:45-11:15 Period 8 10:45-11:15
Lunch 11:20-12:00 Lunch 11:20-12:00
Planning 12:00-12:45 Planning 12:00-12:45
Conferences 1:00-3:00 Conferences 1:00-3:00
Conferences 5:00-8:00 Conferences 5:00-8:00
Monday PD
Our next Monday PD session will be on December 3rd. PLC B will meet at that time in room 125 at 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Grades Due Tuesday, November 13
PTSA Tuesday, November 13 7:00 Library Classroom
Conferences Monday, November 19 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the gym
Tuesday, November 20 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the gym
8th grade Info Night Tuesday, November 27 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Teaching and Learning
Please be sure to turn in unit plans. You can send them electronically or give copies to Roi San.
Here is a website that has lessons and activities related to Native American History. November is National Native American Heritage month.
http://zinnedproject.org/posts/category/explore_by_theme/native-american
Equity
Here is the district website link to information about Pacific Educational Group and resources.
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/district-leadership/2669.htm
Reminder: At our equity next equity meeting we will share strategies that Benson teachers have used to build community and strategies to get to know students.
Our next equity session is the Wednesday late start on December 12th.
*November is National Native American Heritage Month
The indigenous population of Portland is the 23rd largest in the United States and nearly 16,000 people, descended from more than 380 tribes/bands from across the nation.
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