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April 8th, 2013

Benson Polytechnic High School

Staff Newsletter

Hi Everyone,

The seniors have approximately 40 days of school left.  Hard to believe we are almost at the end of another school year. 

Administrators are finishing up observations and final evaluations this month.  Other than scheduled formal evaluations, we appreciate being invited to your class for learning activities, new things you are trying out and to observe students engaged in projects and/or presentations, etc. 

I will be attending the OACTE conference in Bend this week with several CTE teachers.  Congratulations to Tim Hryciw and Amy Slaughter, who will be presenting a workshop on integrating math and CTE.  They have been planning the activities and using them in Tim’s electric classes.   

Have a good week,

Carol

Celebrations

Benson High School Students Show Ocean Science Knowledge in the Salmon Bowl

Last month, students from high schools in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho went head-to-head in a battle of science knowledge—and some good fun—at regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl competitions.

In Oregon, NOAA staff helped the team from Portland’s Benson High School prepare for the Salmon Bowl competition. NOAA staff members Rob Clapp, Bob Embley, Lynne Krasnow, Anne Mullen, Scott Rumsey, and Chris Toole mentored students in topics such as deep sea biology, climate change, population dynamics, fisheries management, marine geology, marine vents, and marine biology. Students also took a field trip to NOAA Fisheries’ Point Adams Biological Research Station at Hammond, Oregon, where they got some first-hand experience with ocean research techniques.

The dedication shown by schools, coaches, and students, all of whom shine at these competitions year after year, is inspiring. By encouraging students to take ocean science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to new levels, programs such as the National Ocean Sciences Bowl work to ensure a future of informed marine policy.

Matt Pellico (current Benson science teacher) and Jean Eames (retired Benson science teacher) are the advisors for the Benson High School team.

Portland’s Benson High School Salmon Bowl team: Left to right: back row – Chris Toole (NOAA), Kien Tran, Theo Nguyen, Capt. Steve Ford (Guest Speaker), Matt Pellico (Teacher). Front row: Ben Bui, Keighley Overbay, Hoang Duong, Jean Eames (Teacher), Amy Le. NOAA photograph.

Benson’s Salmon Bowl team preparing to compete in Corvallis. NOAA photograph

Young, Black and Gifted

Three Benson students were selected to be recognized at the annual Young, Gifted and Black banquet. There were more than 135 student nominations from kindergarten through 12^th grade.

Young, Gifted and Black is a program aimed at highlighting the success of Black students throughout PPS and this year we will be recognizing some of our most distinguished students and their families. Students will be photographed by a professional photographer, Marquis Stoudamire, and will be interviewed by Wade Nkruhmah. Their photographs and inspiring stories will be shared with students, family and community members throughout Portland.  By highlighting and promoting student success, we create another vehicle for inspiring other students.   Thank you for all that you do to encourage student success.

Congratulations to the following Benson students:

1. Anthony Ross
2. Dae’Onna Kang-Clark
3. Jada McClendon, Freshman

Z Man Scholarship

Sophomore, Alexis Whitney, won the Benson talent competition and will compete with winners from other high schools on April 26^th at the University of Portland, Chiles Center.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from the bookkeeper.

Seniors

Be sure to communicate with parents of seniors who are falling behind and/or who are in danger of failing your class.

Professional Development

Monday, April 8^th                   PLC A             3:30     Room 125

Monday, April 15^th                 No meeting     Grades due

Tuesday, April 16^th                 PLC B             3:30     Room 125

Monday, April 22^nd                 Departments    3:30     TBD                Articulation with OIT

Tuesday, April 23^rd                 Independent work on PD criteria sheet          2:15-3:15

(ACT testing day)

Wednesday, April 24^th            Independent work on PD criteria sheet          8:15-10:00

Monday, April 29^th                 PLC Pres.        3:30     Room 125      

Site Council

The next site council meeting will be April 9^th at 4:00 p.m. in the library classroom.

Teaching and Learning/Equity

At our last equity meeting, Kim Feicke introduced the concept of “high perfectionism, high support.”  Below is a link to information on the website “Teaching Tolerance” that addresses the importance of recognizing student’s assets and the importance of having high expectations.  Sonia Nieto, University of Massachusetts, has a short video clip on this site.  There are also some checklists for teachers to assess themselves.  If you do any of the self-assessments, let me know what you think about using them in a future PD session.

http://www.tolerance.org/tdsi/cb_teacher_expectations

Equity  

We will continue to discuss culturally responsive teaching.

Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group.  http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/

PTSA News

Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!

You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.

Next PTSA meeting is April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom.

March 11th, 2013

Benson Polytechnic High School

Parent Newsletter

Letter from the Principal:

Hello Benson Community:

There are two weeks remaining before spring break.  Please check progress reports for third quarter and contact teachers if you have any questions.

This spring we will have our annual diversity assembly and we will also have an anti-bullying presentation in April.  Benson is a very diverse school and the annual diversity assembly is an opportunity to celebrate the many cultures that are represented in our school community.  The anti-bullying program is a follow-up to an assembly we had last year and reminds us of the many ways that students are impacted by bullying and harassment.  There will be more information to follow about these two events.

Hopefully the weather will continue to improve.

Carol

Upcoming Dates

March 15         Student Talent Assembly (regular assembly schedule)

March 19         Portland Career Expo at the Convention Center-field trip for all Benson students

March 20         Late Start-Classes start at 10:15 a.m.   (staff equity PD)

March 21         Late Start-Classes start at 10:15 a.m.  (staff teaching and learning PD)

March 23-31    Spring Break (no school)

Celebrations

Matt Pellico (physics/chemistry teacher) is working with two groups of students who are part of a challenge activity sponsored by the PSU School of Engineering.  The activity is a problem solving exercise entitled “Schools of 2025.”  The students who are participating include:

Orange team:  Bronson Kim, Devon Straub, Edgard Banuelos, Theo Nguyen, and Rose Adrian

Blue team:  Keighley Overbay, Kien Tran, Johnny Trieu, Quinn McCurdy, Indigo Way, Keala Cottrell, Zachary Bright

In an e-mail from one of the PSU professors, she stated that “Mr.  Pellico and the Benson students left a great impression on me.  My son is only in 1^st grade this year, but perhaps one day he can attend Benson!”

Susan Pfohman (math teacher) has been accepted to participate in the Library of Congress 2013 Summer Teacher Institute.  There were an unprecedented number of applicants and only 1 in 4 was accepted.    The institute is 5 days and is in Washington, D.C.   It is training for teachers on how to access primary sources from the Library of Congress, how to analyze primary sources of different formats, to learn various teaching strategies for using primary sources in the classroom and an opportunity to interact with teachers from around the country to exchange ideas.

PYAP (Portland Youth Apprenticeship Program) held interviews Friday at Benson for apprenticeship positions in electric and manufacturing at various industry partners.  There were 26 Benson juniors and seniors who participated in the interviews.  Benson is the only high school in Portland offering these types of apprenticeship opportunities. 

At the end of the day,   When Tyson (one of the employers) was asked  how many of the 26 students that they interviewed he would hire, he thought for a moment & said ” 25″

The students were terrific!     Participating companies included PCC Structurals, Blount, Vigor and Tice Industries.    We will follow up with Chris King and Columbia Steel – both of which have expressed strong interest in the program.

Thanks to Tim Hryciw & Barth Clooten who did a great job preparing students.  Benson Career Coordinator, Miranda Ryan also helped organize and coordinate the event.   

Special recognition goes to Kevin Jeans-Gail and the staff at Portland Workforce Alliance.   PWA is a strong supporter and organizer of events and opportunities that help link career to school.  Without Kevin and his staff, these types of opportunities would not be available for our students.  Kevin has also been instrumental in helping to forge new partnerships for Benson that have resulted in an increased number of  apprenticeship positions.     

Site Council

The next site council meeting will be March 12^th at 4:00 p.m. in the library classroom.

Teaching and Learning

Teachers meet twice a month in collaborative groups called professional learning communities.  These groups are working on topics they selected.  Following is a summary of the work these groups are engaged in:

CTE Integration

• Geometry and electric project
• English and technical writing in electric
• Reading an article on CTE and academic integration (Pathways to Prosperity)

Proficiency Grading

• Recently read three articles on proficiency
• Planning presentation to staff on proficiency grading

Action Research (Fit to Live and Learn)

• Working on interview process-seniors will interview freshmen on how the Nike fit bands are working
• Data will be available by the middle of May, should have analysis complete by June 1st

Freshmen Academy Team

• Assessment of first semester failing grades
• Interventions with own homerooms
• April testing activity (class meeting)

Equity

• Literacy
• Standardized testing
• Credit recovery

Technology in the Classroom

• Technology tools to share with staff
• Creating a film

Peer Observation

• Scheduling final observations
• Preliminary ideas/agenda for presentation to staff

Math Alignment

• When and where to insert SBAC (smarter-balanced) practice questions in algebra 1-2, geometry and algebra 3-4

Equity  

Part of our equity training this month will include examining our discipline data through a racial lens.  We will look at types of referrals and frequency of referrals and incidents across racial groups. 

We will also begin to discuss culturally responsive teaching.

Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group.  http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/

PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.

PTSA News

Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!

You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.

Next PTSA meeting is March 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom. 

Breakfast

All students can get breakfast free of charge.  Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30.  Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.

Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year.   The forms are available in the main office.

Counseling/Career Center News

Career Days

• Western Oregon University Criminal Justice Career Day is March 6^th.  Applications are in the Career Center .

• Portland Parks and Recreation is looking to hire people for summer employment.  See Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for more information.

• The Eagle Program is a paid Internship program.  Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two year program.  Find applications in the career center.

• OHSU Cure is an 8-10 week paid internship.  Applications are due April 5, 2013.  www.ohsu.edu/diversty

v  SCHLARSHIPS:

See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.

Scholarships due in  March:

· Young Women in Public Affairs for 1,000.  Due- 3/5

· Albert Lee Wright, Jr.  Memorial Migrant Scholarship for 3,000. Due-3/15

· Jiffy Lube –Teen Driver Scholarship for 2,500.  Due- 3/25

· Future Connect Scholarship  Due- 3/31

February 25th, 2013

Benson Polytechnic High School

Parent Newsletter

Letter from the Principal:

Hello Benson Community:

The 93^rd Tech Show was a huge success!  It was definitely a combined effort between staff, students, alumni and parents.  The students represented Benson well and many commented on the “Tech Pride” that was evident throughout the building.  Thanks to parents for bring students to school early on Thursday morning for the Drew Carney segments. The students were amazing and made me very proud to be part of Benson High School.

As you know we recently entered into a partnership with Oregon Institute of Technology.  This month we will be meeting with administrators from OIT to discuss offering college level courses at Benson.  We are hoping to add Writing 121 and Writing 122 as well as other college classes.  More information will be coming as students choose their courses for next year.

Carol

Site Council

The next site council meeting will be March 12^th at 4:00 p.m. in the library classroom.

Teaching and Learning

Teachers in all content areas are creating opportunities for students to improve reading, writing and math skills.  This year’s sophomores and freshmen have to pass essential skills tests in these areas in order to graduate.   The tests are administered during the junior year.  There are also work sample opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency.  Teachers are working on creating activities and assignments that include expectations for application of writing and math skills.   All classes include reading strategies and practice reading various types of text.

Writers in the Schools (WITS)-This program provides professional writers to teach semester-long residencies that support the existing curriculum, get students excited about reading and writing, and reinforce the real world importance of reading and writing in all professions.

WITS also provides professional development for teachers, visits with world-famous authors, and books, tickets, and transportation for high school groups to attend Portland Arts & Lectures. WITS serves 2,800 students each year.

At Benson High School, fiction writer Ramiza Koya and slam poet Desmond Spann are teaching in Elisa Wong’s Pre-AP English and Steve Naganuma’s radio classes.

Equity  

Part of our equity training this month will include examining our discipline data through a racial lens.  We will look at types of referrals and frequency of referrals and incidents across racial groups. 

Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group.  http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/

PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.

PTSA News

Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!

You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.

Next PTSA meeting is March 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom. 

Breakfast

All students can get breakfast free of charge.  Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30.  Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.

Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year.   The forms are available in the main office.

Counseling/Career Center News

Career Days

• Western Oregon University Criminal Justice Career Day is March 6^th.  Applications are in the Career Center .

• Portland Parks and Recreation is looking to hire people for summer employment.  See Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for more information.

• The Eagle Program is a paid Internship program.  Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two year program.  Find applications in the career center.

• OHSU Cure is an 8-10 week paid internship.  Applications are due April 5, 2013.  www.ohsu.edu/diversty

v  SCHOLARSHIPS:

See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.

Scholarships due in  March:

· Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Due-3/1

· Young Women in Public Affairs for 1,000.  Due- 3/5

· Albert Lee Wright, Jr.  Memorial Migrant Scholarship for 3,000. Due-3/15

· Jiffy Lube –Teen Driver Scholarship for 2,500.  Due- 3/25

· Future Connect Scholarship  Due- 3/31

February 11th, 2013

Benson Polytechnic High School

Parent Newsletter

Letter from the Principal:

Hello Benson Community:

The enrollment window opened on Friday, February 1^st and closes on February 22^nd.  If you or someone you know is intending to apply for the lottery to attend Benson, please pay attention to the enrollment window dates.   We are having an information night this Thursday, February 14^th at 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Please plan on attending the 93^rd Annual Tech Show on February 21 and 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Benson High School.  Students will be showcasing their work as well as giving tours of the shop areas.  The freshmen PE/Health students will host a carnival in the gym with games and prizes.  Alumni will have exhibits and information in the small gym.  There will be food and drinks available for purchase.  Admission to the Tech Show is free and I hope to see you there.

Carol

New Library Policy

There are students who have open periods in their schedule.  We tried to have these occur at the beginning or end of the day so students who preferred could arrive to school for their first class at 9:45 or leave school at 1:45.  This scheduling allows students who have jobs to get there earlier and for those who are traveling an hour or more in the morning to not have to get up so early.  There are students who have open periods who are at school during those periods.  We encourage them to sign up for a TA or tutorial.  We have allowed the library to be open for any students with an open period to provide access to computers and a quiet place to study.  Many students are going to the library and not using the space appropriately which is problematic for students who are there to study.  Some students are coming and going from the library which is also disruptive.   We want the library to be available for all students with the expectation that students will use the space for study and research.  Beginning this Monday, we will put in place the following policy:

Students who have an open period and wish to be in the library, must arrive within the first 10 minutes of the period.  This will discourage students from roaming around the building unsupervised.

If  a student enters the library and leaves during the period, they will not be allowed back in during that period. 

We ask that you share this information with your students and encourage him or her to use the library for a quiet place to study and/or do research.  

Deferred Action –New Immigration Opportunity

Benson High School will host an information session for Latino families on the new immigration guidelines called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  The workshop, hosted by Immigrant Law Group, will provide information on eligibility and the process.  Those who are eligible and complete the process could receive work authorization, a social security number and access to an Oregon driver’s license. 

This program applies to people:

• who arrived in the U.S. before they turned 16
• who were born after June 15, 1981
• who have lived in the U.S. continuously for the last five years.

The session will be held in the Benson cafeteria on Monday, February 11^th  from 6-7:30 p.m.  Food and drink will be served.

Teaching and Learning

Here is a link to an article in the Friday Tribune about the radio station at Benson. Thanks to Steve Naganuma and Kevin Flink for their hard work and thank to alumni and KBPS fans for their support.

http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/127768-changes-donations-keep-kbps-on-air

Equity 

This month staff will continue to examine racial equity by looking at data on student achievement, in particular grading practices.

Last year during the ACT testing, we provided a workshop/presentation for students and staff on the effects of bullying.  We are planning a similar opportunity in April for this year’s ACT testing day.   If you know your child is being bullied, please let a teacher, counselor or administrator know.  I am including a link to a recent article about a teen suicide in La Grande, Oregon that has been linked to bullying.  It is very important that we address and stop all bullying and harassment in our schools.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/02/bullied_gay_teen_jadin_bell_yo.html

Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group.  http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/

PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.

PTSA News

Get ready for Benson winter sports season! Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!

You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.

Next PTSA meeting is February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom. 

Breakfast

All students can get breakfast free of charge.  Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30.  Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.

Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year.   The forms are available in the main office.

Counseling/Career Center News

Career Days

• National Engineer Week Event for Sophomores and Juniors is Wednesday, February 20^th.  Applications are in the Career Center.

• Western Oregon University Criminal Justice Career Day is March 6^th.  Applications are in the Career Center

• OHSU Annual Multicultural Health Science & Engineering Career Center on February 22^nd.  Register at www.ohsu.edu/diversity by February 8th.

• Abby’s Closet, in conjunction with TJ Maxx, is again sponsoring a $1,000.00 scholarship for one well-deserving, college bound girl, graduating in 2013.  All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; intend to attend a trade school, community college, university, etc. and plan to attend the Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway to get a free gown to wear to their prom or senior formal event. 

Complete details about the scholarship are available at www.abbyscloset.org, which includes a link to the actual application as well.  The application deadline is February 18, 2013. 

• Portland Parks and Recreation is looking to hire people for summer employment.  See Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for more information.

• The Eagle Program is a paid Internship program.  Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two year program.  Find applications in the career center.

• OHSU Cure is an 8-10 week paid internship.  Applications are due April 5, 2013.  www.ohsu.edu/diversty

v  SCHOLARSHIPS:

See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.

Scholarships due in  February:

· Al Forthan Memorial Recovery Scholarship for 4,000.  Due-2/11

· Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship for 24,000.  Due-2/15

· Confederation of Oregon School Administrators for 1,000. Due- 2/21

· Links Incorporated Academic Scholarship.  Due- 2/22

· Links Incorporated Arts Scholarship.  Due- 2/22

Scholarships due in  March:

· Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Due-3/1

· Young Women in Public Affairs for 1,000.  Due- 3/5

· Albert Lee Wright, Jr.  Memorial Migrant Scholarship for 3,000. Due-3/15

· Jiffy Lube –Teen Driver Scholarship for 2,500.  Due- 3/25

· Future Connect Scholarship  Due- 3/31

January 28th, 2013

Benson Polytechnic High School

Parent Newsletter

Letter from the Principal:

Hello Benson Community:

Last Thursday, I attended a presentation by Sig Unander, Jr. (great grandson of Simon Benson).  It was very interesting and I saw many connections between aspects of Simon Benson’s life and Benson High School.  Simon Benson had a significant impact on the timber industry through innovative inventions and processes to harvest and transport logs.  He was a creative engineer that was not deterred by obstacles or hardships.  After amassing quite a fortune, he became well known in the Portland area as a philanthropist, donating money to causes that helped people better their lives.  He played a significant role in the preservation of the Columbia Gorge, Multnomah Falls and constructed the Columbia Gorge Hotel.  He donated $100,000 to help build Benson Polytechnic High School, which was completed in 1917 to provide opportunities for young men to learn skills that would help them achieve good jobs.  Benson is currently a co-ed high school but we are still carrying on his vision and belief in strong work ethics.  Simon Benson was emigrated here from Norway and arrived in the United States with very little money or resources.  He saw the United States as an opportunity to prosper.  I think he would approve of the diversity at Benson High School and the programs that give students skills that are transferable to the world of work as well as postsecondary education.

Benson High School will be 100 years old in 2017 and I am looking forward to helping to plan a centennial celebration.

I have visited many of the middle and K-8 schools this month as we deliver information about Benson High School to PPS eighth graders.   The enrollment window is one week shorter this year, February 1^st thru February 22^nd.  If you have an eighth grader who is applying to Benson please be sure to complete the PPS application and Benson application by February 22^nd.  You can access the applications on the PPS website and at bensonhs.net beginning this Friday.

Carol

1^st Semester Exams and Grades

This semester we did not incorporate an exam schedule.  Teachers have been giving exams last week and will continue this week.  Check with your student and EdBox about individual classes and exams.  

The first semester ends on Thursday, January 31^st and teachers must submit final grades by February 4^th. 

The semester grades are permanent and are recorded on the transcript.  Students who fail a class will have to make up the credit in evening school, summer school or online.  In some cases, teachers will work with students to complete work and will issue a grade change.  This is usually only an option for students who are close to passing.

February 1^st Planning Day

Friday, February 1^st is a teacher planning day.  There is no school for students.

Partnership with OIT

On Friday, February 1^st at 10:00 a.m., I will be signing an agreement with OIT.  As a Benson partner, OIT will work with us to provide opportunities for teachers to collaborate with university professors and students, assist with funding for Benson students to visit the OIT campuses in Klamath Falls and Wilsonville, assist with articulation of  courses with OIT so students can earn college credit and work with us to continue to grow our Career Technical Education programs.  The President of OIT will be there as well as some of our industry partners.  The PTA officers, alumni board, superintendent and school board members have also been invited.

Benson Website

Benson has a website which is maintained by students in the communications major. Students, Jorge Salazar and Derek Wong have recently updated the website.  They have worked hard to add some features and ensure the information is current.  Please visit http://www.bensonhs.net.

Teaching and Learning

Teachers are working on incorporating the new common core standards in lesson and unit planning.  We are using one of the monthly late starts for teachers to examine current lessons and incorporate new standards.  The standards include the expectation that teachers in all content areas incorporate reading and writing strategies in the curriculum.   

PTSA News

Get ready for Benson winter sports season! Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!

You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.

Next PTSA meeting is February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom. 

Breakfast

All students can get breakfast free of charge.  Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30.  Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.

Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year.   The forms are available in the main office.

Equity

During future equity sessions, teachers will continue to examine and reflect on the ways grading practices impact students of color and ways we can implement grading practices that are equitable. 

Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group.  http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/

PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.

Counseling/Career Center News

Career Days

• National Engineer Week Event for Sophomores and Juniors is Wednesday, February 20^th.  Applications are in the Career Center.

• Western Oregon University Criminal Justice Career Day is March 6^th.  Applications are in the Career Center

• OHSU Annual Multicultural Health Science & Engineering Career Center on February 22^nd.  Register at www.ohsu.edu/diversity by February 8th.

• Abby’s Closet, in conjunction with TJ Maxx, is again sponsoring a $1,000.00 scholarship for one well-deserving, college bound girl, graduating in 2013.  All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5; intend to attend a trade school, community college, university, etc. and plan to attend the Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway to get a free gown to wear to their prom or senior formal event. 

Complete details about the scholarship are available at www.abbyscloset.org, which includes a link to the actual application as well.  The application deadline is February 18, 2013. 

• Sign up for Spring Term Evening Scholars begins on Monday, January 14. If you need to make up classes, please see your counselor to register for night school. Space is limited.

• Portland Parks and Recreation is looking to hire people for summer employment.  See Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for more information.

• The Eagle Program is a paid Internship program.  Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two year program.  Find applications in the career center.

• OHSU Cure is an 8-10 week paid internship.  Applications are due April 5, 2013.  www.ohsu.edu/diversty

v  SCHOLARSHIPS:

See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.

Scholarships due in  February:

· ESA Foundation Scholarship for 500-7,500.  Due-2/1

· PSU Diversity Scholarship  Due- 2/1

· Al Forthan Memorial Recovery Scholarship for 4,000.  Due-2/11

· Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship for 24,000.  Due-2/15

· Confederation of Oregon School Administrators for 1,000. Due- 2/21

· Links Incorporated Academic Scholarship.  Due- 2/22

· Links Incorporated Arts Scholarship.  Due- 2/22

Scholarships due in  March:

· Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Due-3/1

· Young Women in Public Affairs for 1,000.  Due- 3/5

· Albert Lee Wright, Jr.  Memorial Migrant Scholarship for 3,000. Due-3/15

· Jiffy Lube –Teen Driver Scholarship for 2,500.  Due- 3/25

· Future Connect Scholarship  Due- 3/31

v  COLLEGE VISITS:

All visits will be held in the Counseling Center. You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits.

• If you are planning to go to Portland Community College Next Fall, come and meet PCC’s Representative, Roberto Suarez.  He will go over scholarships, programs, help you plan a day to take the student placement test, and help register for classes.  Thursday February 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Career Center.

• Want to go to a Community College?  Sydney Eustrom will be visiting from Mt. Hood Community College on February 5^th at 10: 00.  See you in the Career Center.

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• 2/6  Clackamas Community College               10:00
• 2/8  Linfield                                                    8:15