Benson Blogs

November 2^nd 2015

A Message From Principal Wilson:

 

Parents/Guardians,

 

An Important Message from PPS

Dear Families,

We have been notified of a voluntary nationwide recall  of Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP), which is commonly known as “Epi-pen.”  As many of you know the “Epi-pen” is used in emergency life threatening allergic reactions with students.  It is a prescription medication and if your child uses the brand Auvi-Q, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately for an alternate epinephrine auto-injector.

Multnomah Educational Service District (MESD) nurses will work with school staff to ensure families with students who use the prescription medication are notified of the recall. In the event that a student has an incident requiring the administration of epinephrine school staff will follow their training protocols which includes calling 911.  If your child uses Auvi-Q brand of an “Epi-pen,” the school will need an immediate replacement.

If your child uses the prescription medication Auvi-Q, please take immediate action and contact your doctor or pharmacist. They can also answer any questions you have about the recall and replacements.

Additional information is also available on the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm469980.htm

 

 

A Message from Roselia Ekhause, LÁMP: ARA Program Coordinator

Day of the Dead Celebration / Celebración del día de los muertos

On Monday, November 02, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in room 125

LÁMP: ARA will be hosting the Day of the Dead Celebration. Come and explore the beauty of Mexican culture and history while immersing yourself in the traditions of Latino Benson community at LÁMP: ARA Día de los Muertos.

Guests of all ages are invited to experience art and to enjoy traditional hot chocolate and Pan de muerto (bread of the dead).

Roselia Ekhause

Benson Polytechnic H.S.
LÁMP:ARA Coordinator | Oregon College Access Corps/Phone:(503) 916-5100 extension  77266

 

A Message to our Parents from Roselia Ekhause (Benson’s LAMP;ARA Coordinator/Oregon College Access Corp.

My name is Roselia Ekhause. I work for AmeriCorps as a College Access Corps Coordinator for the LÁMP:ARA program here at Benson. This program aims to improve the academic performance, retention, and graduation rates of active Benson student program participants (Tutoring, mentoring, school skills training, Career & College information). I am reaching out to you because I am still recruiting students to participate in and benefit from the program. If you think that your students can benefit from the program please send them my way, and send me an email of their name so that I can reach out to them. I am in room 122 8am-4:00pm.

Thank You

 

 

Flex Schedule For This Week

Thursday November 5^th will be an A Flex Day where we will have school wide Tutorial from 2:11pm-3:15pm

Friday November 6^th will be an B Open Flex Day from 2:11pm-3:15pm where Clubs, Committees and optional Tutorial sessions can happen on this day.

 

 

This Week In Athletics

Tuesday November 3rd

Last Football Game of the Season Here At Benson

Football vs Roosevelt

3:30pm here at Buckman Field

Please come out and show your support for the last football game of the season for the Benson Techmen.

 

 

A Message from Julie Morris (Benson’s Library Media Specialist)—Parents we need your support!!

We have already collected over 300 Children’s Books.  Parents please keep the books coming in as this donation procedure will continue for the next two weeks.

The Children’s Book Harvest, organized by The Children’s Book Bank: October 19-November 13, 2015

Do you have children’s books in your home that are no longer being read?

The Benson Library and some student leadership volunteers are hoping to collect 500 books by November 13th, which will be given to children in need. The books will be cleaned and mended if necessary before being distributed. So, even if a book has been well-loved, please donate it anyway for another child to enjoy. Drop off your donations of new and used children’s books in the donation boxes around campus or in the Benson Library.

The Children’s Book Bank, (www.childrensbookbank.org), provides children of all ages with quality books to build home libraries, so that children can learn and grow. The Children’s Book Bank is proud to support PPS Head Start and Carole Smith’s PPS Read Together initiative.

 

Thank you,

 

Julie Morris, M.L.S.

Media Specialist/ Librarian

Benson Polytechnic High School

(503)916-5100 ext. 77124, 77125

[email protected]

 

 

 A Message from Lorene Espineli (Benson’s Math Instructor)

Asian Club Meeting

Friday November 6 during lunch – Room 125

 

Asian Club is starting back up again at Benson!  Asian Club is open to any student who is from Asia or of Asian ancestry and students of any heritage who have an appreciation for Asian culture. Since this club is in the early stages of development, students have an opportunity to have leadership roles in this club. Please see Lorene Espineli in room 212 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions.

 

Lorene Espineli

Benson HS Math Teacher

espineli.weebly.com

 

 

 

 

A Message from Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s AVID/College Counselor)

Seniors, College application week is here!! Last year Benson reached new heights in the number of students that participated in college application week. I believe that this year’s senior class can do even better. Come prepared with your essays completed, application fees, and enthusiasm for being the class with the highest participation percentage to win a classroom pizza party.  Students who have previously applied or have been admitted to a college already, bring proof and it will count towards your classroom total count. The completion is within your major’s class. #makecollegehappen

Adam Kennybrew

 

 

 

 

 

A Message from Jon Isaacs (PPS Chief Information Officer)

 

Parents/Guardians if you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming enrollment balancing scenarios for PPS please be sure to clink on the link below to receive all current and relevant updated information.

 

http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/enrollment-transfer/9522.htm

 

 

 

A Message from Linda McLellan (Benson’s Fit2Live&Learn Instructor)

Congratulations to the ‘Sweet 16’ Freshmen Student of the Quarter in Fit2Live&Learn.  These students earned the highest percentage of the quarter through hard work, perseverance and excellent study habits.

Jing Zhen  Andrew Ketah  Peter Chu  Cleda Hodes  Angelica Gasca Townsend Broad  Sophia Pham  Jamie Nguyen  Josephine Dawson  Janette Soler  Makenzy Porter

Austin Whitesky  James Kuss  Danny Tran  Arlette Torres

• OVERALL WINNER with 110.6%   ……   ANDREA DARKE

 

 

 

 

Outreach Opportunities for Black and African American Students

BLACKReach Opportunities

The University of Oregon in collaboration with Portland Public Schools, Self Enhancement Inc. and the Black United Fund of Oregon invite ALL black and African American students and their families to the BLACKReach Opportunities program on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Self Enhancement Inc. This is a great opportunity for students to get answers to their questions about the transition process into higher education after high school, learn about financial aid and scholarships opportunities to pay for college, important deadlines and all college related questions. Parents also have the unique opportunity to learn how to support their students to pursue higher education. Younger students will have an opportunity to learn what it takes to prepare for college and interact with college students from similar backgrounds. Free dinner and childcare are provided so the entire family can attend. We look forward to seeing you on November 18 and please contact the University of Oregon Opportunities team at 541-346-1067, [email protected] with any questions.

 

Antonio Huerta

Outreach Manager

T 541-346-1067 F 541-346-6048

Opportunities.uoregon.edu

 

 

A Message from PPS:

PPS is shifting family, student and staff communication to a new tool that gives schools the ability to send texts about emergencies, closures, delays and other important news.  To receive text notifications, you must opt in to the service.  You opt in by texting YES to 68453.  Parents and students should confirm their cell numbers are listed in the student information system.  Staff should confirm their cell numbers are the “primary” number in the PeopleSoft system.  For more info about texting, go to www.pps.net and click on the “Mobile First” button.

 

 

 

A Message from Ms. Carbone (Benson’s Curriculum Vice Principal)

Talented and Gifted Identification Process

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to identifying and providing for the unique academic and social emotional needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students across the district. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities to students of all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups, to provide informational training to educators, and to provide consistent challenge for all students.

According to Oregon Law 581-022-1310, an intellectually gifted or academically talented student is one who performs, or has the potential to perform, at or above the 97th percentile on nationally standardized tests of mental ability or academic achievement.  In addition, multiple criteria are used including social and behavioral data, academic history, classroom achievement, etc.  No single test is to be used as the sole determiner of TAG identification.

Each year, Benson conducts a process in order to identify and assess students for the TAG program.  The first step in the TAG identification process is for parents or teachers to complete an Identification Process Form (IDPF) and submit the form to Vice Principal Jeandré Carbone.  IDPF forms are available in the Vice Principal’s office, or can be sent electronically by e-mailing Jeandré Carbone at [email protected] .  The deadline for submitting the IDPF is Wednesday, November 4th, 2015. 

 

Jeandre Carbone

Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

office: 503-916-5100 x77126

 

 

 

A Message for our Seniors

Seniors, Yearbook is now accepting senior portraits. Get your fabulous picture taken and then e-mail it as a high resolution file (.jpeg or .psd) to [email protected]. We are also accepting senior quotes, which can be sent to the same address. The deadline to turn in portraits is Winter Break, so get on it.

The Benson Yearbook Department

 

 

 

A Couple of Message’s from Joe Rozewski (Benson’s Art Instructor)

There will be a very important fundraiser for Benson’s Visual Arts Department on Saturday November 21st  at Dots  Cafe on 26th Ave. and SE Clinton street. Come in For Brunch, 10AM-2PM. Dots is giving us a percentage of all funds made that morning to go straight into our art department funding, for materials and tools for the students. Please come out and have a nice brunch with us and help out the students at the same time. Tickets can also be purchased through Mr. Rozewski, the book keeper or at the door.

 

On December 17th, 2015, from 4-7PM, the Art classes at Benson will be having our first art Gallery Show. Featuring work from the Visual arts Department in Benson’s KBPS’s  radio station’s lobby. Most work is for sale at a great price. The Creative Arts Club will be there selling lots of Winter Break gifts at “recession proof” prices. Come out and see the great work made by our students and maybe pick up a gift for a friend for the holidays. All sales go to the Visual Arts Department account, checks and cash only please.

 

Hope to see you at the show!!!

Joe Rozewski

Benson Art Department

 

 

 

• The University of Oregon will be here on the 19th of November to host their annual Duck Express day at      Benson.  This day provides all seniors who have applied or interested in applying to the U of O an opportunity to have an 1 on 1 with their admissions counselor.  This event will be held in the Benson’s counseling center from 1:30 – 3:30pm.

Adam Kennybrew

AVID Coordinator & College Counselor

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12th Ave.

Portland, OR 97232

503-916-5100 ext. 77261

Fax: (503) 916-2690

 

A Message from Tammy Hite/Benson Alumni Association

BENSON YEARBOOKS FOR SALE! Recently we had to clean out a few storage areas around the school and discovered A LOT of yearbooks. The majority of the books are from 1970 to 2014 with few books from the 50’s and 60’s. Most are brand new, but some of the older books have a bit of wear and some writing in them. If you are interested in purchasing one, please go to the Benson Alumni website to see what books are available and prices. Proceeds from the sale go towards the Benson Centennial Celebrations happening during the 2016-2017 school year. Please allow up to 4-weeks for delivery.

http://www.bensontechalumni.org/about/alumni-store/

Tammy Hite

Architecture and Drafting TeacherMindfulness Flyer

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12^th Avenue

Portland, OR 97232

[email protected]

503-916-5100 x77211

 

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

Text: @u2college to 81010 to get updates about college visits.

· 10/29 Florida Polytechnic 10:00am

Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s AVID/College Counselor)

 

A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)

When Your Student is Absent or Late

When a student is absent from a class period, an Auto-Dialer will call a designated phone number associated with the student to inform parents/guardians of the absence.

In previous years, after listening to the Auto-Dialer message, parent/guardians were able to push a button to leave a recorded message for the Attendance Monitor.  This is no longer possible.  However, voicemail messages MAY BE LEFT for the Attendance Monitor, at any time, by calling Benson High School at (503) 916-5100 and then pressing Option 3 for Attendance. This is what the new Auto-Dialer system directs parent/guardians to do, in order to excuse or comment on their student’s absence from class.

 

Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

 

 

Make It a Great Week!

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

 

Parents you can also see and read about some of the good things happening here at Benson via my Benson Twitter Page.  You can follow me via the @BensonTechPride handle via Twitter.

 

October 19^th 2015

A Message From Principal Wilson:

 

Parents/Guardians,

 

• Parents It’s Time to Start Thinking About Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Wednesday October 21^st and Thursday October 22^nd.  Please see the schedule below.

8:15am-11:15am (Parent Teacher Conferences)—-No School for Students

1:00pm-3:00pm (Parent Teacher Conferences)—-No School for Students

5:00pm-8:00pm (Parent Teacher Conferences)

Please note that this will be the schedule for both Wednesday Oct. 21st and Thursday Oct. 22^nd.  Teachers will be located in the main gym for conferences.  Please plan accordingly and we look forward to seeing everyone over these two days.  Please note that on Friday October 23^rd there will be no school for staff or students.

 

 

Tutorial/Flex Schedule for this Week: 

No Tutorial/Flex schedule will be happening this week because of Parent Teacher Conferences

 

 

 

 

A Message from Ms. Carbone (Benson’s Curriculum Vice Principal)

Talented and Gifted Identification Process

Portland Public Schools is dedicated to identifying and providing for the unique academic and social emotional needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students across the district. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities to students of all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups, to provide informational training to educators, and to provide consistent challenge for all students.

According to Oregon Law 581-022-1310, an intellectually gifted or academically talented student is one who performs, or has the potential to perform, at or above the 97th percentile on nationally standardized tests of mental ability or academic achievement.  In addition, multiple criteria are used including social and behavioral data, academic history, classroom achievement, etc.  No single test is to be used as the sole determiner of TAG identification.

Each year, Benson conducts a process in order to identify and assess students for the TAG program.  The first step in the TAG identification process is for parents or teachers to complete an Identification Process Form (IDPF) and submit the form to Vice Principal Jeandré Carbone.  IDPF forms are available in the Vice Principal’s office, or can be sent electronically by e-mailing Jeandré Carbone at [email protected] .  The deadline for submitting the IDPF is Wednesday, November 4th, 2015.

 Benson Parent TAG Meetings: Benson will hold one-on-one parent TAG informational meetings during parent conferences on October 21^st and 22^nd.  See Jeandré Carbone at the TAG table in the main hallway.

 

Jeandre Carbone

Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

office: 503-916-5100 x77126

 

 

 

 

A Message from Roselia Ekhause, LÁMP: ARA Program Coordinator

 

Day of the Dead Celebration / Celebración del día de los muertos

On Monday, November 02, 2015 from 5:30 PM thought 7:00 PM in room 125

LÁMP: ARA will be hosting the Day of the Dead Celebration. Come and explore the beauty of Mexican culture and history while immersing yourself in the traditions of Latino Benson community at LÁMP: ARA Día de los Muertos.

Guests of all ages are invited to experience art and to enjoy traditional hot chocolate and Pan de muerto (bread of the dead).

Roselia Ekhause

Benson Polytechnic H.S.
LÁMP:ARA Coordinator | Oregon College Access Corps

Phone:(503) 916-5100 extension  77266

 

 

 

A Message from Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s College & AVID Coordinator)

Attention Senior Class:

I have great news for you. Oregon State University will be hosting their application workshop on Monday, October 26th from 10:00-11:30am at Benson’s Counseling Center. I strongly urge all students who are interested in applying to OSU attend this workshop. This workshop is not just for students interested in attending OSU.  You will excused from your 2^nd period class.  Please come sign up with Mr. Kennybrew, your college counselor asap so that we can get an accurate number of students who will be attending and so you can get a reminder slip as the date gets closer.

Thank you!!

 

 

• University of Champlain will be visiting Benson on Tuesday at noon. Come see what this college has to offer you and your student.

 

• Utah State will have an open house for anyone interested in attending and learning more about their university. This event will be located at the Red Lion.

 

Red Lion on the River

909 N. Hayden Island Dr.

October 28, 2015 (Wed)

6:00 – 8:00 pm

 

 

• The University of Oregon will be here on the 19th of November  to host their annual Duck Express day at Benson.  This day provides all seniors who have applied or interested in applying to the U of O an opportunity to have an 1 on 1 with their admissions counselor.  This event will be held in the Benson’s counseling center from 1:30 – 3:30pm.

 

• Portland National College Fair

 

Exhibit Hall A-A1

777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Portland, OR 97232

800/791-2250 or 503/235-7575

 

Fair Hours:

Friday, October 23, 2015

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Adam Kennybrew

AVID Coordinator & College Counselor

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12th Ave.

Portland, OR 97232

503-916-5100 ext. 77261

Fax: (503) 916-2690

 

 

A Message from Julie Morris (Benson’s Library Media Specialist)

The Children’s Book Harvest, organized by The Children’s Book Bank: October 19-November 13, 2015

Do you have children’s books in your home that are no longer being read?

The Benson Library and some student leadership volunteers are hoping to collect 500 books by November 13th, which will be given to children in need. The books will be cleaned and mended if necessary before being distributed. So, even if a book has been well-loved, please donate it anyway for another child to enjoy. Drop off your donations of new and used children’s books in the donation boxes around campus or in the Benson Library.

The Children’s Book Bank, (www.childrensbookbank.org), provides children of all ages with quality books to build home libraries, so that children can learn and grow. The Children’s Book Bank is proud to support PPS Head Start and Carole Smith’s PPS Read Together initiative.

 

Thank you,

 

Julie Morris, M.L.S.

Media Specialist/ Librarian

Benson Polytechnic High School

(503)916-5100 ext. 77124, 77125

[email protected]

 

A Message from Tammy Hite/Benson Alumni Association

BENSON YEARBOOKS FOR SALE! Recently we had to clean out a few storage areas around the school and discovered A LOT of yearbooks. The majority of the books are from 1970 to 2014 with few books from the 50’s and 60’s. Most are brand new, but some of the older books have a bit of wear and some writing in them. If you are interested in purchasing one, please go to the Benson Alumni website to see what books are available and prices. Proceeds from the sale go towards the Benson Centennial Celebrations happening during the 2016-2017 school year. Please allow up to 4-weeks for delivery.

http://www.bensontechalumni.org/about/alumni-store/

 

Tammy Hite

Architecture and Drafting Teacher

 

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12^th Avenue

Portland, OR 97232

[email protected]

503-916-5100 x77211

 

 

• PPS      is shifting family, student and staff communication to a new tool that      gives schools the ability to send texts about emergencies, closures,      delays and other important news.  To      receive text notifications, you must opt in to the service.  You opt      in by texting YES to 68453.  Parents and students      should confirm their cell numbers are listed in the student information      system.  Staff should confirm their cell numbers are the “primary”      number in the PeopleSoft system.  For more info about texting, go to www.pps.net and click on the “Mobile      First” button.

 

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

Text: @u2college to 81010 to get updates about college visits.

10/19 George Fox University 12:00

10/20 Champlain University 12:30

10/28 Pacific University 9:50

Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s College Coordinator)

 

A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)

When Your Student is Absent or Late

When a student is absent from a class period, an Auto-Dialer will call a designated phone number associated with the student to inform parents/guardians of the absence.

In previous years, after listening to the Auto-Dialer message, parent/guardians were able to push a button to leave a recorded message for the Attendance Monitor.  This is no longer possible.  However, voicemail messages MAY BE LEFT for the Attendance Monitor, at any time, by calling Benson High School at (503) 916-5100 and then pressing Option 3 for Attendance. This is what the new Auto-Dialer system directs parent/guardians to do, in order to excuse or comment on their student’s absence from class.

 

This Week In Athletics

Tuesday

4:00 MSOC (JV) vs Grant @ Delta

6:00 MSOC (V) vs Grant @ BHS

4:15 WSOC @ Grant

 

Wednesday

4:00 Cross Country Districts @ Fernhill

 

Thursday

7:00 WSOC @ Franklin

4:00 MSOC (JV) vs Franklin @ Delta

6:00 MSOC (V) vs Franklin @ BHS

5:00 VB (JV) @ Wilson

5:00 VB (JV2) @ Wilson

6:30 VB (V) @ Wilson

 

 

Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

 

 

Make It a Great Week!

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

 

Parents you can also see and read about some of the good things happening here at Benson via my Benson Twitter Page.  You can follow me via the @BensonTechPride handle via Twitter.

 

 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

 

Parents/Guardians,

 

 

•         Early Dismissal Day

Wednesday October 7^th will be Benson’s first Early Dismissal Day for Staff Professional Development.  All the PPS High School’s participate in four (4) Early Dismissal days during this school year in which students will be released from school at 1:15pm.  The Benson Staff will be doing it’s Equity Professional Development from 1:15pm-3:15pm during this time.  The four (4) Early Dismissal Days for students for the 2015-16 school year will be on Wednesday Oct. 7^th, Wednesday January 13^th, Wednesday February 17^th and Wednesday March 16^th. 

 

•     Inservice Day

Please note that on Friday October 9^th will be the State Wide Inservice Day for teachers and staff in which there will be no school for staff or students.  Please be sure to plan accordingly.

 

• A Message from Barry Philips (Vice Principal)—Parents, We Need Walking Field Trip Volunteers!!

Hello Parents and Guardians of Benson Students,

The Freshman class is going on a Nature Walk Educational fieldtrip on Wednesday Oct. 14^th, 2015 during the PSAT sophomore Testing Day. The Freshman fieldtrip is from 8:00am – 12:00 noon.

 

Benson needs 10 parent volunteers who are able to help teachers supervise and walk (walking approximately 2.5 hours) with our freshman students.  If you are available to volunteer for a walking fieldtrip 10/14/15 from 8am-1:00pm email Mr. Phillips ASAP at [email protected]

 

**Because you will not be left alone with students you do not require a security clearance for this event.

I hope you can join us.

 

Barry Phillips, Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic H.S.

Ph.  503-916-5100, extension 77104

Fax 503-916-2690

 

 

 

If you are the Parent/Guardian of a Freshman Benson Student:

Attention All Freshmen Parents: Please remember to ask your freshman student about their field trip permission forms that they received in their PE/Health Class.  Parents/Guardians need to read, sign and have their freshman students return their field trip permission forms to their respective PE/Health teacher before Monday Oct. 12th.  If their form is not returned then that specific freshman student will not be allowed to attend the Nature Walking Educational field trip with their peers Oct. 14th.

 

 

• Back to School Night

Thank you to all the Parents and Guardians that came to Benson’s Back to School Night last week.  It was awesome to see so many engaged parents and teachers communicating with each other regarding student success here at Benson Tech.

 

• Parents It’s Time to Start Thinking About Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Wednesday October 21^st and Thursday October 22^nd.  Please see schedule below.

8:15am-11:15am (Parent Conferences)

1:00pm-3:00pm (Parent Conferences)

5:00pm-8:00pm (Parent Conferences)

Please note that this will be the schedule for both Wednesday Oct. 21st and Thursday Oct. 22^nd.  Teachers will be located in the main gym for conferences.  Please plan accordingly and we look forward to seeing everyone over these two days.

 

 

A Message from the Benson Counseling Department

Sophomores and Juniors: The PSAT will be offered at Benson on Weds. Oct. 14th. The PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to preview and practice for the SAT (college entrance exam for four-year universities). The PSAT tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT — in a way that makes sense for your grade level.  When you get your test results, you can connect your College Board and Khan Academy®accounts to get free personalized SAT study recommendations. For more information, go to www.collegeboard.org.

 

All sophomores will be required to take the test and there will be no charge. If you are a junior and you are planning on taking the SAT senior year, we are strongly encouraging you to take the PSAT test again.  Besides the benefits already mentioned, the format for the SAT has changed and the PSAT given this year will reflect this change.  The cost for juniors will be $15. Checks can be made out to Benson High School and turned in to the bookkeeper.

 

Benson Counseling Department 

• A Message from Portland Public Schools:  Smarter Balanced Results Are In

The Oregon Department of Education has released results from the Smarter Balanced Assessments that students in grades 3-8 and 11 took last spring, replacing the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in math and English language arts.

 

Each student will receive his or her results in the mail in October.

 

Meanwhile to learn more about the results and what they mean, please visit the PPS Common Core/Smarter Balanced web page to find a Family Advisory “Smarter Balanced: Test results” in our supported languages: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/curriculum/7650.htm

 

To read an overview of the results statewide and for PPS: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/news/10963.htm

 

Portland Public Schools

 

• PPS is shifting family, student      and staff communication to a new tool that gives schools the ability to      send texts about emergencies, closures, delays and other important news.  To receive text notifications, you must opt in to the      service.  You opt in by texting YES to 68453.  Parents and students should confirm their cell      numbers are listed in the student information system.  Staff should      confirm their cell numbers are the “primary” number in the PeopleSoft      system.  For more info about texting, go to www.pps.net and click on the “Mobile First” button.

 

• Benson Tech Wellness Center Survey – Please complete this very brief parent survey to tell us about your wants and needs for the new Wellness Center opening in 2016.

Click here to take survey;  Or copy this site to your browser:  http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/RRsRXQSQsRsPsPsP

Doreen Roozee

Planning Coordinator

Benson Tech SBHC

 

• Parents/Guardians please note      that if you would like to still see our 2015-16 Bell Schedule or to view      our 2015-16 School Calendar you can access both items on our webpage at www.bensonhs.net

 

• Benson’s Homecoming Game will be on Monday October 4^th starting at 3:30pm against Cleveland High School.  Please come out and support the Benson Football team as they battle against the Warriors.

 

• This year in conjunction with      PPS, all the PIL High Schools will now have the ability to have two (2)      flex days a week depending on our weekly schedule.

 

Tutorial for this Week: 

There are no Tutorials Scheduled for this week

 

A Message from Sally Niedermeyer (Benson’s Health Science Instructor)

Benson students have the opportunity to join Grant and Cleveland’s Ski Team this winter.  Informational meeting on 10/13/15 with head coach Randy Hewitt. For more information contact Mrs Niedermeyer, assistant race coach. 

Sally Niedermeyer, RN/BSN

Benson High School Health Science Instructor

546 NE 12 Ave.

Portland,  OR 97232

503-916-5100

 

 

A Message from Peg Schoettle (Benson Counselor)

Attention Seniors:  If you are planning to apply to one or more Private Colleges, you must attend a session in the Counseling Center to learn about the Common Application and letters of recommendation.  Please join us Wednesday or Thursday (Oct 7 and 8) during lunch in the College and Career Center.  The Counselors will be available to help you navigate the Private College application process.

 

Benson Counselors

 

Peggy Schoettle

Benson High School Counselor

(503)916-5100 x77135

[email protected]

 

 

A Message from Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s College & AVID Coordinator)

Attention Senior Class:

I have great news for you. Oregon State University will be hosting their application workshop on Monday, October 26th from 10:00-11:30am at Benson’s Counseling Center. I strongly urge all students who are interested in applying to OSU attend this workshop. You will excused from your 2^nd period class.  Please come sign up with Mr. Kennybrew, your college counselor asap so that we can get an accurate number of students who will be attending and so you can get a reminder slip as the date gets closer.

Thank you!!

 

Adam Kennybrew

College and AVID Coordinator

 

A Message from Tammy Hite/Benson Alumni Association

BENSON YEARBOOKS FOR SALE! Recently we had to clean out a few storage areas around the school and discovered A LOT of yearbooks. The majority of the books are from 1970 to 2014 with few books from the 50’s and 60’s. Most are brand new, but some of the older books have a bit of wear and some writing in them. If you are interested in purchasing one, please go to the Benson Alumni website to see what books are available and prices. Proceeds from the sale go towards the Benson Centennial Celebrations happening during the 2016-2017 school year. Please allow up to 4-weeks for delivery.

http://www.bensontechalumni.org/about/alumni-store/

 

Tammy Hite

Architecture and Drafting Teacher

 

Benson Polytechnic High School

546 NE 12^th Avenue

Portland, OR 97232

[email protected]

503-916-5100 x77211

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

Text: @u2college to 81010 to get updates about college visits.

10/5 Oregon State University 10:00

10/19 George Fox University 12:00

10/20 Champlain University 12:30

10/28 Pacific University 9:50

Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s College Coordinator)

 

 

CAREER DAYS/UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs Session begins 10/7: This is for students interested in learning about business and business planning.

ZGF-Architecture Career Day-10/8/15: Students will get to visit ZGF to hear from architects and other industry professionals.

Disaster Academy 10/15: Students will work with community experts and be trained for emergency response.

Elemental Technologies Career Day 10/15: This Company makes software that allows videos to be broadcast online. Clients include ESPN, Comcast, HBO, the BBC and many others

Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)

 

 

A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)

When Your Student is Absent or Late

When a student is absent from a class period, an Auto-Dialer will call a designated phone number associated with the student to inform parents/guardians of the absence.

In previous years, after listening to the Auto-Dialer message, parent/guardians were able to push a button to leave a recorded message for the Attendance Monitor.  This is no longer possible.  However, voicemail messages MAY BE LEFT for the Attendance Monitor, at any time, by calling Benson High School at (503) 916-5100 and then pressing Option 3 for Attendance. This is what the new Auto-Dialer system directs parent/guardians to do, in order to excuse or comment on their student’s absence from class.

 

LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL STUDENTS

Students who have been scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal must:

1. Obtain a late arrival or early dismissal pass card from the Counseling secretary Melanie Grasle.

2. Carry their late arrival/early dismissal pass card with them at all times, and present it upon request from any staff member.

3. Arrive or leave the building and school grounds at the time stated on their schedule for their late arrival or early dismissal, unless they receive permission to be on campus for a specific reason.

When the school is on a special bell schedule. Students with late arrival or early dismissal are expected to remain in class until the end of the class period. Students who work will need to make arrangements to report to work at a different time on those days so as not to miss class time.

Benson Administration

Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

Cafeteria Changes

Parents please note that the Cafeteria will no longer be providing cash back/change when students buy their lunch.  Students must have exact change.  If students do not have exact change the change will be applied to their account.

 

This Week In Athletics

Monday

3:30 FTBL vs Cleveland @ BHS

5:00 VB (JV) @ Cleveland

5:00 VB (JV2) @ Cleveland

6:30 VB (V) @ Cleveland

 

Tuesday: No Athletics

 

Wednesday

5:00 VB (JV) @ Jefferson

5:00 VB (JV2) @ Lincoln

4:00 VB (V) vs Jeff/Lincoln @ BHS

4:00 MSOC (JV) vs Lincoln @ Delta

4:00 MSOC (V) vs Lincoln @ Delta

7:00 WSOC @ Lincoln

 

Thursday: No Athletics

 

Friday: No School

 

Saturday

TBA XC @ George Fox Classic /9:00am

8:00am VB (JV) @ Canby Tournament

 

 

Make It a Great Week!

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

 

Parents you can also see and read about some of the good things happening here at Benson via my Benson Twitter Page.  You can follow me via the @BensonTechPride handle via Twitter.

 

 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

September 21st 2015

 

Parents/Guardians,

 

 

• A reminder that Benson’s Back to School Night has been moved from Tuesday September 22^nd to Tuesday September 29^th.  Back to School Night will start promptly at 6pm in the Benson Auditorium where I will say a few words and then dismiss our Parents/Guardians to go and visit with our teachers.  Please be advised that “Back to School Night” will not be the time to talk with specific teachers about your child’s academic success within the classroom but instead this is the time to hear what you child’s teachers will be doing this year within their classroom setting.  Back to School Night will go from 6pm-7:30pm.  Benson’s Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place here at Benson on Wednesday and Thursday October 21^st and 22^nd where during this time you’ll be able to have in depth conversations with Benson teachers/staff regarding your child’s success here at Benson.  More information to follows as we get closer to Parent Teacher Conferences.

 

• PPS is shifting family, student      and staff communication to a new tool that gives schools the ability to      send texts about emergencies, closures, delays and other important news.  To receive text notifications, you must opt in to the      service.  You opt in by texting YES to 68453.  Parents and students should confirm their cell      numbers are listed in the student information system.  Staff should      confirm their cell numbers are the “primary” number in the PeopleSoft      system.  For more info about texting, go to www.pps.net and click on the “Mobile First” button.

 

• Benson Tech Wellness Center Survey – Please complete this very brief parent survey to tell us about your wants and needs for the new Wellness Center opening in 2016.

Click here to take survey;  Or copy this site to your browser:  http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/RRsRXQSQsRsPsPsP

Doreen Roozee

Planning Coordinator

Benson Tech SBHC

 

• Parents/Guardians please note      that if you would like to still see our 2015-16 Bell Schedule or to view      our 2015-16 School Calendar you can access both items on our webpage at www.bensonhs.net

 

• A Message from our Benson Counselors: Please read our attached Newsletter

 

• A Message from our Escalera Program Advisor Santos Herrera: Please read the attached Newsletter

 

• Please note that we have begun      handing out tardy slips for students who do not make it to class on      time.  Please discuss with your kids the importance of getting to      class on time.  If a student is late to a class he/she will need to      have a tardy admittance slip in order to enter their respective      class.

• This year in conjunction with      PPS, all the PIL High Schools will now have the ability to have two (2)      flex days a week depending on our weekly schedule.  Tutorial for this Week:

Wednesday Sept. 23^rd will be an A Flex Day Tutorial for all classes (2:11pm-3:15pm)

Thursday Sept. 24^th  B Flex Day Tutorial for All Academic Classes from 2:11pm-3:15pm (CTE Classes will be in Department Meetings)

 

 

A Message from PPS for our Latino Families

What: PASOS HACIA LA GRADUACIÓN – Steps Toward Graduation K-12, an educational conference for families to learn steps to student success presented by the ESL and Dual Language Immersion departments.

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8:30 am – noon

Where: Cesar Chavez School at 5103 N. Willis Blvd.

Conference Focus: Information will be provided for all grade levels on such topics as:

• Succeeding toward graduation
• The essence of PK-3 Reading
• Requirements for high school
• How to prepare for parent-teacher conferences K-12      and take advantage of the options offered by schools
• And much more.

Details: Workshops will be presented in Spanish. Child care will be provided for ages 3-10 as will a morning snack and lunch. Bus transportation to Chavez will be provided from Scott, Rigler, Whitman and Lent. ESL and DLI staff will be distributing print information to school secretaries.  

Flier to print and share: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/files/families/Pasos_hacia_la_Graduacion_K-12.pdf

Questions: Yolanda Morales, PPS Dual Language Immersion, 503-998-5617

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

Text: @u2college to 81010 to get updates about college visits.

9/22 Lewis and Clark College 9:50

9/25 Stanford University 10:00

9/28 University of Oregon 10:00

9/29 Eastern Oregon University 10:00

9/30 Pacific Lutheran University 9:50

10/5 Oregon State University 10:00

10/19 George Fox University 12:00

10/20 Champlain University 12:30

10/28 Pacific University 9:50

Adam Kennybrew (Benson’s College Coordinator)

 

 

 

CAREER DAYS/UPCOMING EVENTS:

2015 Tradeswomen Leadership Institute 9/26: Workshops held at Benson High School. There are three sessions to help females who may work in male populated fields.

Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs Session begins 10/7: This is for students interested in learning about business and business planning.

ZGF-Architecture Career Day-10/8/15: Students will get to visit ZGF to hear from architects and other industry professionals.

Disaster Academy 10/15: Students will work with community experts and be trained for emergency response.

Elemental Technologies Career Day 10/15: This Company makes software that allows videos to be broadcast online. Clients include ESPN, Comcast, HBO, the BBC and many others

Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)

 

 

A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)

With my last submission, I created some confusion about whether parents can call Attendance and leave messages.  Here is a clarification.

When Your Student is Absent or Late

When a student is absent from a class period, an Auto-Dialer will call a designated phone number associated with the student to inform parents/guardians of the absence.

In previous years, after listening to the Auto-Dialer message, parent/guardians were able to push a button to leave a recorded message for the Attendance Monitor.  This is no longer possible.  However, voicemail messages MAY BE LEFT for the Attendance Monitor, at any time, by calling Benson High School at (503) 916-5100 and then pressing Option 3 for Attendance. This is what the new Auto-Dialer system directs parent/guardians to do, in order to excuse or comment on their student’s absence from class.

 

LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL STUDENTS

Students who have been scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal must:

1. Obtain a late arrival or early dismissal pass card from the Counseling secretary Melanie Grasle.

2. Carry their late arrival/early dismissal pass card with them at all times, and present it upon request from any staff member.

3. Arrive or leave the building and school grounds at the time stated on their schedule for their late arrival or early dismissal, unless they receive permission to be on campus for a specific reason.

When the school is on a special bell schedule. Students with late arrival or early dismissal are expected to remain in class until the end of the class period. Students who work will need to make arrangements to report to work at a different time on those days so as not to miss class time.

 

 

Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful as we move into warm weather that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

Cafeteria Changes

Parents please note that the Cafeteria will no longer be providing cash back/change when students buy their lunch.  Students must have exact change.  If students do not have exact change the change will be applied to their account.

 

 

 

 

This Week In Athletics

 

Monday

Benson vs Lincoln in Football at 7:30pm at Lincoln High School

Tuesday

5:00 VB (JV) @ Jefferson

5:00 VB (JV2) @ Jefferson

6:30 VB @ Jefferson

4:00 MSOC @ Dallas

4:00 WSOC @ Reynolds

Wednesday

4:00 XC @ Pier Park

Thursday

4:00 WSOC vs The Dalles @ BHS

4:00 MSOC @ The Dalles

5:00 VB (JV) vs Wilson @ BHS

5:00 VB (JV2) vs Wilson @ BHS

6:30 VB (V) vs Wilson @ BHS

Saturday

TBA XC @ Lane Community College Invitational

 

 

Make It a Great Week!

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

A Message From Principal Wilson:

 

Parents/Guardians,

 

• I have attached the 2015-16 Bell Schedule and the monthly Benson Calendar for you and your students to review in preparation for this upcoming school year.  Please note that the monthly calendar is a fluid calendar and items will continue to be added to the calendar throughout the school year.  You can also access both items on our webpage.

 

• Please note that starting Monday August 31^st we will begin handing out tardy slips for students who do not make it to class on time.  Please discuss the importance of getting to class on time with your students.  If a student is late to a class he/she will need to have a tardy admittance slip in order to enter their respective class.

 

• Benson will be having its first big football game of the season this coming Thursday September 3^rd at Lebanon High School.  Game time is 5:30pm.  Please come out and support our Techmen as they take on Lebanon.

 

• This year in conjunction with PPS, all the PIL High Schools will now have the ability to have two (2) flex days a week depending on our weekly schedule.  For this week we will have Tutorial (A Flex Day) for students on Wednesday from 2:11pm-3:15pm.  During this time students will have access to their teachers if they need any type of assistance or support with their respective classes.  On Thursday of this week our (B Flex Day) will consist of Benson having its Clubs Fair where students in school based clubs actively recruit for new club members for this upcoming school year.  Benson’s Club Fair will be happening from 2:11pm-3:15pm in the main hallway of the school on Thursday September 3^rd.

 

 

 

A Message from Linda McLellan (Benson’s Fit2Live&Learn Instructor)

Freshmen Parents;

If you have any questions about PE & Health (aka: Fit2live&Learn)

please visit our website.  fit2liveandlearn.com

(grading policy; protocols; frequently asked questions; planner update; daily activities & homework assigned; making up absences; teacher contact information and much more).

 

Watch our 20 minute documentary (sponsored by Dr. Oz) that was shown at the Portland Film Festival, to see what Benson Fit2Live&Learn is all about.   Google: ‘Heart of the Matter – Healthcorp Story (vimeo.com).  I think it will surprise you!

 

Welcome to our Benson Family!

 

PE/Health Staff

 

 

 

A Message from Susan Pfohman (Benson’s Math Instructor)

Seniors are being offered an opportunity for Dual Credit from Portland Community College in a course called Math 111/112.  Tuition is free to the students as are the PCC fees.  The course is available to seniors who have completed Algebra 3-4 with a strong record or pre-calculus.  As of this week, Benson has more than 90 students enrolled in the three periods the class is taught.

 

 

A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)

In regards to the AutoDialer:

Parent/Guardians will no longer be able to leave voicemail excuses for student absences, but will be directed by the new AutoDialer system to call the Benson Attendance Office and speak with the Attendance Monitor to explain their student’s absence from class.

 

Tony Peters

Attendance Monitor

Ext. 77107

 

 

 

 

A Message from the Counseling Staff

Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty. Please see your counselor if you are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if you are missing a graduation required class.

Need to make up a credit?  PPS is offering Evening Scholars to retrieve credit.  You must pre-register with your counselor for Evening Scholars before Sept. 8th.  For more information about costs, classes, schedule, etc. please visit the PPS website at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/portland-evening-scholars.

 

 

A Message from Ms. Kennedy (Benson’s Health Science Instructor)

Please take note that NganTranh Nguyen placed 5th in the nation for medical spelling at HOSA Nationals this past summer.  We are all proud of her accomplishment here at Benson Tech.

 

 

A Message from our new AVID/College Coordinator Adam Kennybrew

Please be sure to read the attached flyer regarding receiving College Information from my office.

 

 

A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)

For parents:  If you would like to get updates on career events and job openings for your students, Text: @ccinfo to 81010

 

 

 

 

 

LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL STUDENTS

Students who have been scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal must:

1. Obtain a late arrival or early dismissal pass card from the Counseling secretary Melanie Grasle.

2. Carry their late arrival/early dismissal pass card with them at all times, and present it upon request from any staff member.

3. Arrive or leave the building and school grounds at the time stated on their schedule for their late arrival or early dismissal, unless they receive permission to be on campus for a specific reason.

When the school is on a special bell schedule. Students with late arrival or early dismissal are expected to remain in class until the end of the class period. Students who work will need to make arrangements to report to work at a different time on those days so as not to miss class time.

 

 

Dress Code Reminder

Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful as we move into warm weather that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable.  No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing.  No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.  Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length.  Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.

 

 

Last Day for Schedule Change

Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty.  Please have your student(s) see their counselor if they are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if they are missing a graduation required class.

 

Cafeteria Changes

Parents please note that the Cafeteria will no longer be providing cash back/change when students buy their lunch.  Students must have exact change.  If students do not have exact change the change will be applied to their account.

 

 

A Flex Schedule (Tutorial) will be happening on Wednesday September 2^nd.

School Schedule will be as follows:

Period 1  8:15am-9:30am

Period 2  9:35am-10:50am

Period 3  10:55am-12:10pm

Lunch     12:10pm-12:46pm

Period 4 12:51pm-2:06pm

A Flex (Tutorial) 2:11pm-3:15pm

 

B Flex Schedule (Club Fair) will be happening on Thursday September 3^rd.

School Schedule will be as follows:

Period 5  8:15am-9:30am

Period 6  9:35am-10:50am

Period 7  10:55am-12:10pm

Lunch     12:10pm-12:46pm

Period 8 12:51pm-2:06pm

B Flex (Club Fair) 2:11pm-3:15pm

 

 

 

 

This Week In Athletics

Tuesday

5:00 VB (JV) vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson

5:00 VB (JV2) vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson

6:30 VB vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson

 

Thursday

4:00 MSOC (V&JV) vs Sprague @ Delta Park

4:00 WSOC vs McKay @ Delta Park

5:30 Football @ Lebanon

 

 

 

 

Make It a Great Week!

 

Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School