Curtis Wilson Jr.

Parents/Guardians Weekly Newsletter

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Mar 022014
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians—I know that there has been a lot of speculation on what is going to happen with athletics here at Benson Tech.  I can assure you that I am in constant communication with district officials in regards to maintaining athletics here at Benson Tech and will continue to meet with district officials advocating for athletics until a final decision has been made.

 

I’ve copied an important article from Thursday’s Oregonian that you should read concerning Benson athletics. 

 

Portland Public Schools Senior Policy Advisor: District has ‘no plan to eliminate’ Benson sports

 

The Benson Techmen (Mike Richman/OregonLive.com)

By Casey Parks | [email protected]

Portland Public Schools leaders will meet with Benson Polytechnic High School community members before making decisions about the future of the school’s football and soccer programs, said Jon Isaacs, Superintendent Carole Smith’s senior policy advisor.  “No decisions have been made about any athletic programs at any school,” Isaacs said. “There are currently no plans to eliminate any programs. There’s currently no plan to eliminate football or any other sport from Benson.”  Athletic Director Marshall Haskins has not made a recommendation to the superintendent, Isaacs said, but Haskins did leave Benson off the preliminary schedule he submitted to OSAA.  “It was unfortunate that Benson was not included in that schedule, especially given the fact that no decisions have been made,” Isaacs said.

When Benson students and coaches got word this week that Haskins had left them off the schedule, they marched to the school board meeting to protest.

The turmoil dates back to last September, when the district decided to have all athletic teams compete together in a Class 6A Portland Interscholastic League starting in the 2014-2015 school year.

The change was supposed to kick start rivalries between the neighborhood schools and boost school spirit.  But 6A, which requires schools to fill three teams, is a big jump for some of the smaller schools.

 Isaacs said Haskins and his boss Tripp Goodall “have been having frank discussions with coaches and Principals at all schools about what it will take to build viable, sustainable athletic programs that meet 6A requirements and competition levels and best serve student athletes.  Now those discussions will begin to include community stakeholders, particularly at Benson.”

District leaders plan to meet with the community throughout March in meetings scheduled by the Parents, Teacher and Student Organization, Isaacs said.  The district will likely have a recommendation after spring break.

 

 

Parents/Guardians please remember that freshmen have a daily planner that will help parents monitor daily homework needs and due dates from teachers.  The daily planner also contains contact information and email addresses of their teachers.  Please also be aware of the automated phone calls from the school alerting you (parents) of absences/skipping by your child.  This will allow you the opportunity to follow up with your child before the absences become a chronic issue.

 

State Robotics Championships Held at Benson Polytechnic:

This past weekend the FTC State Robotics Championships were held at Benson Tech and the event was a spectacle to behold.  I was able to participate in the event on Sunday and cheer on and support the two robotics teams that made it to state representing Benson Tech.  The state robotics teams were made up of students in grades 7 through 12, who start the season in the fall by designing and programming a unique robot using a robotics kit called Tetrix.  Attendees had a chance to not only see robots built by the top Oregon teams, but also witness these robots go head to head competing to put blocks into baskets, and do chin ups on a cross bar at the end of each round!  Teams in this year’s championship tournament were divided into two divisions, with the divisions honoring the names of two  famous engineers with Portland connections: the late Howard Vollum, Tektronix co-founder, and Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder. The winning Oregon teams will take the top honors and go on to the Super-Regionals in California.  It was my pleasure to watch one of our own teams (Team EMP) make it to the Super-Regionals which will be held in Sacramento California later this spring.  Congratulations to Matt Pellico and his staff for putting together a great showing at the Robotics State Championships.

 

 

Important Graduation Information

Now is the time for seniors to order “CTE major stoles” to wear across their robes during the graduation ceremony.  Wearing a CTE major stole tells the world which Benson CTE program your student successfully completed at Benson Polytechnic High School.  Show some Tech Pride and order the major stole today!  CTE major stoles cost $19, payable to the bookkeeper by March 3rd.

Please note that the graduation stoles are optional.    VP Office

 

 

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

 

Wednesday March 5th

Play-In Basketball Game

7:00 MBX (V)  vs. Springfield at Springfield High School

 

 

A Message from Rachel Draper (Athletic Director):

The Women’s Basketball Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 4th from 6-7:30pm in the Band Room.  Note the date change.

 

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

 

 

 

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 and communicate with your students.

 

Juniors:  Now is the time to start studying for the ACT test.  Come to the College and Career Center for help.

 

SENIORS–KEEP WORKING ON POST HS PLANS:

Going to an apprenticeship after Benson? – See your major teacher; update your resume.

 

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 Dave DeMaris (Math Teacher):

Benson Mathematics students recently participated in a nationwide competitive exam, the AMC.  This 25-question, 90-minute, no-calculator focuses on Algebra and Geometry skills.  There are two categories: The AMC-12 for Seniors and Juniors and the AMC-10 for Freshmen and Sophomores.

Winners:

AMC – 12  :  1st place, Joseph Shea-Bianco, 2nd place, Kim Bronson, 3rd place, Gavin Beck, 4th place, Theo Nguyen ,  5th place, David Hoang .

AMC – 10 :  1st place, Lillian Thorburn, 2nd place, Zoe McEmerys , 3rd place, Izabel Valle, 4th place, Colleen Anthony,  5th place,  Chinwendu Ughamba .

Congratulations to these students.

 

A Message from Tim Hryciw (Tech-Geo Teacher)

On Friday students put in place the first two walls for the Dignity Village structure that we’re building.

The students were very happy and proud to see the walls go up.  As one student said “Wow this is cool we did it”.

On Tuesday the students will install the other two framed walls and start the trusses.

 

A Message from Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

3rd Annual Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence

 

We, the Multnomah Youth Commission, established the Youth Against Violence Committee (YAV) in 2011, in response to the growing violence directed towards young people. We identified seven types of violence: Anti-Gay and Gender, Cyberbullying, Gang, Home/Family, Police, School (Bullying), and Sexual & Dating Violence. As the official youth policy body for the City of Portland and Multnomah County, we will not tolerate these acts, which create a hostile and unsafe environment for all youth throughout our city and county.

 

In our last two summits, we tried to change the way violence was talked about and dealt with in our community. We are now hosting our 3rd Annual Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Ambridge Event Center (1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd). Our intention is to integrate youth and adults in the work our community does to prevent violence. New aspects of this year’s summit include more hands-on activities, artistic expression, and in-depth exploration of Gang/Police, School, and Sexual & Dating violence. Youth survey responses at past summits and events led us to focus more on these three forms of violence. In collaboration with community youth, we hope to continue the work from our past two summits by expanding our action steps to create change.

 

The first section of the summit is dedicated to youth, to caucus, build community, and further develop action steps in different mediums. The presence of invited policymakers and community leaders is requested in the afternoon, to listen to youth stories of violence and engage young people in dialogue around how we can take steps together to reduce violence in our community.

The goals of this year’s summit are to

• Provide resources for youth to deal with violence they experienced and/or currently experience in their lives

• Inform policymakers with the experiences youth face regarding violence and strengthen our youth-adult partnerships to implement our policy     recommendations and actions.

• Educate youth and adults about Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth and the importance of its implementation into all decision-making areas in our community

• Bring diverse youth from across the region together to share ideas and experiences regarding violence and build a youth movement for social change

We will provide:

1. On site licensed childcare to all young people with children (registration required)

2. Bus transportation to and from the summit from 12 different locations

3. Breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day

4. Custom made T-Shirts from local business Screw Loose Studios in N.PDX

5. Amazing raffle prizes with lots of chances to win.

6. Opportunities to learn, take action and STOP the violence

 

 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: IF you know of a YOUNG PERSON (NOT ADULT) who would be interested in attending please have them register online here.

 

CLICK HERE:  2014 YAV Summit REGISTRATION

 

Currently, our sponsors include State Farm Insurance Youth Advisory Board, Penney Family Fund (a member of Common Counsel Foundation),  Multnomah County’s Office of Diversity and Equity and Department of County Human Services, STRYVE (Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere), Defending Childhood Initiative, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the City of Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement.

 

Thanks for your support,

Marc Fernandes

Youth Development Coordinator, Multnomah Youth Commission

Office of Diversity and Equity – Multnomah County, Oregon

10317 E. Burnside

Portland, OR 97216

Ph: 503.793.1691

[email protected]

 

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 from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

DigiGirlz Microsoft Career Day  March 7th

Human Services Career Day  March 13   9:00-12:00

Veterinary Career Day  March 20th

 

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.   

 

New Opportunities for Benson Students

Chick Tech- is a free year long program that introduces 100 high school girls to technology and local tech community.  The program provides a fun, positive learning experience designed to build participants’ confidence in their technical abilities, give them positive role models, create connections with other young women from the Portland metro area, and create a positive association with technology creation.

Must be a sophomore or Junior to apply.

 

Technovision– is currently recruiting 13-19 year-old girls to complete in this year’s competition. Technovation is a girls-only challenge world-wide competition where teams of 5-6 girls’ work together to program a cellphone application and create a business plan to distribute their idea.  The winning team receives $10,000 to make their idea a reality.

 

 

The EAGLE:  (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment)

This program is a paid internship that encompasses all phases of the golf course operation.  Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two-year program.  You do not need to know how to play golf.

Come to the Career Center to pick up an application.

 

 

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    

Parent/Guardian Newsletter

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Feb 092014
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

 

Please note that I will be emailing out a fact sheet from the district to our parents on Monday that will provide information about what to expect at PPS schools in case of a teacher strike.  This fact sheet will be updated as more details become available. 

 

Important graduation information!  Now is the time for seniors to order “CTE major stoles” to wear across their robes during the graduation ceremony.  Wearing a CTE major stole tells the world which Benson CTE program your student successfully completed at Benson Polytechnic High School.  Show some Tech Pride and order the major stole today!  CTE major stoles cost $19, payable to the bookkeeper by March 3rd.

Please note that the graduation stoles are optional.

VP Office

 

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/

 

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

 

Tuesday Feb. 11th

4:15 MBX (FR) @ Roosevelt

5:45 MBX (JV) @ Roosevelt

7:30 MBX (V)  @ Roosevelt

 

5:45 WBX (JV) vs Roosevelt @ Marshall

7:30 WBX (V)  vs Roosevelt @ Marshall

 

 

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:

The Talent Show will have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.  Once a new date has been chosen parents and students will be notified.

 

 

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.

 

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 Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

3rd Annual Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence

We, the Multnomah Youth Commission, established the Youth Against Violence Committee (YAV) in 2011, in response to the growing violence directed towards young people. We identified seven types of violence: Anti-Gay and Gender, Cyberbullying, Gang, Home/Family, Police, School (Bullying), and Sexual & Dating Violence. As the official youth policy body for the City of Portland and Multnomah County, we will not tolerate these acts, which create a hostile and unsafe environment for all youth throughout our city and county.

In our last two summits, we tried to change the way violence was talked about and dealt with in our community. We are now hosting our 3rd Annual Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Ambridge Event Center (1333 NE MLK Jr. Blvd). Our intention is to integrate youth and adults in the work our community does to prevent violence. New aspects of this year’s summit include more hands-on activities, artistic expression, and in-depth exploration of Gang/Police, School, and Sexual & Dating violence. Youth survey responses at past summits and events led us to focus more on these three forms of violence. In collaboration with community youth, we hope to continue the work from our past two summits by expanding our action steps to create change.

The first section of the summit is dedicated to youth, to caucus, build community, and further develop action steps in different mediums. The presence of invited policymakers and community leaders is requested in the afternoon, to listen to youth stories of violence and engage young people in dialogue around how we can take steps together to reduce violence in our community.

The goals of this year’s summit are to

• Provide resources for youth to deal with violence they experienced and/or currently experience in their lives

• Inform policymakers with the experiences youth face regarding violence and strengthen our youth-adult partnerships to implement our policy     recommendations and actions.

• Educate youth and adults about Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth and the importance of its implementation into all decision-making areas in our community

• Bring diverse youth from across the region together to share ideas and experiences regarding violence and build a youth movement for social change

We will provide:

1. On site licensed childcare to all young people with children (registration required)

2. Bus transportation to and from the summit from 12 different locations

3. Breakfast, lunch and snacks during the day

4. Custom made T-Shirts from local business Screw Loose Studios in N.PDX

5. Amazing raffle prizes with lots of chances to win.

6. Opportunities to learn, take action and STOP the violence

 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: IF you know of a YOUNG PERSON (NOT ADULT) who would be interested in attending please have them register online here.

CLICK HERE:  2014 YAV Summit REGISTRATION

 

Currently, our sponsors include State Farm Insurance Youth Advisory Board, Penney Family Fund (a member of Common Counsel Foundation),  Multnomah County’s Office of Diversity and Equity and Department of County Human Services, STRYVE (Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere), Defending Childhood Initiative, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the City of Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement.

 

Thanks for your support,

Marc Fernandes

Youth Development Coordinator, Multnomah Youth Commission

Office of Diversity and Equity – Multnomah County, Oregon

10317 E. Burnside

Portland, OR 97216

Ph: 503.793.1691

[email protected]

 

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.

[email protected]

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 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    

Parent/Guardian Weekly Newsletter

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Feb 022014
 

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.

[email protected]

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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Jan 262014
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

Please note that we are now at the halfway point of the school year as the Second Semester will officially begin Tuesday January 28th.

Parents please take a look at the documentary “The Heart Of The Matter” which is a program that is in place here at Benson Tech.  Linda McLellan, Katie Meyer, Monty Catabay and Amy Barras are the important figures behind this very successful program happening here at Benson Tech.

The Heart Of The Matter

http://healthcorps.org/healthcorps-tv/

 

 

January 27th Teacher Planning Day (No Students at School)

 

 

January 28th Beginning of Second Semester

 

 

 

Benson Tech Show:

The Benson Tech Show is coming February 13th and 14th from 6pm-9pm here at Benson.  Parents/Guardians this is the time to come by with your students to see what Benson truly has to offer within its CTE programs.  Parents and students will be able to visit all the CTE programs, talk with teachers in the academic and CTE setting and experience Benson’s hands on programs.  The freshmen class will also have activities happening  in the gym for all of our students and guests.  To catch a glimpse of last year’s Tech Show please be sure to visit the Benson website at www.bensonhs.net and click on the Tech Show 2013 icon.

 

 

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

 

Tuesday

5:45 WBX (JV) @ Jefferson

7:30 WBX (VAR) @ Jefferson

4:15 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS

5:45 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS

7:30 MBX vs Jefferson @ BHS

 

Friday

5:45 WBX (JV) vs Wilson @ BHS

7:30 WBX (V) vs Wilson @ BHS

4:15 MBX (Frosh) vs Wilson

5:45 MBX (JV) vs Wilson

7:30 MBX (VAR) vs Wilson

 

Athletic News:

Congratulations goes out to Vonte Carter on being nominated for the 37th Annual McDonalds All American Boys Basketball Game.  This nomination means that Vonte Carter is recognized as one of the top 1000 basketball players in the United States and from the field of 1000 basketball players 24 athletes will be chosen to participate in the McDonalds All American Boys Basketball Game in April.  Benson congratulates Vonte Carter on his nomination and we wish him luck in making it to the field of 24.

 

 

A Message from Rachel Draper (Athletic Director):

 

Spring sports clearance is February 18-28 during lunch and after school.

 

Spring sports tryouts/practice starts March 3.

 

All athletes must get cleared in the athletic office before they can tryout or practice.

 

Thanks Ms. Draper

 

Winter Formal 2014

Benson’s Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the Doubletree Inn by the Lloyd Center.  This dance is FORMAL.  Please be sure to “Dress to Impress.” 

Winter Formal tickets will be on sale January 21st – 31st during lunch and afterschool in the bookkeeper’s office.  Prices:  $20 single, $35 couple.  Tickets are limited so by them now!

 

Benson’s Talent Show:

Benson’s Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 6th (Please Note The Date Change) from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Auditorium.  Price is $2.00 at the door.  Students may purchase their tickets in advance for $1.00.

 

 

A message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:

Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss:

 

Evening Scholars: If your student needs to make up credit please have them see their counselor for more information about retrieving credit through the EVENING SCHOLARS program located at Benson.  The last day to get the paperwork from your counselor is Feb. 4th 2014. 

 

Math Tutoring: The counseling center is now offering FREE math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm for students in Algebra 1 – Pre-Calculus.  Feel free to drop in any Thursday and get help with math in the counseling center.

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

 

 

 

Scholarships:

 

SAT Prep Sessions:

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

 

Instant Admit Days:

 

Internships:

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:

 

PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments):  By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future.  During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future.  Sign up in the Career Center.

 

International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc.  Pick-up applications in the Career Center.

 

 

Contest Opportunities To Discuss With Your Kids:

DuPont Challenge– The DuPont Challenge offers winning students, sponsoring teachers, and parents more than 100,000 in awards, including an expenses-paid trip to a Walt Disney World Resort and VIP tour and luncheon at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.  The DuPont Challenge is an essay competition for grades 7-12 that focuses on scientific and technological developments that create solutions to humanity’s most pressing global challenges. 

 

Essays may be submitted in the following four categories:

 

• Together, we can Feed the world

• Together, we can build a secure Energy Future.

• Together, we can Protect people and the environment.

• Together, we can be Innovative anywhere

Due:  1/31/14

 

65th Annual Be Kind to Animals Poster & Story Contest– Each year students in Oregon are invited to either create a poster or write a short story portraying a part of the Oregon Humane Society’s mission to help animals.  Winning posters and stories are displayed in the OHS Education Hall, on the OHS website and are featured in the OHS quarterly magazine. Posters and stories may also be used to promote events and shelter programs. Top entries in each category will also win great prizes.

For more details, go to http://www.oregonhumane.org/services/contests.asp#.UqDmMSfp1Ck

Due: 3/19/14 

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

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Jan 192014
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

Please note that finals will be starting this week here at Benson.  It is imperative that your kids get plenty of rest the night before their final and that they arrive to their final here at school on time.  Please be sure to reiterate this message to your kids before the start of final exams which will begin on Wednesday January 22nd.

 

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

www.healthcorps.org/documentary

 

 

Parents please note that Benson will not be having a late opening this coming Wednesday January 22nd as we had our late opening last week.  Benson will be on its Finals schedule starting this coming Wednesday thru Friday. 

 

 

Benson Students Finals Schedule will be as follows:

 

Wednesday January 22nd 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 1 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 3 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Period 5 Final

1:45pm-3:15pm—Make-Up/Grading

 

 

Thursday January 23rd 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 2 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 4 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Period 6 Final

1:45pm-3:15pm—Make-Up/Grading

 

Friday January 24th 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 7 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 8 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Make-Up/Testing

1:45pm-3:15pm—Grading

 

January 24th End of the 1st Semester

January 27th Teacher Planning Day (No Students at School)

January 28th Beginning of Second Semester

 

 

 

A Message from Mary Rechner in regards to the “Writers In The schools Program” that Benson students participated in on Thursday January 9th

Dear Writers, Teachers, and Principal Wilson,

Thank you very much for an expressive and exciting reading at Broadway Books last Thursday evening to celebrate the residencies of writers Desmond Spann and Timothy Lane.

Thank you to Mr. Naganuma and Ms. Bruer for hosting our writers, to Mr. Mylet for being our WITS liaison, and to Mr. Wilson for inviting Writers in the Schools to work with Benson teachers and students.

Our program coordinator Mel Wells took some great photos and included them in her blog post about the reading; please check it out when you have a moment:

http://witspdx.com/2014/01/10/wits-benson-student-reading-at-broadway-books/

Mary Rechner

Writers in the Schools Program Director

Literary Arts

925 SW Washington Street

Portland, OR 97205

503.227.2583 X109

www.literary-arts.org

 

 

Benson Tech Show:

The Benson Tech Show is coming February 13th and 14th from 6pm-9pm here at Benson.  Parents/Guardians this is the time to come by with your students to see what Benson truly has to offer within its CTE programs.  Parents and students will be able to visit all the CTE programs, talk with teachers in the academic and CTE setting and experience Benson’s hands on programs.  The freshmen class will also have activities happening  in the gym for all of our students and guests.  To catch a glimpse of last year’s Tech Show please be sure to visit the Benson website at www.bensonhs.net and click on the Tech Show 2013 icon.

 

 

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

Friday

5:45 WBX (JV) @ Cleveland

7:30 WBX (V) @ Cleveland 

4:15 MBX vs Cleveland @ BHS

5:45 MBX vs Cleveland @ BHS

7:30 MBX vs Cleveland @ 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

 

 

Winter Formal 2014

Benson’s Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the Doubletree Inn by the Lloyd Center.  This dance is FORMAL.  Please be sure to “Dress to Impress.” 

Winter Formal tickets will be on sale January 21st – 31st during lunch and afterschool in the bookkeeper’s office.  Prices:  $20 single, $35 couple.  Tickets are limited so by them now!

 

Benson’s Talent Show:

Benson’s Talent Show will be held on Friday, February 7th from 6:00 – 7:30 in the Auditorium.  Price is $2.00 at the door.  Students may purchase their tickets in advance for $1.00.

 

 

A message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:

Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss:

 

Evening Scholars: If your student needs to make up credit please have them see their counselor for more information about retrieving credit through the EVENING SCHOLARS program located at Benson.  The last day to get the paperwork from your counselor is Feb. 4th 2014. 

 

Math Tutoring: The counseling center is now offering FREE math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm for students in Algebra 1 – Pre-Calculus.  Feel free to drop in any Thursday and get help with math in the counseling center.

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

Portland Parks & Recreation Career Day:  1/24/14 Summer employment opportunities

 

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:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:

PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments):  By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future.  During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future.  Sign up in the Career Center.

 

International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc.  Pick-up applications in the Career Center.

 

Leadership Conference:

The César E. Chávez Leadership Conference will take place on March 7, 2014, at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon.  Benson’s Latino/a students are encouraged to apply for this event.

Space is limited.  If you are interesting in attending, you will need to complete the following steps:

1) Pick up forms (field trip permission and excused absence) from Brian Stauffer in the main office or Ms. Henry in the counseling office

2) Get parent/teacher signatures

3) Pay the $10 registration fee to Debbie Corning in the Bookkeeping office

4) Turn in forms and receipt from bookkeeper to Brian in the main office.

5) The first 30 students to get their forms and receipts in will be able to attend the conference.

 

Everything is due THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD!

See Brian Stauffer or Amy Henry if you have questions or concerns.

 

 

 

Contest Opportunities To Discuss With Your Kids:

DuPont Challenge– The DuPont Challenge offers winning students, sponsoring teachers, and parents more than 100,000 in awards, including an expenses-paid trip to a Walt Disney World Resort and VIP tour and luncheon at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.  The DuPont Challenge is an essay competition for grades 7-12 that focuses on scientific and technological developments that create solutions to humanity’s most pressing global challenges. 

Essays may be submitted in the following four categories:

• Together, we can Feed the world

• Together, we can build a secure Energy Future.

• Together, we can Protect people and the environment.

• Together, we can be Innovative anywhere

Due:  1/31/14

 

65th Annual Be Kind to Animals Poster & Story Contest– Each year students in Oregon are invited to either create a poster or write a short story portraying a part of the Oregon Humane Society’s mission to help animals.  Winning posters and stories are displayed in the OHS Education Hall, on the OHS website and are featured in the OHS quarterly magazine. Posters and stories may also be used to promote events and shelter programs. Top entries in each category will also win great prizes.

For more details, go to http://www.oregonhumane.org/services/contests.asp#.UqDmMSfp1Ck

Due: 3/19/14 

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

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Jan 122014
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

This month, late openings for Benson will be on Wednesday, January 15th, and Thursday, January 16th, due to final exams occurring the following week.

This Thursday January 16th late opening will be our monthly advisory period from 8:15 to 10:00 AM.  Students needing extra help are invited to come in to get support from their teachers during this time.

 

Important Meeting Date:

Site Council will be meeting at 4pm in room 125 on Wednesday January 15th

PTSA will be meeting at 6pm in room 125 on Wednesday January 15th

Alumni will be meeting at 6pm in the Library Conference Room on Wednesday January 15th

 

Parents I will be having a “State of Benson” address on Wednesday January 15th at 5:30pm in room 125 (band room) to just inform parents on how Benson is doing at this point of the school year.  You are more than welcomed to come and hear this address and attend either the PTSA or Alumni meeting afterwards.  If you’re interested in attending the Site Council meeting please remember they will be meeting at 4pm on Wednesday January 15th in room 125.

 

Benson Students Finals Schedule will be as follows:

 

Wednesday January 22nd 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 1 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 3 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Period 5 Final

1:45pm-3:15pm—Make-Up/Grading

 

 

Thursday January 23rd 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 2 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 4 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Period 6 Final

1:45pm-3:15pm—Make-Up/Grading

 

Friday January 24th 2014

8:15am-9:45am—Period 7 Final

9:50am-11:20am—Period 8 Final

11:25am-12:05pm—Lunch

12:10pm-1:40pm—Make-Up/Testing

1:45pm-3:15pm—Grading

 

January 24th End of the 1st Semester

 

January 27th Teacher Planning Day (No Students at School)

 

January 28th Beginning of Second Semester

 

 

Benson Tech Show:

The Benson Tech Show is coming February 13th and 14th from 6pm-9pm here at Benson.  Parents/Guardians this is the time to come by with your students to see what Benson truly has to offer within its CTE programs.  Parents and students will be able to visit all the CTE programs, talk with teachers in the academic and CTE setting and experience Benson’s hands on programs.  The freshmen class will also have activities happening  in the gym for all of our students and guests.  To catch a glimpse of last year’s Tech Show please be sure to visit the Benson website at www.bensonhs.net and click on the Tech Show 2013 icon.

 

 

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

 

Tuesday January 14th 2014

4:15 MBX (FR) vs Roosevelt @ BHS

5:45 MBX (JV) vs Roosevelt @ BHS

7:30 MBX (V) vs Roosevelt @ BHS

5:45 WBX (JV) @ Roosevelt 

7:30 WBX (V) @ Roosevelt 

     

Wednesday January 15th 2014

6:30 WR vs Jefferson @ BHS

 

Saturday January 18th 2014

WR @ Bob Beisell Tourney in Forest Grove (Time-TBD)

 

 

Winter Formal 2014

Benson’s Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the DoubleTree Inn by the Lloyd Center.  This dance is FORMAL.  Please be sure to “Dress to Impress.” 

Winter Formal tickets will be on sale January 21st – 31st during lunch and afterschool in the bookkeeper’s office.  Prices:  $20 single, $35 couple.  Tickets are limited so by them now!

 

 

 

A message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:

Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss:

 

Evening Scholars: If your student needs to make up credit please have them see their counselor for more information about retrieving credit through the EVENING SCHOLARS program located at Benson.  The last day to get the paperwork from your counselor is Feb. 4th 2014. 

 

Math Tutoring: The counseling center is now offering FREE math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm for students in Algebra 1 – Pre-Calculus.  Feel free to drop in any Thursday and get help with math in the counseling center!

The Benson Counseling Staff

 

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

Oregon Humane Society Career Day: January 15, 2014 applications due by January 9, 2014

 

Portland Parks & Recreation Career Day:  1/24/14 Summer employment opportunities

 

 

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:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:

 

PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments):  By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future.  During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future.  Sign up in the Career Center.

 

International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc.  Pick-up applications in the Career Center.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:

The PPS Focus on Diversity Film & Lecture Series is hosting a special exhibit Jan. 16 at Jefferson High School.

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is a traveling exhibit that explores history through memorabilia that spans from slavery to Hip Hop. The innovative exhibit features 5,000 artifacts, including documents from Black leaders who helped shape the United States.

The exhibit will be open from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 for students and from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for families and community members at Jefferson, 5210 N. Kerby Ave. The exhibit will be temporarily housed at Jefferson High School.

Khalid el-Hakim, the founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, will provide context and discuss the exhibit.  Accompanying him will be Dr. Umar Johnson an nationally certified school psychologist who lectures throughout the country. Dr. Umar is a blood relative of abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass.

 

PPS Office of School-Family Partnership

503-916-3073

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

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Jan 052014
 

 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

I’d like to welcome all of your students back to school and hope that you and your kids had a restful and relaxing holiday season.  I am excited to be returning to school Monday morning and look forward to a robust and fruitful second half of the school year once students complete their finals later this month.

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

Tuesday: January 7th

 4:15 MBX (FR) vs Franklin @ BHS

 5:45 MBX (JV) vs Franklin @ BHS

 7:30 MBX (V) vs Franklin @ BHS

 5:45 WBX (JV) @ Franklin

 7:30 WBX (V) @ Franklin

 

Wednesday: January 8th

6:30 WR vs Cleveland & Madison @ BHS

 

Friday: January 10th

5:45 WBX (JV) vs Madison @ BHS

7:30 WBX (V) vs Madison @ BHS

 

Saturday: January 11th

4:00 MBX vs Madison @ Marshall

 

A message from Ilsa Bruer (English Department):

On Thursday, January 9th, 2014, students from Ms. Bruer’s sophomore English classes will be joining author Timothy Lane for a book reading. This event will celebrate several weeks of work and collaboration with the writer and students will be reading original pieces they have composed. The event is free and is open to the public, so please come support the students as they show off their work. The event will be held at Broadway Books (1714 NE Broadway) and will begin at 7 pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2014

 

 

Congratulations to Linda McLellan and Katie Meyer:

Congratulations to Linda and Katie on winning the PYFP (Presidential Youth Fitness Program) Award.

The funding for this award – valued at more than $2,500 – provides a three-year site license to the FITNESSGRAM® assessment, associated professional development and student recognition emblems and certificates.  Linda and Katie also have the option to apply for $2,000 in funding for one of the Healthy Eating Plays, in the spring of 2014.  Linda and Katie are true pioneers in regards to fitness and healthy living within public schools.

 

 

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:

College Goal Oregon: College Goal Oregon is a FREE event designed to help Oregon college-bound students and their families with the financial aid application process. Everyone is invited to attend a session in January. Financial aid professionals will be on hand to help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) scholarship application. More information at: http://collegegoaloregon.gov/faqs.html.

 

College Goal Oregon Dates/Locations:

Saturday, January 11th 9-12pm – Portland Community College – Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, and Sylvania campuses.

 

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!

The Benson Counseling Staff

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

Oregon Humane Society Career Day: January 15, 2014 applications due by January 9, 2014

Portland Parks & Recreation Career Day:  1/24/14 Summer employment opportunities

 

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.   

1/10/14                Wyotech                               10:00

Choose to train for a variety of career fields. At WyoTech, you get all the tools and support you need to follow your career dreams. WyoTech offers programs in Automotive Technology, Collision Refinishing, Diesel Technology, HVAC, Marine Technology, Motorcycle Technology, Plumbing and Electrical.

 

 

Instant Admit Days:

 

Internships:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

 

Here is a message from the School Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

APPLY NOW to get Health Insurance starting January 1

 

Cover Oregon knows many Oregonians have been waiting months, even years, for health insurance. We are encouraging all Oregonians to APPLY NOW if they want coverage to start January 1, 2014.

 

You can apply now in one of the following ways:

1.  On your own. Visit CoverOregon.com to use the online application form. Submit it electronically, or print it out and mail or fax it to Cover Oregon. You can also call 1-855-CoverOR to request an application.

 

2.  Through a certified insurance agent or community partner, at no cost to you. Find a searchable list of partners in your area at CoverOregon.com.

If you have questions about how to apply, call 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767) or email [email protected].

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

Parent/Guardian Weekly Newsletter

 Principal's Desk  No Responses »
Dec 142013
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

Please be sure to provide positive support as your kids finish out this last week of school before Christmas Vacation begins.  For some of our students Christmas Vacation comes with uncertainty, so please be mindful and talk to your kids if you notice any significant changes in their moods or behavior.

On behalf of the Benson Administrative Team we would like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season.

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

Monday

6:00 WR  Frosh Novice @ Lincoln   TBA

4:15 WBX (JV) vs DeLaSalle @ BHS

5:45 WBX (V) vs DeLaSalle @ BHS

Tuesday

4:15 MBX (FR) @ Lincoln

5:45 MBX (JV) @ Lincoln

7:30 MBX (V) @ Lincoln

5:30 WBX (JV) @ David Douglas

7:00 WBX (V) @ David Douglas

Wednesday

6:30 WR vs Lakeridge @ BHS

Friday

4:00  MBX (FR) @ Hudson Bay

5:30  MBX (JV) @ Hudson Bay

7:00  MBX (V) @ Hudson Bay

5:45 WBX (JV) vs Barlow @ BHS

7:30 WBX (V) vs Barlow @ BHS

 

Seniors Pictures:

Parents,

Senior Pictures are DUE December 22nd!  Have your students send them to [email protected]   Be sure to include your quote in the e-mail.  Spread the word; let’s get everyone’s picture in the yearbook!

 

A message from Ilsa Bruer (English Department):

On Thursday, January 9th, 2014, students from Ms. Bruer’s sophomore English classes will be joining author Timothy Lane for a book reading. This event will celebrate several weeks of work and collaboration with the writer and students will be reading original pieces they have composed. The event is free and is open to the public, so please come support the students as they show off their work. The event will be held at Broadway Books (1714 NE Broadway) and will begin at 7 pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2014

 

Congratulations to Linda McLellan and Katie Meyer:

Congratulations to Linda and Katie on winning the PYFP (Presidential Youth Fitness Program) Award.

The funding for this award – valued at more than $2,500 – provides a three-year site license to the FITNESSGRAM® assessment, associated professional development and student recognition emblems and certificates.  Linda and Katie also have the option to apply for $2,000 in funding for one of the Healthy Eating Plays, in the spring of 2014.  Linda and Katie are true pioneers in regards to fitness and healthy living within public schools.

 

A message from Amy Barras:

Our annual health fair is on Thursday, December 19th. A big thank you to the freshmen Fit2Live&Learn class for organizing the event!

Thank you to those teachers and classes who participated in our wellness challenge. Keep up the healthy work over the holidays.

HealthCorps healthy app for your smart phones is finally here! Download the app, Momentum Challenge and motivate yourself beyond the classroom! Our school code: BHS672

Amy’s Fun Fact: one M&M candy holds the same number of calories that it takes the average person to walk the length of a football field. This means that about 17 M&Ms would demand walking one mile!

 

A message from the PE/Health Department: (Linda McLellan and Katie Meyer)

The Health Fair is coming up.  December 19th.  Freshmen Fit2Live&Learn class will be hosting the 2013 Benson Health Fair.  Parents are welcome.     10:30 am – 2:00 pm (with a break for lunch)

 

 

A message from the Benson Bookkeeper: (Debbie Corning)

Parents and students the deadline is quickly approaching.  If you want to purchase a 2014 yearbook, the price is $50 until winter break (Dec. 20th) and $60 after winter break.  You can make a check out to Benson High School.  I also take cash and money orders.  Remember that our student store also has sweatshirts($30), t-shirts($10), scarves($20) and beanies($15).   These items make great presents.  Students may stop by my office before school, lunch time and after school.  Parents may stop by anytime.  My hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

 

Scholarships:

 

SAT Prep Sessions:

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

Instant Admit Days:

12/16 Western Oregon (Sign up through Naviance) 9:00am

Internships:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

 

Here is a message from the School Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

 

APPLY NOW to get Health Insurance starting January 1!

 

Cover Oregon knows many Oregonians have been waiting months, even years, for health insurance. We are encouraging all Oregonians to APPLY NOW if they want coverage to start January 1, 2014.

 

You can apply now in one of the following ways:

1.    On your own. Visit CoverOregon.com to use the online application form. Submit it electronically, or print it out and mail or fax it to Cover Oregon. You can also call 1-855-CoverOR to request an application.

 

2.   Through a certified insurance agent or community partner, at no cost to you. Find a searchable list of partners in your area at CoverOregon.com.

If you have questions about how to apply, call 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767) or email [email protected].

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

Parent/Guardian Weekly Newsletter

 Principal's Desk  No Responses »
Dec 082013
 

 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

Please be sure to provide positive support as your kids finish out the next two weeks of school before Christmas Vacation begins.  For some of our students Christmas Vacation comes with uncertainty, so please be mindful and talk to your kids if you notice any significant changes in their moods or behavior.

 

ACTE National Convention:

Benson Polytechnic High School was well represented at the annual ACTE National Convention that was held in Las Vegas Nevada from December 4th-7th.  Myself along with parent volunteers, district officials and Benson teachers attended the 4-day event in which we were able to view and gather informative information in regards to CTE programs and materials that were on display from around the country.  The trip was a valuable experience in learning how other CTE programs are implemented in other areas of the United States.

 

 

Athletic Events For The Week

*MBX=Men’s Basketball/WBX=Women’s Basketball/WR=Wrestling

Monday

3:00 MBX (FR) @ Evergreen

4:30 MBX (JV) @ Evergreen

8:00 MBX (V) @ Evergreen

4:30 WBX (JV) @ Evergreen

6:00 WBX (V) @ Evergreen

 Tuesday

4:15 MBX (FR) vs Grant @ BHS

5:45 MBX (JV) vs Grant @ BHS

7:30 MBX (V) vs Grant @ BHS

 

Wednesday

4:15 WBX (FR) vs Gresham @ BHS

5:45 WBX (JV) vs Gresham @ BHS

7:30 WBX (V) vs Gresham @ BHS

4:00 WR @ Grant

Friday

7:00  MBX (V) @ Columbia Christian

6:30 WR @ Milwaukie Tourney

5:45 WBX (JV) vs North Salem @ BHS

7:30 WBX (V) vs North Salem @ BHS

 

Seniors Pictures:

Parents,

Senior Pictures are DUE December 22nd!  Have your students send them to [email protected]   Be sure to include your quote in the e-mail.  Spread the word; let’s get everyone’s picture in the yearbook!

 

 

 

A message from Kevin Flink (KBPS Radio)

KBPS will be broadcasting the Grant/Benson basketball game live on Tuesday 7:30 pm.  1450 AM and streaming at kbps.am

Kevin Flink

Operations Manager

KBPS Radio

515 N.E. 15th Ave

Portland Oregon 97232

phone (503) 916-5828

 

 

 

Site Council Minutes

Benson High School Site Council Minutes

November 19,  2013

In Attendance:

Administrators                 Curtis Wilson

Jeandre Carbone

Barry Phillips

Teachers                              Brett Anderson

Classified Employee        Brain Stauffer

Community Member     Dale Bajema

Student                                Tifany Assenberg

Parents                                Neeley Wells

Chrissy Schutzer

Lisa Wilcke

Bill Herzberg

 

Minutes

The minutes from the October were circulated by email, changes and correction made and were sent to Curtis for posting on the website.

By-Laws

Brett moved that we adopt the state-issued by-laws for our organization. It was passed and Lisa will conform the document.

PIL Sports

Curtis reports that discussions are continuing about the implementation of the PIL reconfiguration, with the idea of schools needing to field only two levels of a sport to keep it viable.

5-Year Plan

After spending some time working on the latest draft, a subcommittee will meet next in the library classroom to review the 5YP suggestions and incorporated them into the document.  Jeandre will send Lisa the mission statement and history section if it can be found, if not the history section will be removed.

Community Cycling Center

Mychal Tetteh, Benson Alum and CEO of the CCC attended the meeting to share the mission of the CCC and present his vision of a bond between Benson and the CCC.  The CCC has an outreach program, which could benefit Benson by promoting “Active Transportation” and exploring potential academic tie-ins with PE and bike mechanics.  Brett shared that basic bike maintenance is taught in auto.

New Business

Curtis proposed a change to how the various community meetings occur at Benson and the following idea came out of the discussion: Starting in January the administration team will hold a public meeting at 5:30 on the third Wednesday of the month in RM 125 (the band room.)  This will be an opportunity for Site Council, PTSA and the Alumni Association Board to hear from the Principal and VPs about what is going on in the school.  The organizations can schedule their meetings around this.  i.e. Site Council will meet before, then proceed to the Admin meeting, the PTSA will start at the Admin meeting, then move to their meeting.  We have not heard from the Alumni group, but the other two groups were amenable.

Curtis solicited input regarding where Benson would like to see growth in its CTE program in response to a request for such information from the district around the execution of the current and future bond money.  He will be basing his response on Development Goal 3 from the 5YP.

The meeting ended at 5:30

The next meeting is December 10th at 4:00. 

 

 

A message from Amy Barras:!

The hit T.V. show chopped is looking for teen chef’s! Apply by December 8th at http://www.choppedcasting.com/

Our annual health fair is scheduled for December 19th. Please email Amy at [email protected] if you would like to bring your class to the fair.

Our staff wellness challenge has begun! Keep moving and reminding your students to drink water. Thank you Amanda and Emily- our fabulous interns from OHSU for organizing this challenge just in time for the

holiday season!

Like us on Facebook: HealthCorps at Benson High School

HealthCorps healthy app for your smart phones is finally here! Download the app, Momentum Challenge and motivate yourself beyond the classroom! Our school code: BHS672

 

A message from the PE/Health Department: (Linda McLellan and Katie Meyer)

The Health Fair is coming up.  December 19th.  Freshmen Fit2Live&Learn class will be hosting the 2013 Benson Health Fair.  Parents are welcome.

10:30 am – 2:00 pm (with a break for lunch)

 

A message from the Benson Bookkeeper: (Debbie Corning)

Parents and students the deadline is quickly approaching.  If you want to purchase a 2014 yearbook, the price is $50 until winter break and $60 after winter break.  You can make a check out to Benson High School.  I also take cash and money orders.  Remember that our student store also has sweatshirts($30), t-shirts($10), scarves($20) and beanies($15).   These items make great presents.  Students may stop by my office before school, lunch time and after school.  Parents may stop by anytime.  My hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

 

Upcoming Career Days:

Mercy Corps Career Day 12/12

 

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.   

12/9 Oregon State  9:00am

12/16 Western Oregon (Sign up through Naviance) 9:00am

 

Instant Admit Days:

 

Internships:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice.  Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour.  If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Paid summer internship deadline January 31, 2014

Apply online at bankofamerica.com/student leaders

 

 

Here is a message from the School Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

 

APPLY NOW to get Health Insurance starting January 1!

 

Cover Oregon knows many Oregonians have been waiting months, even years, for health insurance. We are encouraging all Oregonians to APPLY NOW if they want coverage to start January 1, 2014.

 

You can apply now in one of the following ways:

1.            On your own. Visit CoverOregon.com to use the online application form. Submit it electronically, or print it out and mail or fax it to Cover Oregon. You can also call 1-855-CoverOR to request an application.

 

2.            Through a certified insurance agent or community partner, at no cost to you. Find a searchable list of partners in your area at CoverOregon.com.

If you have questions about how to apply, call 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767) or email [email protected].

 

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

Parent/Guardian Weekly Newsletter

 Principal's Desk  No Responses »
Dec 012013
 

A Message From Principal Wilson:

Parents/Guardians,

Please be sure to provide positive support as your kids finish out the next three weeks of school before Christmas vacation begins.  For some of our students Christmas vacation comes with uncertainty, so please be mindful and talk to your kids if you notice any significant changes in their moods or behavior.

A message from Amy Barras:

Chef’s Club is cancelled this week. Enjoy the holiday!

The hit T.V. show chopped is looking for teen chef’s! Apply by December 8th at http://www.choppedcasting.com/

Our annual health fair is scheduled for December 19th. Please email Amy at [email protected] if you would like to bring your class to the fair.

Our staff wellness challenge has begun! Keep moving and reminding your students to drink water. Thank you Amanda and Emily- our fabulous interns from OHSU for organizing this challenge just in time for the

holiday season!

Like us on Facebook: HealthCorps at Benson High School

HealthCorps healthy app for your smart phones is finally here! Download the app, Momentum Challenge and motivate yourself beyond the classroom! Our school code: BHS672

Amy’s Fun Fact: 850 peanuts are needed to make an 18 oz. jar of peanut butter.

 

 

A message from the PE/Health Department: (Linda McLellan and Katie Meyer)

The Health Fair is coming up.  December 19th.  Freshmen Fit2Live&Learn class will be hosting the 2013 Benson Health Fair.  Parents are welcome.

10:30 am – 2:00 pm (with a break for lunch)

 

 

A message from the Benson Bookkeeper: (Debbie Corning)

Parents and students the deadline is quickly approaching.  If you want to purchase a 2014 yearbook, the price is $50 until winter break and $60 after winter break.  You can make a check out to Benson High School.  I also take cash and money orders.  Remember that our student store also has sweatshirts($30), t-shirts($10), scarves($20) and beanies($15).   These items make great presents.  Students may stop by my office before school, lunch time and after school.  Parents may stop by anytime.  My hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

 

 

A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)

 

Coming to Benson:

Benson’s Financial Aid Night 12/3/13 @ 6:30 PM

 

Upcoming Career Days:

Mercy Corps Career Day 12/12

 

Scholarships:

 

SAT Prep Sessions:

SAT Prep Session for Juniors and Seniors is at 3:30pm on 12/6.  (Please sign up through Naviance)

 

COLLEGE VISITS:

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

12/04 Western Oregon 9:00am

12/9 Oregon State  9:00am

12/16 Western Oregon (Sign up through Naviance) 9:00am

 

Instant Admit Days:

12/5 Portland State  9:00am

 

Internships:

Apply for the Oregon Zoo ZAP (Zoo Animal Presenters) internship.  This is a three year paid program for teens interested in working with children and learning about conservation education.   Get your applications in the career center.  Application deadline is January 22, 2014.

 

 

Here is a message from the School Nurse Cindy Schlatter:

 

APPLY NOW to get Health Insurance starting January 1!

 

Cover Oregon knows many Oregonians have been waiting months, even years, for health insurance. We are encouraging all Oregonians to APPLY NOW if they want coverage to start January 1, 2014.

 

You can apply now in one of the following ways:

1.            On your own. Visit CoverOregon.com to use the online application form. Submit it electronically, or print it out and mail or fax it to Cover Oregon. You can also call 1-855-CoverOR to request an application.

 

2.            Through a certified insurance agent or community partner, at no cost to you. Find a searchable list of partners in your area at CoverOregon.com.

If you have questions about how to apply, call 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767) or email [email protected].

C. Wilson

Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School    

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