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Jan 102016
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Parents/Guardians
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Principal Wilson
Nov 292015
November 30th 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
Here is a great story that was in the Oregonian and OregonLive regarding one of Benson’s finest. Please open the link below and read about Daniel’s incredible story.
Master Planning Committee “Reshaping Benson’s Future”
If you are interested in being on the Benson Master Planning Committee for the “New Benson Tech” please read the information below, open up the attached links and follow the application instructions. This is a great way to get involved and stay on top of all the upcoming news and decisions related to the “New Benson Tech.”
The Benson master planning website is now available for people in the community who are interested in becoming involved. This site provides an overview of the upcoming Master Planning process, an application for joining the Master Planning committee and the committee charter. Here is the link: http://BensonBond.pps.net or http://www.pps.k12.or.us/bond/10958.htm
Any interested staff or community members interested in being a part of the Master Planning committee should fill out the application either on line or in hard copy. Please know that the “Hard Copy” application will be due back to my office (Mr. Wilson ) by Dec. 7th.
The link to the online master planning committee application is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DNcZX3wG6cqDFcwuUczKw7U0t_4z2J7cfMwaPsD4zLY/viewform?c=0&w=1
Principal Wilson
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.
English documents are all here.
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/enrollment-transfer/9522.htm
A Message from the Counseling Office Regarding Financial Aid Night (Please See Attached Flyer) Financial Aid Night Flyer.pdf
On Thursday December 3rd at 6:30 pm we will be hosting a financial aid night for all junior/senior parents and students.
Attached is a flyer will all of the information.
If you have any questions contact Adam Kennybrew or myself.
Thanks,
Andrew Hull
School Counselor Intern
A Message from Sally Niedermeyer (Benson’s Health Science Instructor)
Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering(ASE) Information sessions are coming to Benson and are open to all families and students in the community. Information sessions are a chance for ASE staff and alumni to instruct students and families about how to apply to the program and answer their questions.
- Benson Polytechnic High School – Thursday, December 3rd at 2:00 in the Auditorium
What are the benefits of an ASE internship?
1. 296+ hours of pre-professional experience with a scientist, engineer or computer scientist
2. 2 conferences that build your science career knowledge and network
3. High school credit where applicable
4. All students receive a stipend of $1,000 paid in two or three increments during the summer
Attendance at the ASE information sessions is NOT required to participate in the program. For more information visit: http://www.saturdayacademy.org/ase/student-information/student-faq
Sally Niedermeyer, RN/BSN
Benson High School Health Science Instructor
546 NE 12 Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
503-916-5100
503-916-2690 fax
Flex Schedule For This Week:
Wednesday December 2nd will be Tutorial for all students from 2:11pm-3:15pm
Thursday December 3rd will be Department Meetings for all Academic Teachers and CTE Teachers will be available for Tutorial from 2:11pm to 3:15pm
This Week In Athletics:
Wednesday
6:00 MBX (V) Jamboree @ Grant
6:00 WR Novice Meet @ Cleveland
Friday
4:00 MBX (FR) @ Oregon City
5:30 MBX (JV) @ Oregon City
7:00 MBX (V) @ Oregon City
4:00 WBX (FR) vs Lake Oswego @ BHS
5:30 WBX (JV) vs Lake Oswego @ BHS
7:30 WBX (V) vs Lake Oswego @ BHS
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
Career Day Opportunities
Howard S. Wright Career Day December 9th 9:00-1:30
One of Portland’s leading construction companies specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Students who attend this event will learn from professionals about the many different jobs within the construction field, as well as, the work involved in bidding, estimating, building-information modeling and project management.
Kaiser Permanente (Sunnyside Medical Center) Career Day December 10th 9:30-12:30
Students who attend this career day will tour and talk with professionals in the field. They will hear about the skills and education needed for various jobs within health care (including IT and other high demand, well-paying jobs that don’t involve direct patient care.
PACE (Plumbing, Air, Carpentry, and Electrical) Mentorship Program:
PACE is a FREE after-school mentorship program that gives you the opportunity to work with plumbers, sheet metal workers, carpenters and electricians to learn about well-paying jobs in the trades.
OSU Field Trip 12/5/2015
Students who attend this field trip will learn about the School of Business. Transportation is provided, as well as, breakfast and lunch.
Miranda
A Message from Cathy Skach (Benson’s Digital Media Instructor)
SkillsUSA is having a winter clearance sale on Tech Gear in the Bookkeeper’s office!. Assorted sizes available:
Sweat Pants – originally $30, now just $10 (up to 3X) Crew-neck Sweat Shirts – originally $30, now just $10 (XL – 3X) Select T-shirts – originally $20, now just $5 (limited sizes)
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 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 Message from Joe Rozewski (Benson’s Art Instructor)
A big “Thank You” for those who showed up for the Arts Fundraiser at Dots cafe last Saturday. It is estimated that we raised close to $400 for our art students. The sculpture studio is becoming better every year and is growing into a more functional 3-D space every year.
On Thursday, December 17th at 4PM we will have another Benson Arts event here at the school. KBPS has partnered up with the Visual arts department and graciously allowed us use of their lobby. The reception for our artists starts at 4PM and runs till 7PM. High end art as well as holiday gifts for sale will be sold by the Creative Arts Club and the artists themselves. Come out and support our students and all the hard work they have done with their art work at the KBPS studio, 515 15th Ave, at the school. Go Benson Artists!!!
Joe Rozewski
Benson Art Department
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 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
503-916-5100 x77211
Employment Opportunities for Benson Students:
Information for all jobs can be found in the Career Center
- Text: @ccinfo to 81010 to get updates about job openings and other career events
- Multnomah Athletic club (two positions open-check out Job Board)
- Marshalls (applications in the CC)
- Bath & Body Works (applications in the CC)
- North West Youth Corps (check out the Job Board)
- Conservation Projects (Check out the Job Board)
A Message from Mr. Mylet (English Instructor/Yearbook Advisor)
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!
Dave Mylet
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.
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.
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
Nov 222015
November 23rd 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
If you are interested in being on the Benson Master Planning Committee for the “New Benson Tech” please read the information below, open up the attached links and follow the application instructions. This is a great way to get involved and stay on top of all the upcoming news and decisions related to the “New Benson Tech.”
The Benson master planning website is now available for people in the community who are interested in becoming involved. The site provides an overview of the upcoming master planning process, an application for joining the master planning committee and the committee charter. Here is the link: http://BensonBond.pps.net or http://www.pps.k12.or.us/bond/10958.htm
Any interested staff or community members should fill out the application either on line or in hard copy. Please know that the “hard Copy” application will be due back to my office (Mr. Wilson ) by Dec. 7th.
The link to the online master planning committee application is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DNcZX3wG6cqDFcwuUczKw7U0t_4z2J7cfMwaPsD4zLY/viewform?c=0&w=1
Principal Wilson
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.
English documents are all here.
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/enrollment-transfer/9522.htm
A Message from Julie Morris (Benson’s Librarian)
The Children’s Book Harvest is finished for the year and Benson collected 840 books! Our goal was 500 books and with the help of several dedicated parents, and especially Chelsea King, we surpassed it. A BIG thank you to all who donated and to the students of the Benson Key Club who counted and packed the books before they were delivered to the Children’s Book Bank.
Now that the books are “harvested”, the Children’s Book Bank is looking for volunteers from the community to help clean and organize the books for distribution. If you have a community group that is interested in volunteering, please contact: www.childrensbookbank.org/cbh-volunteer or call 503-954-6853.
Thank you,
Julie Morris, M.L.S.
Media Specialist/ Librarian
Benson Polytechnic High School
(503)916-5100 ext. 77124, 77125
A Message from the Counseling Office Regarding Financial Aid Night
On December 3rd at 6:30 pm we will be hosting a financial aid night for all junior/senior parents and students.
If you have any questions contact Adam Kennybrew or myself.
Thanks,
Andrew Hull
School Counselor Intern
Flex Schedule For This Week:
There will be no “Flex Schedule” happening for this week.
This Week In Athletics:
There are No Athletics scheduled for this week
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
Career Day Opportunities
Howard S. Wright Career Day December 9th 9:00-1:30
One of Portland’s leading construction companies specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Students who attend this event will learn from professionals about the many different jobs within the construction field, as well as, the work involved in bidding, estimating, building-information modeling and project management.
Kaiser Permanente (Sunnyside Medical Center) Career Day December 10th 9:30-12:30
Students who attend this career day will tour and talk with professionals in the field. They will hear about the skills and education needed for various jobs within health care (including IT and other high demand, well-paying jobs that don’t involve direct patient care.
ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentorship Applications are due November 24th
Students will get mentoring & career advice from professionals, design a building project from start to finish, and connect what you learn in school to real life careers.
PACE (Plumbing, Air, Carpentry, and Electrical) Mentorship Program:
PACE is a FREE after-school mentorship program that gives you the opportunity to work with plumbers, sheet metal workers, carpenters and electricians to learn about well-paying jobs in the trades.
OSU Field Trip 12/5/2015
Students who attend this field trip will learn about the School of Business. Transportation is provided, as well as, breakfast and lunch.
Miranda
A Message from Cathy Skach (Benson’s Digital Media Instructor)
SkillsUSA is having a winter clearance sale on Tech Gear in the Bookkeeper’s office!. Assorted sizes available:
Sweat Pants – originally $30, now just $10 (up to 3X) Crew-neck Sweat Shirts – originally $30, now just $10 (XL – 3X) Select T-shirts – originally $20, now just $5 (limited sizes)
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 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)
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
Another Message from Joe Rozewski
There will be a “Brunch For the Arts” at Dots Cafe Saturday November 21st. Students, staff and parents can buy vouchers from Mr. Rozewski or just show up at the brunch and a portion of that day’s profits goes to Benson H.S. art classes.
Dots cafe is family friendly and located at: 2521 SE Clinton St. @ 26th Ave. Brunch starts at 10 AM and includes bacon, eggs, toast, coffee, pancakes and much more, all for $10! The manager has been very helpful in the past and helped us raise money for the Kiln two years ago. So come on down and support Benson’s Arts!
Thanks,
Joe R
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 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
503-916-5100 x77211
Employment Opportunities for Benson Students:
Information for all jobs can be found in the Career Center
- · Text: @ccinfo to 81010 to get updates about job openings and other career events
- · Multnomah Athletic club (two positions open-check out Job Board)
- · Marshalls (applications in the CC)
- · Bath & Body Works (applications in the CC)
- · North West Youth Corps (check out the Job Board)
- · Conservation Projects (Check out the Job Board)
A Message from Mr. Mylet (English Instructor/Yearbook Advisor)
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!
Dave Mylet
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.
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
Nov 082015
November 9th 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
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.
English documents are all here.
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/enrollment-transfer/9522.htm
8th Grade Parent Info Night
Parents if know of families who are interested in attending Benson next year please invite them to our 8th Grade Parent Info Night which will be taking place on Tuesday Nov. 17th from 6pm-8pm. We will start with brief introductions and a overview of the school at 6pm in the Benson auditorium and then head off for tours of the school at 6:15pm. All interested parents and students who are interested in Benson Tech for the 2016-17 school year are invited to this event.
Benson Administration
Site Council Meeting
All interested parties are welcomed to attend Benson’s monthly Site Council meeting which will be taking place on Tuesday Nov. 17th at 3:30pm in the Benson Library Classroom.
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
District Athletic Director to visit Benson Tech
District Athletic Director Marshall Haskins will be visiting Benson on Monday November 9th starting at 6pm in the Benson Auditorium. Mr. Haskins will be coming by to speak to the Roosevelt/Benson community regarding athletics and to answer any questions parents may have regarding athletics and the PIL.
Flex Schedule For This Week:
There is no Flex Schedule for this week.
This Week In Athletics: There are No Athletics scheduled for this week
2015 BENSON TECH FALL SPORTS RECOGONITION
- Gabriella Figueroa 2nd Team PIL All League/Girls Soccer
- Tami Assenberg Honorable Mention PIL All League/Girls Soccer
- Luis Perera 1st Team PIL All League/Boys Soccer
- Alex Bailon Honorable Mention PIL All League/Boys Soccer
- Marco Hernandez Honorable Mention PIL All League/boys Soccer
- Erin Carillo Honorable Mention PIL All League/Boys Soccer
- Omar Navarro Honorable Mention PIL All League/Boys Soccer
- Umari Stroud 1st Team PIL All League/Volleyball
- Umari Stroud PIL Volleyball PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Coach Sabrina Nelson PIL Volleyball COACH OF THE YEAR
Congratulations goes out to all of our Fall Athletes and Coaches!!
A Message from Julie Morris (Benson’s Library Media Specialist)—Parents we need your support for one last push!!
We have already collected over 500 Children’s Books and we want the number of books collected to keep geting higher. Parents please keep the books coming in as this donation procedure will end on Friday November 13th.
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
A Message from Tammy Hite (Benson’s Architecture and Drafting Instructor)
How would you celebrate your 100th birthday? That is a question we are asking here at Benson Tech. During the 2016-2017 school year, Benson will be celebrating their Centennial Anniversary. This is not just an event to celebrate with the current staff and student body, but with all alumni and former faculty so there is a lot of planning and preparation to do in the next 10-months.
The first official meeting of the Benson Tech Centennial Committee has been schedule for Tuesday, November 10th in the library classroom at Benson. There will be meeting for Benson students and staff from 3:30 to 4:30 and then another meeting from 5:00 to 6:00 for alumni and parents who cannot make the earlier meeting.
Benson Tech is one of oldest career and technical high schools in the nation and that is worth celebrating.
Sincerely,
Tammy Hite
Architecture and Drafting Teacher
And Class of 1991
Benson Polytechnic High School
546 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
503-916-5100 x77211
Outreach Opportunities for Black and African American Students (Please click on the adjacent link) OPP BLACKReach A.PDF
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
A Message from Peg Schottle (Benson’s Counselor)
PCC Preview Day for Seniors: If you are interested in learning more about PCC, consider joining a group of BHS seniors for a field trip to PCC Cascade Campus on November 20th. Learn about PCC programs, financial aid, and the enrollment process. Get more information or sign-up in the Counseling Center by November 13th.
Thanks,
Peg
Peggy Schoettle
Benson High School Counselor
(503)916-5100 x77135
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
Career Day Opportunities
Mercy Corp Career Day November 18th 9:00-2:00
Mercy Corp is an international humanitarian aid organization based in Portland. It specializes in community-based development projects in more than 40 countries. Students who attend this career day will learn about careers in international development for long-term solutions to poverty.
Howard S. Wright Career Day December 9th 9:00-1:30
One of Portland’s leading construction companies specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Students who attend this event will learn from professionals about the many different jobs within the construction field, as well as, the work involved in bidding, estimating, building-information modeling and project management.
Kaiser Permanente (Sunnyside Medical Center) Career Day December 10th 9:30-12:30
Students who attend this career day will tour and talk with professionals in the field. They will hear about the skills and education needed for various jobs within health care (including IT and other high demand, well-paying jobs that don’t involve direct patient care.
ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentorship Applications are due November 24th
Students will get mentoring & career advice from professionals, design a building project from start to finish, and connect what you learn in school to real life careers.
PACE (Plumbing, Air, Carpentry, and Electrical) Mentorship Program:
PACE is a FREE after-school mentorship program that gives you the opportunity to work with plumbers, sheet metal workers, carpenters and electricians to learn about well-paying jobs in the trades.
OSU Field Trip 12/5/2015
Students who attend this field trip will learn about the School of Business. Transportation is provided, as well as, breakfast and lunch.
Miranda
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 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 Teacher
Benson Polytechnic High School
546 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
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
Nov 012015
November 2nd 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 5th will be an A Flex Day where we will have school wide Tutorial from 2:11pm-3:15pm
Friday November 6th 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
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
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 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
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
Oct 252015
October 26th 2015
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
Thank you to all the parents/guardians that showed up for the two days/nights of conferences for our BHS students. Parental/Guardian support is paramount in the success of all our kids here at Benson Tech. It was a pleasure to meet with many of our parents and guardians supporting the efforts and collaborations of our teachers, staff and administration working together to ensure the success of all of our students. Thank you for the support of your students and Benson Tech!!
Principal Wilson
The end of the first quarter of school will be this coming Thursday October 29th. Please note that there will be no Tutorial for students this week and there will also be “No School” for students this coming Friday October 30th as teachers will use Friday for Teachers Planning Day.
Principal Wilson
A Message from Julie Morris (Benson’s Library Media Specialist)—Parents we need your support!!
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
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 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 from Sally Niedermeyer (Benson’s Health Science Instructor)
SKI TEAM REGISTRATION NIGHT AND DEADLINE:
OCTOBER 29 AT 7:00PM
GRANT HIGH SCHOOL ROOM #202
The LAST day to register for the Grant/Cleveland/Madison/Benson Ski Team is at the October 29th Meeting at 7:00pmat Grant High School, Computer Lab, Room #202 (upstairs on the South side of the school).
ALL paperwork for the racer and EVERY adult who will be involved must be completed prior to this date or at the registration meeting. Make sure you bring your driver’s license and car insurance declaration for every adult.
Contact Randy Hewitt at [email protected] with questions or visit the website at http://grantclevelandskiteam.com/ or more information.
Sally Niedermeyer, RN/BSN
Benson High School Health Science Instructor
546 NE 12 Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
503-916-5100
503-916-2690 fax
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
A Message from Lincoln High School
The Cardinal Families Health Action Network is holding an event we call “Courageous Conversations” at Lincoln on 10/28 at 6:30-8pm.
The original flyer called (mindfulness flyer new) is up all over at Lincoln and we included images of police and drugs because we are going to have information on how mindfulness is being used by the police force to deal with stress and how mindfulness practices are alternative coping tools for stress to help reduce drug and alcohol use.
This event is very relevant for staff and students (12 and up) as well as parents. Lincoln now has the mindfulness studies program that was piloted at Wilson last year. It has been hugely successful already. You can find more info at http://www.peaceinschools.org
The talk will be 45 minutes presentation and 45 minutes Q&A. The info will be on what is mindfulness, how to use mindfulness for stress and as an alternative coping mechanism. We will have about 8 “experts” there to comment and answer question but just 3 presenters are listed on the flyer.
We are opening this to the public and would very much like to invite our fellow PPS high school students and staff join the conversation.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Eleni
HAN CO-Chair
Cardinal Families Health Action Network (HAN)
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 2nd 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!!
- 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.
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 Teacher
Benson Polytechnic High School
546 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
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.
10/28 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
Monday
Football vs Wilson
7pm at Wilson High School
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
Oct 192015
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 19th 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 21st and Thursday October 22nd. 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. 22nd. 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 23rd 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 21st and 22nd. 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 2nd 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
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 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
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