March 4th, 2013
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Letter from the Principal:
Hello Benson Community:
The second semester always seems to go by fast. We are already at 3rd quarter progress report time. Please be sure to keep in touch with teachers regarding student attendance, behavior and academic concerns. Counselors are also great resources.
Benson has been in the spotlight several times during the past month and I appreciate the hard work of staff and students. Being a Benson student comes with high expectations and our students have done a great job this year showing Tech Pride.
I also want to thank Benson parents for volunteering to help with our activities and events. We couldn’t do what we do without you.
Carol
3rd Quarter Progress Reports
Progress reports are due at the end of the day on Tuesday, March 5th and should be mailed by the end of the week.
Winter Sports
Congratulations to our winter sports teams. All teams represented Benson well. The girls basketball team won more games this year and the wrestling coach is excited about the improvements in his team and is confident that next year will be even better. Our boys basketball team ended their season on Friday at Sandy High School. The game was close and our fans, coaches and team definitely displayed Tech Pride.
Rose Festival Princess
Congratulations to junior Erica Baldwin for being selected as the 2013 Benson High School Rose Festival Princess. A link to the article in the Oregonian is below. Also congratulations to the Benson Rose Festival court members: Tiffany Assenberg, Jasmin Ma and Elaine Vu-Phan.
http://www.oregonlive.com/rosefest/index.ssf/2013/03/rose_festival_2013_benson_high.html
Site Council
The next site council meeting will be March 12th at 4:00 p.m. in the library classroom.
Teaching and Learning
All teachers should be incorporating reading strategies throughout the year and at least two writing tasks each quarter. At one of our first PD sessions this year the expectations for literacy included a focus on three areas:
- Criteria sheets
- Feedback on writing
- Providing evidence for claims
Equity
Part of our equity training this month will include examining our discipline data through a racial lens. We will look at types of referrals and frequency of referrals and incidents across racial groups.
Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group. http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/
PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.
PTSA News
Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!
You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.
Next PTSA meeting is March 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom.
Breakfast
All students can get breakfast free of charge. Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30. Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.
Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year. The forms are available in the main office.
Counseling/Career Center News
Career Days
- Western Oregon University Criminal Justice Career Day is March 6th. Applications are in the Career Center .
- Portland Parks and Recreation is looking to hire people for summer employment. See Ms. Ryan in the Career Center for more information.
- The Eagle Program is a paid Internship program. Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two year program. Find applications in the career center.
- OHSU Cure is an 8-10 week paid internship. Applications are due April 5, 2013. www.ohsu.edu/diversty
v SCHOLARSHIPS:
See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.
Scholarships due in March:
· Young Women in Public Affairs for 1,000. Due- 3/5
· Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship for 3,000. Due-3/15
· Jiffy Lube –Teen Driver Scholarship for 2,500. Due- 3/25
· Future Connect Scholarship Due- 3/31
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