May 6th, 2013
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
This week is teacher appreciation week. If you have time, please let teachers know you appreciate their hard work by sending them a note, e-mail or phone message. Teachers appreciate hearing from parents and students.
The superintendent is looking for ways to fund high schools so that students can be offered 7 classes. There will be a report at the board meeting on Monday night from the superintendent. I will keep you posted on any changes that might occur with our schedule and/or ability to offer more classes to students.
Have a good week,
Carol
Celebrations
PSU Innovation Challenge 2013
On Saturday, April 27th two Benson teams participated in the first PSU Innovation Challenge. There were six teams overall who have been working for several weeks on the topic of “Schools in 2025.” The Benson Blue team members included: Keighley Overbay, Keala Cottrell, Kien Tran, Zachary Bright, Quinn McCurdy and Johnny Trieu.
Benson Orange team members included: Bronson Kim, Devon Straub, Edgard Banuelos, Theo Nguyen and Rose Adrian.
The presentations were very well done. One group focused on curriculum that was project based and related to student interest. The other group focused on career related learning and the importance of making school relevant.
Congratulations to Matt Pellico (advisor) and students for their hard work.
Links to photos of teams below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wanderingkayaks/8688152520/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wanderingkayaks/8687035259/
Daimler Field Trip
Close to 200 high school students from the greater metro area descended on the Daimler plant to learn about design development, manufacturing and testing of freight trucks. Approximately 50 Benson students participated in the field trip. Each participating school will receive $5000 from Daimler.
Benson High School junior, Jason Shaw, 17, center, crouches down for a better look at the underside of a freight truck at the Daimler plant on Swan Island.
Benson students listen to a presentation in the prototype test area at Daimler.
Benson Skidmore House
The Skidmore house construction is going well. The good weather has allowed students in the construction program and teacher, Rich Weber, to spend more time at the site. They would like to get the roof in place before summer. See pictures below.
Construction students and teacher, Rich Weber, working on second story outside walls.
Skidmore House
HOSA CONFERENCE RESULTS 2013
Nursing Assistant
- Gold Medal: Meagan Schnell
- Silver Medal: Divine Abit
- Bronze Medal: Sabrina Mohammed
Medical Assistant
- Gold Medal: Thien-Kim Duong
- Silver Medal: Silver Medal
Dental Spelling
- Gold Medal: Amy Le
- Silver Medal: Jessica Nguyen
Creative Problem Solving Team Event Gold Medals:
- Heng Chen
- Michael Liao
- Kien Tran
Medical Math
- Gold Medal: Heng Chen
- Silver Medal: Michael Liao
Healthcare Issues Exam
- Gold Medal: Kevin Truong
- Silver Medal: Zach Klein-Sampsell
- Bronze Medal: Thao Nguyen
CPR/First Aid
- Gold Medal: Tina Do & Divine Abit
- Silver Medal: Heng Chen & Zach Klein-Sampsell
Dental Science
Gold Medal: Jessica Nguyen
Dental Terminology
- Gold Medal: Ben Bui
- Silver Medal: Amy Le
- Bronze Medal: Thein-Kim Duong
Human Growth & Development
Bronze Medal: Jessica Nguyen
Medical Law & Ethics
Gold Medal: Angel Le
Pharmacology
Gold Medal: Thien- Kim Duong
Extemporaneous Health Poster
Gold Medal: Amy Le
Researched Persuasive Speaking
Gold Medal: Ben Bui
HOSA BOWL
Gold Medal:
- Angel le
- Phuong uyen Nguyen
- Kien Tran
- Amy Le
Bronze Metal
- Heng Chen
- Zach Klein-Sampsell
- Michael Liao
- Kevin Truong
Site Council
The next site council meeting will be May 7th at 4:00 p.m. in the library classroom.
Teaching and Learning/Equity
The “Fit to Live and Learn” research team is collecting data on the freshmen. They will then work together to compile and synthesize the data.
PLC groups are preparing to make presentations to the staff about the work they did this year.
Benson Alumni Association Picnic
Join us at the Benson Community Picnic on Saturday, August 17th from noon-4 p.m. at Blue Lake Park. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert. There is a $5 per car entry fee charged by the park.
http://www.bensontechalumni.org/
Twitter @bphsaa
Equity
We will continue to discuss culturally responsive teaching.
Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group. http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/
PTSA News
Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!
You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.
Next PTSA meeting is May 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the library classroom.
Dress Code
A reminder about school dress code:
No undergarments may be visible (including sagging pants)
No strapless tops
Shorts must have at least a 6 inch inseam
No half or cropped shirts (midriff cannot be showing)
Skirts and/or dresses can be no shorter than fingertips when arms are extended.
Please review the student handbook for more detail about the dress code.
Students who come to school with improper clothing may be given a t-shirt to wear, may serve detention and/or parent/guardian may be called to bring other clothing.
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
- 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.
v SCHOLARSHIPS:
See the Career Coordinator for more information on scholarships.
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