May 13th, 2013
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
Thank you to those of you who brought food and sent notes to teachers during teacher appreciation week last week.
As you may have heard in the news, PPS high schools will be offering full schedules to students in grades 9-12 next year. We have been given additional teachers to allow us to create more classes. During the next two weeks students will be given the opportunity to select electives that will fill their schedules. Juniors and seniors who prefer to have late arrival and/or early release will still be allowed to do so.
Please remind students that they should avoid Holliday Park and Lloyd Center. Holliday Park is a known area of gang activity and it is not a safe place for students to hang out. It is very difficult for students to go to Lloyd Center during lunch and make it back in time. There are many students who eat in our cafeteria, in hallways and outside on the Benson campus. We do not supervise Holliday Park or Lloyd Center and recommend students to not go to those two areas. With our ability to add new classes for next year, there will be fewer students with open periods and less temptation for students to leave campus.
Have a good week,
Carol
Celebrations
Auto Skills Competition
Two auto students participated in the Ford Auto Skills Competition on Friday. In order to qualify, students had to participate in a school level competition. The top 10 scores from across the state qualified for the state competition held at Mt. Hood Community College. The picture below is from the banquet on Thursday evening. The two students competing from Benson include Jacob Thornes and Lance Vigil. Teachers Ed Railey and Brett Anderson are also pictured.
Diversity Assembly
On Friday we had the annual diversity assembly. Benson is a very diverse school and we have many different cultures to celebrate. Thanks to John Slaughter and Amy Slaughter for planning and organizing the performances. Below are two pictures from the assembly.
Site Council
The next site council meeting will be May 14th 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/
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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 21st 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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