May 27th, 2013
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
Note the corrected dates for Benson graduation: Monday, June 10th.
The end of the school year is fast approaching with seniors graduating on June 10th and the last day of school for everyone else is June 14th. June 12-14 are exam days (see exam schedule below). It is important that students finish up any missing work in the next two weeks and communicate with teachers regarding assignments and tests.
Have a good week,
Carol
Senior Schedule
Senior Exams June 3 and 4
Last Day June 4
Senior BBQ June 5
Graduation Practice (mandatory) Monday, June 10th @ Noon Memorial Coliseum
Graduation Monday, June 10th @ 5:30 Memorial Coliseum
Exam Schedule
June 12 June 13 June 14
8:15-9:45 Per 1 – Finals Per 2 – Finals Per 7 – Finals
9:50-11:20 Per 3 – Finals Per 4 – Finals Per 8 – Finals
12:10-1:40 Per 5 – Finals Per 6 – Finals Make-up
1:45-3:15 Make-up/Grade Make-up/Grade Grading
Exchange Students
Youth for Understanding (YFU) international students are coming to Portland! They are seeking local families to host high school exchange students for the 2013-2014 school year. Families of all shapes and sizes are welcome to host. Please visit: www.yfu-usa.org for more information or call (303) 270-0068 X 7244. They are looking to place several students at Portland Public High Schools including Benson.
Writing the College Essay
There will be a workshop at Benson this summer to help seniors write their college essays. The workshop is sponsored by the Oregon Writing Project at Lewis and Clark College. There are two scholarships available for Benson students and applications are available in the main office and from English teachers.
Here are the details:
Writing the College Essay
June 24-28, 2013
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon)
@Benson High School 546 NE 12th Avenue
Celebrations
Spring sports are coming to a close. Congratulations to all athletes and coaches for their hard work and for representing Benson. The baseball and softball teams competed very well this season and have a good outlook for next year. Thanks to both teams who volunteered for the Benson Clean-up Day.
Congratulations to men’s tennis players and their coach, Fred Wong. The following athletes qualified for state men’s doubles:
Kahleil Johnson and Peter Hoang
Congratulations to women’s tennis players and their coach, Deane Larsell. The following athletes qualified for state women’s doubles:
Tina Do & Jessica Nguyen
Amy Le & Haley Cottrell
Congratulations to the track and field coaches (head coach-Leon McKenzie) and the following athletes who qualified for events at the state track meet:
Jazmine McKenzie
Chaquinn Cook
Katie Darke
Kinnah Rhodes
Tiara Moxley
Jaquan Warren
Cameron Retherford
Darian Romero
Ethan Whitlow
Devon Sweeting
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
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 June 18th. More information to come.
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