A Message From Principal Wilson: Parents/Guardians,
Parents Please Talk To Your Underclassmen About This Opportunity:
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors! Are you interested in becoming a part of Student Government next year? An informational meeting will be held on May 2nd during lunch in the Auditorium. This meeting is mandatory for everyone wanting to run for Class Officer or Student Body Officer. Election packets will be distributed during this time.
Extension of the School Year:
Parents/Guardians please note that the Portland School Board approved calendars for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years on March 31 and added two days to the current school year to make up for snow days. School will end this year on Friday, June 13. PPS closed all schools three full days this school year due to inclement weather: Dec. 11, Feb. 7 and Feb. 10. To make up the missed class time, June 12 and 13, originally scheduled as teacher planning days, will now be full school days. School will let out for summer break Friday, June 13 and planning days will move to Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17 for teachers.
Dress Code Reminder
Parents remind your students that as we move into warm weather that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable. No sunglasses, du-rags, hats, 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. Thank You!!
-Benson Administration
Freshmen Daily Planner:
Parents/Guardians please remember that freshmen have a daily planner that will help parents monitor daily homework needs and due dates from teachers. The daily planner also contains contact information and email addresses of their teachers. Please also be aware of the automated phone calls from the school alerting you (parents) of absences/skipping by your child. This will allow you the opportunity to follow up with your child before the absences become a chronic issue.
A Message from Ilsa Bruer: (Language Arts Teacher) in regards to the Poetry Slam Event:
Parents/Guardians:
On Friday, March 21st ten (10) students also performed their original poetry in Benson’s poetry slam. Each student did a great job demonstrating poise, courage and creativity in their performance and they all should be commended. Ms. Bruer would like to congratulate the following students: Claudia McGinnis, Neema Doti, Zarah Boling, Theo Nguyen, Devon Straub, Kahlea Casanova-Fish, Aaron White, Deazhane Carter, Warren Yoakum, and Alexis Whitney!
Our three finalists, Warren Yoakum, Aaron White and Alexis Whitney will represent Benson at the Verselandia Poetry Slam on Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm at the Gerding Theater.
For more information check out http://verselandia.wordpress.com/
Thank You
Ms. Bruer
Parents/Guardians
Attached to this email is an important message with information regarding safety when selecting transportation services during prom season. Additional information can be found at www.portlandoregon.gov/revenue/LegalLimo or by calling Frank Dufay at 503-865-2487.
Parents; Clearance for the Prom
Parents please help remind your Seniors that Prom is quickly approaching (May 10th). Ticket sales start on April 28th, and Guest forms will be available on the 21st (Monday). But before your student can buy a ticket he/she must be cleared in the bookkeeper’s office. Please remind your Senior to go and check with the bookkeeper to see if they are cleared.
-Benson Administration
Parents; The District’s Sixty (60) Day Rule
Commencement Disqualification- Seniors may be disqualified from participation in commencement exercises and related activities if within 60 days of the last senior school day (June 3rd 2014) they are found to be in violation of the District’s Drug and Alcohol policy or any Level 3 or greater violation resulting in a disciplinary action of suspension.
THE 60 DAY RULE BEGAN ON Friday APRIL 4, 2014
Please make sure your Seniors are mindful of this as we move into PROM season and SENIOR celebrations!
-Benson Administration
A Message from Linda McLellan (PE Teacher; Fit 2 Live and Learn Class)
Freshmen Parents: If you want to check on whether your child has completed daily homework, the list of homework (which they do have each night) assignments & expectations are listed in their daily planner. Please ask to see that planner. In that planner you will also find teacher’s email addresses and other resource information to help your child navigate their High School experience.
A Message from Jeandre Carbone (Benson Vice Principal): Additional Math Tutoring for Juniors
Benson is providing additional math tutoring for juniors preparing to retake the OAKS math test. Details follow:
Teacher: Ms. Leech
Location: Room 226
Times: 3:30 to 4:30 on Wednesdays – Beginning March 19th
Period 4 -Beginning March 20th
-Ms. Carbone
This Week In Athletics:
Monday April 28th
4:30 BB (V) @ Madison
4:30 BB (JV) vs Grant@ Irving Park
4:00 SB vs Franklin @ BHS
4:15 WTN @ Madison
3:00 GLF @ Rose City
Tuesday April 29th
4:30 BB (JV) vs Cleveland @ Sckavone
Wednesday April 30th
4:00 TR @ Madison
4:30 BB (V) @ Madison
Thursday May 1st
4:15 WTN (JV) vs District Doubles
4:15 MTN (JV) vs District Doubles
4:00 SB vs Cleveland @ BHS
Friday May 2nd
4:30 BB (V) vs Madison @ BHS
4:30 BB (JV) @ Wilson
4:00 TR Nike Relay @ Jesuit
4:15 WTN (JV) vs District Doubles
4:15 MTN (JV) vs District Doubles
A Message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:
Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss and communicate with your students.
SENIORS–KEEP WORKING ON POST HS PLANS:
Going to an apprenticeship after Benson? – See your major teacher; update your resume.
Math Tutoring: The counseling center is now offering FREE math tutoring on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm for students in Algebra 1 – Pre-Calculus. Feel free to drop in any Thursday and get help with math in the counseling center.
A Message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)
Coming to Benson:
Upcoming Career Days:
Scholarships:
Please make sure to contact your counselor if you’re interested in either one of these scholarships.
SAT Prep Sessions:
COLLEGE VISITS:
All visits will be held in the Counseling Center. You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits.
Clackamas Community College-April 30 at 10:00 in the Career Center.
The EAGLE: (Early Adventures in Golf for a Lifetime of Enjoyment)
This program is a paid internship that encompasses all phases of the golf course operation. Only sophomores are eligible to apply for this two-year program. You do not need to know how to play golf.
Come to the Career Center to pick up an application.
Instant Admit Days:
Internships:
Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:
Want to work this summer? Sign up for the Summer Works Program. See Miranda Ryan for more details
PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments): By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future. During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future. Sign up in the Career Center.
International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc. Pick-up applications in the Career Center.
Contest Opportunities To Discuss With Your Kids:
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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