A Message From Principal Wilson; Parents/Guardians,
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 as regard to PPS policy. No sunglasses, du-rags, hats, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps. No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.
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.
Latino Community Resources Fair!
Benson M.E.Ch.A. is hosting a community resources fair Thursday, May 8th, from 6-8pm in the Band Room. Representatives from various community organizations will set up booths and offer resources and information about their services in support of the Latino community of Portland. Topics include: immigration, driver’s cards, school support, scholarships and the Oregon Tuition Equity Act, Latino student groups, etc. Benson M.E.Ch.A. members will be there selling dulces, papas fritas, and jugos! Bring your family and build community with us!
Brian Stauffer
A Message from Cathy Skach (SkillsUSA Coach)
SkillsUSA State Skill Competitions were held April 25th and 26th. 15 Benson students competed in various contests, earning the following:
o Allison Plager / Web Design / GOLD
o Zach Schroeder / Web Design / GOLD
o Jakkhuma Srichandra / Web Design / SILVER
o Hung Le / Web Design / SILVER
o Caleb Martin-Long / Photography / GOLD
o Matthew Nguyen / State T-shirt Design / 4th Place
o Matthew Nguyen / State Pin Design / 5th Place
o Kristine Hayes / Digital Cinema Production / BRONZE
o Keala Cottrell / Television Video Production / BRONZE
o Eric Boden / Television Video Production / BRONZE
o Parker Himelfarb / Sheet Metal / SILVER
o Thomas Wallberg / Sheet Metal / 4th Place
o Jose Bastida / Precision machining / SILVER
o Simon Chau / Precision machining / BRONZE
o Kurt Wilke / Automotive Service / BRONZE
Congratulations to all our winners.
Ms. Skach
A Message from Linda McLellan (F2Live and Learn Teacher)
Congratulations… (Highest Achievement)
Students of the Quarter (3rd) in Fit2Live&Learn
1/2
Peter Callahan Kayla Leyva
Erin Camillo Italia Vanbroeckel
Madeline Winegar Elaina Thomas
Ruin Morrison
3/4
Jamal Abdullah Kathy Nguyen
Camilo Martinez Eli Schumont
Matthew Dressa Debralyn Baker
5/6
James Bochsler Neema Doti
Corey Miller Merrick Hutchinson
Claudia McGinnis Forest Gulbranson
Congratulations to all of the achievement winners.
Ms. McLellan
A Message from Barth Clooten (Manufacturing Teacher)
Manufacturing students went to Salem on Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26. The students competed at the state of Oregon Skills USA skills events.
Benson Manufacturing students competed against their peers from all over the State of Oregon.
The Benson students competed in the Sheet Metal and Precision Machine events.
Precision Machine
2nd Place went to Jose Bastida De Jesus.
3rd Place went to Simon Chau.
Sheet Metal
2nd Place went to Parker Himelfarb.
4th Place went to Thomas Wallberg.
Great Job!
Mr. Clooten
A Message from Mr. Trinh (Math Teacher)
My Pre-Calculus students created some Math Art using their knowledge of math parametric function learned in class.
I have collected those and uploaded them to the Internet and have the link from my Benson webpage
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/benson/266.htm
These pics can be downloaded and saved as a screen saver .
Hung Trinh
A Message from Debbie Corning (Benson’s Bookkeeper)
The Bookkeeper will no longer be accepting personal checks for the rest of the school year.
Thank You
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 May 5th
4:30 BB (V) @ Roosevelt
4:30 BB (JV) vs Madison@ Glenhaven
4:00 SB vs Wilson @ BHS
1:00 WTN vs PIL Tourney @ Gabriel
Tuesday May 6th
4:30 BB (JV) vs Lincoln @ Gabriel
4:00 SB vs Lincoln @ BHS
1:00 MTN vs PIL Tourney @ Gabriel
3:45 TR (JV) District Prelims @ Marshall
Wednesday May 7th
4:00 TR @ Cleveland
4:30 BB (V) @ Roosevelt
4:30 BB (JV) vs Wilson @ Pendleton Pk
1:00 WTN vs PIL Tourney @ Gabriel
1:00 GLF @ Red Tail
Thursday May 8th
3:45 TR (JV) vs District Finals @ Marshall
1:00 MTN vs PIL Tourney @ Gabriel
Friday May 9th
3:45 TR (JV) vs District Finals @ Marshall
1:00 MTN vs PIL Tourney @ Gabriel
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.
COLLEGE VISITS:
All visits will be held in the Counseling Center. You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits.
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.
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.
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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