Parents/Guardians:
Congratulations to Daniel Soriano-Valencia for being recognized at the Si Se Puede event at the BESC on May 20th. Daniel was nominated by Benson staff member Brian Stauffer.
Si Se Puede recognizes PPS Latino students for their academic success and community achievement throughout their high school career. Well done Daniel
-Benson Admin
Congratulations to Helen Dressa and Cameron Retherford who were honored at the Oregon Alliance of Black School Educators Awards Event on Thursday May 22nd. Helen won the Brazzil Pierce Memorial Scholarship from OABSE that she’ll be able to use to help pay for her college tuition. Congratulations to both Helen and Cameron for being recognized as high academic achievers from Benson Tech.
-Benson Admin
Congratulations to Cameron Retheford for setting a State Meet Record in the Triple Jump this past weekend in the OSAA Track and Field Championships. Cameron jumped 47-4 in the Triple Jump to set the record.
-Benson Admin
Congratulations to the Counseling and Career Center for officially being approved for the $10,000 Nike School Innovation Fund Grant. The Counseling and Career Center team plans to use the money to upgrade the Counseling and Career Center for the upcoming school year. Well Done Team!!
-Principal Wilson
I would like to personally acknowledge and “Thank” the following students for participating in a Round Table discussion with Chief Education Officer Dr. Nancy Golden. The following students we incredible in welcoming Dr. Golden this past Friday as they discussed the importance of CTE classes and how this component makes Benson such a diverse and unique school for all who attend Benson Polytechnic High.
1. Elizabeth Ma
2. Jesse Soria
3. Jonaly Nabehet
4. Edgar Sanchez
5. Tiffany Assenberg
6. Jocelyn Anicua-Apolonio
7. Tabea Gerken
8. Tihanne Mar-Shall
9. Valentin Sainz-Lopez
10. Austin Simonsen
11. Belinda Sabang
12. Daniel Soriano-Valencia
13. Michaek Ivezic
-Principal Wilson
GRADUATION DETAILS
Location – Memorial Coliseum
Graduation Practice – Monday, June 9th, 12 noon. Mandatory!
Graduation Ceremony
Arrive by 4:30 PM – Ceremony at 5:30 PM
Dress appropriately
Don’t bring a bag or other belongings.
Benson Booster’s Club Being Formed:
Parents of Benson athletes and other Benson supporters: your help is really needed. A few volunteers are meeting in June and through the summer to form a new Benson Boosters Club to encourage and support each and every athletic team at Benson. The Club’s activities will start in earnest this fall. This summer we are looking to parents and others to help organize the Club, recruit other members and to plan future fund raising efforts. Interested? Willing? Contact Dale Bajema [email protected] . In addition to strengthening Benson’s teams in the coming year the Club will help assure the future of Benson’s athletic program.
Athletics:
There will be a cross country meeting June 9th at Lents Park at 5:30 for anyone wanting to join the team.
Coach Clark
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.
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; 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 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.
Students:
Do you need to make up a credit? Then PPS Summer Scholars is for you! You must pre-register with your counselor between May 21st-June 17. Counselors are available before school, during lunch and after school for pre-registration. PPS Summer Scholars will be starting soon.
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.
Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:
Want to work this summer? Sign up for the Summer Works Program. See Miranda Ryan for more details.
Employment Opportunities:
Information for all jobs can be found in the Career Center.
Summer Internship for Young Health Professionals:
This internship provides students with the opportunity to:
Learn more about Portland’s healthcare safety net and the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Visit clinics and talk to health care professionals about their work. Gain professional experience in an office setting, Learn about HIPAA (complete a required training) and Cover Oregon enrollment. Become familiar with health literacy principles and have a chance to practice using them. Make connections and build resume volunteer experience. Students should send a resume and brief cover letter detailing their interests and experience to Genevieve Ellis, CCHC Program Manager, at [email protected].
Application deadline: June 9, 2014
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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