A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians
Please note that on Tuesday March 18th starting at 7pm in the Benson Auditorium, Marshall Haskins (our new District Athletic Director) will be addressing the Benson Community concerning Benson athletics for the foreseeable future. This will hopefully be the first of a series of meetings between the District Athletic Office and Benson community stakeholders. If you can please plan on attending this first meeting as we begin to discuss the future of athletics within Benson Polytechnic High School and Mr. Haskins vision for Benson Athletics.
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.
Benson Robotics Team (A plea for help/support)
The Benson Robotics Team 267 has won a spot at the FTC West Super-Regional Championship tournament in Sacramento, CA on March 20th- 22nd. They need money for transportation, hotel and food for four days. If you would like to donate, please make contact with Debbie Corning in the bookkeeper’s office ([email protected]) to see how you can help support the robotics team as they head off to the Super Regionals in California. Thank you very much for your support.
-Benson Robotics Team
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
If you need tutoring, please come on the 19th or the 20th so Ms. Leech can get you started before Spring Break.
-Ms. Carbone
Important Graduation Information
Now is the time for seniors to order “CTE major stoles” to wear across their robes during the graduation ceremony. Wearing a CTE major stole tells the world which Benson CTE program your student successfully completed at Benson Polytechnic High School. Show some Tech Pride and order the major stole today! CTE major stoles cost $19, payable to the bookkeeper by March 3rd.
Please note that the graduation stoles are optional. VP Office
Athletic Events For The Week
Tuesday
4:15 MTN vs Cleveland @ BHS
4:15 WTN vs Cleveland @ BHS
3:00 GLF @ Eastmoreland
4:00 SB vs Lakeridge @ BHS
Wednesday
4:00 MTN vs Reynolds @ BHS
4:00 WTN @ Reynolds
3:00 GLF @ Heron Lakes
3:00 BB (V) vs S. Albany @ BHS
4:00 TR @ Roosevelt
Thursday
4:15 MTN @ Wilson
4:15 WTN vs Wilson @ BHS
4:30 BB (JV) @ Wilsonville
Friday
4:30 BB (V) vs Silverton @ BHS
4:30 BB (JV) vs Silverton @ Sckavone
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.
Juniors: Now is the time to start studying for the ACT test. Come to the College and Career Center for help.
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 Moses Davis (Computer Engineering Teacher):
Note: Computer Donations
Parents–Students in Introduction to Computer Engineering are looking for donations of computers to recycle, repair and or use for labs. If you have any Computers that you are currently not using please make contact with me here at Benson.
Thank You
Moses Davis
Computer Engineering Teacher
A Message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)
Coming to Benson:
Upcoming Career Days:
Veterinary Career Day March 20th
Scholarships:
The deadline for Philippine American student Scholarship is March 15th.
The deadline for Future Connect Scholarship is April 3rd.
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.
Portland Community College and Intel are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Hermana’s Conference for Latina girls, grades 9 – 10 to be held on Friday, April 25th from 8am to 2pm at the PCC Rock Creek Campus. Conference Mission: To increase the number of underrepresented female students choosing to go to college by inspiring them to pursue an engineering and science education and envision future careers in a technical field. Registration is free and lunch will be provided. See your counselor for more information.
New Opportunities for Benson Students
Chick Tech- is a free year long program that introduces 100 high school girls to technology and local tech community. The program provides a fun, positive learning experience designed to build participants’ confidence in their technical abilities, give them positive role models, create connections with other young women from the Portland metro area, and create a positive association with technology creation.
Must be a sophomore or Junior to apply.
Technovision– is currently recruiting 13-19 year-old girls to complete in this year’s competition. Technovation is a girls-only challenge world-wide competition where teams of 5-6 girls’ work together to program a cellphone application and create a business plan to distribute their idea. The winning team receives $10,000 to make their idea a reality.
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:
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:
65th Annual Be Kind to Animals Poster & Story Contest– Each year students in Oregon are invited to either create a poster or write a short story portraying a part of the Oregon Humane Society’s mission to help animals. Winning posters and stories are displayed in the OHS Education Hall, on the OHS website and are featured in the OHS quarterly magazine. Posters and stories may also be used to promote events and shelter programs. Top entries in each category will also win great prizes.
For more details, go to http://www.oregonhumane.org/services/contests.asp#.UqDmMSfp1Ck
Due: 3/19/14
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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