Parents/Guardians:
Here is my weekly newsletter. Please note that you can access the newsletter and other important items in regards to Benson Polytechnic High School by going to our website at www.bensonhs.net
A message from Principal Wilson
On Monday Oct. 8th I participated in donating blood during Benson’s Red Cross blood drive and I would like to personally thank all the students and staff members who participated in this life saving event. A huge kudos goes out to Sara Callies and the Red Cross Club for organizing and putting forth this event. Many lives will be saved because of generosity and kindness of Benson Tech students and faculty.
On Thursday Oct. 31st I participated in teaching a Zumba class with our two PE teachers Linda Mclellan and Katie Meyer. The event was an effort to showcase how important it is for students to move and stay active. Even though it was completely exhausting for me, in the end the message was given loud and clear to our Benson Tech students…stay active and keep moving. I’ve attached the link to the PPS video for your viewing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQHLTuCjkU&feature=youtu.be&safe=active
Congratulations to the Boy’s Cross Country team for going to the State Championships in Cross Country this past weekend in Eugene and taking 7th overall in the team division.
Parents please be sure to remind students of our dress code policy here at Benson in that if students are wearing hats, sagging inappropriately, or dressing inappropriately they may end up having to speak with the administration in regards to their attire.
Benson’s Site Council Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 19th from 4pm-5:30pm
Please plan on joining us in the Benson Library Classroom if you would like to be a part of Site Council
Benson’s PTSA Meeting:
Scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 19th from 7pm-9pm
Please plan on joining us in the Benson Library Classroom if you would like to be a part of the PTSA meeting.
8th Grade Parent Information Night
Scheduled for Wednesday Nov. 20th 6pm-8pm at Benson Tech High
More information to follow in the coming weeks
Benson’s Parent Teacher Conferences
Scheduled for Monday Nov. 25th & Tuesday Nov. 26th
More information to follow in the coming weeks
A message from Miranda Ryan (College & Career Coordinator)
Coming to Benson:
Montana Teach 11/4 @ 10:00
University of Portland 11/5 @ 10:00
Pacific University 11/12 @10:00
Study Abroad info session 11/12 @ 11:00
Scholarship information for Hispanic Students 11/13 @ 10:00
Duck Express 11/26 @ 9:00 ( must sign up through Naviance)
Financial Aid Night 12/3/13 @ 6:30 PM
Upcoming Career Days:
Construction and Project Management 11/14
Microsoft Career Day 11/22
Mercy Corps Career Day 12/12
Workshops:
SAT prep 11/8 from 9:00-11:00 ( sign up through Naviance)
A message from Amy Barras (HealthCorps Coordinator)
HealthCorps:
Chef’s Club meets every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm in room K-2 (next to the cafeteria kitchen). All students are welcome to join! Last week, we made smoothies and even had time for some yoga!
Listen to our very own Maya Brown, her mom, and Katie Meyer as they share their experiences about eating healthy, staying active, and feeling better on Health Currents Radio. Follow the link: http://pearlnaturalhealth.com/2013/10/podcast-teens-get-healthy-school/
Like us on Facebook! HealthCorps at Benson High School for the latest updates from Ms. Amy.
Amy’s Fun Fact: The Average kid has 11,000 calories worth of candy in their bags on Halloween.
A message from Vice Principal Jeandre Carbone
Talented and Gifted Identification Process
Portland Public Schools is dedicated to identifying and providing for the unique academic and social emotional needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students across the district. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities to students of all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups, to provide informational training to educators, and to provide consistent challenge for all students.
According to Oregon Law 581-022-1310, an intellectually gifted or academically talented student is one who performs, or has the potential to perform, at or above the 97th percentile on nationally standardized tests of mental ability or academic achievement. In addition, multiple criteria are used including social and behavioral data, academic history, classroom achievement, etc. No single test is to be used as the sole determiner of TAG identification.
Each year, Benson conducts a process in order to identify and assess students for the TAG program. The first step in the TAG identification process is for parents or teachers to complete an Identification Process Form (IDPF) and submit the form to Vice Principal Jeandré Carbone. IDPF forms are available in the Vice Principal’s office, or can be sent electronically by e-mailing Jeandré Carbone at [email protected] . The deadline for submitting the IDPF is Monday, November 22nd, 2013.
Principal Wilson
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