A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians
I have good news to share. Benson Tech will be having a full athletic schedule next school year 2014-15. The district has informed me that all of Benson Football and Boys and Girls Soccer will not be cut for the next school year and that both sport programs will be added back to the fall schedule for this upcoming school year. The district athletic director and the Benson community/stakeholders will now be able to fully discuss Benson Athletics in public forums in preparation for the 2015-16 school year. I have added the email that Trip Goodall (Director of High Schools) sent to me explaining the Districts decision to reinstate fall sports. (Please Read Below)
Marshall, Margaret, Curtis,
I wanted to resend this to all parties to make sure we are all on the same page. Based on my conversations with Jon, the superintendent and the Board expect that the sports be included in the schedule for next season. Monday, there will be a Board presentation and this needs to be made clear to the Board as well as the process we will use moving forward to bring both school communities into the conversation.
Thanks all for helping to bring your athletic communities into the conversation.
-Trip Goodall
Now that we can be assured that the 2014-15 sports season is back in tact we’ll have to soon start having discussions with the district athletic director in regards to what athletics will look like at Benson for the 2015-16 school year. But for now we can move forward with the 2014-15 sports season.
Great work to all the Benson Tech supporters. Your efforts were definitely recognized!!
Also please note that the District Athletic Director will be speaking to the PPS School Board on Monday March 10th at 6pm in regards to 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.
A Message From Sam Del Biaggio (Study Hall Coordinator)
Benson offers free credit recovery classes using a program called Virtual Scholars. Students that have failed one or more classes and need to make up the credit should contact their counselor immediately. The deadline to sign up for credit recovery is Friday, March 14th. Virtual Scholars is a blend of online learning with regular contact with a teacher as well as a mentor at Benson. Online learning is an excellent option for students who want to control their learning experience and get back on pace to graduate on time.
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
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
Congratulations to Robert Caudillo (Benson Wrestling)
One wrestler from Benson earned the right to be a state competitor, Robert Caudillo. Robert won his first match 3-1, lost his second match and had a heart breaking overtime loss in his third. Robert was 19-5 this year and will be returning to lead the Techmen next season, his senior year. All state competitors are the best wrestlers in the state and we are proud to join those ranks.
-Coach Paul Marquez
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:
Human Services Career Day March 13 9:00-12:00
Veterinary Career Day March 20th
Human Services Career Day March 13 9:00-12:00
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.
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:
Work at OMSI as an Educator Apprentice. Must be between the ages of 16 to 19; Pay Rate: $8.95 – $10.50 per hour. If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit http://omsi.iapplicants.com/searchjobs.php.
OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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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