November 19th, 2012
Benson Polytechnic High School
Parent Newsletter
Letter from the Principal:
Hello Benson Community:
I hope you will be able to attend parent/teacher conferences this Monday and Tuesday (see schedule below). This is an opportunity to check-in with teachers regarding academic progress and to share information with the teachers that will help them provide appropriate instruction and supports to ensure success. The conferences are arena style in the big gym. Please be mindful of the time you spend talking with teachers, especially if there is a line. If you need additional time, you can schedule an appointment with the teacher. Counselors will also be available in the gym.
Have an enjoyable Thanksgiving break,
Carol
Article in Sunday Paper
Susan Nielsen (Oregonian writer) visited Benson a couple of weeks ago and met with several seniors. Here is a link to the article she wrote, “Oregon Schools and Jobs: Students Say Every Skill Opens Another Door.”
Recognition
Seniors Tereza Luwo, Haja Koroma and Michael Ely have made it to the second round of the ACT Six Scholarship selection process.
This scholarship has a very lengthy and demanding application followed by rigorous interviews. Congratulations to these students for completing the application process and best wishes I in the selection process.
Food Drive
Seniors Thien-Kim Duong and Jessica Nguyen are planning a food drive for their senior project as members of National Honor Society. They will be hanging posters and will place collection boxes into the main office, VP office and counseling center. The food drive will run from November 26th-30th with the last day to donate food being December 3rd. On December 4th they will deliver the food to the Oregon Food Bank for distribution to families in need of food during the holidays.
PTSA News
Get ready for Benson winter sports season! Go to http://bensonptsa.org/ to order your Season 2013 Spirit Scarfs and Seat Cushions – order on line or get them at the games!
You will also find the PTSA meetings information, minutes, agenda and general good news about Benson.
PTSA is asking for donations of food and snacks for the Teacher Conferences on Nov 19 and 20th. Please bring your items to the staff room – or contact Christin @ [email protected] to join in and make this a special event for our staff.
Special Education Informational Meeting
November Meeting
An Evening with Mary Pearson,Director of Special Education
Learn about the future of Special Ed
in the Portland Public School District
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary K-8, Fernwood in the Cafeteria
1915 NE 33rd Ave, Portland
Free admission
Open to all parents, teachers, and community members
Refreshments provided
Sponsored by SEPTAP www.septap.org
For questions or more information: [email protected]
Late Start
There is no late start in the month of November. The late starts in December are the 12th and 13th.
November Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule
We have a shortened schedule on Monday and Tuesday, November 19 and 20. Students are expected to attend school on both days until 11:15 followed by lunch until noon.
Conferences are from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on both days. Conferences will be “arena style” in the big gym.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2012 TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Period 1 8:15-8:55 Period 2 8:15-8:55
Period 3 9:00-9:40 Period 4 9:00-9:40
Period 5 9:45-10:25 Period 6 9:45-10:25
Period 7 10:30-11:10 Period 8 10:30-11:10
Lunch 11:15-12:00 Lunch 11:15-12:00
Planning 12:00-12:45 Planning 12:00-12:45
Conferences 1:00-3:00 Conferences 1:00-3:00
Conferences 5:00-8:00 Conferences 5:00-8:00
Upcoming Events
Conferences Monday, November 19 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the gym
Tuesday, November 20 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. in the gym
8th grade Info Night Tuesday, November 27 6:30-8:00 p.m.
PTSA Tuesday, November 13 7:00 Library Classroom
Thanksgiving Holiday November 21-25 No School
Senior Yearbook Pictures
Senior pictures are due December 10th. Communication students are willing to take senior portraits for a fraction of the cost of professional photographers. You can e-mail them at [email protected] to work out the details. Please send your finished photos to [email protected] or put in Mr. Mylet’s mailbox in the main office.
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.
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. 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 25th, 2012.
If you have any questions about the TAG identification form or process you may email Ms. Carbone or discuss the TAG program at parent conferences on November 19th and 20th. IDPF forms will be available at parent conferences.
Breakfast
All students can get breakfast free of charge. Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:30. Those students who have late arrival can get breakfast in the cafeteria from 9:30-9:45.
Free and reduced lunch applications have to be filled out every year. The forms are available in the main office.
Equity
Here is the website for the Pacific Education Group. http://www.pacificeducationalgroup.com/
PEG provides equity training for all PPS staff.
Benson teachers are strategizing on ways to build a sense of community and ways to get to know more about students’ cultures and traditions. At our next equity meeting, teachers will share their strategies.
*November is National Native American Heritage Month
The indigenous population of Portland is the 23rd largest in the United States and nearly 16,000 people, descended from more than 380 tribes/bands from across the nation.
Counseling/Career Center News
Scholarships due in November:
· Foundation for Individual rights in Education for 10,000– Due 11/25
· Cricket Wireless Good Sport Award for 1000-Due11/30 (Need Teacher recommendation)
Scholarships due in December
· Violet Richardson Award for 1,000 Due-12/1
· Elks Most Valuable Student Competition Due-12/7
· Better Business Bureau-Students of Integrity for 1000 Due-12/31
· Laws of Life Essay Contest for 5000 Due- 12/31
Scholarships due in January and February
· Profile for Courage Essay Contest Due-1/5
· GE-Regan Foundation Scholarship Program for 10,000 Due-1/10
· Sae Engineering Scholarship for up to 10,000, or full tuition . Due– 1/15
· Dell Scholarship Due-1/16
· Gates Millennium Scholars Due-1/16
· ESA Foundation Scholarship for 500-7,500 Due- 2/1
College/Career
Microsoft Career Day November 29 ,2012 from
9:00-12pm. 1414 NW Northrup St. Suite 900. Register
online at www.hillchamber.org/stw. Seats will fill up fast, so
don’t delay!
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT!
Wednesday, November 28th at 6:30pm,
Room 125
Loans-Work Study– Grants
FAFSA-OSAC-SCHOLARSHIPS
Where do I start?
How will I pay for college?
What’s the difference between scholarships, loans, and grants?
What if I was born in a different country?
I don’t have a social security number, what are my options for financial aid?
What are FAFSA and OSAC?
2012 HOLIDAY FOOD AND TOY PROGRAMS
Below you will find some of the holiday food and toy programs that are offered throughout the city, for more information about services provided, or eligibility, please contact the Ben-son counseling department, or the service provider directly via the contact information listed.
SALVATION ARMY CASCADE DIVISION MOORE STREET CENTER
5325 N Williams Avenue Portland, OR 97217 Main phone: (503) 493-3925 http://www.tsacascade.org
SNOWCAP
(behind Church) 17805 SE Stark Street Portland, OR 97233 Main phone: 211 http://www.snowcap.org [email protected]
ST VINCENT DE PAUL-PORTLAND SOCIAL SERVICES
5120 SE Milwaukie Blvd Portland, OR 97202 Christmas Hotline: (503) 595-2292 Thanksgiving Food Box: (503) 235-8431 http://www.svdppdx.org [email protected]
CITY OF PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU SUNSHINE DIVISION
687 N. Thompson Street Portland, OR 97227 Intake: (503) 823-2102 http://www.sunshinedivision.org [email protected]
PORTLAND FIRE AND RESCUE TOY N JOY MAKERS
Contact For Info About Program:
Address: Toy N Joy Makers, Inc. 5916 NE Going St Portland, Oregon 97218 Office Phone: 503-823-0922 Office Fax: 503-823-0924 Client Request Line: 503-231-8697 e-mail: [email protected]
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