September 8th 2015
Parents you can also see and read about some of the good things happening here at Benson via my Benson Twitter Page. You can follow me via the @BensonTechPride link via Twitter.
A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
- PPS is shifting family, student and staff communication to a new tool that gives schools the ability to send texts about emergencies, closures, delays and other important news. To receive text notifications, you must opt in to the service. You opt in by texting YES to 68453. Parents and students should confirm their cell numbers are listed in the student information system. Staff should confirm their cell numbers are the “primary” number in the PeopleSoft system. For more info about texting, go to www.pps.net and click on the “Mobile First” button.
- I have attached the 2015-16 Bell Schedule and the monthly Benson Calendar for you and your students to review in preparation for this upcoming school year. Please note that the monthly calendar is a fluid calendar and items will continue to be added to the calendar throughout the school year. You can also access both items on our webpage at www.bensonhs.net
- Please note that starting Monday August 31st we will begin handing out tardy slips for students who do not make it to class on time. Please discuss the importance of getting to class on time with your students. If a student is late to a class he/she will need to have a tardy admittance slip in order to enter their respective class.
- Congratulations to the Benson Football Team on their 28-8 victory over Lebanon on Thursday September 3rd. The athletes played hard and competed with passion and it showed in the final score. Go Tech!!
- This year in conjunction with PPS, all the PIL High Schools will now have the ability to have two (2) flex days a week depending on our weekly schedule. For this week we will not have a Tutorial A Flex day nor a Tutorial B Flex day this week since we will have a shorten week because of Labor Day being on a Monday. We will be on a regular Tuesday B-Day/Wednesday A-Day/Thursday B-Day/Friday A-Day schedule for the week.
A Message from Benson’s Booster Club President Lisa White (Please see attached flyer)
Welcome to Benson 2015-2016 Year!
Please join us on Sept 9, 2015 from 6:30-8:00pm to learn about how you can help support your student here at Benson at the Benson Booster Informational Evening.
Meet some of our Administrations, learn about opportunities to assist our at our student body, and talk about what topics are important to you, that you would be interested in having a speaker come one evening to discuss it. (i.e. Prepping/Timeline for College Admissions, Beyond Benson Program, Stress Management in Teens, Time Management for Families, Learn about New Arrival Benson Wellness Center (approx. Jan 2016)). Leadership roles within the Benson Booster’s both for Adults & Students.
We Look forward to seeing you all next week,
Lisa White
President – Benson Booster Club
A Message from Kayla Stolte (Benson’s Math Instructor)
TECH MATH DINNER!
We are hosting dinner for all students and families enrolled in Tech Geometry or Tech Algebra. Please join us in Room 125 from 4-6pm on Thursday September 17th.
Come learn more about this year’s projects, and get a feel for what your students are learning in class! The whole family is invited.
Kayla Stolte & Tim Hryciw”
Kayla Stolte, M.A.T.
Math Teacher
Benson Polytechnic High School
A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)
In regards to the AutoDialer:
Parent/Guardians will no longer be able to leave voicemail excuses for student absences, but will be directed by the new AutoDialer system to call the Benson Attendance Office and speak with the Attendance Monitor to explain their student’s absence from class.
Tony Peters
Attendance Monitor
Ext. 77107
A Message from the Counseling Staff
Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty. Please see your counselor if you are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if you are missing a graduation required class.
Need to make up a credit? PPS is offering Evening Scholars to retrieve credit. You must pre-register with your counselor for Evening Scholars before Sept. 8th. For more information about costs, classes, schedule, etc. please visit the PPS website at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/portland-evening-scholars.
A Message from our new AVID/College Coordinator Adam Kennybrew
Please be sure to read the attached flyer regarding receiving College Information from my office.
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
For parents: If you would like to get updates on career events and job openings for your students, Text: @ccinfo to 81010
LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL STUDENTS
Students who have been scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal must:
1. Obtain a late arrival or early dismissal pass card from the Counseling secretary Melanie Grasle.
2. Carry their late arrival/early dismissal pass card with them at all times, and present it upon request from any staff member.
3. Arrive or leave the building and school grounds at the time stated on their schedule for their late arrival or early dismissal, unless they receive permission to be on campus for a specific reason.
When the school is on a special bell schedule. Students with late arrival or early dismissal are expected to remain in class until the end of the class period. Students who work will need to make arrangements to report to work at a different time on those days so as not to miss class time.
Dress Code Reminder
Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful 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. No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing. No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains. Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length. Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.
Last Day for Schedule Change
Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty. Please have your student(s) see their counselor if they are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if they are missing a graduation required class.
Cafeteria Changes
Parents please note that the Cafeteria will no longer be providing cash back/change when students buy their lunch. Students must have exact change. If students do not have exact change the change will be applied to their account.
This Week In Athletics
Tuesday
5:00 VB (JV) @ Lincoln
5:00 VB (JV2) @ Lincoln
6:30 VB @ Lincoln
4:00 WSOC (V) vs McNary @ Delta
4:00 MSOC (JV) vs St. Helens @ Delta
6:00 MSOC (V) vs St. Helens @ BHS
Wednesday
4:00 XC Preview @ Fernhill
Thursday
4:00 MSOC (JV) vs Reynolds @ Delta
6:00 MSOC (V) vs Reynolds @ BHS
4:30 WSOC @ Parkrose
3:30 FTBL vs Barlow @ BHS
Saturday
8:00am VB (V) @ Century Tournament
8:00am VB (JV) @ St. Helens Tournament
TBA XC @ Saxon Invitational
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
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