From: Benson High School <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 9:10 PM
Subject: [Benson-staff-list] FW: Parent/Guardian Newsletter
Attachments: Scholarships.pdf; ATT00001.txt
Staff,
Here
is a copy of the newsletter that went out to our parents/guardians.
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Schedule For This Week: Wednesday December 16th will be A day Tutorial for all
students from 2:11pm-3:15pm Thursday December 17th will be B Flex Tutorial Day for all classes (Tutorial will go from 2:11pm-3:15pm) This Week In Athletics: Tuesday,
December 15th 4:15
MBX (FR) vs David Douglas @ BHS 5:45
MBX (JV) vs David Douglas @ BHS 7:30
MBX (V) vs David Douglas @ BHS Wednesday,
December 16th 6:30
Wrestling (JV) vs Madison @ BHS 7:30
Wrestling (V) vs Madison @ BHS Friday,
December 18th 5:15
WBX (JV & JV2) @ Pendleton 7:00
WBX (V) @ Pendleton 4:15
MBX (FR) vs Sherwood @ BHS 5:45
MBX (JV) vs Sherwood @ BHS 7:30
MBX (V) vs Sherwood @ BHS 2:00
Wrestling Tournament @ Milwaukie |
December 14th 2015 A Message From Principal Wilson: Parents/Guardians, Parents and Guardians of
Benson Tech please note that this will be my last newsletter until we return
from the holiday break. The next Benson Tech newsletter will be
available on Monday January 4th 2016. Benson Site Council Team Benson’s Site Council
team will be meeting from 3:30pm-5:00pm this coming Tuesday December 15th
in the Library Classroom. Please come by and support and/or be a part
of Benson’s Site Council Team. Master
Planning Committee “Reshaping Benson’s Future” If you are interested in being on the Benson Master
Planning Committee for the “New Benson Tech” please read the information
below, open up the attached links and follow the application
instructions. This is a great way to get involved and stay on top of all
the upcoming news and decisions related to the “New Benson Tech.” The Benson master planning website is now available for
people in the community who are interested in becoming involved. This
site provides an overview of the upcoming Master Planning process, an
application for joining the Master Planning committee and the committee
charter. Here is the link: http://BensonBond.pps.net
or http://www.pps.k12.or.us/bond/10958.htm Any interested staff or community members interested in
being a part of the Master Planning committee should fill out the application
either on line or in hard copy. Please know that the “Hard Copy”
application will be due back to my office (Mr. Wilson ) by Dec. 7th. The link to the online master planning committee
application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DNcZX3wG6cqDFcwuUczKw7U0t_4z2J7cfMwaPsD4zLY/viewform?c=0&w=1
Principal Wilson ****
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Messages From
Our Teaching
Instructors: A
Message from Cathy Skach (Benson’s Digital Media Instructor) SkillsUSA is having a winter clearance sale on Tech Gear
in the Bookkeeper's office!. Assorted sizes available: Sweat Pants - originally $30, now just $10 (up to
3X) Crew-neck Sweat Shirts - originally $30, now just $10 (XL - 3X)
Select T-shirts - originally $20, now just $5 (limited sizes) **** A
Message from JaNae Jamison (Benson’s Dental Instructor) Hello
All, Here
is a great opportunity to get free dental sealants for children.
Sealants are a protective coating that are put on teeth to prevent
cavities. Dr. Agee and his staff at
Portland Family Dentistry are doing them for free on Feb. 13th!
Here is a link to the online flyer: http://conta.cc/1XcvW4o. Here is a Link to their blog and you can contact
them directly from this page: http://portlandfamilydentistry.com/2015/11/24/2016-sealant-day.
Dr. Agee is a big supporter of our
dental assisting program at Benson High School, and we want to see this day
be a huge success so please spread the word! JaNae
Jamison,C.D.A.,R.D.H.,B.S., M.Ed. Dental
Instructor Benson
High School Health
Occupations 503-916-5100
ext 77196 **** Messages
from Mr. Mylet (Benson’s English Instructor/Yearbook Advisor) SENIORS: Seniors, Yearbook is now accepting senior portraits. Get
your fabulous picture taken and then e-mail it as a high resolution file
(.jpeg or .psd) to [email protected].
We are also accepting senior quotes, which can be sent to the same address.
The deadline to turn in portraits is Winter Break, so get on it! “Yearbook
Liquidation!” Act now and take advantage of a special offer for seniors. We’re selling all four years’ (2012-2016)
worth of yearbooks for the low price of $120 (a 40% discount). You can purchase your “Graduate Pack”
from the bookkeeper or email [email protected] for details. Act fast, supplies are limited.” Dave Mylet The Benson Yearbook Department **** A
Message from Joe Rozewski (Benson’s Art Instructor) On Thursday, December 17th at 4PM
Benson will be having another Arts event here at the school. KBPS has
partnered up with the Visual arts department and graciously allowed us use of
their lobby. The reception for our
artists starts at 4PM and runs till 7PM. High end art as well as holiday
gifts for sale will be sold by the Creative Arts Club and the artists
themselves. Come out and support our
students and all the hard work they have done with their art work at the KBPS
studio, 515 15th Ave, at the school. Go
Benson Artists!!! Come out and support our students with a night of fun
and creativity. Where: Benson High,
KBPS radio station, main lobby. When: December 17th 4-7PM Affordable holiday gifts, unique
and original. Joe Rozewski Benson Art Department **** A
Message from Tammy Hite/Benson Alumni Association BENSON YEARBOOKS FOR SALE! Recently we had to clean out a
few storage areas around the school and discovered A LOT of yearbooks. The
majority of the books are from 1970 to 2014 with few books from the 50's and
60's. Most are brand new, but some of the older books have a bit of wear and
some writing in them. If you are interested in purchasing one, please go to
the Benson Alumni website to see what books are available and prices.
Proceeds from the sale go towards the Benson Centennial Celebrations
happening during the 2016-2017 school year. Please allow up to 4-weeks for
delivery. http://www.bensontechalumni.org/about/alumni-store/ Tammy Hite Architecture and Drafting Teacher 503-916-5100 x77211 |
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Messages from Counseling: A
Message from Adam Kennybrew (AVID Coordinator and College Counselor) Please see the document attached to the email regarding
UPDATED financial aid information for college. **** A
Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator) Career Day Opportunities PACE (Plumbing, Air, Carpentry, and Electrical)
Mentorship Program: PACE is a FREE after-school mentorship program that gives
you the opportunity to work with plumbers, sheet metal workers, carpenters
and electricians to learn about well-paying jobs in the trades. Paid
Internship at the Zoo Ages
15-17 * Pick up applications from the Career Center Electrical Engineer Internship Qualifications/
Skills: ·
Strong
interest in electrical engineering ·
Attention
to detail ·
Self-Motivated ·
Excellent
organizational skills ·
Able
to support in the design and development of electrical & moving systems ·
Moderate
experience with engineering software ·
Able
to recommend hardware & equipment as appropriate ·
Provide
technical support & consultation Please
send cover letter, resume and sample work with the subject heading,
"Electrical Engineer Internship: to [email protected] Youth Environmental Job Fair December
30th 5pm -8pm Montavilla
Community Center Ages
14-25 Miranda **** Employment
Opportunities for Benson Students: Information for all jobs can be found in the Career
Center •Text: @ccinfo to 81010 to get updates about job openings
and other career events •Multnomah Athletic club (two positions open-check out
Job Board) •Marshalls (applications in the CC) •Bath & Body Works (applications in the CC) •North West Youth Corps (check out the Job Board) •Conservation Projects (Check out the Job Board) **** COLLEGE
VISITS: All visits will be held in the Counseling Center.
You must sign up in the Counseling Center for these visits. Text: @u2college to 81010 to get updates about college
visits. ****
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Message from PPS 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. State Testing The state has
released a new form, as required by House Bill
2655, that families are required to fill out if they wish to exempt
their student from English Language Arts and/or Math tests. This
includes both Smarter Balanced and Extended Assessments. The form, and a Family
Advisory that explains the form, are posted on the PPS Exemption from
State Testing web page. The form is in all languages (Somali
coming); the advisory will be posted in all languages soon. The web page: www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/research-evaluation/11058.htm The advisory: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/files/research-evaluation/Family-Advisory-State-Tests-Family-Rights.pdf The form: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/opt-out-final.pdf Please read
materials, learn procedure Please read
the Exemption from State Testing web page,
Family Advisory, and forms so that you are aware of
the state's approach and our explanation, as well as how to process
opt out requests. Please note that no
substitutions or altered versions of the forms can be accepted. Requested steps If a family
requests an opt out form, you will need both the family
advisory and the form. Benson will have hard
copies of the family advisory and opt out forms available for interested
parents in the school’s main office. Thank you! Susan Poscharscky Executive
Administrative Assistant Office of School
Performance Portland Public
Schools 503-916-3329 A
Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor) When Your Student is Absent or Late When a student is absent from a class period, an
Auto-Dialer will call a designated phone number associated with the student
to inform parents/guardians of the absence. In previous years, after listening to the Auto-Dialer
message, parent/guardians were able to push a button to leave a recorded
message for the Attendance Monitor. This is no longer possible.
However, voicemail messages MAY BE LEFT for the Attendance Monitor, at any
time, by calling Benson High School at (503) 916-5100 and then pressing Option
3 for Attendance. This is what the new Auto-Dialer system directs
parent/guardians to do, in order to excuse or comment on their student’s
absence from class. Make It a Great Week! Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal Benson Polytechnic High School |
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