9-26-2008

The Career Education class will be taking a field trip to Park University and William Jewel College on Wednesday, Oct. 1st. Any senior that is interested in going with our class must pick up a permission slip with Mrs. Arambula or Ms. Gaiser. The cost is $6.50, lunch is included in the cost. Permission slips and money are due to Mrs. Arambula or Ms. Gaiser by Monday, Oct. 29th, NO LATER.

The bird is the word and in case you haven't heard, there's a new Cardinal Mascot in town and he needs a name. If you have an idea of a name for our new mascot, please stop by Tami Davis' office in 209 and fill out your entry. Serious entries only need to reply. The last day to reply will be Wednesday, October 1st.

We've got spirit yes we do, if you've got spirit we want you! We are looking for those interested in wearing the mascot costume at our home activities. If you think you've got what it takes and you can commit to a couple nights a week to entertain at home events, then you must sign up and try out. Please stop by Mrs. Allens room in 103 or Tami Davis' office in 209 by Friday Oct. 3rd. to sign up.

Jostens will be here on Friday, September 26th during lunch periods to take ring orders for juniors.

Any student interested in Benton wrestling this year and is not participating in a fall sport please attend our short meeting on Tuesday Sept. 30th in the Modis Gym immediately after school. If you are in a fall sport and want to come out for wrestling see Coach Hubbard sometime after school. The meeting will be a general information meeting with reminders and dates for everyone. Thanks Brad Hubbard

FCCLA, Family, Career & Community Leaders of America: This organization focuses on developing personal growth and leadership development. Become actively involved in your community, school and family for a positive impact. Family is the central focus. See Mrs. Ezzell or Mrs. Taliaferro for meeting dates and if you have additional questions.

Midland Ministries presents “Hole in One Incredible Night” on Saturday, September 27th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Activities include: 18 holes of mini-golf, food and dynamic youth rally. Cost $10. For more information or a ride call: 383-4315 or 262-9785.

Oct. 9th the Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for $10.00. Sign up now in the nurse's office.

Pumpkin Fest: Volunteers are needed for this year’s event, which is October 10th, 11th, and 12th. Please see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Hyde Elementary needs volunteers to help with their school carnival on Friday, October 3rd 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Check with the A+ Office in the Benton Library for details.

Juniors, as participants of the My Success Event last year, you are eligible for a My Success Event Scholarship. There are at least 16- $500 scholarships available. There are even some colleges that are going to have matching scholarships for students receiving the MSE scholarship. So, this could mean $1000 for some students. The scholarship application is available at: http://www.mysuccessevent.com/ and is due Nov. 7th. See Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Arambula if you have any questions.

Foreign Language Club will meet on Monday, September 29th after school in Room 202. For students unable to attend on Monday, we will also be meeting on Wednesday, October 1st at 7 am in Room 202. Students who wish to participate in Foreign Language Club need to attend one meeting or the other.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM: A+ tutor training will be Thursday, October 2nd at 2:50 p.m. in room A3. Please remember that tutors must attend one training. If you have any questions, stop by the A+ Office in the library.

BENTON ACTIVITIES:

Friday 9/26
7:00 pm BHS Varsity Football vs Chillicothe @ Sparks Field

Saturday 9/27-8:00 am BHS Jv Volleyball Tournament
10:00 am All Alunmi Tour of BHS
Weather permitting – Southside 8th Grade Bantam Football @ BHS

COLLEGES VISITING BENTON
Interested in visiting with one of those colleges? Come to the counseling office to sign up no later than 5th hour the day before the visit:

10-01-08 NWMSU
10-14-08 Baker University
10-16-08 Central Methodist
10-21-08 University of Saint Mary
10-22-08 University of Missouri Columbia
10-24-08 Truman State
10-27-08 William Jewell
10-28-08 Columbia College
11-04-08 University of Missouri Science and Technology
11-06-08 MWSU
11-10-08 Midland Lutheran College
11-18-08 St. Louis University
11-19-08 UMKC


FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Benton.Bulletin@sjsd.k12.mo.us
(Submission Deadline 2:00)

Can faculty please let the nurse know if you would be interested in having flu shots here if the cost was around $30.00.

As a part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve the technical services offered by Troester Media Center we will periodically be sending out surveys to evaluate the performance of the different areas of our service offerings. Please take a moment to help us understand how we are doing. For those that are not aware, TMC offers a help desk for computer problems that is staffed daily and can be called at 816-671-4444.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gx7gatuth59Q5fWtRX9w1g_3d_3d

Activity Video: I spoke with Mr. Blakely about doing a video for each activity. He was wonderful and said that he can have his advanced audio visual class do the videos. Each activity is responsible for their own footage and getting the footage to Mr. Blakely. From there his class will cut and edit everything for the sponsor. It would be really awesome if we have sponsors take Mr. Blakely up on this offer. All videos will be on ch. 1 during the week they are highlighted. Contact Mr. Blakely when you are ready to give him footage. Casey

The wellness clinic is scheduled for Tues. Oct 14th 7-10:30 AM. See the nurse to schedule your apt. the cost is $10.00.

Apple Seed grant forms are available and are being accepted in our office. The deadline is October 3, 2008. Hard copies of the application form are going out to the buildings in the inter-school mail today. Teachers may also access the form on the SJSD website, under SJSD Foundation, Applications.

Teams of teachers applying may not consist of more than three people and one of the team must be identified as the lead teacher, responsible for purchase orders and final summaries. Also, counselors and librarians may co-apply when teamed with one or more classroom teachers.

Everyone needs to BOOKMARK the MOREnet resources website on your computers. I'll be going over some of the resources available there at the Dept collaboration meetings on Wednesdays. See you then, Linda