10.27.2008

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CONGRATULATIONS to the Boys Soccer team on their Smashing 4-3 Win over Central last Thursday night. It is the first time the Benton boys have ever beat Central and we are the first Saint Joseph team to beat them as well. Alejandro Castillo scored 3 goals and Mike Westfall scored 1, Blake Davis finshed the night with having an unforgettable performance of 12 saves.. They also raised 200 canned food items for Second Harvest. Thank you to all that participated, and a special thanks to the cheer squad. and poms for coming out and supporting..

Reminder that October 27-31 is DECA Week!!!
Monday - Wear Your DECA Shirt
Tuesday - Teacher Appreciation Breakfast @ 7am in Room 103
Wednesday - Dress for Success
Thursday - Dress in your favorite Team and Tailgate with Lafayette for the football Game
Friday - Show your DECA colors (Blue/Gold)

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM: A+ tutor training will be held on Thursday morning, October 30th at 7:00 a.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.

Josten's will be here at school October 28th, at 7 a.m. to collect anymore cap and gown and announcement orders. Please have your money ready

We will also be raising money for Adopt-A-Family all week. Officers will collect money to see a teacher have a pie in the face during the pep assembly on Thursday, Oct. 30. Bring money during lunch to go to your favorite teacher!!!!

FBLA Meeting Tuesday 28th at 7:10 in rm.111

Delta Beta Sigma ( Benton's first faternity)
The D.B.S.'s goal is to help Burnned Unit Children feel like "Regular People",again. They try and accomplish this goal by visiting Childrens Mercy Hospital for a whole afternoon, one weekend a month to talk and play with the kids. Due to all the Aids Societies and Cancer Care groups,the Burn Unit Children are being left. Anyone who wants to Join, Benton's first faternity, please feel free to
contact the sponsor Mr.Kelly (science teacher)before November 15th

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Apptitude Battery) Test will be given on Thursday, October 30, in the JROTC room, starting at 8 A.M. It is a multi-aptitude test that helps you identify your different abilities and explore career opportunities. It is a free test and is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This test can help you decide if you want to go on to college or vocational school after high school, or directly enter the world of work. It also can help you to decide whether you want to join one of the military services and take advantage of technical and specialized training and educational benefits available to you. All you need to do is sign up in the counseling center or the JROTC room. The deadline to sign up is the end of the day, October 29th.

IT's Book Fair Time again, that's right the Book Fair will begin October 23rd,and run through October 30th. Come check it out in the Library, the library will be open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday - Friday:) See you there!

Benton Library Book Club
Interested in participating?
See Mrs Thompson (Library) or Mrs Cook (rm 212) To sign up

Foreign Language Club will have its next meeting on Monday, Oct. 27th. We will meet right after school in room 202 to celebrate Day of the Dead!

Drama Club will host a Halloween Party on Tuesday, October 28th from 7:00-8:30. There will be a costume contest, games, food and fun. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, check the callboard or see Mrs. Schultz in room 102

The Salvation Army has started their ANNUAL COAT DRIVE "Operation-Second Coat"They will accept coats in good condition. They may be dropped off at The Salvation Army 602 Messanie St.
Drop off hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Please no coats that need repair. Coats need to be CLEAN AND READY TO WEAR.
Distribution will be Saturday November 1, 2008 from the above address.

The Missouri Taxidermy Institute in Linn Creek, MO at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is looking for students interested in taxidermy. They offer 4 and 8 week classes several times a year. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

Whiskey Creek is looking form greeters to work at least one night a week and 2 weekend nights. It is $4.75 an hour, plus 2% of tips made. See Mrs. Arambula if you need more information.

FCA meets every Friday in A123 at 7:00 am

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Fall Social
October 28th 5-7pm in Room 103
All students interested in joining FCCLA are invited.Students who have taken or are currently taking a FACS class are eligible to join.See Mrs. Taliaferro or Mrs. Ezzell for more information.

Interested in being a part of the State Girls Basketball Championship Program at Benton? Well, Try-outs will begin Novemeber 10th and anyone that wants basketball shoes, see Coach Goodwin, ASAP.

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. Some colleges have matching scholarships for students receiving the MSE scholarship. This could mean $1000 for some students. The scholarship application is available at: http://www.mysuccessevent.com/ and is due November 7th. See Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Arambula if you have questions.

For the weekly acitivies please Check out Benton Cardinal Activities at: http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/

The Career Education Class is taking a college visit to the University of Kansas on Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Any seniors that are interested in going please see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center or Ms. Gaiser. We will be leaving school at 7:45 and returning by 2:30. The cost is $7.50 per student plus additional money for lunch. All permission slips and money need to be turned in by Friday, Oct. 24th. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

COLLEGES VISITING BENTON: Interested in visiting with one of these colleges? Sign up in the Counseling Office no later than 5th hour the day before the visit:


10/27/08 William Jewell
10/28/08 Columbia College
11/4/08 University of Missouri Science and Technology
11/6/08 MWSU
11/10/08 Midland Lutheran College
11/18/08 St. Louis University
11/19/08 UMKC
12/9/2008 Graceland University


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