Thursday 11.13.2008

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM: A+ tutor training will be held on Thursday, November 13th at 2:50 p.m. in the Library. Please remember that tutors must attend one training. If you have any questions, stop by the A+ Office in the library

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE: Heartland had a program called Health Career Interest Groups. They have changed the name to NW Missouri AHEC Pipeline. Students already involved in AHEC do not need to do anything to change to the Pipeline group. It is done automatically. For those of you not involved in this great program it is time to be proactive in gaining information about the career interest you have. Members of the Pipeline will receive newsletters and invitations to attend events that focus on careers in the Health Services Pathway. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you would like more information.
Programs for the 2008-2009 school year:
November 24 Medical Terminology
December 22 Paramedic
January 26 Physical Therapy
February 23 Ultrasound Technology
March 23 Histo-technology
April 27 Dental career

FCA: FCA meets every Friday in A123 at 7:00 a.m..

Check out Benton Cardinal Activities at: http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/

Thursday 11/13-
7:30-3:00 pmMU Career Education Campus Visit (Arambula)
3:00-5:00 pm MSHSAA Cheerleader practice (1/2 Modis Gym)
7:00pm Wrestling Rules Mgt @ Cameron (Hubbard)

Friday 11/14-
Speech and Debate @ Park Hill Tournament (Lafasiano)
11:30 am Cheerleaders @ MSHSAA State Competition (Departure from BHS)
7:30 pm Benton High School Fall Play – Final Weekend of “Sweeney Todd” by our Drama Department ------ Ticket Prices: $5.00 at the door.

Saturday 11/15-
Speech and Debate @ Park Hill Tournament (Lafasiano)
Cheerleaders MSHSAA Competition @ Columbia
7:30 pm Benton High School Fall Play – Final production of “Sweeney Todd” by our Drama Department ------ Ticket Prices: $5.00 at the door.

College Visits:
11/18/08 St. Louis University
11/19/08 UMKC
11/20/08 Highland Community College
12/2/08 MCC Maple Woods and Penn Valley
12/9/2008 Graceland University
12/12/2008 MO State University
12/15/2008 North Central Missouri College

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Perhaps you have heard about the recent social security issue facing nearly every Missouri school district. In short, after a review by the Office of Administration, a federal agency, the Missouri Social Security Administration is reviewing procedures related to contributions by certificated staff to PSRS and Social Security. We know very little about the implications this review has on selected, certificated staff. However, we will try to keep you posted as we are informed. You will see in the letter (at the link below) that each district must appoint an administrator as a contact. Mr. Doug Flowers will be the administrative contact for the SJSD. Please contact your professional organizations to lobby federal officials, especially legislators, to remedy this issue.

See these links to the Missouri Office of Administration for updated information.
http://oa.mo.gov/acct/pdffiles/MemoDistrictsCat1.pdf
http://oa.mo.gov/acct/ssa.htm

I am in the process of visiting all schools to share information about the upcoming operating levy initiative as well as the Vision for the Future. I look forward to visiting with you and hearing your thoughts.