Tuesday 11.12.2008

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NOVEMBER 10TH, SQ632 PRESENTS "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE", Bring a Friend and it may be POSSIBLE for you to win the $225 dollar Money Pot. Don't Delay, Call 383-4315 or 238-3330 Today for a Ride. The MISSION starts at 6:32 p.m. and ends strictly at 8:30 p.m., see you there!!

Tryouts for Bentley the Benton Mascot will be Wednesday November 12th at 3 p.m. Please meet in room 207 immediately after school on that day for final instructions. Make sure you have signed up with Mrs. Tami Davis if you are trying out.

STAR ATHLETE APPLICATIONS: Any senior boy or girl athlete that would like to apply for the STAR Athlete needs to pick up an application from Ms. Sherard before November 11. This will be the ONLY TIME this year that applications will be available. This appliaction process is for ALL seasons, fall, winter and spring. Pick up your application in Room A114 or in the A+ office. These must be returned by Wednesday, November 12 to be considered for a STAR Athlete this year.

The Career Education class is taking a trip to the University of Missouri-Columbia this Thursday and we have a few spots open for any seniors that are interested. It will count as one of your college visits. We will leave around 7:30 and return around 4:00. Cost is $10, but lunch will be provided. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

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/

Wednesday 11/12-
7:30am-1:00pm DC Chem Lab @ MWSU (Reynolds)
3:00-5:00 pm MSHSAA Cheerleader practice (1/2 Modis Gym)
7:00 pm St. Joseph Inc. Sports Foundation Fall Round Up @ Holiday Inn Downtown

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.