1.27.2009

1-26-09

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We will Vote for Courtwarming Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Prince and Princess on Wednesday during lunch, 7th period.

The Staff Appreciation Breakfast scheduled for 7:00 A.M ON 1/28/2009, presented by The Benton Student Council, has been canceled due to mechanical failure. T.Y.

Shelbee Cox and Matt Brown are both up for the athlete of the week, Show your Cardinal Pride by going to www.stjoenews.net and voting.

Upward Bound tutoring hours have changed. Tutoring time is now Monday thru Thursday from 2:45-3:45.

ATTENTION NHS MEMBERS: There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Any questions, please see Ms. Sherard or Ms. Bosworth.

FBLA meeting on Wednesday morning at 7:15 in Room 111. We will be discussing LifeSmarts and FBLA competition. See you there.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING will be held on Wednesday, January 28th 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.

Are you a Junior or Senior and interested in becoming a member of the National Honor Society? Well, you better hurry and pick up your papers in Room A114 or Room 209 because the deadline for turning them in is Friday, January 30, 2009. If you have questions or need help, you may see a member of NHS or Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard.

The YWCA is accepting donations to Cinderella's Closet on Friday January 30th and Saturday January 31st from 1-4 p.m. The Benton Counseling Center will also accept the donations and then deliver them to the YWCA for you. Donations can include New or Gently Used Formal short or long gowns, formal shoes, jewelry or evening purses.
Junior or senior girls that need a dress for prom can pick out a dress at the YWCA on Saturday Feb. 7th from 10-4 p.m. If you have more questions see Mrs. Rucker or call 232-4481.

This is a reminder that all summer Upward Bound Math and Science applications through Northwest Missouri State University are due by January 31st. See Mrs. Arambula if you need assistance.

Senior Class Photo will be taken Wednesday, February 4th. Pick up an order form in the Attendance Office.

COURTWARMING will be Friday February 6th, 2009. The Theme will be announced Wednesday and Courtwarming t-shirts will be on sale soon! Watch for announcements! Any questions see Mr. Reigert or any Student Council Member.

Theme: Eatin’ Up Some Chilli

Monday: Dress as a food service person (lunch lady, cook, chef, etc.)
Tuesday: Dress like your favorite fast food character (Ronald McDonald, Wendy’s girl, etc.)
Wednesday: (Class Competition) Freshmen: Chili – Brown, Sophomores: Mustard – Yellow, Juniors: Relish – Green, Seniors: Ketchup – Red, Staff: Mayo – White
Thursday: Salad Dressing Day – Dress up in anything that relates to your dressing. Freshmen: French (mustache, beret, etc.), Sophomores: Bleu Cheese (Blues, etc.), Juniors: Thousand Island (Hawaiian, tropical), Seniors: Ranch (western), Staff: Italian
Friday: Chilly Day – Wear your cold weather clothes (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.)


COLLEGES VISITING BENTON: Any student interested in attending needs to sign up in the counseling office by the end of the day prior to the visit.

February 9 NWMSU
February 24 Columbia College

COLLEGE VISITS: Students planning a college visit MUST see Mrs. Arambula to get necessary paperwork and approval. An official college visit must be set-up or I will help you set it up. I'm looking forward to helping you. Thanks, Mrs. Arambula

College Goal Sunday at Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State University and Maple Woods Comm. College is on February 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This workshop will help you complete the FAFSA form and learn anything else you need to know in order to fund your college education. To find out what you need to take with you to the workshop please see someone in the Counseling Center.

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

2009 GRADUATES: St. Joseph Tractor is looking for candidates that interested in completing an internship and an Associate Degree in Industrial and Farm Equipment Technician program from Oklahoma State University- Okmulgee. Tuition, fees, and tools will all be paid through a scholarship program. See Mrs. Nelson or Mrs. Arambula for more details. Deadline is Feb. 12, 2009.


NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 school year are:
January 26 Physical Therapy
February 23 Ultrasound Technology
March 23 Histo-Technology
April 27 Dental Career


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Camp Wonderland is accepting applications for summer employment. Positions include Camp Counselors, Cabin Leaders, and Program Staff. Wonderland Camp is a residential camp for children, teenagers and adults with mental and physical disabilities located at the Lake of the Ozarks. The due date for applications is Feb. 13th. See Mrs. Arambula if you have any questions.

The US Military Academy is having a summer leaders seminar for juniors from May 30-June 5 or June 6-12 at West Point. The cost is $325 plus transportation to
West Point. Application is due April 1st. Apply online at www.admissions.usma.edu.

MWSU is currently enrolling students for their Spring ACT prep course. The course will teach you test-taking strategies and provide a review of each subject area: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science Reasoning. The class will take 5 Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting February 28th. Cost is $141.50. Deadline to enroll is 4:00 p.m. on February 20th.

BENTON CARDINAL ACTIVITIES: http://bhscardinalactivities.blogspot.com/

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DESE requires that all A+ schools record mastered competencies for each student. At this time, all teachers should mark semester long class competencies. To install the course competencies on your computer, please follow the attached instructions. If you have any questions, please contact the A+ Office.

The Board of Education voted today to place two items on the ballot on April 7, 2009.

The first question will ask voters to renew and make permanent the temporary operating levy of 63 cents. Remember the operating levy provides dollars to run the school district, including to pay your salaries.

The second question will ask voters to allow the SJSD to issue bonds to build two new schools, add classrooms to Skaith and build a multi-purpose building, and purchase property for the south side with the intent to build a middle school complex. The cost will be 22 cents/$100 AV, generating $45 million for construction (or $3.50/month; $41.80/year for a $100,000 dollar home).

The sad news for our team this week is that we lost a wonderful teacher. Mary Jane Spangler, a fourth grade teacher at Skaith, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. Please send your good thoughts and prayers to our colleagues at Skaith. This is a very difficult time for all.