Friday, February 20, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

There will be an informational POMS meeting for all who are interested in trying out for the 2009-2010 school year. The meeting will be Wednesday, February 25 during 5th hour in Room 204.

There are several activities that we need people to help with this month:

1.We need a few students to help with Eighth Grade Orientation on Monday night, February 23rd.

2.We need volunteers to help at the Second Harvest Food Bank on Thursday, Feb. 26th, from 3:30 to 5:30.

3.Volunteers are needed to help serve at the Southside Rotary Soup and Chili Supper on Saturday, February 28th. Helpers will work a 2-hour shift, between about 2:00 until 7:00. You will get to eat while you volunteer.

4.Someone is needed to update our FOR Club database with 2nd semester classes so we can send out memos to members. This would probably be an after-school job.

Sign up in the FOR Club notebook on the counter under the clock in the Counseling Center. Or see Mrs. Nelson.

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A “LATE NOTICE FOR AN OVERDUE BOOK” Please return or renew your book ASAP. Detentions are being given out for books that are not turned back in.

SOCCER BOYS that are interested in coaching, working with younger children and want to earn some volunteer hours or just want to apply for the SJYSA scholarship, Volunteer coaching positions are open for this spring. For more information, see Coach Milbourn in the Library.

LIFESMARTS competitors, you know who you are. I need all of your paperwork by today, February 20th, if you want to go...and I know you do. So, turn it in!

PTSA DANCE after the basketball game, February 20, 2009 9-11 p.m., free to all PTSA members, non members $5.00. Memberships will be sold during the LeBlond game, students who already have a membership come and get your arm band then also. NOT sure if you’re a PTSA member? There’s a list in the main hall here at Benton.

DYNAMIC YOUTH RALLY on Friday, February 20th Movie – Pizza – Ice Skating – Cost $10 time 6:00 p.m. at The Summit @ Riverside Church (5401 Mitchell) ends at Bode Ice Arena at 11:45 p.m. For a ride call Shane 383-4315 or Jodi 262-9785.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING will be Thursday, February 26th at 2:50 p.m. in the Benton Library. Any questions, stop by the A+ Office in the Library.

Any students that are interested in visiting HILLYARD Technical School, there is a make up day Feb. 24th. If you weren't able to attend the first visit due to grades, I can check to see if you are eligible now. Please see Mrs. Arambula as soon as possible if you would like to visit.

All students that are interested in pursuing a CAREER in healthcare the Missouri Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Pipeline is going to be visiting Benton on Feb. 25th during seminar. Please sign up in the Counseling Center.

The SOUTHSIDE ROTARY will be hosting a chili and soup supper on February 28th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Wesley Center. (all you can eat) pie's and drinks are included. The proceeds go to the Rotary Scholarships (BHS kids) and Projects. Adults - $6.00 Children - $4.00 See Mr. Modis for tickets.

MWSU Spring ACT Prep Course: Students will learn test-taking strategies and review English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. There are five Saturday class sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting February 28th. Cost is $141.50 and the deadline to enroll is 4:00 p.m. on February 20th.

CHEERLEADING tryouts for the 2009-2010 school year will be held March 9th thru March 13th. For forms and information please see Mrs. Allen in Rm. 103

BENTON LITERARY MAGAZINE is now taking submissions until March 16th. Send your submissions to bentonlitmag@gmail.com or bring them by Ms. Snyder’s Room 205.
Check out our website at bentonlitmag.ning.com.

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

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.

Columbia College 2/24/2009
Hannibal LaGrange 3/10/2009
UMKC 3/30/09

The University of Missouri-Columbia Medical School is offering an exciting summer experience for juniors interested in medicine. The Mini Medical School is a week long experience either from July 5-9 or July 12-16. Selection is not determined by ACT or GPA, so all students should apply if you are interested. Applications are due by March 15th. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you would like more information.

CPOD is a week-long free summer program at Linn State Technical College from June 7-12. The leadership program will help students learn more about career opportunities in computer field.

NW MISSOURI AHEC PIPELINE Programs for 2008-2009 school year are:
Monday, Feb. 23 Ultrasound technology
Monday, March 23 Nursing Careers
Monday, April 27 Dental careers

The US Military Academy is having a summer leader’s 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.

Directions for the District Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament in Savannah:
Location of the tournament brackets are as follows:
1. get link of the following site. http://www.mshsaa.org
2. Popular Links - off to the side of MSHSAA Site
3. Championship Events - click on
4. Basketball drop down box and hit go
5. District Tournament - click on either boys or girls
6. Class 4 District 16 - click on and you will receive brackets and seeding of teams.

We do not have any other brackets at this time.

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