Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Quote of the Day:
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.



STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BENTON WRESTLERS in QUALIFYING FOR STATE, GO CARDINALS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Benton JROTC cadets who set a record on packaging the most “Back Pack Buddy” bags for Second Harvest. They set a new record on meals packed in a 2 hour period of 1,500, beating Central high Schools record of 1,200. Way to GO Cadets!!

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.

Any 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, There are volunteer coaching positions 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 this Friday, February 20th, if you want to go...and I know you do. So, turn it in!
There will be a baseball meeting for everyone wanting to play baseball this spring on Thursday, Februrary 19 in Room 112. The meeting starts at 2:50 and will last 30-45 minutes. Be on time.

PTSA DANCE after the basketball game Friday, 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.

K-State is having an Engineering Day, Feb. 20, 2009. Any juniors or seniors that are interested in engineering upon graduation, this will give you the opportunity to have an in-depth look at their College of Engineering. Questions; please see Mrs. Arambula.

Any students that are interested in visiting Hillyard Technical School, there is a make up day on 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 South Side 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.

Lincoln College of Tech 2/20/2009
Columbia College 2/24/2009
Hannibal LaGrange 3/10/2009

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 fields .

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Southside Rotary is looking for volunteers to help with the Southside Rotary Soup & Chili Supper. It will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 4-7 p m at the Wesley Center. Sign up in the Counseling Center.

The American Red Cross is seeking creative students to volunteer to be Heroes. The Red Cross Heroes campaign is from March 4th to April 7th. Any individual or group that would like to volunteer to help this community organization there is an orientation session in February.

Directions for the District Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament being held 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.

If you have a problem with this then feel free to call Benton and we can give you a time. We do not have any other brackets at this time.

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

TEACHER ANNOUNCMENTS:

Be sure to regularly check the SJSD website for information. Today, and in the coming weeks, we will be posting information that we release to the media. Realizing that your friends and family may engage you in conversation regarding media reports, our goal is that you will have information readily available to answer questions or to pose your own questions. You will see a couple of postings today. I am sure others will follow. www.sjsd.k12.mo.us

Specifically, see Ballot Issues (Food for Thought and Budget Information).