MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2009

FRIDAY - MAY 1, 2009
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THANK YOU to all of our students and staff at Benton: We raised $850 for March of Dimes this year. The deadline for donations is January 1, 2010, so we want to see how much more we can donate. There was a great response to the beanie babies, so we've decided to buy more of them and continue selling them at various activities. We currently have: Graduation Bears, LOVE Bears, KU Bears, KU Ball Bears, I Love USA Bears, I Love MOM Bears, MU Bears, and Cheerleading Bears! Cost is $6.00 for all bears except the college themed bears, they are $8.00. If there is any other college that you would like us to order for please let me know asap. We have a catalog with tons of different beanie babies, so if you would like to look through it come to Arambula's office. We will be ordering the additional beanies on Tuesday, May 5th. Friends of Rachel Club donated the $20 proceeds from their spring Movie Night to March of Dimes.

May 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. If you need community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB FISHING TRIP has been moved to Thursday, May 7th after school and will be at Missouri Western State University.

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

CAMP QUALITY is looking for young people to make a difference in the life of a young person whose life has been changed because of cancer. Camp Quality is June 7-12. Download an application at www.campqualitynwmo.org or call 232-226

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.