Wednesday - September 30, 2009

CONGRATS to the Freshmen, JV and Varsity Volleyball teams on their victories over Mid-Buchanan. Great job!

HOMECOMING SHIRTS are for sale $10 each. Last year's shirts are going for $2! Hurry, supply is limited. See Mr. Reigert in room A120,Student Council member,or Climate Committee member, Mr. Kelly, Mrs. Toalson, Mrs. Snapp, or Mrs. Nash.

HOMECOMING DANCE: Students! Right after the football game Friday, Night Majik, will be providing awesome homecoming music! The dance is $5.00 per person, all outside dates, MUST be signed up in the office!

WRESTLING: A chili tailgate will be October 2nd at the homecoming game. Chili tailgate will run from 5:00 p.m. to halftime on the north end of the practice field. Tickets are 5 dollars and proceeds will go to BHS wrestling fundraiser. Donations are accepted. Tickets may be purchased from Coach Hubbard.

HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES:

Thursday Class Color Day - freshmen - yellow, sophomore - light blue
junior - orange, senior - lime green
Friday Spirit Day (wear Benton Spirit Gear)

SPIRIT GEAR FOR SALE: The Climate Committee will be selling spirit gear like beads, tattoos, pom-poms, this week before school starting at 7:00, and after school as well. Let's show our school spirit next week - Go Cardinals!

CLASS RINGS: October 2nd before school Josten's will be here to take any last ring orders. They will take orders for class rings from any Junior or Senior that needs to place a ring order.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING SCHEDULE: Tutor training will be held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the Library on the following days and times. If you have any questions, please stop by the A+ Office.
· Thursday, October 1 - 2:45 p.m.
· Wednesday, Octrober 7 - 7:00 a.m.
· Monday, October 12 - 2:45 p.m.
· Tuesday, October 20 - 7:00 a.m.
· Wednesday, October 28 - 2:45 p.m.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: The library is checking out laptops to students for an overnight period. To check out a laptop, you must do the following:

1. Attend a 10-15 minute laptop training in the library before or after school.
2. Sign a contract along with your parent or guardian agreeing to checkout terms. Sign up sheets are in the library.

You MUST attend training AND return the contract BEFORE checkout can begin.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Hosea Elementary is looking for volunteers for their carnival on Friday, October 16th. The time is from 4:00-9:00 p.m., but you can sign up in shifts. This will count towards your volunteer hours for graduation. Please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center to sign up.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Come into the library anytime during the month of September, show us your St. Joe Public Library OR Rolling Hills Consolidated Library card. You can enter to win prizes in our library card contest drawing!

ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES: Did you know that your high school provides free technical training at Hillyard Technical Center? You and your parents are invited to Hillyard Technical Center for the annual Parent-Sophomore Open House. The event is on Thursday evening, October 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please come and explore the shops and labs at Hillyard, and get ready for your future now!

MIC-O-SAY SCHOLARSHIP: Any Benton student who is a boy scout member of the Camp Geiger Tribesman of Mic-O-Say is eligible to apply for the $1000 Newman Mic-O-Say scholarship. You do not have to be a senior. Check it out on Prep HQ or see Mrs. Turner for details. Deadline is October 10th

SENIORS: Have you overcome something traumatic or had a difficult set of circumstances to deal with throughout your high school career? If so, you are an excellent candidate to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship. This scholarship has been awarded to Benton students the past. You only need to have a 2.0 GPA to be considered for this $2500 scholarship which is awarded to students who have overcome adversity. See Prep HQ, Mrs. Turner or Mrs Hitch for more information.

HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: The Wendy's Heisman Scholarship is due October 1st. This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for student athletes. Apply online at wendyheisman.com or see Mrs. Turner for more information. This information (along with all other scholarship information) is also posted on Prep HQ.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Missouri Cattlemen's Foundation Scholarship is now available in the Counseling Center. The deadline to apply is TODAY. You are eligible to apply for this $1000 scholarship if you a senior who will be majoring in Agriculture or food production in college. See Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for more details.

PREP HQ: If you are a college bound senior, it is imperative that you be registered on Prep HQ and that you check it frequently throughout the year. Prep HQ is where ALL scholarship information is posted. You will surely miss out on an opportunity if you are not using this system. See Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for assistance ASAP.

ASVAB Test: October 28, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Juniors and seniors interested in taking the ASVAB test need to sign up in the counseling center by October 23, 2009. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Engel.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: Any student needing to request a transcript needs to do so through Prep HQ. If you have any questions please contact your counselor or Mrs. Hitch.