Tuesday - October 6, 2009

SPORTS PHYSICALS: If you are planning on participating in winter sports and need a physical, the Health Express will be here Friday, October 9th doing sports physicals. To sign up, please see the nurse. She will give you the appropriate forms to be filled out and accept your money. The cost is $15 cash or check (made payable to Health Express).

A+ TUTOR TRAINING SCHEDULE: Tutor training on October 7th has been canceled. Upcoming tutor trainings be held on the following dates in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom:

Monday, October 12 - 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20 - 7:00 a.m.

Wednesday, October 28 - 2:45 p.m.

DRAMA CLUB T-SHIRTS: Drama Club t-shirt orders are due this Friday! Please turn your $13 in to Mrs. Schultz in room 102.

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.

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 15th, 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.

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: Will be held on October 28th at 8:00 a.m. Juniors and seniors interested in taking the ASVAB test need to sign up in the counseling center by October 23rd. 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.