Tuesday - December 22, 2009

BENTON BOOK CLUB: Benton's Book Club will meet TONIGHT at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

SCHOLARSHIP ASSEMBLY: Any senior receiving ANY kind of scholarship should report it on Prep HQ so that we may recognize you at the end of the year Scholarship Assembly. See Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for more information.

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a minority student with significant financial need and a GPA of at least 3.3, you might be eligible for the GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP. Please see Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for an application packet. The deadline is January 7th.

FBLA MEETING RESCHEDULED: The FBLA meeting scheduled for Friday, December 18th, has been postponed until Wednesday, January 6th. Please bring any BackPack Buddy items to Room 111 on Friday, December 18th, or Monday, December 21st. We will deliver them on Tuesday, December 22nd.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Monday - December 21, 2009

BENTON BOOK CLUB: Benton's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 22nd, at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

SCHOLARSHIP ASSEMBLY: Any senior receiving ANY kind of scholarship should report it on Prep HQ so that we may recognize you at the end of the year Scholarship Assembly. See Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for more information.

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a minority student with significant financial need and a GPA of at least 3.3, you might be eligible for the GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP. Please see Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for an application packet. The deadline is January 7th.

FBLA MEETING RESCHEDULED: The FBLA meeting scheduled for Friday, December 18th, has been postponed until Wednesday, January 6th. Please bring any BackPack Buddy items to Room 111 on Friday, December 18th, or Monday, December 21st. We will deliver them on Tuesday, December 22nd.

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Friday - December 18, 2009

CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY + SCHEDULE CHANGE: Students! We will have a Christmas- and holiday-themed assembly TODAY beginning at 2:10 PM during 7th hour. Due to testing, the schedule TODAY will be the same as YESTERDAY'S schedule EXCEPT 7th hour will start at 12:47 PM when CAMP is normally held. If you have any questions, please refer to a print schedules.

BENTON BOOK CLUB: Benton's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 22nd, at 7 PM in the Borders Cafe. Bring the book you are currently reading or an old favorite to share with the group. Students and teachers are welcome to attend.

SCHOLARSHIP ASSEMBLY: Any senior receiving ANY kind of scholarship should report it on Prep HQ so that we may recognize you at the end of the year Scholarship Assembly. See Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for more information.

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a minority student with significant financial need and a GPA of at least 3.3, you might be eligible for the GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP. Please see Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch for an application packet. The deadline is January 7th.

FBLA MEETING RESCHEDULED: The FBLA meeting scheduled for Friday, December 18th, has been postponed until Wednesday, January 6th. Please bring any BackPack Buddy items to Room 111 on Friday, December 18th, or Monday, December 21st. We will deliver them on Tuesday, December 22nd.

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Thursday - December 17, 2009

CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY + SCHEDULE CHANGE: Students! We will have a Christmas- and holiday-themed assembly TOMORROW beginning at 2:10 PM during 7th hour. Due to testing, the schedule TOMORROW will be the same as TODAY'S schedule EXCEPT 7th hour will start at 12:47 PM when CAMP is normally held. If you have any questions, please refer to a print schedules.

DODGEBALL SIGN-UP: If you're going to become true dodgeballers, then you've got to learn the five D's of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!" Sign-up for a student dodgeball team for Friday's assembly will be held during lunch TODAY.

ASVAB RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test please report to the counseling center at the beginning of CAMP TODAY to receive your results.

FBLA MEETING RESCHEDULED: The FBLA meeting scheduled for Friday, December 18th, has been postponed until Wednesday, January 6th. Please bring any BackPack Buddy items to Room 111 on Friday, December 18th, or Monday, December 21st. We will deliver them on Tuesday, December 22nd.

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular TODAY from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Wednesday - December 16, 2009

CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY + SCHEDULE CHANGE: Students! We will have a Christmas-themed assembly this Friday beginning at 2:10 PM during 7th hour. Due to testing, the schedule on Friday will be the same as the Thursday schedule EXCEPT 7th hour will start at 12:47 PM when CAMP is normally held. If you have any questions, please refer to a print schedules.

ASVAB RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test please report to the counseling center at the beginning of CAMP TOMORROW to receive your results.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, December 18th, in Room 111 at 7:10 AM. Bring your items for BackPack Buddies and be ready to choose an event for the FBLA district contest. We will also try to finish up the LifeSmarts competition. See you on Friday!

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular TOMORROW from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Tuesday - December 15, 2009

ASVAB RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test please report to the counseling center at the beginning of CAMP on Thursday, December 17th, to receive your results.

STUCO MEETING: A STUCO meeting will be held in room A120 on Wednesday, December 15th, at 7:10 AM. All members should plan to attend!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, December 18th, in Room 111 at 7:10 AM. Bring your items for BackPack Buddies and be ready to choose an event for the FBLA district contest. We will also try to finish up the LifeSmarts competition. See you on Friday!

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th, from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Monday - December 14, 2009

UPWARD BOUND TUTORING: Upward Bound students! After school tutoring will begin TODAY in Room 107. Be sure to stop in and sign in with your tutor.

STUCO MEETING: A STUCO meeting will be held in room A120 on Wednesday, December 15th, at 7:10 AM. All members should plan to attend!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, December 18th, in Room 111 at 7:10 AM. Bring your items for BackPack Buddies and be ready to choose an event for the FBLA district contest. We will also try to finish up the LifeSmarts competition. See you on Friday!

YOUTH ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th, from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Friday - December 11, 2009

QUIZ BOWL CANCELLATION: The quiz bowl tournament scheduled for this weekend at Maryville has been postponed and the makeup date has not yet been determined.

OVERNIGHT LAPTOP CHECKOUT: If you have checked out a library laptop overnight, you MUST return the laptop PRIOR to the start of first hour! You cannot keep a laptop during school hours at ANY time. You will receive one warning the next time a laptop is not returned. The following time your checkout privileges will be REVOKED. The only exceptions to this rule include days when you are sick or school is not in session, as in a snow day. If you are present your laptop MUST be returned! See Mrs. Corey if you have any questions.

UPWARD BOUND TUTORING: Upward Bound students! After school tutoring will begin on Monday, December 14th, in Room 107. Be sure to stop in and sign in with your tutor.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

PLAY AND PIE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having Play and Pie Night! We will meet at Lafayette at 6:30 PM TONIGHT to see the musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie." After the show we will go to Perkins. Everyone must purchase their own tickets ($8 at the door or $6 in advance) and provide their own transportation.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th, from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Thursday - December 10, 2009

NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER.

Wednesday - December 9, 2009

NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER.

Tuesday - December 8, 2009

NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER.

Monday - December 7, 2009

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

ASVAB TEST RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test, please report to the counseling center Tuesday, December 8th at the beginning of CAMP to receive your results.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting will be held next Thursday, December 10th at 7:10 AM in Room 111. Remember to bring snack items for Backpack Buddies. We will taking our final tests for LifeSmarts and choosing the competitions for the District FBLA contest in March. Please be on time!

PLAY AND PIE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having Play and Pie Night! We will meet at Lafayette at 6:30 on Friday, December 11th to see the musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie". After the show we will go to Perkins. Everyone must purchase their own tickets ($8 at the door or $6 in advance) and provide their own transportation.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Friday - December 4, 2009

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for giving and what better way to do this than to give your time to worthy causes! Come volunteer with the Saint Joseph Youth Alliance! This is a free and fun way to give back to your community. These opportunities are great for individuals, school groups, youth groups, High School students needing hours for graduation, community service, as well as a wonderful family activity! Anyone interested please contact Ms. Hitch in the counseling office for details.

ASVAB TEST RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test, please report to the counseling center Tuesday, December 8th at the beginning of CAMP to receive your results.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting will be held next Thursday, December 10th at 7:10 AM in Room 111. Remember to bring snack items for Backpack Buddies. We will taking our final tests for LifeSmarts and choosing the competitions for the District FBLA contest in March. Please be on time!

ATTENTION ALL SOCCER PLAYERS: Starting this Saturday at 1:30 in the BHS gym, we will be having open gym and splitting into teams to scrimmage for soccer! Boys and girls are both welcome to come and play! If you have any questions see Coach Bosch in Room 100!

PLAY AND PIE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having Play and Pie Night! We will meet at Lafayette at 6:30 on Friday, December 11th to see the musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie". After the show we will go to Perkins. Everyone must purchase their own tickets ($8 at the door or $6 in advance) and provide their own transportation.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Thursday - December 3, 2009

ASVAB TEST RESULTS: If you took the ASVAB test, please report to the counseling center Tuesday, December 8th at the beginning of CAMP to receive your results.

FBLA MEETING: FBLA meeting will be held next Thursday, December 10th at 7:10 AM in Room 111. Remember to bring snack items for Backpack Buddies. We will taking our final tests for LifeSmarts and choosing the competitions for the District FBLA contest in March. Please be on time!

ATTENTION ALL SOCCER PLAYERS: Starting this Saturday at 1:30 in the BHS gym, we will be having open gym and splitting into teams to scrimmage for soccer! Boys and girls are both welcome to come and play! If you have any questions see Coach Bosch in Room 100!

PLAY AND PIE NIGHT: Drama Club will be having Play and Pie Night! We will meet at Lafayette at 6:30 on Friday, December 11th to see the musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie". After the show we will go to Perkins. Everyone must purchase their own tickets ($8 at the door or $6 in advance) and provide their own transportation.

CHRISTMAS SPOOKTACULAR: Drama Club will be hosting the Christmas Spooktacular on Thursday, December 17th from 4:30-8:30 PM in the auditorium. Come in a Halloween costume for the contest and bring a holiday gag gift for the gift exchange. We will watch a Christmas movie and go on a ghost hunt. Bring food and drinks to share.

SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There are a number of volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army this holiday season, including bell ringing, assembling gift bags, setting up for group dinners, and distributing toys. Please see Mrs. Rucker or call 816-279-2101 for more details.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Wednesday - December 2, 2009

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• TODAY at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!