Benton Weekly Update
Week 4: September 8-11, 2020
Monday, September 7 is Labor Day, No School!
Spotlight on Learning:
Wondering what is happening in 7th grade history? This past week (Aug 31st - Sept 4) students were assigned a "Why Study History" assignment. Students analyzed a variety of quotes relating to why we should study history. Are you interested in reading the thought-provoking quotes? Scroll down to see some of the quotes below.
ATTENDANCE is tracked daily by student attendance in Zoom sessions AND student participation in asynchronous learning activities posted in Schoology. If your child is having issues with connectivity, or confusion about accessing materials, please contact the teacher or administration for support.
Zoom security: beginning this week, students will be "authenticating" their Zoom accounts by registering on the Zoom app with their Schoology username and password. This will ensure that all participants in Zoom sessions are students enrolled in that particular class, and that all students are accountable for their participation. Teachers will provide students with the necessary instructions.
Notable Events this week:
- Tuesday, 9/8 International Literacy Day [Click here for some good books]
- Wednesday, 9/9 California Admission Day ~ celebrating 150 years of statehood
- Friday, 9/11 Patriot Day to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
Less Notable, but still happening! Every Tuesday @ 8am Coffee with the Administrators via Zoom.
How 'bout that heat?
Wednesday this week is Period 4A 9am-10am.
Join the Benton Dance Club!
Katie Alworth
Outstanding Digital Citizens
Thank you to our Outstanding Digital Citizens for taking the lead and being role models in Distance Learning!
Daniel Young
Coffee with the Administrators
Chat with the administrators, Mr. Webster & Ms. Ridgeway, via zoom!
Join the Benton PTSA
Doctor & Dentist Appts.
Instrument Repairs
Good news! We will be offering free weekly while-you-wait instrument repair and maintenance services for the duration of Distance Learning. Wednesdays 2-3pm.
Schoology Usernames & Passwords
Password: first & last initial (lower case) 8 digit birthday
Librarian/Media Tech Hours
Connect to the Parent Portal
Benton PTSA Association Meeting
Please email bentonptsa@gmail.com to RSVP.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Distance Learning Support
About Us
Email: rridgeway@nlmusd.org
Website: bentonms.org
Location: 15709 E. Olive Branch Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone: (562) 210-2500
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Twitter: @BentonPrincipal