Benton Weekly Update
Week 22: February 1-5, 2021
February is Black History Month
In our daily announcements throughout this month, students will learn about important events and people in Black History. In this newsletter, we'll be focusing on Black Artists and their contributions to American Culture.
We are also honoring our Students of the Month for January, and showcasing some of the great work our students are producing in our Spotlight on Learning feature. This week is also National School Counselors' Week, so a big shout out to our fabulous counselors here at Benton, Dr. Sweney Black and Mr. Arenzana!
Misty Copeland ~ Ballerina
Jacob Shultz
6th Grade
Student of the Month
January
Matthew Hollandsworth
7th Grade
Student of the Month
January
McKinley Kam
8th Grade
Student of the Month
January
Anthony Albano
Performing Arts
Student of the Month
January
Isabella Widosh
Visual Arts
Student of the Month
January
Spotlight on Learning ~ Media Arts
Spotlight on Learning ~ Studio Art
Students are learning to draw portraits of the human face. The unit began by learning to draw each facial feature one at a time, and culminated by drawing an entire face. Ms. Hodge is very proud of her students' work, and here are a few:
(Gianna Sarmiento, left)
What's up this week?
After School Tutoring
Wednesday is Period 5B 9am-10am.
Log into your period 5B Zoom 9-10, then work on homework, projects, reading.
Early College Program
Progress Reports going home at the end of the week!
Coming up...
Lincoln's B-Day Holiday ~ Mon. 2/8
Applebee's Dine Out Wed. 2/10 from 11am-10pm
APPLEBEE’S® WILL DONATE 25% OF YOUR CHECK WHEN YOU DINE AT Applebee’s 1238 West Imperial Hwy, La Habra. You must present this flyer to your Server or CARSIDE TO GO™ Specialist for Benton to receive the proceeds. You can print out the flyer below, or pick one up in the school office Mon-Fri, 8am-3:30pm
Find out more about Benton!
Want to learn more about Benton? Click here for a Bitmoji tour of Benton and its programs!
Need to speak with the School Counselor? The Doctor is In!
Weekly Wellness with Ms. Allie
Hi guys,
I hope you are still off to a strong start with completing your work and getting everything in on time. Here are a few questions for this week! Click on this link here. Have a great week everyone (:
Clubs, Clubs, Clubs!
Join the Bible Club
Join the Benton Dance Club!
Join The Diversity Club!
The Schoology GROUP code (not a course) to join is 9R3C-297K-7Q89Q.
Updated Learning/Zoom Expectations
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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