Benton Weekly Update
Week 17: December 14-17, 2020
Semester One Ends
As we close out the semester, we are pleased to announce Benton's Teacher of the Year, Ms. Annie Chen. Ms. Chen teaches 7th grade Math and 8th Grade Accelerated Math. Our Classified Employee of the Year is Ms. Rita Schroyer, our School Secretary. Well deserved congratulations to both Ms. Chen and Ms. Schroyer!
The final day of classes this semester is Thursday, 12/17, and we have a minimum day schedule with school over at 10:35. Classes are just 20 minutes long so it is imperative that students join their class Zoom sessions on time. The schedule is posted below.
Winter Break begins Friday, December 18th. Students will return from Winter Break on Tuesday, January 5th. There may be a few schedule changes as some students will be provided with Math and/or Language Arts Intervention Classes, and other students may be moved in or out of Honors Classes. Electives are year-long courses, and will not be changed at the semester.
Open Enrollment for NLMUSD schools has begun and will continue through the end of January. Benton will host a Virtual Orientation for parents on Tuesday, December 15th. (See flyer below) If you have friends or neighbors who have children starting middle school, be sure to let them know that in addition to a strong academic program with honors courses, Benton is the destination for the Arts!
We know that with the closure of Los Coyotes, many parents are considering which school is the best fit to meet their child's needs. For anyone who would like to learn more about Benton, we are offering Virtual Tours and are eager to share about our wonderful programs and staff! Check out our Choose Benton video below!
Finally, no matter what your family celebrates, we wish you a peaceful and joyous holiday and a happy (and better!) New Year.
What's up this week?
Coffee with the Principal
Chat with the Principal, Mr. Webster, via zoom at this link.
7th Graders: Final Day for Discount!
Tuesday, Dec. 15th by 9pm
This is the last day for 7th graders to register for the 2022 8th Grade East Coast Trip and receive a $500 discount. Register at this link.
Wednesday is Period 8B 9am-10am.
Log into your period 8B Zoom 9-10, then work on other assignments, projects, homework, iReady or reading from 10am-2pm.
PTSA Association Meeting
Thursday, 12/17
Period 1A 9:00-9:20
Period 2A 9:25-9:45
Period 3A 9:50-10:10
Period 4A 10:15-10:35
Hanukkuh Dec. 10-18
Winter Break 12/18/2020 ~ 1/4/2021
Students return to class on Tuesday, 1/5/2021
Kwanzaa Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Spotlight on Learning: Photography
Spotlight on Learning: 6th Grade Social Science
Voting: Gingerbread House Contest
December Self-Care Calendar
Join The Diversity Club!
The Schoology GROUP code (not a course) to join is 9R3C-297K-7Q89Q.
Join the Benton Dance Club!
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
Facebook: facebook.com/bentonmiddleschool
Twitter: @BentonPrincipal