Benton Weekly Update
Week 26: March 1-5, 2021
March is Women's History Month AND Youth Art Month
March is always a pivotal month during the school year. Parent Conferences have concluded and hopefully students and families have a new sense of purpose and begin the latter part of the school year resolved to finish strong. It is also a month of celebrations with Read Across America, Women's History Month, Arts Education Month, Pi Day, etc.
We have a few exciting announcements: NJAHS (the National Junior Art Honor Society) will be forming this year. Students (and parents) can attend an informational meeting on Monday (see zoom link/information below.) To be eligible for NJAHS, students must be enrolled in one of the Visual Arts classes and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A new Schoology course has been added to service our GATE students. If your child is GATE, they have already been enrolled in Advanced Learning, and teachers have begun to post activities designed to extend and engage advanced learners. If your child has not been formally identified as GATE, but you feel that your advanced learner would benefit from this course, please contact Ms. Ridgeway.
At this time, we have been given the "green light" to schedule Spring Pictures and Promotion Pictures for our 8th graders. More details will be forthcoming, but save the date for Wed. 3/17!
8th Graders: If you're going to La Mirada H.S., there are links (below) to register to try out for Cheer and for Color Guard.
Towards the end of the month we will begin course requests for next year. Teachers will be making recommendations for Honors classes. If your child is not currently in an Honors class but you feel that would be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out to their teacher with your request. Please keep in mind that students will also select three year-long electives and two alternates. Choose wisely!
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month!
Bella Edwards
6th Grade
Student of the Month
February
Kate Snell
7th Grade
Student of the Month
February
Isabelle Gonzalez
8th Grade
Student of the Month
February
Victoria Tregenza
Performing Arts
Student of the Month
February
Isabella Martinez
Visual Arts
Student of the Month
February
Register for La Mirada HS Cheer Try Outs
La Mirada HS Color Guard
Spotlight on Learning ~ Video Productions
Video Productions Students were to produce a short video (10 to 40 seconds) with part of the short film using a high camera angle. They were encouraged to make it interesting, possibly tell a story, and use multiple clips. Adding music or sound effects would be a bonus. Check out the "Best of Bird's Eye View Video" by Video Productions Students.
What's up this week?
NJAHS ~ Monday Meeting
After School Tutoring
Read Across America ~ Tues. 3/2
Informational Meeting: Parent Schoology Accounts
Thursday 3/4 10am & 6pm (sign up by Tues. 3/2 3pm)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/sa-nlmusd
Wednesday is Period 1A 9am-10am.
Log into your period 1A Zoom from 9-10, then work on homework, projects, reading, other asynchronous work.
8th Grade Baby Pictures DUE by Friday 3/5
To include your 8th Grader's baby picture in the yearbook:
- Must be a digital copy
- "8th Grade Baby Picture" in the subject line
- Student's First and Last Name in the body of the email
Email photo to Ms. Pflanzer at vpflanzer@nlmusd.org
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 3/5!
Coming up...
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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!
Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-3:15pm
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
Facebook: facebook.com/bentonmiddleschool
Twitter: @BentonPrincipal