The Bobcat Weekly
October 30, 2022 Issue #14
In the news....
Time sure does fly! With two grading periods done, we begin the last grading period of semester one. I want to send out the following information for you to consider as you prepare for the upcoming week.
- School Id Badges
- Gold Seal Program of Choice Expo
- Attendance Recovery
- Yearbook
- Spelling Bee
- MacBooks for Students
- Football This Week
I hope you find this helpful!
Richard Penland, Principal

Student ID's -back to the drawing board...
In fact, if they don't have them when we distribute the new student MacBooks, they will not get a new computer. Please make sure they have one. Replacements are $5 and can be purchased before school and during lunch.

Attention 8th Graders and Families: Gold Seal Program of Choice Expo
Gold Seal Programs of Choice (GSPOC) applications open for Fort Worth ISD students on November 4th. The Choices Expo for Parents and Guardians will be at Wilkerson – Greines Activities Center on Friday, November 4th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm or Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
More information about GSPOC can be found at www.fwisd.org/choices

Attendance Recovery - Time is running out
Attendance Recovery opportunities are underway for students who currently owe one or more hours for the current fall 2022 semester. Hours will be updated at the end of each six weeks. Attendance recovery opportunities are on the following Saturdays from 9:00 - 3:00. If you have any questions, please contact michelle.schwalls@fwisd.org or call her at 817-815-7100.
November 5 in cafeteria
November 12 in library
December 3 in cafeteria

Yearbooks for Sale
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2640671/Benbrook-Middle-High-School/

Spelling Bee
The 2022-23 BMHS Spelling Bee will take place Wednesday, November 30 at 9:00 am in the HS Library. If a student would like to participate in this year's BMHS Spelling Bee, please sign-up using the link below, and download the spelling study list to prepare for the competition.

MacBooks are Coming...
Students will receive their Macbook in December . This will happen during their science class. Students will need to bring three things to receive their new device
- Chrome Book
- Charger
- Student ID
Damaged devices are acceptable for return. Missing chargers are $20 and can be paid for any time prior to the issuing of the new computer. Students will not be able to have a device issued to them without their ID.
Please know that a student may choose to not switch out their device and keep their Chromebook.

Football This Week
I have attached this week’s football ticket information for your review.
If you get a chance, please come out and support our Bobcats this week.
On Thursday, November 3, 2022, our Sub-Varsity Football Teams will take on Godley H.S. Both games will be played at Benbrook Middle-High School.
Freshman Game time is 5:00p.m. and JV Game Time is 6:30p.m.
On Friday, November 4, 2022 the Varsity Football Team will take on the Godley Wildcats at Godley Wildcat Stadium in Godley, TX.
Kick-Off is set for 7:00p.m.