Benton Weekly Update
Week 6: September 21-25, 2020
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Benton Counseling Group on Schoology
Our school counselors, Dr. Sweney-Black and Mr. Arenzana, have created a Schoology Group with resources and information to help students. Their office hours are posted and students are asked to complete this survey.
Virtual Calming Room
Need a quick time out to destress and regroup? The Virtual Calming Room is accessible to all and provides visual relaxation, sounds & music, mindfulness activities, live animal cams, puzzles & games, healthy eating, hotlines, and more! You can visit it here.
Individual & Group Counseling
Sometimes students need a little more intensive support to overcome issues affecting them, whether it is trauma - divorce, death, abuse - or just coping with adolescence and middle school. By completing a confidential referral and consent form, our District Wellness Coordinators can match up your child's needs to a provider in the community or at school. Please contact Ms. Ridgeway for more information or complete the confidential referral and consent form here.
Grief Counseling Group Forming
Benton has secured the services of Ms. Alexandria Gutierrez, MSW, to provide counseling to Benton students. We know many of our students have experienced the loss of a loved one, and Benton is forming a group for Grief Counseling. Please contact Ms. Ridgeway if you know a student who would benefit from this group.
Other Counseling/Support needed?
Benton and NLMUSD are here for you. Additional hotlines and support resources can be found here. Please reach out to Mr. Webster or Ms. Ridgeway if you need more information about available supports for students and families.
Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15
Carlos Almaraz ~ Visual Artist
Spotlight on Learning ~ The Arts
What's going on in the arts?
Ms. Hodge's art class immortalized Patriot Day by producing these sketches of 9/11. After reading about 9/11 and viewing videos, the students created these moving renditions. Click on the link below to view them.
What's up this week?
Rosh Hashanah ~ The Year 5781
Coffee with the Administrators
Chat with the administrators, Mr. Webster & Ms. Ridgeway, via zoom!
Wednesday this week is Period 6B 9am-10am.
Join the Benton Dance Club!
Mark Your Calendar, coming soon!
Benton PTSA Association Meeting
Please email bentonptsa@gmail.com to RSVP.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Brianna Lizalde
6th Grade
Student of the Month
August
Daniel Young
7th Grade
Student of the Month
August
Shalom Gankon
8th Grade
Student of the Month
August
Tate Garcia
Visual and Performing Arts
Student of the Month
August
Tate produced a video in his Video Productions class. It showed creativity and was nice quality. Excellent artistic application of what he is learning.
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.
Distance Learning Support
They can be found under the new tab on our website, bentonms.org
THREE-WAY VIRTUAL PLEDGE (Click here)
2020 – 2021
To ensure that our students and teachers have a safe learning environment conducive to learning, the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District has instituted a Three-Way Virtual Pledge. This pledge represents a commitment where all stakeholders work together to ensure a successful school year while in Distance Learning.
NEW!! Zoom Authentication
Librarian/Media Tech Hours
Connect to the Parent Portal
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