Benton Weekly Update
Week 23: February 8-12, 2021
Lincoln, Love, and the Lunar New Year
Look for mid-quarter progress reports this week along with information on scheduling parent conferences. Tutoring continues, the Chess Club starts up Tuesday, Leadership/ASB is sponsoring a Valentine Card Contest, PTSA has it's first dine-out fundraiser at Applebee's on Wednesday, the Lunar New Year starts on Friday, and Sunday is Valentine's Day.
Our Black History Month Artist/Performer is the Queen of Soul, the great Aretha Franklin. Click on the links for some videos of Aretha.
Aretha Franklin ~ Queen of Soul
To say that Aretha Franklin was one of the greatest American artists of all time is an understatement. Her multi-octave voice moved millions around the world during an unrivaled career that spanned six decades and garnered the singer-songwriter every achievement and honor imaginable. A gifted singer, pianist, songwriter, actress, and civil rights activist, Aretha began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was a minister.
She won 18 Grammy Awards, including the first eight awards given for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (1968–1975). Franklin is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, she became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She also was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked her number one on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and number nine on its list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". The Pulitzer Prize jury in 2019 awarded Franklin a posthumous special citation "for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades". In 2020, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Respect is one of her best known songs, and Chain of Fools, Jumpin' Jack Flash, and Think are some of my favorites.
What's up this week?
Lincoln's B-Day Holiday ~ Mon. 2/8
After School Tutoring
Wednesday is Period 6B 9am-10am.
Log into your period 6B Zoom 9-10, then work on homework, projects, reading from 10am-2pm.
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
Lunar New Year ~ February 12
Valentine's Day ~ February 14th
*Check out the February Wellness Calendar below for some tips and ideas for self-care.
8th Grade Baby Photos for Year Book
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
Coming up...
Washington's B-Day Holiday ~ Mon. 2/15
Parent Conferences 2/22-2/26
Spotlight on Learning ~ Media Arts
Find out more about Benton!
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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!
Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:15
For all the information on the Chess Club, join the Benton Chess Club GROUP in Schoology, Access Code WB3D-QF5R-ZS2Z9. Links for Zoom, as well as a parent permission form, are in the “Resources” folder. See you on Tuesday at 2:30.
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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