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Please be sure to go to our PPS/BHS Website at www.pps.net/benson for important school information, events and school activities that will be happening throughout the school year. (PPS/Benson Tech Website Calendar)

Parents/Guardians please be sure to download the Trivory App for up to date information regarding Benson Tech. This is a great communication tool for Benson Tech and we highly encourage all parents/guardians and students to stay connected with the school by downloading the app. https://trivory.com/

(Trivory App)

Principal Wilson

Dear Benson Tech Families,

Please click on the link below to see the message from the Benson Tech Boosters regarding Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-10th).

The Tech Boosters need our help in supporting our incredible teaching staff here at Benson Tech.

Here's hoping you can help us during Teacher Appreciation Week.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4DA4AA2BA0FA7-49165127-staff

Principal Wilson

A special thank you to parents, students, and Benson staff who made the Class of 2024 Prom at OMSI extraordinary. The decorations were beautiful, the balloons were everywhere!, and the students were stellar. Sometimes a small handful of people are behind massive events - a special thank you to Melissa Kennybrew, as the Class of 2024 Senior Advisor, Torin King, as the Leadership teacher, and a combination of Benson Tech Administration and Security, Sheli Bryan, our Bookkeeper, Roi San Anderson the Principal's Secretary, student and senior parent volunteers, and 36 bags of blown up balloons made this event 24k gold MAGIC. Three Cheers for the Class of 2024! Next stop? Senior Sunset, Senior BBQ, Senior Party, & Graduation!

Calling all Juniors!

Your Senior Prom Committee is meeting Tues. (April 30th) during lunch in Ms. G’s room (B-45). If interested please join us!

Thank you to all who helped raise funds for Senior Prom 2025 during the Tech Show. You did a fantastic job!

And thank you to all juniors who helped with this year’s prom!

Ms. Goertzen

Senior Class Advisor (Class of 2025)

Exciting New Courses For Next Year: Computers and Manufacturing for Non-Majors

We are excited to be able to share some new electives for next year. We are now offering Intro to Computers and Intro to Manufacturing as electives for non-majors. We are also offering Study Hall as an alternative to TA. If you are interested in these new courses, come to counseling to get your name on the sign u sheets by the end of this week, 5/3/24.

Sara Callies (she/her/hers)

Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

503-916-5100

Seniors - Some colleges have enrollment deadlines on May 1st. Be sure to track deadlines so you don't lose your spot. U of O and OSU have extended their deadlines to June 1st.

If you need financial aid assistance, please reach out to me by text at 971-238-8322 or email kreid@pps.net or Katie Clark (kclark@pps.net or 503-894-4660). We recommend completing FAFSA and/or making corrections ASAP!

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Kathleen Reid (she/her)

College Counselor/AVID Coordinator

Benson Tech High School

Benson College Info Webpage

Call/Text 971-238-8322

Set up an appointment with me HERE

This year's competition consisted of 11 schools and 21 poets that performed. Benson Tech slam poets Meriwether Stuart and Priscilla James both did well in the first round bringing strong well constructed poems that had depth and were emotionally charged. In the final round of ten to move on, only Meriwether had secured a score that pushed them into the final round. In the final round

Meriwether's articulation of their poem balanced both seriousness and wit, although they did not place in the top 4.

Congratulations to both Meriwether and Priscilla on representing Benson Tech at the 2024 Verselandia competition.

Carl Larson

Benson Tech Librarian

Hello Benson Tech Families,

We're excited to tell you more about the trip we're planning with EF Tours to Japan and South Korea in the summer of 2025! Travelers can attend the trip for the student rate until they are 20 years old. This means that current juniors and most seniors will be eligible to travel at the reduced rate.

Please be sure to register for an info session to learn about our upcoming travel opportunity: https://bit.ly/3PNvPf3

The Meeting is Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30pm. Can't make the meeting? Register anyway and I will contact interested families after the meeting.

Thanks,

Meredith McClanen, ND

Health Sciences Department.

Dear Benson Tech Families,

Please find our latest Benson Mental Health Support newsletter linked below. It includes information on:

• Ways to talk with teens after a school threat
• Students for Mental Health Team Meeting 5/3
• Roadmap to Black Mental Health
• Masking and Fitting In - in honor of Autism Acceptance Month
• Benson MMIW Event 5/3
• Mental Health Resources & more!

• Mental Health Newsletter 12th ed.- Benson Mental Health Support | Smore Newsletters for Education
• Archive of past Benson Mental Health Newsletters HERE

Wishing you wellness, Benson Mental Health Team

Benson Tech Students,

Please note that Pre-ACT test results are still available for pickup in the Counseling Office.

Results not picked up by the end of the school year will be recycled.

thank you!

Benson Tech Counseling Department

Senior Parent Meeting - Wednesday, May 15 @ 7 PM - all are welcome!

Congratulations on rounding the quarter to your student's final quarter of high school! We sent out letters to senior households over spring break that outline important dates and information that will help you complete graduation requirements on time, and take advantage of all the celebrations and fun activities that are happening over the next couple of months. Here is a copy of the letter that was sent out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MsB4O7s7i9WK0dubkorf2K7db8JOM7m8_JMwEl1aP68/edit?usp=sharing

Seniors 60 Day Rule in Effect Beginning Tuesday April 2nd

Commencement Disqualification: Requires that seniors be disqualified from participation in commencement exercises and related activities if within 60 consecutive calendar days of the last senior school day they are found to be in violation resulting in three or more days of suspension or more serious disciplinary action.

Sara Callies (she/her/hers)

Vice Principal

Benson Polytechnic High School

503-916-5100

Friends of Graduates,

Jostens delivered cap/gown packages last week. If your and your student ordered items from Jostens, they were delivered as well. If you haven't had the opportunity to order a cap and gown yet, please do so asap by going to jostens.com and go to the Benson page. If you need more assistance , please let me know sooner than later (dmalone@pps.net). Remember too that that Graduation will be at Providence Park on Monday June 3rd starting promptly at 4:30. Ticket information will be coming soon.

Thanks,

Graduation Dan

Dan Malone

he/him

VP, Modernization

Benson Polytechnic HS at Marshall Campus

Hi Friends of Seniors and all things Graduation.

Some have reached out about tickets for the graduation ceremony which takes place at Providence Park on Monday June 3rd starting promptly at 4:30. Each grad has the opportunity to claim 12 tickets. All tickets will be requested through a google form. If families need extra tickets, there is a process that will be sent when the link to the form is sent. All tickets will be distributed electronically as it is through the system the Providence Park uses. Look for the link early in May

Dan Malone

he/him

VP, Modernization

Benson Polytechnic HS at Marshall Campus

Hello Fans of Graduation

Mark your calendars for Monday June 3rd for the Graduation Ceremony for our friends in the class of 2024!!! Please note that PPS has changed the starting time back to 4:30 p.m. SHARP!!! We need to start on time in order for Ida B. Wells HS who follows us to do the same and finish before it gets too late !!

Please make sure that there is a cap and gown order in for your senior. They will be delivered and distributed to the class of '24 on Wednesday, April 17th during lunch in the main hall.

Dan Malone

he/him

VP, Modernization

Benson Polytechnic HS at Marshall Campus

Dear Benson Tech Community,

The Benson Wellness Center has free Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouches. These are great for easy disposal of any medications, including old prescriptions as well as illegal substances.

We will have a box available for students to take as many as they need. They are welcome to stop by between classes and during lunch or flex.

If you'd like to pick some up yourself, please reach out! With enough interest we can find a more convenient place in the school for parents and caregivers to take as many as they'd like.

Sincerely,

Caroline Bleckmann, LCSW, She/her

School Social worker, Benson Polytechnic High School

For all meeting requests click here or use google calendar for PPS employees

Benson Wellness Center

Benson Community Resources

Cell/Non-urgent texting: 503-729-3486

Monday-Friday, 8-4:00

How can the School Social Worker help me?

Outside of office hours, if you or your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Multnomah County Crisis line at 503-988-4888.

Now that spring season sports are in full swing, we will be sending reminders for PIL Fees still due. If you have not paid for fall or winter sports yet, please do so as soon as possible or contact the bookkeeper, Sheli Bryan, sbryan@pps.net, if you have any questions. Fees can be paid on SchoolPay on this item link: https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--PIL-Athletic-Fee/SUX9Ow, or with cash or check to the bookkeeper in B5. The fee is $200 per sport or $35 if you qualify for Free/Reduced meals. You only need to pay for the first two sports and there is no charge for a third sport in a year. Seniors will need to have these addressed before they can be cleared for the release of their graduation tickets.

Sheli Bryan (she/her)

Bookkeeper

Benson Polytechnic High School @ Marshall Campus

3905 SE 91st Ave.

Portland, OR 97266

503-916-5100 ext.86205

PE uniforms for 9th graders are $20 for the year. If you have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible so we will have the funds to buy them for next year's class. A second set or replacement is $15. Here is the SchoolPay link for uniforms: https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--PE--9th-Grade-Uniforms/SdXKDdQ. Thank you!

Sheli Bryan (she/her)

Bookkeeper

Benson Polytechnic High School @ Marshall Campus

3905 SE 91st Ave.

Portland, OR 97266

503-916-5100 ext.86205

Hi AP students,

AP testing takes place between May 6th and May 17th. Students will test at the Portland Doubletree Hotel (1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232).

Please make sure you bring:

• Photo ID (school ID or Government issued)

• Water bottle & snacks in a clear ziploc bag

• Black or blue pens & #2 pencils (not mechanical).

• Calculators & rulers if needed for your exam (calculator policy)

What to Leave at Home:

• Smartwatches or devices that connect to the internet or have bluetooth.

• Watches that beep or have an alarm.

• Highlighters, Mechanical Pencils, White-out

If you are testing with accommodations, you will be testing at Benson. You should have received a reminder sheet this week.

There is late AP testing available by request.

Please see Ms. Thomas in B-49 on A days if you have any questions.

Christy Thomas

Benson High School

AVID 10 /Government/Econ teacher

Pronouns: She/Her

** I work part-time on A days and will respond to emails when I'm in the building. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the main office at 503.916.5100.

Dear Benson Tech Community,

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year I wanted to reach out before the school's transition back to the newly remodeled Benson Tech. I wanted to remind the Benson Tech Community early that next year, with school being back at the new Benson Tech building that PPS will be discontinuing the yellow bus transportation services for students in accordance with ODE guidelines. All students will continue to be provided HOP passes in order to utilize Tri-Met as needed.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our PPS Transportation offices.

Brandon Coonrod

Interim Director

Student Transportation

bcoonrod@pps.net

Ph. 503.916.6901 Ext. 77295

District policy states that students have 3 school days to resolve absences.

Transportation via Portland Public Schools (school bus) are excused tardies.

If the student doesn't let the attendance office know that this is why they are tardy, there is no way to know. The office does not track who is on what bus or whether they are present.

There is a code for Late Bus (LBS) which can be marked to excuse that type of tardy.

Tardies for emergency situations in getting to school (vehicle malfunctions, police action and other types of emergencies) may also be excused but again, the office will need to be made aware of these,

Tardies due to missing a bus, getting up late, etc. are not excused tardies.

Students calling in / emailing their own attendance absences / late / tardies / etc will NOT be considered excused absences.

Excused absences will be noted accordingly from parents / guardians and/or students over 18 years of age.

To reach attendance, you can call 503-916-5100 X86271 and/or email bensonattend@pps.net

Benson Tech Attendance Team

The PTA Clothing Center at Marshall campus will be available on Mondays and Thursdays, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, by appointment. Students can get clothing center referrals from their school counselor or administration staff. Contact Tanesha Dawson to schedule an appointment (tdawson1@pps.net; C: 971-706-3332; O: 503-916-3216 Ext:63216)

Charitable Contributions

Item Link

(NEW) Senior Donation Link to support the 2024 Senior Prom and the Senior BBQ

https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--Class-of-2024/ScFFcPb

GENERAL DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/GENERAL-DONATION--BENSON-/SeFNCY

ART PROGRAM DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/ART-PROGRAM-DONATION--BENSON-/SbMaPfE

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/SCIENCE-DEPARTMENT-DONATION--BENSON/SeyAd7s

LIBRARY DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/LIBRARY-DONATION--BENSON/ScTVMTs

HEALTH SCIENCE (HOSA) DONATION - BENSON https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/HEALTH-SCIENCE-HOSA-DONATION--BENSON/SGsYQX

Fees

Item Link

PIL ATHLETICS PAY TO PLAY, $200 PER SPORT OR $35 IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Benson--PIL-Athletic-Fee/SUX9Ow