Please be sure to follow me on X (Formerly Known As Twitter @BensonTechPride.) (X)

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

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

The communities celebrated during AAPI Heritage Month have origins in the many countries that the Asia-Pacific region encompasses, which includes the entirety of the Asian continent, as well as the countries and territories that make up the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Please click on the attachment below to view some facts regarding AAPI Heritage Month.

According to Library of Congress hosted website, May was chosen as the month of Jewish American Heritage Month because of the successful 350th Anniversary Celebration of Jews in America marking the Jewish arrival in New Amsterdam.

Portland Public Schools is proud to observe Jewish American Heritage Month and to recognize Jewish contributions to American culture, history, military, science, government, and more.

Hi supporters of the Class of '24

It is time to order your tickets for the big event happening on June 3rd at 4:30!! I have included the link to the google form we are using for ticket orders. Each family can order up to 12 tickets. If you need more than 12, please put in the total you are wanting and we will do our best to fill all orders. All tickets are general admission and are being distributed through Providence Park's Seat Geek account and all tickets are e-tickets in this system. You will need to set up a Seat Geek account in order to receive your tickets which will come to you from tickets@timbers.com address. Please make sure to use an email that can be accessed through your phone as you will need to show your e tickets at the door. As you plan please know that Providence Park does not allow balloons, confetti or noisemakers in the space at any time.

We will start to process orders the week of the May 27th-31st. In order for families to receive their tickets, your senior MUST be passing all of the classes they need to graduate. If there are concerns about this , please contact your student's Counselor. As I am sure there will be questions, feel free to send an email to myself (dmalone@pps.net ) or Eva Martinez Mercado (emartinezmercado@pps.net) and we will respond as quickly as our day allows.

The link: https://forms.gle/CmcUkGiyRVqLAYx8A (Updated Link)

Dan Malone

he/him

VP, Modernization

Benson Polytechnic HS at Marshall Campus

Please do not wait until the last minute if you have outstanding athletics fees, lost books, or a missing Chromebook. To see if you have library fines accrued, you can look on SchoolPay or in Destiny. If you have a lost book, you may be able to find a used copy that costs less than the fine listed to turn in as a replacement. Ask the Library staff if you have any questions. If you have a question about PIL fees, please contact the bookkeeper. Senior Check Out is May 31st from 8:30 to 11:30 AM in the Gym. Students will have attendance marked and receive a signature card that must be completed before Graduation tickets are released. They will then have a rehearsal before enjoying their picnic and festivities.

Requirements include:

• Returning the assigned Chromebook AND charging cord to the library.
• All library materials should be returned or fines paid for lost books.
• PIL fees paid for sports played in the 23-24 school year.
• Athletic uniforms and materials returned
• Lockers are cleaned out.
• Personal Learning Requirements (CRLE, Resume and My Plan Essay) completed.
• Completion of a Senior Survey

Sheli Bryan (she/her)

Bookkeeper

Benson Polytechnic High School @ Marshall Campus

3905 SE 91st Ave.

Portland, OR 97266

503-916-5100 ext.86205

Graduation diplomas will be mailed out to the address we have on file, if you recently moved or if you need the diploma delivered to a different address please email me ASAP: emartinezmercado@pps.net

Regards,

Eva Martinez Mercado

Administrative Assistant II

(503) 916-5100 ext. 86407

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

Final Senior Support Parent Meeting

Hello Benson Tech Families - Please find our latest Mental Health Newsletter linked below.

14th Edition Includes:

• PDX/Regional recognition of Monthly Observances (like AANHPI Month),
• Representation and Why it Matters,
• Summer Math Camp opportunity (due May 31),
• Roadmap to Black Mental Health,
• Summer Access to Mental Health,
• Crisis and County Resources, and more!

14th Edition: Benson Mental Health Support | Smore Newsletters for Education

Wishing all wellness, Benson Mental Health Team

Mental health ARCHIVE - Newsletters 2023-24

Benson Tech Community,

With your support and in partnership with the CommuniCare program, the two Benson Polytechnic High School Leadership classes were able to grant a total of $28,320 to local nonprofits and Benson school programs!

The attached pictures are from the CommuniCare Grant Awards Ceremony last week. At this event, students were able to celebrate their hard work and distribute 5 checks to local organizations who do amazing work to support areas of need including housing, addiction, and healthcare/mental health in Portland.

Thank you to anyone who has donated their bottles/cans, bought a pie, or a juice at lunch.--you were part of an important mission to support Portlanders in need.

With pride,

Torin King (she/her)

Benson Polytechnic High School

Leadership, AP Art History, & Intermediate Art Teacher

Activities Director

Student Government Advisor

Congratulations to the Benson Tech AVID class who along with the Benson Tech Leadership classes were able to donate funds to non-profit organizations that do good work throughout our community.

Huge shout out to the Benson Tech students who joined Ms. Johnston and Ms. Henry at the NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) Walk for Mental Health on Saturday at Peninsula Walk. They helped raise money to support individuals and their families impacted by mental illness. The students who participated were: Mason Morgan, Cassius Bolivar-Sargent, Jude Boetzel, Solomon Birk, Sidney Baughman, Jackie Anderson, Inius O'Connor Coughlan, Cynthia Flores Hernandez, Erick Montes Sanchez and Taran Manley.

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Amy Henry (she/her)

School Counselor

Benson Polytechnic High School at Marshall Campus

Working with Students with the Last Names A-Gq

503-916-5100 x86434

Hello Benson Tech Community,

This week, the girls played the District Tennis tournament. Carlyta Barfield, a freshman, took home the District champion title and qualified for state.

On day 1 of Districts (May 15th), Carlyta received a bye and played 2 other matches, beating out a Cleveland player in the 2nd round, and, beating out a Lincoln player in the 3rd, qualifying Carlyta for State.

On day 2 of Districts (May 17th), Carlyta defeated another Lincoln player in the semifinal, and defeated a Grant player in the finals and took home the title.

Carlyta will play State May 23rd-25th at the Tualatin Hills Tennis Stadium in Beaverton.

More pictures/videos here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OQkFbrNt8SnbIhFY9ZUmXiB3rLKVmkNX

Best,

Anthony Hoang

Besnon Tech Tennis Coach

Congratulations to the Benson Tech Women's 4x100 relay team who took 6th place at the State Meet in Eugene this past weekend. Also Congratulations to Lulu Kennybrew who also took 7th place in the 200 meter dash as well.

Congratulations to the Tech Track Team and their accomplishments at the State Track and Field Championships.

Hello:

There is the link to the photos I took this weekend at the State meet.

Please forward to coaches, athletes, and families.

PW: BTHS

Choose "original file" when downloading.

Gallery will be deleted on June 15.

https://www.dougrichardsonphoto.com/gallery/2024-05-BTHS-State-T-F/G0000G5EkVlk1yg0

If prompted, enter this password: BTHS

Thank you,

Doug Richardson
drichardson@pps.net
503.780.4849

Benson Cheer Tryouts

Dangerous App

Please check your child's phone for the Telegram App! Here's an article that explains why: https://www.bark.us/app-reviews/apps/telegram/

If you don't have time to check that out, know that the app is used as a way to buy and sell drugs, and sellers don't care how old of a person they sell to.

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p.s. You matter -- you really, really do.

Benson Polytechnic High School

Dean of Students & School Climate Coach

Office phone: 503-916-5100 ext. 86288‪

(pronouns: she/her/hers)

Rising Seniors -

Fundraising meeting in B-45 (Ms.G’s room) Tuesday during lunch

Heide Goertzen

Class of 2025 Advisor

Please help support the Class of 2025 as we begin our preparations for the 2025 School Prom.

https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for

Heide Goertzen

Class of 2025 Advisor

Summer School Registration is now open! Here is a link to the summer session info (i.e. dates, times, locations, etc.): https://www.pps.net/pess

Two reminders:

a)Summer school is ONLY for students who have failed a class (no original credit and passing a class with a D are not allowed to register). Evening Scholars will be open next year for these students.

b)Registration is through your counselor: we are available before school, during lunch and after school.

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Amy Henry (she/her)

School Counselor

Benson Polytechnic High School at Marshall Campus

Working with Students with the Last Names A-Gq

503-916-5100 x86434

Please see the attachment below regarding Summer School Information

Exciting New Courses For Next Year: Computers and Metalworking Electives

We are excited to be able to share some new electives for next year. We are now offering Intro to Computers and Metalworking as electives for all students. 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 up sheets by the end of this week.

Sara Callies

Curriculum VP

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.

Please see this week's COLLEGE NEWSLETTER for some really great opportunities, like a college essay-writing workshop, a summer architecture program, and an application to be a student advisor to the Oregon School Board. Plus, information on the FAFSA, a scholarship list with upcoming deadlines, college admissions updates, upcoming events, and more.

Be sure to complete your FAFSA or ORSAA. If you need assistance completing forms or interpreting financial aid awards, please text me at 971-238-8322 or email me at kreid@pps.net or Katie Clark (kclark@pps.net or 503-894-4660).

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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

Parents/Guardians,

For free Urgent Dental Health Care during the month of May please see the attached flyer.

Nurse Patty

A Message from the Department of Labor (DOL):

As the summer season approaches, we want to ensure that families have the information and resources to give to young workers so that they know their rights and are protected from harm. We believe we share a common goal in wanting high school students to have positive and safe work experiences. Many teens do not know what laws might protect them in the workplace at the start of their first jobs.

Child Labor violations have been increasing rapidly. In FY 2023, we concluded 955 investigations that found child labor violations, a 14% increase from the previous year. We found nearly 5,800 children employed in violation of the law, an 88% increase since 2019, and assessed more than $8 million in penalties, an 83% increase from the previous year.

Below are some resources the DOL has provided for families:

What jobs are off-limits for kids? | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

YouthRules | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Child Labor Laws and Educators | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Child Labor Laws and Young Workers | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Child Labor Laws and Parents | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Not Too Old For Summer Camp!

High schoolers are not too old for summer camp. Although the summer can be a great time to relax it is also a great time for students to build skills in other areas.

If your students is not obligated to attend summer school there are opportunities for enriching experiences in and around Portland. The Willamette Week put out this guide:

https://www.wweek.com/summer-camp-guide-2023/

Additionally, this site has some opportunities to volunteer or enter into internships. One internship, the OHSU one, is a great opportunity for a student in the Health Occupations Program at Benson.

https://www.collegeboundandready.com/useful-resources-portland-summer

Portland Parks and Rec Also has opportunities for students and families:

https://www.portland.gov/parks/spring

Warmly,

Christina Thompson Pronouns: she/her/hers

ESL Teacher, Benson High School

(503) 916 - 5100 x 86232

cthompson@pps.net

Greetings Benson Tech Community!

For lower-cost auto repairs, PCC offers customer repairs at their auto shop. See the website for more information!

Also just a reminder that the Benson Tech Wellness Center is available to all students ages 7-21. Services are free, including for uninsured patients. Also: if you are having trouble getting into your child's primary care provider, there's good chance they could get an appointment here sooner!

Students just have to be registered as patients at OHSU: a one time phone call (503-494-8505). From there, they can come down between classes M-Th and talk to Brianna Westenskow to schedule an appointment.

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

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

Charitable Contributions

Item Link

(NEW) Donation Link to support the Class of 2025

https://pps.schoolpay.com/pay/for

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