Benton Junior High School

Dear Parents/Guardians: Please take a moment to complete the short survey linked below. The survey will be used to help plan literacy programs and selection of literacy materials for your child. These programs and materials are made possible by the SOAR Literacy Grant we received from the AR Dept. of Education. Thank you for your time and feedback! It is greatly appreciated! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT3I_--VLzPQv6NC-51DblcybjQ4sYRI9i0Z7Q8-2ELiXkrQ/viewform Estimados padres/tutores: Por favor, tomese un momento para completar la breve encuesta vinculada a continuacion. La encuresta se utilizara para ayudar a planificar los programes de alfabetizacion y la selection de de materiales de alfabetizacion para su hijo. Estos programas y materiales son posibles gracias a la subvencion de alfabetizacion SOAR que recibimosdel Departamento de Education de AR. Gracias por su tiempo y sus comentarios. Lo apreciamos mucho. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT3I_--VLzPQv6NC-51DblcybjQ4sYRI9i0Z7Q8-2ELiXkrQ/viewform

Please see the flyer regarding a parent meeting for those wanting to tryout for cheer next year.

Please see the flyer for information about the Junior Auxiliary Kings & Queens Pageant.

Congratulations to our BJH Special Olympics team who competed in the Area 10 Volleyball Tournament at Riverside last week.

Parents of Benton Junior High: Please scan the QR code to complete the 2022-2023 Capturing Kids Hearts Parent Survey. This survey will provide information for our staff to better serve our students. parents, and community.

The BPS Secondary Library Media Specialists will be hosting a Homecoming Tale-Gate on October 7, 2022 during the BHS Football Homecoming game. BPS students in grades K-12 can register to win free books, play games for prizes, and receive information about services provided in our school libraries, as well as the Saline County Library! A booth will be set up behind the home bleachers from 6:00 PM until half-time. We hope to see you there! Books made possible by the DESE SOAR Grant. Prizes donated by Big Red and Sonic.

Order your yearbook this week and be entered into the drawing for a $100 Visa gift card.

Please note the Boys Club and Girls Club will be closed Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th.

ATTENTION: Please check your junk/spam folders for emails from teachers. Some of the emails teachers are sending from TAC are being found there.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, September 20 from 3:30-7:30.

Did you know that September is HUNGER ACTION MONTH nationwide and is the beginning of the 2022 peanut butter drive? Each of our schools will be collecting jars of peanut butter throughout the month. The school that collects the most peanut butter will receive a trophy and bragging rights for the year! All peanut butter collected goes directly to a Saline County food pantry.

Our yearbook sale ends 9/23 and then they go up to $40. Current price $35. Here is the link to order http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A00291900

Open House Info

Mark your calendars for Friday, August 12! The Maroon & Gray Scrimmage is back!

Currently Enrolled Benton Junior High Student Registration: (Coming from BMS 2022-2023 8th graders to BJH / BJH 2022-2023 9th graders) Located at the 9th grade office 9th grade Registration, iPad Distribution on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8th grade Registration, iPad Distribution on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Students can walk their schedules and view the buildings during these times. Students will receive their iPads at registration when the correct forms have been filled out and signed by both the parent and the student. There will be an option to purchase iPad insurance for $50.00. You may also add funds to cafeteria accounts. Please remember we can only take cash or checks; we are not able to take credit cards or debit cards. You will need separate checks for each transaction. If you cannot come on the planned registration/schedule pick up days, you can come by the 9th grade office to complete the required registration forms on August 4th and 5th.

Registro actual de estudiantes de Benton Junior High: (viniendo de BMS 2022-2023 estudiantes de 8.° grado a BJH o BJH 2022-2023 estudiantes de 9.° grado) Registro de 9.º grado - Distribución de iPad el martes 2 de agosto de 2022 Horario: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registro de 8.º grado - Distribución de iPad el miércoles 3 de agosto de 2022 Horario: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Los estudiantes pueden recorrer con sus horarios y ver los edificios durante estos tiempos. Seguro de iPad: Si un estudiante elige comprar, el costo será de $50.00 (efectivo o cheque solamente). El seguro se puede comprar en el registro.

COMING SOON: Registration & iPad Distribution 9th Grade: August 2, 8:00-6:00 8th Grade: August 3, 8:00-6:00 **If you plan to purchase insurance for your student's iPad, you can pay with cash or check at Registration.** We can't wait to see you!

Back-to-School shopping is just around the corner! Here is the BJH supply list!

This is FREE for all Benton students 18 and younger.

Attention 8th grade students: Please take a second and complete this quick survey about classes next year. It should take no longer than a minute. It is also posted in your Google Classroom. Thank you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehbHWba8Jtn3mePj82iG3wKA6dxnifxLJgyHCBLqCa2PzRtg/viewform?usp=sf_link Atención estudiantes de 8vo grado: por favor tomate unos segundos y completa esa encuesta sobre las clases para el próximo ciclo escolar. No debería de tomarte más de 1 minuto. También lo puedes completar usand Google Classroom. ¡Gracias! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehbHWba8Jtn3mePj82iG3wKA6dxnifxLJgyHCBLqCa2PzRtg/viewform?usp=sf_link