Benton Middle School

We’re so lucky to call Saline Memorial Hospital a Panther Partner. Thank you for the new AED to add to our fleet! This will replace an old device and ensure all buildings are current with an AED available. #BPSPantherPride

PANTHERS- The link is now available to order your free rapid COVID-19 test kits through the government at the following site: www.covidtests.gov

COVID-19 Testing in Benton:

Thank you Benton Police Department for all you do for all Panthers! #BPSPantherPride #SRODay

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members- With the rise in COVID-19 in our state and community, several school districts have moved to virtual learning. However, at this time, Benton Public Schools does not plan to move to virtual instruction. While our numbers of positive cases for the district and the state are on the rise, most of our positive cases have resulted from community spread during the holidays. Currently, we are able to provide supervision that allows us to provide for the academic needs and the safety of our students at the current positive and quarantine rates. A decision to move to remote learning will only be made IF absences among our teachers and staff compromise the education and/or safety and supervision of students. We are closely tracking the situation as each campus has different staffing needs. If there is a need for closure, we will give our school community as much notice as possible. Our goal is to keep our schools open, and students are learning in person as long as we can safely do so. We appreciate your patience as we work to make the best decisions for our students and staff. Con el aumento de COVID-19 en nuestro estado y comunidad, varios distritos escolares han optado por el aprendizaje virtual. Sin embargo, en este momento, las Escuelas Públicas de Benton no planean pasar a la instrucción virtual. Si bien nuestro número de casos positivos para el distrito y el estado está aumentando, la mayoría de nuestros casos positivos han sido el resultado de la propagación de la comunidad durante las vacaciones. Actualmente, podemos proporcionar supervisión que nos permite satisfacer las necesidades académicas y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes con las tasas positivas y de cuarentena actuales. La decisión de pasar al aprendizaje virtual solo se tomará si las ausencias de nuestros maestros y personal comprometen la educación y/o la seguridad y la supervisión de los estudiantes. Estamos siguiendo de cerca la situación ya que cada campus tiene diferentes necesidades de personal. Si hay una necesidad de cierre, avisaremos a nuestra comunidad escolar con la mayor antelación posible. Nuestro objetivo es mantener nuestras escuelas abiertas y los estudiantes estarán aprendiendo en persona siempre que podamos hacerlo de manera segura. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para tomar las mejores decisiones para nuestros estudiantes y personal.

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Reminder: The following rules will be followed regarding Quarantine times for 2nd Semester.

REMINDER: Second Semester begins on Tuesday January 4th, 2022. Campus will not be open for students on Monday January 3rd, 2022.

We would like to know your thoughts on family and community engagement and Title 1 at Benton Middle School. This data is used to establish goals that guide our planning throughout the year. We need your input. Please respond by January 14, 2022. Nos gustaría conocer su opinión sobre la participación de la familia y la comunidad y el Título 1 en Benton Middle School. Estos datos se utilizan para establecer metas que guíen nuestra planificación a lo largo del año. Necesitamos su opinión. Responda antes del 14 de enero de 2022. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/uW4QC2aoZjDbV4Xr8

A note from Benton Nurses: Happy Holiday Break! Please report positive COVID-19 cases and close contacts to Nurse Cheryl Watson. Contact Nurse Watson at this number 501-304-5140, or email at cwatson@bentonschools.org.

As a reminder, we will not have After School Tutoring tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14. Como recordatorio, no tendremos tutoría después de la escuela mañana, martes 14 de diciembre.

Our second COVID vaccine clinics are Tuesday, 12/7/21 at Ringgold from 4:30-5:30 PM in the gym and Wednesday, 12/8 at Angie Grant cafeteria from 4:30- 5:30 PM. Please bring your Vaccine cards.

Our Benton High School EAST Program is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive! Please help them out by donating at one of the listed locations. Start preparing all unwanted clothing this week and bring them to our listed drop boxes the week of December 6-10. #clothingdrive #bentonhighschool

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If you are interested in signing up for a COVID-19 Vaccine for your student(s) ages 5-18, please fill out the following form. This form is also for any adults that need either the first or second vaccine, along with the booster. Times/dates for clinics will be announced at the end of the week. Si están interesados en que sus estudiantes de 5-18 años de edad reciban la vacuna contra el COVID-19 haga favor de completar la siguiente forma. Esta forma también es para adultos que necesitan ya sea la primera o la segunda dosis junto con la de refuerzo. Los horarios y días de esta clínica de vacunas será anunciada pronto. EN: shorturl.at/aejpG SP: shorturl.at/nuGU8

We're looking for Substitute School Nurses! If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Cheryl Watson at cwatson@bentonschools.org.

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Congrats to the Benton Volleyball Team! The ladies will play in the State Championship Saturday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs at 3pm. ¡Felicitaciones al equipo de voleibol de Benton! Ellas jugarán en el Campeonato Estatal el sábado en Bank OZK Arena en Hot Springs a las 3 p.m.

BMS- Flu shots were sent home this week. The deadline to return the form is Oct. 21. BMS flu shot clinic will be held Oct. 27. BMS- Los formularios de la vacuna contra la gripe se enviaron a casa esta semana. La fecha límite para devolver el formulario es el 21 de octubre. La clínica de vacunación contra la gripe BMS se llevará a cabo el 27 de octubre.

BMS- Reminder: Boys and Girls Club will be closed tomorrow, Thurs. Oct. 7. Be sure to make alternate plans if your student typically goes to the club after school. BMS- Recordatorio: Boys and Girls Club estará cerrado mañana, jueves. 7 de octubre. Asegúrese de hacer planes alternativos si su hijo suele ir al club después de la escuela.