Benton Middle School

TONIGHT AT 5&6 on @thv_11 : The importance of AEDs on campus. Who’s trained, how they can save lives.

Students/Parents/Guardians/Staff: Benton School District will offer a COVID Vaccine Clinic on June 10, 2021, at Ringgold Elementary Gym starting at 4:00 PM for all students age 12 and up, their parents, and staff. Fill out the survey ONLY if you wish to receive vaccine on June 10th. We will be offering Dose 2 for any students or parents that received a vaccine during athletic physicals (5/18) or at Ringgold ESL night(5/20) at that time. Please fill out the survey to be added to the list. Pfizer Vaccine will be offered. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSjAs5M4_dp2TRwgpsSgOm8tiEd4q2CEA7PbQQEc3nghwcHQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

BMS- Thank you students and parents for a great year. We hope you have a wonderful summer. Report cards were mailed out today. If you have a Chromebook or library book to return, please do so asap at the BMS office Mon-Thurs 8:00-3:00. BMS- Gracias a los estudiantes y padres por un gran año. Esperamos que tenga un verano maravilloso. Las boletas de calificaciones se enviaron por correo hoy. Si tiene un Chromebook o un libro de la biblioteca para devolver, hágalo lo antes posible en la oficina de BMS de lunes a jueves de 8:00 a 3:00.

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS will return their Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 25, no sooner. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27. LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA ESCUELA INTERMEDIA DE BENTON devolverán sus Chromebooks el martes 25 de mayo, tan pronto como sea posible. El último día de clases es el jueves 27 de mayo.

BMS Virtual and Onsite students will return their Chromebook, charger, and bag on Tuesday, May 25. Once Chromebooks have been returned, the Benton Tech Department will assess the devices for missing/damaged parts. You will be notified by the Tech Department at a later date if you are placed on the fine list for any missing/damaged parts. Los estudiantes de BMS Virtual y Onsite devolverán su Chromebook, cargador y bolso el martes 25 de mayo. Una vez que se hayan devuelto los Chromebooks, el Departamento de Benton Tech evaluará los dispositivos en busca de piezas faltantes o dañadas. El Departamento de Tecnología le notificará en una fecha posterior si se le coloca en la lista de multas por cualquier pieza faltante / dañada.

BMS- Free sports physicals are available for 6th and 7th graders participating in Athletics next year. A physical is required before students will be allowed to tryout or participate. Physicals will be May 18 at the Athletic Complex at 5:45 (outside the gate under the scoreboard). The physical form is on the Benton Schools website under the Athletics tab. Face masks will be required. BMS- Los exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos están disponibles para los estudiantes de 6º y 7º grado que participen en Atletismo el próximo año. Se requiere un examen físico antes de que los estudiantes puedan hacer una prueba o participar. Los exámenes físicos serán el 18 de mayo en el Complejo Atlético a las 5:45 (afuera de la puerta debajo del marcador). El formulario físico se encuentra en el sitio web de las Escuelas de Benton en la pestaña Atletismo. Se requerirán mascarillas faciales.

BMS- Please click the link below for information about tryouts for 8th grade. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DdxegExCW_y-e1Fn0GLWCv-xm5Nk4ZTLN4_iGLEIlDI/edit?usp=sharing BMS: haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información sobre las pruebas para el octavo grado. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0zzbtMe6oC3bFOjMP9xZU50a_Jlory7SxD9WYj_2_M/edit?usp=sharing

BMS- 6th grade students interested in being a Student Council Officer or Core Group Member next year, the application is now available on your Student Council Google Classroom page. Applications are due by May 5. BMS- Los estudiantes de sexto grado interesados en ser un oficial del consejo estudiantil o un miembro del grupo principal el próximo año, la aplicación ahora está disponible en la página de Google Classroom del consejo estudiantil. Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del 5 de mayo.

BMS- Friday is the absolute last chance to purchase a yearbook. Go to jostens.com to order. BMS- El viernes es la última oportunidad absoluta para comprar un anuario. Vaya a jostens.com para hacer su pedido.

BMS- This Friday, April 2 is an all Virtual School Day. All school buildings will be closed. BMS- Este viernes 2 de abril es un día escolar virtual. Todos los edificios escolares estarán cerrados.

Benton School District March 30, 2021 The Benton School District is committed to health and safety and has taken extensive steps to keep our staff and students healthy over the past year. Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced he is lifting the statewide mask mandate. At this time, district leadership will take guidance from the AR Department of Education as this applies to schools. A more formal announcement regarding the position of the Benton School District will be coming soon.

BMS- The links below have important information regarding the upcoming ACT Aspire Testing. The information was sent home with students today as well. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_5LpHiMKfeNAQUp7w_daaDsbxLILaviEo409BekeB4/edit?usp=sharing BMS: los enlaces a continuación tienen información importante sobre las próximas pruebas ACT Aspire. La información también se envió a casa con los estudiantes hoy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RVTOHQr7Mjbe05xt7trqZEl40gyFxqyO/view?usp=sharing

**BENTON PANTHER WINDOW STICKERS** While they last! Come to the Benton Central Office for a window/car sticker to show your Panther Pride. 2 Options: 1. Sticks on outside of window 2. Sticks on inside (similar to oil change sticker)

Shout out to Benton Food Services Ladies and Aramark for handing out more than 200 meals last night for students out today! Thank you for your dedication to all Panthers! 👏🏻

Benton: Parents/Community: Due to the current water issues in the City of Benton, February 23rd will be a Virtual Day. Please have your student check their Google Classroom for assignments. Padres de familia: Debido a la continua situación del suministro de agua en la ciudad reportada a nosotros por la ciudad de Benton, 23 de Febrero las escuelas permanecerán cerradas y será un día de enseñanza virtual. Favor de hacer que sus estudiantes entren a Google Classroom y completar y entregar sus asignaturas.

Thursday 2/18 and Friday 2/19 will be Virtual Days for all students. Campus will be closed. Please check Google Classroom for assignments. Padres de familia, el jueves 18 de febrero y el viernes 19 de febrero son días virtuales. Se les pide hagan que sus estudiantes entren a Google Classroom y completar asignaturas.

Tuesday February 16th will be a Virtual Day for all students. Please make sure to check Google Classroom for assignments.

REMINDER: Monday, February 15th is a Virtual Day for all students. Campus will be closed. Have your student check their google classroom for assignments.

BMS- This Monday, Feb. 15 is an all virtual day. School buildings will be closed. Please keep an eye out for announcements about closings the rest of the week in case of inclement weather. Friday, Feb. 19 is the last day to purchase a yearbook- www.jostensyearbooks.com BMS- Este lunes 15 de febrero es un día totalmente virtual. Los edificios escolares estarán cerrados. Esté atento a los anuncios sobre cierres el resto de la semana en caso de mal tiempo. El viernes 19 de febrero es el último día para comprar un anuario: www.jostensyearbooks.com

We LOVE our wonderful BMS counselors and all they do for our students!!