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 PĂșblicas de Benton no planean pasar a la instrucciĂłn virtual.
Si bien nuestro nĂșmero de casos positivos para el distrito y el estado estĂĄ aumentando, la mayorĂa de nuestros casos positivos han sido el resultado de la propagaciĂłn de la comunidad durante las vacaciones. Actualmente, podemos proporcionar supervisiĂłn que nos permite satisfacer las necesidades acadĂ©micas y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes con las tasas positivas y de cuarentena actuales.
La decisiĂłn de pasar al aprendizaje virtual solo se tomarĂĄ si las ausencias de nuestros maestros y personal comprometen la educaciĂłn y/o la seguridad y la supervisiĂłn de los estudiantes. Estamos siguiendo de cerca la situaciĂłn ya que cada campus tiene diferentes necesidades de personal. Si hay una necesidad de cierre, avisaremos a nuestra comunidad escolar con la mayor antelaciĂłn posible.
Nuestro objetivo es mantener nuestras escuelas abiertas y los estudiantes estarĂĄn 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.
Several great jobs available:
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Custodian
Elementary Tech Lab
Secondary Education Secretary
Bus Drivers
Junior High Business Education
Apply Here: https://bit.ly/331oWBp
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.
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.
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 gustarĂa conocer su opiniĂłn sobre la participaciĂłn de la familia y la comunidad y el TĂtulo 1 en Benton Middle School. Estos datos se utilizan para establecer metas que guĂen nuestra planificaciĂłn a lo largo del año. Necesitamos su opiniĂłn. Responda antes del 14 de enero de 2022.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/uW4QC2aoZjDbV4Xr8
As a reminder, we will not have After School Tutoring tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14.
Como recordatorio, no tendremos tutorĂa despuĂ©s 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
**ALL TICKETS ON-LINE FOR HOME FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEK**
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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 estĂĄn 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 tambiĂ©n es para adultos que necesitan ya sea la primera o la segunda dosis junto con la de refuerzo. Los horarios y dĂas de esta clĂnica de vacunas serĂĄ anunciada pronto.
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We're looking for Substitute School Nurses! If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Cheryl Watson at cwatson@bentonschools.org.
TICKETS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL GAME :
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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.
ÂĄFelicitaciones al equipo de voleibol de Benton! Ellas jugarĂĄn en el Campeonato Estatal el sĂĄbado 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 lĂmite para devolver el formulario es el 21 de octubre. La clĂnica de vacunaciĂłn contra la gripe BMS se llevarĂĄ 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 estarĂĄ cerrado mañana, jueves. 7 de octubre. AsegĂșrese de hacer planes alternativos si su hijo suele ir al club despuĂ©s de la escuela.
If you have not completed the Free and Reduced meal application please do so. By completing this application you help to ensure continued funding and support to all students in our district.
Our district also receives additional funding for resources such as building-based interventionists to help struggling learners, additional equipment and supplies.
Families who qualify receive extra benefits such as:
Waivers and discounts for academic assessments including ACT, SAT, AP Fees
Local scholarships, tuition assistance for dual credit and AP courses, and discount fees on applying for college
Additional funding for internet access, wireless and network services, as well as discount fees for home internet
While meals are currently free for all, the free or reduced-price for school meals will continue through the first 30 days of next year for those that qualify
Completing the Free and Reduced meal application may also be used as a qualifier for many pandemic benefits (P_EBT)
We accept forms all year so if things change throughout the year and you need assistance please do not hesitate to complete the application.
Click here for our Online Application for Free and Reduced Meals - https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
Si no ha completado la solicitud de comida gratis o reducida, hĂĄgalo. Al completar esta solicitud, ayuda a garantizar la financiaciĂłn y el apoyo continuos para todos los estudiantes de nuestro distrito.
Nuestro distrito también recibe fondos adicionales para recursos tales como intervencionistas basados en edificios para ayudar a los estudiantes con dificultades, equipo y suministros adicionales.
Las familias que califican reciben beneficios adicionales como:
Exenciones y descuentos para evaluaciones académicas que incluyen ACT, SAT, tarifas AP
Becas locales, asistencia con la matrĂcula para cursos de crĂ©dito dual y AP, y tarifas de descuento para solicitar ingreso a la universidad
Financiamiento adicional para acceso a Internet, servicios inalĂĄmbricos y de red, asĂ como tarifas de descuento para Internet residencial.
Si bien las comidas son actualmente gratuitas para todos, las comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido continuarĂĄn durante los primeros 30 dĂas del prĂłximo año para aquellos que califiquen.
Completar la solicitud de comidas gratis y de precio reducido también se puede usar como calificación para muchos beneficios pandémicos (P_EBT)
Aceptamos formularios todo el año, asà que si las cosas cambian durante el año y necesita ayuda, no dude en completar la solicitud.
Haga clic aquĂ para obtener nuestra solicitud en lĂnea para comidas gratuitas o reducidas: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
BMS Picture Day is this Thurs 9/23. Forms were sent home last week, and there are extra ones in the office. You can also order at mylifetouch.com with the picture day ID: EVTXD8H7M
BMS--El dĂa de fotos de BMS es este jueves 23 de septiembre. Los formularios se enviaron a casa la semana pasada y hay formularios adicionales en la oficina. TambiĂ©n puede hacer un pedido en mylifetouch.com con la identificaciĂłn del dĂa con foto: EVTXD8H7M
If you haven't already, please fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch application online. Although meals are free for EVERY student this year regardless of qualification, this application can qualify you for additional benefits.
Free/Reduced Meal Application:
ezmealapp.com