Benton Middle School

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!!

Parent / Teacher Conferences for secondary students will be on Tuesday, February 9 from 3:30pm-7:30pm Conferences will be by phone or email. Please see the attached letter for additional information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FDogq4MSWDdX6ToW6JlwqOX7CSdnKuXMODQ9HGaqHEo/edit?usp=sharing

Benton Panthers LOVE to READ! Register for Benton School District’s book giveaway! Complete the registration form to enter. Drawing will be held February 16, 2021 There will be a winner in each of the following grade categories: A winner per grade level K-12 Winners will be notified at school and will receive their books at school. Entry form: https://forms.gle/AWqsZK5XnDVkkMjn9

3rd Quarter Wellness Meeting is on February 12th. Details in the following photo--->

**7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Silent Auction** We need your help! Due to COVID-19, the Benton School District’s Counseling Departments are holding a Silent Auction instead of the Chili Cook-Off. All proceeds are donated to Angie Grant, Caldwell, Howard Perrin, Ringgold, BMS, BJH, and BHS Counseling Departments for student services programs. https://bit.ly/39zXbQ6

Gifted and Talented Parent Referral Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwSIJHLt7uIwxn7wBWSCF6lJ7L7OiF8dQp1k_3b8rqiPlUQ/viewform

The Gifted and Talented Program is now taking referrals for testing this spring. Please see the link below for more information. https://forms.gle/i3kcsPKRydyjoQRE6