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.
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.
Wishing you all a happy holiday season! Enjoy time with your loved ones!! We’ll miss you but will see you soon in 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.
Dress Up in December is happening next week! Check the graphic for the details for each day. Encourage your students to join in the fun before we are off for a couple of weeks!
Ho! Ho! Ho! We will be recording our school-wide sing-a-long this Wednesday. It will be played in the classrooms next Friday while the students and staff sing along! We all hope to return to our traditional format next year!
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
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break Panthers but remember to 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.
Thank you Caldwell Panthers for hosting our School Board for a Thanksgiving Lunch.
Always fun to see Panthers hanging out with our Board.
#BPSPantherPride
#BetonBenton
A vaccine clinic for 1st and 2nd doses, along with boosters is this week!
11/16/21, 4:30-6:30pm at Ringgold Elementary. 11/17/21, 4-6pm at Angie Grant Elementary. This is for ages 5years-adult.
**ALL TICKETS ON-LINE FOR HOME FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEK**
Benton Panthers vs Marion Patriots | Football Tickets | GoFan
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2nd grade completed a Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activity. Mrs. Tanner, our district Technology Integration Specialist, read about Tony Sarg, a puppeteer who created balloons for the Macy's Day parades in the 1920's. They became puppeteer engineers designing their OWN balloons!
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.
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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.
Mrs. Tanner worked with Mrs. Hendrix's class on a fun STEM activity. They learned about bridges before becoming little engineers! Designing a bridge for the Halloween people to cross was so much fun!
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.
¡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.