Congratulations to our Staff of the Week!! We are so proud of you!! Thank you for serving our students and families so well!
This is the last month to nominate! Final nominations will be accepted through May 14 so get yours in TODAY!!! Click the link below to submit one from you OR your student!
https://forms.gle/2a6kEEPSFAJQ2BCf7

Third grade has been reading Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. They have done an awesome job with summarizing and determining the central message! To celebrate the end of our book study, they did several challenges through a Breakout Box that ultimately led to ACTUAL Freckle Juice!




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.
**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)
The Benton Ringgold ABC Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Children must be 4 by August 1, 2021. All applications must be completed online at this link:
https://forms.gle/gqLySVERvMy3KRe99
Please call the Dawson Education Cooperative at 870-246-1450 if you have any questions.
We are back ONSITE tomorrow! Here’s the menu. 🍽 Can’t wait to see you!

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! 👏🏻
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.
We are thrilled to announce that out of 339 campuses nominated for the 2020-2021 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award, BPS has 3 schools nominated!
Congrats to Caldwell Panthers, Howard Perrin Elementary, & Ringgold Elementary!

Tuesday February 16th will be a Virtual Day for all students. Please make sure to check Google Classroom for assignments.
Tomorrow, 2/16, will be a virtual day. Students, please check your Google Classroom and ClassDojo for assignments and communication from your teacher.

REMINDER: Monday, February 15th is a Virtual Day for all students. Campus will be closed. Have your student check their google classroom for assignments.
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
COVID-19 Checklist. Please review

Tips from our Friendly Benton Public School Nurses on how you can boost your immune system and stay healthy right now!

Virtual Fridays continue this week. Please click on the following image for more information:
