Benton Weekly Update

It's March, and it must be competition season!

This past Saturday, the Competition Cheer Team competed in the Sharp International Competition at Knott's Berry Farm. Congratulations Benton Cheer for earning 1st Place! You can see their routine in the video posted below. Well done, Cheer!

The NLM Honor Band and Orchestra Concert was last Thursday at the Excelsior Auditorium. Chosen by competitive audition, Benton musicians joined other outstanding musicians from NLM schools to perform as an ensemble. It was a fantastic concert conducted by guest conductors from surrounding universities. Bravo Benton Musicians!

This week, Softball season begins with our first game against Waite MS on Wednesday after school. All games will be played either at Corvallis or at Los Alisos and students will be taking the bus. An updated permission slip is needed and in the front office. Team practice schedules posted below.

Mr. Bremer's Robotics team will compete on Monday at Los Alisos. Students and their bots will be going head-to-head against other teams from our NLM Middle Schools.

On Wednesday, Mr. Gohn and the Festival Band will be traveling to Kennedy HS as they kick off their festival season.

Ms. Lin and the Intermediate and Advanced Guitar students will be traveling to Biola University on Friday for their Instrumental Festival.

Tickets are now on sale for Mary Poppins, Jr. Our spring musical promises to be a show-stopper and you don't want to miss it!

The Benton PTSA has a See's Candies storefront; if you're planning to buy candy, please support Benton's PTSA by purchasing through our link posted below.

Are you an 8th Grade parent and sent in a baby picture for the yearbook? We did have a glitch with our link. If you received a return email, please send that photo again to edegener@nlmusd.org. You only have a few more weeks to submit that photo!

Make it a great week!

The show will run for two weeks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights beginning March 19 and closing on March 28th. Be sure to get your tickets now before the show sells out!

Please support the Benton PTSA fund raiser by purchasing your Sees Candy through our storefront. Candy is shipped directly to your home!

The Benton Cheer Team competed in the Sharp International Competition held at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday and earned 1st Place. Congratulations to the team and to Coaches Alicia and Crystal. Great job!

You can now purchase the 25-26 Benton Yearbook on our Webstore. The Yearbook is produced by Benton students and is delivered the last week of school. It's important to purchase your yearbook in advance, as we only print the number of books we sell in advance. Don't miss out, secure your yearbook now!

The Benton Yearbook needs your photos! Do you have any Back to School photos you would be willing to share with us? This includes photos you may have taken at home holding "1st Day of Middle School" type signs. If you would email a digital copy to me at rridgeway@nlmusd.org, that would be appreciated. We hope to create a collage of Back to School photos in our yearbook.

To include your 8th Grader's baby picture in the yearbook:

• Must be a digital copy
• Must be received by 3/27
• "8th Grade Baby Picture" in the subject line
• Student's First and Last Name in the body of the email

Email photo to Ms. Degener at edegener@nlmusd.org

Please note the times and locations of the different activities. The hours vary from one activity to another. All students must sign in each day for attendance using the QR code.

The ProAcademy Coaches are here for Softball after school.

• The Girls Competition Team will be practicing after school with ProAcademy Coaches on Monday
• The Boys Competition Team will practice Monday & Tuesday

Students will attend periods 5B – 8B on Wednesday. This Wednesday, like all Wednesdays, dismissal is at 1:45pm.

Promotion and Panoramic Photos for 8th Graders will be on 3/16, and there are no make-ups, so it is important that students are present. Picture Day flyers are available in the office, parents can also order online at mylifetouch.com

Panoramic Photos are $20 use code MH015210T0.

Promotion Portraits code is EVTGMDZKV and photo package prices vary from $14.95 & up.

The last Saturday School will be on 3/21 from 8:00am-12:15pm. This is the last Saturday School to make up attendance and (for 8th Graders only) tardies. Breakfast and lunch is available, students can make up an absence by attending Saturday School, get caught up on schoolwork, and have fun. Permission slips are in the office, or print out the one linked below. Please let us know you're coming and Sign up for Saturday School at this link.

Mark your calendars, we are out of school for Spring Break Friday, April 3rd through Friday, April 10. Thursday, April 2nd will be a minimum day with dismissal at 1:15pm.

You can place an ad or well wishes for a student in the yearbook. Choose from a Full Page for $125, half page for $100, quarter page for $75, or eighth of a page for $50. Please provide finished artwork digitally to Ms. Degener at edegener@nlmusd.org and pay with cash or check payable to Benton ASB in the front office.

The Nominating Committee of the Benton PTSA met on 2/2/26 and determined the slate of officers for the Association's consideration:

• President: Joo Yun Min
• Executive Vice President: Jane Kang
• Treasurer: Diane Delgadillo
• Secretary: Jose Lara
• Membership: Sarah Zurn

The following positions are still open:

• Programs
• Fundraising
• Auditor
• Historian

See Ms. Hodge or Ms. Hernandez for details how you can enter your artwork into this contest.

8th Grade Students and Families, we have a newsletter curated just for you! The 8th Grade newsletter contains information specific to you, 8th Grade Students and Families, to help you make the most of 8th Grade, and to plan for the end of the year.

Our retro sweatshirts are available for purchase in the Benton office.

The PTSA is a huge support to students and Benton's programs, and we hope all families choose to join, support, and get involved at Benton. Join the Benton PTSA online at this link or by scanning the QR code below.

Parents, please help us by checking your student's outfit before they leave for school. If students are out of dress code, the students will be asked to change into P.E. clothes or a loaner shirt or shorts.

As you can see below, we have A Days and B Days. Students have periods 1A-4A on A Days, every Monday and Thursday, and periods 5B-8B on B Days, every Tuesday and Friday. On Wednesdays, we alternate between A Days and B Days.

Benton Middle School is a nationally recognized, award winning Visual & Performing Arts Magnet school. Follow us on Instagram @Bentonwolverines.

Email: rridgeway@nlmusd.org
Website: benton.nlmusd.org
Location: 15709 E. Olive Branch Drive, La Mirada, CA 90638
Phone: (562) 210-2500
Facebook: facebook.com/bentonmiddleschool

Instagram: @BentonWolverines