Benton Weekly Update

Students are out every day this week, including Wednesday, at 1:15pm for Parent Conference Week.
Teachers are available for conferences from 1:15-3:00pm each day. Most teachers are using Calendly to schedule conferences. Links to schedule individual conferences can be found here.

Our 6th Graders will be leaving on Monday for Outdoor Science School (science camp) and a great week of learning up near Lake Arrowhead.

On Thursday, the NLMUSD and Benton will be participating in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill at 10am. From about 10-10:30, our office will be closed and we will not be taking phone calls as we engage in this drill and evacuate the classrooms. This is also a great opportunity for families to discuss their response to an earthquake or other disaster and to evaluate your preparedness for such events.

October is Bullying Prevention Month and an important event is Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th. Unity Day is when students pledge to stand up and speak out against bullies. It's a good time to focus on our actions and think about our words. We all need to remember that words matter, and choose wisely.

We have a Dine Out Fundraiser at Panera this week on Monday. Be sure to use the code FUND4U at check out and 25% of your sale is donated back to Benton.

Our Benton PTSA will have a trunk at the LMHS Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30th, and are seeking donations of candy. If you are able to donate a bag or 2 of Halloween candy, please drop it off at the school office.

Parents and students have been asking, YES, we will have a costume contest at school on Halloween (at lunchtime). All costumes must adhere to school dress code guidelines (graphic posted below!) and students cannot wear full-face masks, full face make up, or carry any costume weapons.

Please join me in celebrating our Students of the Month for September; these Wolverines were selected by the teachers for consistently demonstrating Benton P.R.I.D.E., Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence. Well done, Wolverines!

Make it a great week!

The Reflections deadline is Tuesday October 15th. This is your last chance to submit an entry for this year. Entry forms are available in the office and must be completed and submitted with the artwork. Turn in everything to the office by the end of school on Tuesday October 15th. Good luck! Please contact Reflections Chair Ms. Joo Min with any questions at Bentonptsa@gmail.com.

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. Click here to read the 8th Grade Newsletter.

6th Grade campers meet in the MPR Monday morning at 8am with duffel bag, bed roll/sleeping bag, and any medications in a ziplock bag with your student's first & last name on it. Buses plan to depart at 8:45am on Monday and will be returning on Friday about 1:00pm. Please plan to pick up your student on time.

We are on Minimum Day schedule all week with dismissal at 1:15pm for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Parents should reach out to teachers directly to schedule a conference between the hours of 1:15-3:00pm Monday through Friday. Teacher emails are located here: https://benton.nlmusd.org/academics

Students will attend periods 5B – 8B on Wednesday. This Wednesday, dismissal is at 1:15pm.

Students may attend Saturday School to make up an absence, get caught up on school work, get support for schoolwork, have fun, and learn some new skills. We have 10 more Saturday School sessions coming up through March 2025. Upcoming Saturday School activities are Carpentry, making wooden benches with Mr. Estes, Gardening with Ms. Robertson, Film Critique with Ms. Divine, P.E., Mock Trial with Mr. Udeobong, History Day preparation with Mr. Muñoz, and Study Skills with Ms. Ruiz. The next Saturday School will be on October 26th. All students are welcome. Please turn in the permission slip to the office. Both breakfast and lunch are available.

Parents, please help us by checking your student's outfit before they leave for school. If students are out of dress code, the students may 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 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