Welcome Back to School

Class schedules were emailed to the primary contact earlier this afternoon. If you did not receive the schedule, please email me so that I can verify we have the correct email in our system. Students will also receive a hard copy of their schedule on the first day of school in their Period 1A classes. As students enter the campus, there will be lists posted A-Z by last name with students' Period 1A classes. Please be aware that during the first few weeks of school, schedules may change as we balance classes, add new students, check out others who have moved, etc.

The first day of school is an A day, students will attend periods 1A-4A. Friday is a B day, students attend periods 5B-8B. School hours on the first day of school are 8:35am-1:15pm. On Friday, we resume our regular schedule, 8:35am-3:00pm. Every Wednesday is early release and school is out at 1:45pm. Our gates open daily at 8:05am, and the bell schedule is linked below.

Students should bring a (refillable) water bottle to school, fancy Starbucks drinks are not allowed on campus. Although students can pack a lunch or snack, all NLMUSD students will receive free lunch, and free breakfast or snack.

Below you will find information about starting the new school year, schedules, supply lists, the dress code, cell phone policy, and upcoming events. Our primary method of communication with parents and families is this newsletter sent out weekly, so be sure to read it for news about what's happening at Benton. You can also find out information about Benton on our website, benton.nlmusd.org.

Let's make it a great school year!

Picture Day: All students will have their pictures taken on Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22. Please plan to be present; make up picture day will be on Thursday, Sept. 25th.

Students in middle school dress out for P.E. and will need P.E. clothes which they may keep in their P.E. locker. Students may purchase P.E. Clothes in the Benton school office. We can only accept cash or checks payable to Benton ASB. Shorts, shirt, and a P.E. lock are $10 each. Students will not dress out for P.E. until the second week of school.

Our 6th Grade Science Camp in Arrowhead will be October 20th-24th. The total cost (including deposit) is $450. Students can register by completing the registration form and paying a $100 deposit. Deposits can be paid in the office (cash or check to Benton ASB only) or you may do so with your My School Bucks account at this link.

Our 7th Grade Science Camp on Catalina Island will be October 22th-24th. The total cost (including deposit) is $450. Students can register by completing the registration form and paying a $100 deposit. Deposits can be paid in the office (cash or check to Benton ASB only) or you may do so with your My School Bucks account at this link.

Benton's dress code is fairly simple. Please keep these guidelines in mind when back-to-school shopping. What students wear should not detract from learning. Clothing should be neat, clean, safe, and appropriate for school.

A few years ago, Benton adopted a no-phone use policy at school. This was done in an effort to encourage students to interact with each other in a positive, personal way, and to reduce conflicts which can develop over social media and affect students at school. The ban on phones has been successful in reducing conflicts at school and most students respect this rule. If your child chooses to bring a phone to school, please remind them that the phone should remain OFF and IN THEIR BACKPACK all day long. This is especially true in the locker rooms. For the safety and privacy of all students, if phones are out in the locker room or restrooms they will be confiscated and held for parent pick up in the office. Should students need to call or text parents, they may come to the school office to do so.

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. The first Wednesday of the school year, 8/20 will be an A Day.

There's a lot to do as we welcome back students fully on campus. 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 you can scan the QR code below.

Benton Middle School is an award winning Visual & Performing Arts Magnet school

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