Benton Weekly Update

Welcome to the last week of school! On Monday, we have our regular bell schedules with dismissal at 3pm. However, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, school is out at 1:15pm each day. There are no scheduled after-school activities.

On Monday, our 8th Graders will be turning in their iPads and chargers. 6th and 7th Graders will keep their iPads over the summer. If you are moving or changing schools, please let the office know and have your student return their device.

Yearbooks are being delivered to Benton on Monday and are available for pick up at Break and Lunch. There are a limited number of yearbooks available for sale for $35 cash or check in the Benton office.

On Wednesday, 8th Graders will practice the Promotion here at Benton followed by lunch and a field day hosted by our PTSA and Parent Volunteers. Thursday is Promotion for 8th Graders. 8th Grade students eligible for Promotion will report directly to the La Mirada HS Gym. Following Promotion, they are done for the day and do not need to return to Benton. Wednesday will have been most 8th Graders' final day at Benton.

If you ordered a Promotion Lei, it is available for pick up in the Benton office on Wednesday from 12noon-1:130pm.

Our office will be closing early on Wednesday at 2pm for our all-staff meeting off campus.

Last weekend, Mr. Dan and several students attended the awards ceremony at the Mark Taper Auditorium in the historical Central LA Library for the 60th Annual California Student Media Festival. Teams of students produced videos for submission and won! Congratulations to

Team 1: "He Who Fights with Monsters"

Credits: Ethan Rhee (Director, Writer), Noah Garcia, Darren Parris, Amber Madgrial, Sophia Garcia, Max Miranda, Omar Sanchez, Michael Hernandez, Chloe Bae, and Mikayla Valbuena.

Team 2: "Wormhole"

Credits: Parker Drake (Director, Writer), Amalia Flores (Writer), Elizabeth Heidy, and Makenzie Hernandez.

Another team's work was also submitted to the UM Film Festival. Although their work did not win an award, it is notable and you can see it here:

Title: "The Test"

Cast: Noah Jung, Oscar Munoz, and Trevor Ortega

Have you completed the online registration for next year? This is separate from selecting classes and electives. All NLM students must complete the online registration each year. 6th Graders, do you have the TDAP vaccination? You must have that before starting 7th Grade. Parents can submit proof of vaccination to the Benton Office Manager, Terié at twohlford@nlmusd.org

Families, we are asking for your input as to how we are doing. Please complete the survey at this link, you will need your student's 6-digit ID number to complete the survey.

Make it a great last week of school!

Last Wednesday Benton recognized students for their achievements at our Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all the students on their accomplishments!

In Advanced Media Arts students designed and assembled their own Tech Decks, mini skateboards. Students began by exploring the history of skateboarding and the renowned skateboard designer, Jim Phillips. A California graphic artist, Phillips is celebrated for establishing the distinctive aesthetic of Santa Cruz skateboards and for creating the legendary “Screaming Hand” graphic in 1985. Students analyzed traditional skateboard styles and were tasked with developing their own design interpretations of well-known graphics or designing their own unique illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.

The Korean 1A class built and decorated traditional Korean kites, then flew them outside. The weather was perfect for kite flying!

You can now purchase the 25-26 Benton Yearbook in the school office (cash or check payable to ASB). If you already purchased a yearbook, they will be distributed on Monday at break/lunch in the quad.

The 8th Grade Promotion is at 9am on Thursday, June 4th. Eligible 8th Grade students should report directly to LMHS and meet in the Gym. Parents and guests should park on Foster Road and enter the stadium after 8am. A video with information about Promotion parking and seating is linked here.

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.

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.

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