Welcome to our School Blog!

J.E. Benson is a fantastic elementary school in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Benson students are always involved in exciting events and activities and it's no secret that Benson Bobcats have the strongest school spirit in town.


Principal: Fran Pohanka

Interim Principal: Patti Oshar

Vice Principal: Anne Muzzin




Thursday, October 30, 2008

Anti Bullying Poster Contest Winners

Anti-Bullying Poster Contest

Wow! Benson students are fantastic media artists! We had so many wonderful entries, many of which are decorating our front hallway.
Congratulations to the contest winners!

Primary - Hridita, Livia and Rawand
Junior/Intermediate - Denise, Nhi and Rebecca

Visit www.moblyng.com to make your own!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Walk-A-Thon

On behalf of the Benson staff and students, we would like to sincerely thank all our families and community friends for their warm generosity in pledging donations in support of our school walkathon.  The proceeds will benefit all students (e.g. extra-curricular activities, field trips, house league incentives, etc.). Our entire school walked proudly with great school spirit!  We’d also like to thank Ms Colebrook’s grade 8 class as they raised approximately $1200.00 as our top class and the school raised a total of just over $4000.00!  A job well done!
Mr. Petrusenko
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School Council News

Our school council would like to encourage parents to attend our next school council meeting on Wednesday, November 26 at 12:30 in the auditorium.  If you have any suggestions or questions, a Parent Suggestion Box is now available.  One is located just outside the main office and the other is located in the Ontario Early Years’ room.  Our school council chair, Mrs. Caroline Postma has also graciously offered to have parents contact her directly through her e-mail address as she looks forward to acting as a liaison between our parents and the school. Caroline’s address is: cpostma@city.windsor.on.ca 

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Harrier Meet

The Harrier team had a beautiful, sunny day to travel to Malden Park to take place in the long distance running races. Thank you to Mrs. Hillis for taking the time to practise with us and to Mrs. Gelinas for accompanying us to the meet.