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!

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 

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.

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Peaceful Happenings at Benson School

Pinwheels for Peace
On the morning of September 19, 2008, J.E. Benson School joined many other schools across Windsor and Essex County, by taking part in the International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace.
All week long leading up to this event, students joined Mrs. Moore in the library for a literacy lesson based on peace and to create pinwheels decorated with words and drawings which express their feelings of peace. Friday morning the students planted their pinwheels in the front schoolyard facing Wyandotte Street, as a public statement showing how Benson students promote peace at school, throughout our community and the world!

Toonies for Terry
Students continued to think of others Friday afternoon by participating in the annual "Toonies for Terry" Terry Fox Walk. Students raised funds by collecting loonies and toonies. A donation will be made to the Terry Fox Foundation to help find a cure for cancer.

Safe School Committee
The J.E. Benson Safe School Committee is made up of students who want to make Benson a safe and caring community for all learners! This team of student leaders meet weekly with Mr. Cutting, our CYW, to plan events, be trained as playground coaches, and share ideas to promote peaceful interactions at Benson School. One of their first initiatives is an Anti-Bullying Poster Contest.

Anti-Bullying Poster Contest
Students are participating in a school-wide poster creation contest to increase awareness about bullying and to continue our quest to prevent bullying in our school community. Winning posters from each division will be highlighted on our school web site and prominently displayed in the welcoming foyer of our school.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the 2008/2009 school year!

This photo is from an old classic TV show, Welcome Back Kotter... funny stuff (really, moms, dads, and grandparents will back me up, just ask them:-)

We are all looking forward to another superb year at Benson School. Remember to get your AUP and Media Release forms signed and returned so that we can start adding your fine work to this blog!

:-) Mrs. Moore

Grade 8 Graduation

Believe You Can Achieve!

Our Benson Grade 8 graduates said goodbye to their elementary years this past Thursday during a beautiful and inspirational graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all graduates!