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, April 29, 2010

Earth Day Clean Up

Benson Students pitched in to clean up the community on Earth Day. In teams, students were assigned a neighbourhood area and worked together to pick up garbage and beautify the area. Take a look at the slideshow below to see 1C and 1M cleaning up the yard. Way to go Bobcats!

Benson Boys Buy Books!


Ever wonder what boys like to read? Mrs. Moore and 5 boys from grades 6, 7 and 8 spent some time at Chapters this week choosing books for the school library. The boys made some excellent selections. Look for these new novels, manga, information books and much more on the library shelves soon!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Book Fair is Coming!


Due to popular demand, the Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Benson School! Please visit the Benson Library May 6 - 11 to purchase up some great books!

We invite you to share in this celebration of books and reading with us.

Students will visit the Book Fair during class time and can purchase books during that visit. If you are unable to visit the Fair, look over the attached Highlights flyer with your child and use the Student Wish List form to select books. Then, simply send it and the correct amount of money to school with your child.

Don’t forget to enter our Family Event Draw. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family and $25 for your child’s classroom!

We hope to see you at the Book Fair.

Benson Bobcats Google Search

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Pink Shirt Campaign to Raise Anti-Bullying Awareness

Benson Bobcats were 'in the pink' on Wednesday as they supported the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day campaign. Students from JK - Grade 8 donned pink clothing and participated in anti-bullying activities throughout the day. Thanks to Mr. Cutting and the Safe School Committee for leading Benson students in awareness of this event.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Hot Chocolate for Haiti

Students at Benson extended their hearts to Haiti by raising money for the
earthquake victims. Students participated in this fundraiser by purchasing hot
chocolate knowing the money raised was going to a good cause. Students were
very excited about being part of the board-wide initiative to help the many
people in need. In addition, Benson's Parent Council and students have been very
instrumental and creative with raising money. Parent Council has been
organizing and running special activities every Friday to raise money for
Haiti. Great job Bobcats!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Benson Holiday Concert

The Benson Bobcats showed their holiday spirit today as we joined together in the gym to celebrate the season. Special thanks to Mr. Williamson for his hard work with the music students and in organizing this concert. Happy holidays Bobcats!