Benton Intermediate School

🏹 BIS Archery Team parents, this is a reminder that the mandatory meeting is Monday, October 21st at 6:30 pm in the BIS gym. Please see the attached notes before the meeting!

📸 BIS parents and students TOMORROW (October 18th) is yearbook RETAKES! Students who were unable to take pictures last month will have their picture taken for the yearbook tomorrow and will receive a yellow paper with a QR code from Cowen Studios with ordering information. ** PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT A FREE DRESS DAY, students will need to wear their regular school uniforms.

BIS parents and students Red Ribbon Week is coming up! Join us in promoting a drug-free lifestyle and raising awareness. Check out the graphics for each day's theme and let's make a positive impact together!

🎺🎄 BIS 6TH GRADE BAND TO NSU GALA BIS 6th Grade Band members are invited to attend the NSU Christmas Gala on Friday, December 6th, 2024. Inspired by New York’s Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, the Christmas Gala showcases the talents of NSU students and faculty in NSU’s world-class music, theater, dance, and art programs. The show is a perennial favorite and is sure to delight audiences of all ages with Christmas songs, skits, and dance numbers that celebrate the magic of Christmas. Cost: $15.00 Click here to register: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/36192 🚨 The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 28th.

🌭❓ BIS Families, get ready… HOT DAWG it's FREE Family Trivia Night! Join us on Monday, October 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the BIS Commons for a FREE night of fun, food, and friendly competition! Enjoy a FREE hot dog meal and drink while you put your trivia skills to the test! 🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, so bring your A-game! 📅 Don’t forget to RSVP using the link provided! We can't wait to see you there! 🙌 Did we mention this was a FREE event??? Be sure to RSVP here so we know how many friends to prepare for: https://forms.gle/jXQCAjd4spt4sDJL9

🤝 BIS Helping Hands Team October Project: BIS Helping Hands Team will be organizing a food drive to support the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. 🥣 We will be collecting cereal boxes for the month of October, (October 14-28). Even though this is sponsored by the Helping Hands Team, EVERYONE is encouraged to participate. 🍩 Students can turn in the cereal boxes to their homeroom teacher. The homeroom with the most cereal boxes donated will win a donut party!

🦃 BIS - NOVEMBER T-SHIRT Don't be a "Turkey", order your shirt today & show everyone that you are "Thankful to be a Tiger"! This shirt can be worn the entire month of November & the cost is only $15.00. Shirts will be delivered to your student before Nov. 1st. Click here to order: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/36174 🚨 The DEADLINE to order is Wednesday, October 23rd. Thank you for supporting BIS Hospitality!

🌟 BIS, it's time to select our 5th grade Student of the Year! 🚨Please note: Student of the Year applications are due Tuesday, October 15, by 8:00 a.m. Deadlines are strictly enforced!

🏡 BIS Yard signs are IN and available for pickup in the Front Office. Thank you for supporting BIS PTO!

🤝 The BIS Helping Hands Team October Project: BIS Helping Hands Team will be organizing a food drive to support the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. 🥣 We will be collecting cereal boxes for the month of October, (October 14-28). Even though this is sponsored by the Helping Hands Team, EVERYONE is encouraged to participate. 🍩 Students can turn in the cereal boxes to their homeroom teacher. The homeroom with the most cereal boxes donated will win a donut party!

⚽️🥅 BMS Boys Soccer Tryouts will be November 4,6,7,8 right after school until 5 pm on the practice field. All players will need to get an insurance form from Ms White in room A3 and return to her before tryouts.The form MUST be filled out and returned in order to tryout. Bring water, cleats and shinguards. Players must also fill out this google form to try out. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrhi0tLN_NujBgoQ4c-b31xjRuPnYQMTVmXck55wzxEFFpaA/viewform Start juggling now. Go Tigers!

🏹 Congratulations to the new 2024-2025 BIS Archery Team! If you don't see your name, please don't give up, practice this year and try out again next year. It wasn't a no, it was just not yet. You all did an amazing job and Coach Craft is proud of you for trying out! 📅 There will be a mandatory parent meeting on October 21, 2024 in the BIS gym at 6:30pm. ❓ Any questions please contact Coach Craft. amber.craft@bossierschools.org Also, 🏹 Congratulations to the 6th graders who made the 2024-2025 BMS Archery Team! 📅 Parent meeting Monday, October 21, 2024 in the BIS Gym @6pm. 🚨 Callbacks need to report to practice Wednesday, October 23rd in the BIS Gym @3:00pm.

🌭❓ BIS Families, get ready… HOT DAWG it's FREE Family Trivia Night! Join us on Monday, October 28th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the BIS Commons for a FREE night of fun, food, and friendly competition! Enjoy a FREE hot dog meal and drink while you put your trivia skills to the test! 🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, so bring your A-game! 📅 Don’t forget to RSVP using the link provided! We can't wait to see you there! 🙌 Did we mention this was a FREE event??? Be sure to RSVP here so we know how many friends to prepare for: https://forms.gle/jXQCAjd4spt4sDJL9

🌟 Attention BIS 5th Grade Students & Parents: Qualified students who submitted the "Intent to Apply" Google Form for the 2025 Student of the Year were sent an invitation via their bossierstudents.org account to join the BIS 2025 Student of the Year Google Classroom yesterday evening. To qualify, students MUST have earned at least 1 Advanced score on the 4th grade LEAP assessments AND have a minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA from 2nd grade through the first 9 weeks of 5th grade. If you feel your child did not receive an invitation in error, please contact the 5th grade counselor, Mrs. Mitchell, at 549-5313 or send an email to debbie.mitchell@bossierschools.org as soon as possible. Thank you!

💛 TOMORROW (Friday) is BIS' Fall Social fundraiser to support Gunner and his family. 💛 We’re asking students to wear free dress and attend the event for a donation. We suggest a minimum of $10, which is what we usually charge for a social, but any amount will help and make a difference! If you’re part of the Benton community or beyond and want to support this incredible family, donations can be made using the link below. Together, we can help ease their burden and show Gunner and his family they’re not alone in this fight. Donate here: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35747 Seeing the video of our sweet Gunner trying to push through the agonizing pain of physical therapy as he prepares to be transported to begin cancer treatment at MD Anderson in Houston just absolutely breaks our heart! Just a few short weeks ago, Gunner, a bright and energetic 6th grader at Benton Intermediate, was walking our halls with his classmates. Today, he’s facing an unimaginable fight – battling cancer that has spread to and around his spine. After undergoing a major surgery in New Orleans, Gunner is now enduring hours of therapy each day, working hard to regain his mobility. Soon, he will be transferred to MD Anderson in Houston for ongoing cancer treatment, where he and his family will likely be for months. Gunner’s mother, a local dog groomer, has had to step away from her job to care for him, leaving the family with the heavy financial burden of travel, medical expenses, and time away from work – something no family is ever fully prepared for. 🙏 Please share this post and consider contributing. Every little bit helps. 🙏 Thank you, Benton family, for your unwavering support. Let’s rally around Gunner and show him the strength of our community. 💪💛

🚨🥶 BIS LAST CALL! We PROMISE cooler weather is on the way and you'll be sad if you forgot to order your Benton Intermediate Spirit Blanket! Don't get caught unprepared. 🚨 The deadline to order is THIS Friday, October 4, 2024. 🚨 Order yours today to stay cozy and show off your school spirit. Whether you're cheering from the stands or relaxing at home, this blanket has you covered! 🛋️ 👉 Click the link below or scan the QR code to get yours now and be ready for the chill! 🥶 https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/34474

🚨🛡️ LAST CALL! The DEADLINE TO SIGN UP for Medieval Times (with permission slip AND payment received) is TOMORROW, Thursday, October 3, 2024. In the link below you can: ℹ️ Download an information sheet (under Additional Info/Documentation) ✅ Register 💵 Pay 👕 Select a t-shirt size 💜 Sponsor a student ✍🏻 Sign permission slip ⚕️ List any allergies or medical conditions Seats are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. 🚨 The DEADLINE TO SIGN UP (with permission slip AND payment received) is TOMORROW, Thursday, October 3, 2024. Click here: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35058

⚽ All girls interested in trying out for the Benton Middle Soccer Team must complete a waiver which can be picked up at BMS in Coach Fortenberry's room (B7). BIS 6th graders may pick up the waiver in the BIS Front Office. ❓ Email Coach Dyer with any questions at jesse.dyer@bossierschools.org.

🤼‍♂️ BIS/BMS Wrestling - change of date for optional practice HAS BEEN MOVED to Wednesday, October 2nd due to the Homecoming Parade, time will still be 5-6:30 pm in the BIS Commons. 🚨 PAID REGISTRATION IS STILL DUE BY FRIDAY, OCT. 4TH Join the parents BMS Wrestling GroupMe with the following link or QR code: https://groupme.com/join_group/97883815/9krbwrZ9

🚨📣 BIS parents, this is a friendly reminder that TODAY (Monday) is the LAST DAY to pay Team Time fees. Contact your student’s team time sponsor for information and links to pay for your student’s specific fees.