Norway Art students participated in a calendar contest through Dordt University. The topic was: “Producers and Consumers” where students learned a little about Economics. Students at Norway captured all 12 months of the calendar! GREAT JOB BOBCATS!

To infinity and beyond! Students in Mrs. Miner’s science class are learning and researching about different Earth systems.

Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter PBIS Award Winners! These students showed outstanding character in the areas of safety, respect, responsibility, and academic excellence. Way to go Bobcats!



Benton Community is seeking a dynamic Long Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 School Year. The assignment is focused on the following curricular areas: Government, Global Studies, and Modern America. Applicants will be expected to complete daily lesson planning, provide student feedback, and complete grading.
All interested applicants must apply using the Frontline/Applitrack link shown below. This position is also posted on Teach Iowa.
If interested, please contact:
Mr. Rob Arnold, Principal
319-228-8701
rarnold@benton.k12.ia.us
or
Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent
319-228-8701
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RATES WITH A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE
Provisional, Educational, Substitute or Professional Certificate. A four-year degree.
Teaching days 1-15 - $126.00/day
1/2 teaching day - $ 63.00
After fifteen (15) consecutive days in the same substitute teaching position, the substitute teacher will be placed on the salary schedule at the B.A. base salary on the first (1st) experience level. (FY’22 - $175.87/day.)
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25.
No morning activities or weight room.
Preschool - late start schedule.
Thank you.
Benton Community Administration

Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be on a 2-hour delay, tomorrow morning, Friday, January 21. No morning Activities or weight room. Thank you.

#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

Thank you “Challenge 2 Change” for teaching Mindfulness techniques to our 5L class today.



Students in 5S are having fun with Reader’s Theater this week. This is a great way to increase fluency and to practice reading with expression.
Go Bobcats!

Watch Girls BB on KCRG 9.2 tonight!

Students in 5th grade exploring and constructing aquatic food webs: producers, consumers, and decomposers.


Students in 4N earned extra time in the STEAM room for reading 240 minutes. Great Job Bobcats!



All school buildings will be closed after Saturday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. - Sunday evening, January 2. Weather forecast predicting measurable snow. No open gym or other scheduled practices after Saturday at 10 a.m. through Sunday evening.
Students at Norway enjoying their lunch with a bit of class today as peers play holiday music for them while they eat. Go Bobcats!

Today at Norway Intermediate students celebrated Fun Friday by reaching 80% or better as a school for common area expectations. Along with this, students celebrated in style by having PJ Day. Great Job Bobcats!




6th grade students are learning about Madagascar hissing cockroaches in Mrs. Eckles' science class this week.



4th graders spending the afternoon bowling at May City in Cedar Rapids! This was after spending multiple weeks learning about this sport with Mrs. Galbraith in Physical Education Class! Thank you for the 4th grade teachers for organizing this trip!



Dr. Ewell spending time in 5S reading aloud to students!

For the safety of our students and buses, we will dismiss school tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15th at Noon due to the forecast of high winds and unpredictable weather. Please plan accordingly. Information will be sent out to students who are involved in practices and rehearsals.

Winter Concert


