Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Today is the 54th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 121 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS - PLEASE NOTE
November 12-20-U of M / OSU Food Drive Kick-Off
November 19       6th Grade Band Performance 6:30-7:00 p.m. BJHS Cafeteria 
November 19 -    Boys Basketball White Home vs Dexter Maroon  4:15
November 19 -    Boys Basketball Red Away vs Chelsea Gold 4:15 -Early Dismissal 2:00 
November 20 -    Boys Basketball White Away vs Chelsea Blue 4:15 -Early Dismiss 2:00
November 20  -   Boys Basketball Red Home vs Dexter Gold 4:15
November 21-23 No School - Thanksgiving Break

FOR ALL STUDENTS - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thanksgiving break begins and Wednesday, November 21, 2012.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 26, 2012.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

FOR ALL STUDENTS - MORLEY MONEY DUE - NOVEMBER 14
There are still a few Morley orders that have not been paid.  Please bring your money in. 

FOR ALL STUDENTS - U OF M / OSU HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE KICK OFF
This is your last chance . . . the U of M / OSU canned good competition ends today. The class with the most items will win breakfast from the Student Council.  Who will win. . . U of M or OSU?

THE WINNER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN OHIO STATE FOOD CONTEST IS
MICHIGAN 743 --- OHIO STATE 570   ---THE WINNER:  MICHIGAN WOLVERINES!!!!

7TH GRADE - STUDENTS INTERACT
Students Interact scheduled for the November 28, session has been moved to December 5.  7th Graders that were invited still can turn in their permission slip by November 30, to Mrs. Connolly.   The slips that have already been turned in will be saved.  The session was moved so students can study and do their best on Trimester 1 exams.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - REFLECTIONS CONTEST - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7th
The PTSA Reflections Arts \contest is now accepting entries in 6 categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Film/Video Production, Musical Composition, and Dance Choreography. A set of rules are posted in the Media Center windows and are also available in the office. You can also check online at http://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/.

Entry forms are available in the Media Center and Office, plus online at the site listed above. Entries can be dropped off in the Media Center and the entry deadline has been extended to December 7th. There is no limit on the number of entries you can turn in or the number of categories you can enter.

Every entry will get a prize. There will also be a grand prize drawing for a $25 gift certificate. Would you like to increase your chance of winning? Refer-a-Friend! When you submit an entry, a card will be delivered to their homeroom. Give that card to a friend and if they turn in a qualified Reflections entry and that card, you both get an extra ticket in the grand prize drawing!
If you have any questions, please contact the Reflections chair: Sandy Kraine at 734-856-7171 or at sandy.kraine@bedford.k12.mi.us.

7 AND 8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The Bedford red 7th grade team beat Chelsea Gold 22-2.  Bryce Krimmel led  the team with 10 points and 10 rebounds.  Luke Beadle had 9 points and 8 rebounds.  Zach Haigy had a nice floor game with 3 assists.

The Bedford red 8th grade team defeated Chelsea Gold 19-18 on a last second shot by Nick Welch.  Justin Sidoti, Josh McCormick and Joey Wiemer all  played well in the team effort win.


The boys' 7th grade white team lost to Dexter yesterday 17 - 9. Michael Greeley led the team with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Dylan Blossom had 4 point;s and Evan Barr, Robbie Keister, and Bryan Kaczanowski each had 2 points. The team will travel to Chelsea today to take on the Bulldogs before Thanksgiving break.


The 8th grade white basketball team lost to Dexter last night 17-9.  Max Birmingham played a good floor game.  Cameron Braun and Brady Nowak also played well.  Carson Barr led all scorers with 5.  


Today the 7 and 8th grade red basketball teams will host Dexter Gold.  Support your Broncos the games begin beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the BJHS Gym.

The 7 and 8th grade white basketball teams will travel to play Chelsea Blue today.  A reminder to teachers and athletes, there is an early release today at 2:00 p.m. to allow for travel time.

GO BRONCOS 

FOR ALL GIRLS INTERESTED IN  BASKETBALL
There will be an open gym for any girl in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade interested in playing basketball this Sunday, November 25, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
The Varsity Volleyball team fell just a short in their quest for a State Championship as they lost to Dakota in the finals 22-25, 21-25, 24-26.   Thank you very much to all 7th and 8th grade volleyball players, staff members, and others who cheered and supported us!

FOR ALL STUDENTS - LEOS CLUB - YMCA
Would you like something fun and meaningful to do?  If so, you are invited to join the YMCA Leos Club. The Leos Club is a fun and energetic group that spends its time volunteering and learning leadership skills. They help out with YMCA sports and events, do community service, and go on trips and service weekends. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the YMCA." The group is a big part of many Jr. High and High School lives. There are dues for Leos but they are really flexible on when they are to be paid. As of right now, they are due around the same time Christmas break is; and they are $25. There is no date of which students have to be registered by. Each month we run Teen Night on the third Saturday. Teens are invited to come and participate in activities that include swimming, dodge-ball, , etc. Entrance is $5 at the door. If you have any more questions please email tyshroyer@gmail.com   

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TODAY 
Charles Gunterman
Nicholas Staley

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON WEDNESDAY
Joshua Fellman
Michael Gaudiello
McKaylee Kraft
Emily Waite

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING
Jason Fuller

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON FRIDAY
Riley Bodine
Gabriel Boudagh
Shyanne Breezley
Jacob Kreger
Zachary Lewandowski
Mackenzie Miller
Alexander Pisanti
Breonna Wilkinson

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Tyler Descamps
Dempsey Irwin
Tyler Norton
Angelica Simon
Cody Westfall

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Hunter Duran
Kaylee Gonzales