Friday, December 7, 2012

Friday, December 7, 2012


Today is the 64th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 111 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS
November 28 - Holiday Food Drive Began - Last Day December 14
December 3  - Boys Basketball White Away vs Monroe Red  4:15
December 3 -  Boys Basketball Red Home vs Ypsilanti 4:15 
December 4 -  6th Grade Band Performance - Bedford Township Library 7:00 p.m. 
December 5 -  Boys Basketball White Home vs Saline 4:15 
December 5 -  Boys Basketball Red Home vs Tecumseh 4:15
December 6 - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ Monroe Road Elementary 
December 8 -  Competitive Cheer Carlson Invitational 12:00

FOR ALL STUDENTS - TRIMESTER 1 GRADE REPORTS
Grades are available on HAC - Friday, December 7.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
The BJHS Holiday Food Drive is still going strong.  Please bring in any food items, cleaning supplies, breakfast bars, or canned food.  We have many families in our community requesting assistance.  The food drive ends December 14.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - HOLIDAY PICTURE MAGNETS/LAMINATES
Holiday picture magnets and laminates were distributed to students yesterday.  If you wish to keep them, please send in your payment.  The cost is $20 for both; HOWEVER, if you send in your payment and include the SANTA SAVINGS $5 OFF COUPON, the cost is only $15.  If you wish to purchase only one sheet, the cost is $12.  If you do not want the magnets and laminates, please return them to the BJHS Office.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - REFLECTIONS CONTEST - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 7th - TODAY
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.

FOR ALL STUDENTS - BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB
Attention all readers!  The Bedford Junior High School Book Club will hold their first meeting of the year in n room # 50 with Mrs. Lauer on Tuesday, December 11.  If you enjoy reading and would like to meet others who share your interest, please make plans to attend.  We will browse possible titles and choose a list of books to read for this year.  Book of the Month Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month beginning January 8.  This is a great way to meet new people and be involved in your school.

FOR 7 AND 8TH GRADE BOYS INTERESTED IN WRESTLING
Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in wrestling, practice begins Monday, December 10, after school from 2:45 until 5:00 p.m.  Basketball players may join the wrestling team after basketball season is over.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Andrews in the gym before first hour.

FOR ALL ATHLETES NOT IN SEASON
Attention all athletes who are not in season: weight training begins at the high school on Monday, December 10, from 2:45 until 4:00 p.m.  Training will be held Monday through Thursday.

COMPETITIVE CHEER
Good luck to the 7 and 8th grade competitive cheer team.  They will compete in the Carlson Invitational tomorrow morning beginning at 10:00 a.m.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL
Don't forget there is an open gym here Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for girls wanting to play basketball.  It goes from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TODAY 
Meghan Chmiel
Jacob Golovy
Morgan Harpel
Holly Kevern
Jennifer Phillips
Noah Rumsey

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Claire Asmus
Michael Eischen
Dezeray Griffin
Katie Kreger
Andi Martin
Evan Nagy
Jadin Olmstead
Rachel Staley

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Kassidy Schroeder
Justin Woodruff