Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Today is the 100th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 73 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS - THIS WEEK
February 11 - BJHS/YMCA 100 Mile Club Begins
February 11 - 7/8th Girls' White Basketball - Away vs. Monroe Red 4:15
February 11 - 7/8th Girls' Red Basketball - Home vs. Ypsilanti 4:15 - Cancelled due to weather
February 12 - 6/7/8th Grade Juggling Club 2:30-3:30 Cafeteria 
February 12 - 7/8th Wresting Away vs. Dexter 4:15 p.m. Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
February 12 - Book of the Month Club Meets 2:30-3:30 Room # 50 
February 12 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard Meeting/Try-outs - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Room # 130  
February 13 - Valentine Flower Sale Begins $1. 
February 13 - Deadline for 8th Graders to turn in 9th Grade Schedule 
February 13 - Students Interact
February 13 - 7/8th Red Basketball - Away vs. Ypsilanti 4:15 p.m. 
February 14 - Yearbook Sales End
February 14 - Valentine's Day
February 14 - 7/8th Girls' White Basketball Home vs. Saline Blue 4:15 p.m.
February 14 - 7/8th Girls' Red Basketball Away vs. Tecumseh 4:15 p.m.
February 15 - Grades 6/7/8 - Masquerade Valentine Party -7:00-9:00 p.m. BJHS - Wristband - $5 

ALL STUDENTS - YEARBOOK SALES END - FEBRUARY 14
Thursday, February 14, is the VERY LAST DAY to order a yearbook!  This is your last chance!  Don't miss out!  The cost is still $45. 

If you already purchased a yearbook, please double check to see if your name is on the list on the cafeteria bulletin board or in the office.

ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADERS - DUE TOMORROW
Attention all 8th graders; your ninth grade plans are due to your English teacher by tomorrow, February 13.  If you have any questions regarding course plans, see Mrs. Connolly in the counseling office.

ALL STUDENTS 100 MILE CLUB - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Attention all students; BJHS 100 Mile Club started yesterday, February 11, and goes through March 22, after school from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.  The goal of the 100-Mile Club is to improve the fitness and well-being of all participants.  The challenge of completing 100 miles within a certain time limit, and in the winter months, is a tremendous accomplishment.  You will need to complete 5 miles a day.  If you complete the 100 miles, you will earn an official 100-Mile Club t-shirt. Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions!  Makeup days will be offered at the end in case of weather cancellations. If you have any questions please e-mail Toby at tsass@ymcatoledo.org or call 734.850.9622.  Rules and registration forms are available in the Bedford Junior High School Office and on line.  (See below)
Click here to see the rules

ALL STUDENTS - LITERARY MAGAZINE
The Yearbook staff is also accepting poetry, short stories, vignettes, and other vehicles of expression for our annual Literary Magazine.  Please submit your entries in the box located in the office.

ALL STUDENTS - VALENTINE FLOWER SALE
Flowers will be sold during all lunch hours for Valentine's Day.  Buy someone a flower the cost is only $1.

ALL STUDENTS - VALENTINE PARTY
This Friday is the Valentine Party from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Bring all of your BJHS friends.  Wrist Bands cost $5.  We have a photo booth, "Just Dance" Competition, ping-pong, competition and dancing in the gym.  The first 50 students purchasing wristbands receive a set of beads to wear.

CHARITY CLUB
Any Bronco Charity Club Member who is interested in a service project opportunity should see Mrs. Currie in room # 203 today.

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students attending tomorrow's session of Students Interact should remember to collect classwork for tomorrow from their teachers today.  Meet in the cafeteria tomorrow morning.  Do not go to first hour. Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria.  Be sure to bring your coat with you.

ALL STUDENTS - BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB - MEETS TODAY
The Book of the Month Club will meet with Mrs. Laure today, February 12, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
to discuss this month's selection, A Year Down Yonder.  Come join the fun in room # 50.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE COURTYARD - MEETING TODAY
Students participating in Shakespeare in the Courtyard should meet in room # 130 today, February 12, from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  If anyone is interested in trying out for these short scenes, please come to the meeting.

ALL GRADES - JUGGLING CLUB - TODAY
Juggling Club will meet today from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Be sure you have a ride home.

ALL STUDENTS - YOUNG ARTISTS CLUB - THURSDAY
Young Artist Club meets every Thursday after school in the art room # 134 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Be sure to have a ride home.

THE CUTEST PET VALENTINE
This week, please notice the photos of the pets on the cafeteria bulletin boards. The staff is having a "Cutest Pet Valentine Contest".  Please bring spare change to the front table to vote for your favorites!  The staff member that wins will be announced on Thursday, Valentine's Day.  All monies will be donated to a local animal shelter.

WRESTLING
Good luck wrestlers and grapplerettes today at your away match at Dexter.  A reminder to teachers and athletes, there is an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. to allow for travel time.
GO BRONCOS!

7 AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS' BASKETBALL

The Bedford 7th grade white team won its 4th game of the season defeating Monroe Red 18-7.  Lynsey Spotts led 7 scorers with 17 points.  Amber Kelly, Kalliyan Lagger, and Maddie Birmingham scored their 1st points of the season and Kaitlin Kochendoerfer and Paige Harper played outstanding defense. 
  
The Bedford 8th grade white team upped its record to 4-1 by beating Monroe Red 24-5.  Alexa Libstorff led the scoring and Brynn Duvall led in rebounding.  Cassidy Killinen, Ashley Manore, Teagan Bussell and Alexis Harpel played great defense. 

LACROSSE SIGN UP - TODAY

This is a reminder that there are Lacrosse sign ups today, February 12, 2013, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Lambertville United Methodist Church on the corner of Douglas and Dean Roads.

STUDENTS - COMMUNITY ED CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
The Bedford Youth Coed Volleyball League is open to all boys and girls in grades 4-12 who would like to improve their volleyball skills.  The purpose pf the league is to teach volleyball skills, rules, and techniques as well as to have an opportunity to have fun playing games in an organized league.  The Cost is $74. Registration and information forms are available in the BJHS.  The deadline to register is Friday, February 22.

SOIREE JUNIOR SINGERS
Join the Soiree!  Become a Soiree Junior Singer!  This is your chance to share the spotlight and share the joy of performing at Bedford High School.  There will be TWO performances just for the Soiree Juniors and the Soiree Singers along with some special guest performances.  Students will also have an opportunity to perform as a soloist through special auditions called "Bedford Junior Idol".  Soiree Junior will perform live  on stage on March 22, and 23, at 8:00 p.m.  Students will receive a Soiree junior T-shirt to keep, two free tickets to the show, one free ticket to see Bedford Idol on March 18, a chance to win a pair of tickets to the upcoming shows at the Huntington Center, Fisher Theatre, etc., and have lots of fun with the members of the Soiree Singers and Mr. Smith.  More information and registration forms are available in the junior high office and on line www.bhstheatrearts.com/bhschoirs
  
HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TODAY 
Brammer Brakel
Kimberly Claire
Andrew Farren
Jenna Magrum