Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Wednesday, February 13, 2012

Today is the 101th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 72 days remaining.
Today is State Count Day!

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 TOMORROW - 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 TODAY
Attention all 8th graders; your ninth grade plans are due to your English teacher today, 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 this week 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 will have a photo booth, "Just Dance" Competition, ping-pong competition, and dancing in the gym.  The first 50 students purchasing wristbands will receive a set of beads to wear.

BRING POP - FREE  ADMISSION TO THE VALENTINE DANCE
The first 30 kids to bring in a 12 pack of pop to Mr. Lopinski will get in to the dance FREE!

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students attending today's session of Students Interact should be in the cafeteria at this time for attendance.

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
The Bronco wrestlers remain unbeaten in the SEC defeating Dexter yesterday 53-17.  Jeff Brushaber, Youssef Moosa, and Markus Sandoval had exciting wins.  Alex Saul won a close match 5-4, while Alex Ortman recorded a pin against an opponent whom he had lost to earlier this season.  Great job everyone!

The Broncos' last home match will be Wednesday next week.  Come and cheer on the wrestlers towards their quest to win the league.

7TH AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS' RED BASKETBALL TEAM
The 7 and 8th grade girls' red basketball teams will travel to play Ypsilanti today.  Games begin at 4:15 p.m,. and there is NOT an early dismissal.

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 
Grace Diesing
Brody Ellis
Youssef Moosa
Sierra Smith