Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013


Today is the 105th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 68 days remaining.

UPCOMING EVENTS - THIS WEEK
February 11 -    BJHS/YMCA 100 Mile Club Began - Deadline to Register is February 22 
February 19 -    Chess Club Begins - 2:30-3:30 - Room # 130
February 19 -    Juggling Club - 2:30-3:30 -Cafeteria
February 19-25 BJHS/Bedford Library Art Contest - "Young Arts for Our Future Show"
February 20 -    7/8th Wrestling - Home vs. Lincoln 4:15 p.m.  
February 21 -    7/8th Girls Red Basketball  Home vs. Saline Gold - 4:15 p.m.

YEARBOOK
If you purchased a yearbook, please double check to see if your name is on the list on the cafeteria bulletin board or in the office. The list has been updated.  Check to see if all information is correct.

8th GRADE - FRESHMEN REGISTRATION
If you are an 8th grader, and you still have not turned in your 9th grade plan, give it to Mrs. Connolly in the Counseling Office.  She will get it to the high school for you.

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.

SCIENCE FAIR CLUB MEMBERS
There will be a Science Fair Club meeting tomorrow after school.  Please bring your journals.

YOUNG ARTISTS' CLUB - THURSDAY
The Young Artists' Club will meet on Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in room # 131.

Be sure you have a ride home if you stay after school.

BJHS/BEDFORD LIBRARY - ART CONTEST
The Monroe County Library System and the Bedford Branch Library are presenting their first “Young Arts for Our Future Show.” After deliberating over several pieces, the Art teachers have submitted 55 works of art created by junior high students. The Library system and the BJHS Art Department call upon you to support these artists by casting your vote for your favorite work of art.  The piece that earns the most votes will win the “Purchase Award” and will be placed in the permanent collection to hang in the Children’s department of the Bedford Branch Library. Voting begins Tuesday, February, 19 and ends Monday, February 25 at 5pm.”

ALL STUDENTS 100 MILE CLUB - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN!
Attention all students; BJHS 100 Mile Club started last week and goes through March 22, after school from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.  The deadline to join is Friday, February 22.  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

7/8th GRADE WHITE BASKETBALL TEAMS
The Bedford 7th grade white basketball team lost to Dexter Maroon 20-17.  Olivia Cook led in scoring with 10 points and Lynsey Spotts led in steals.

The Bedford 8th grade white basketball team beat Dexter Maroon 21-9.  Alexa Libstorff and Ashley Wagenhauser led nine different scorers.  Diana Pudlicki  and Brynn Duvall led the rebounding.  Faith Jankowski also played well.

WRESTLING
The BJHS Wrestling Team meets Lincoln today at home beginning at 4:15 p.m.

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 
There are no birthdays at the junior high today.