Friday, April 19, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013


Today is the 138th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 34 days remaining.

WEEKLY EVENTS 
April 16 - Strings Day
April 16 - Chess Club - 2:30-3:30 - Room # 130
April 16 - Juggling Club - 2:30-3:30 - Cafeteria
April 17 - Students Interact
April 17 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard - Practice  - 2:30-3:30 - Room # 130 
April 18 - Green Team Meets
April 18 - 7/8th Grade Softball - Doubleheader - Home - Indian Creek - 4:00 p.m.
April 18 - James P. McHugh - Academic Excellence Banquet
April 18 - Ohio Skate Night - 6-8:30 p.m.
April 19 - Relay for Life Fundraising - NJHS Bake Sale - During all Lunches
April 19 - Green Team Meets
April 23 - Algebra Placement Test

AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS
If students are attending after school events that do not start immediately after classes, they must go home and return to school when the activity begins.  Please, do not leave unsupervised students at school.

CELL PHONES
Cell phones should be turned off once a student enters the building in the morning.  

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BANQUET
The Academic Excellence Banquet was held last night at Premier Banquet Hall.  The banquet celebrated Bedford Junior High School Students who have achieved a current GPA of 3/7 or above.  Congratulations!

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students invited to next week's session of Students Interact should remember to turn in their signed permission slip to Mrs. Connolly by Monday.

7TH GRADE - ALGEBRA PLACEMENT TEST
The placement test for 7th grade students who are hoping to take Algebra next year will take place on Tuesday, April 23, at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.  Students should bring 2 pencils and a calculator with them.

HIGH SCHOOL - TESTING OUT - DATE CHANGED
This is a reminder to 8th graders who would like to test out of a Freshman class next year.  Applications are online and at the high school in the counseling office.  Applications may be turned in May 1 through June 1.

THE GREEN TEAM - MEETS TODAY
The Green Team will meet on Thursday and Friday from 2:35 to 3:25 p.m.  Gloves will come in handy if  you plan on joining the club. So be prepared and dressed to WORK outside!

RELAY FOR LIFE - BAKE SALE TODAY!
The National Junior Honor Society will be selling feet for the Bedford Junior High Relay for Life Team during lunches for $1 all week.  Also, there will be a bake sale today during all lunches.

SOFTBALL - 8th GRADE GAME TODAY
Good luck to the 8th grade softball team.  Today they will travel to play St. Mary's CC. The doubleheader begins at 4:00 p.m.  There is NOT an early release today.

FLAG AND TWIRLER TRYOUTS FOR MARCHING BAND 2013
Flag and twirler clinics and tryouts for Marching Band 2013 will begin next week.  Tryouts will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. and will end when everyone has had a chance to audition .   Arrive early to get warmed-up and number assigned. Bring your signed tryout permission slip!

Clinics:
Monday, April 22     3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25    3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Tryouts:
Monday, April 29      3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Meet in the Bedford High School Gym (East Shelf)

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL - TOMORROW
Is anyone interested in playing basketball in a 3 on 3 tournament?  This opportunity is for all students!  Just put a team together and have some fun with your friends.  Registration forms can be picked up in the office.  The cost is $11.25 per student or $45 per team.  Hope to see  you on the court tomorrow at Bedford High School.  So far, only 1 team signed up for the tournament.  If you are interested, please sign up ASAP; or the tournament will be cancelled!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Johnathon Garno
Kirstun Russell

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Kyle Aponte
Damian Carroll
Cayla Champion
Anthony Frey
Trenton Frey
David Keister

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Lauren Csurgo
Stephanie Harasim
Burton Kozsey
Samantha Moore
Kristen Sharp