Friday, April 26, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013

Today is the 143rd day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 29 days remaining.

WEEKLY EVENTS 
April 22 - Girls' and Boys' Track - Away - Dexter - 4:00 p.m. 
April 22 - Flag and Twirler Tryouts - 3:30-5:00 p.m. - BHS Gym (East Shelf)
April 23 - Algebra Placement Test
April 23 - Juggling Club - 2:30-3:30 p.m. BJHS Cafeteria
April 23 - 8th Grade Softball Double Header - Away - Monroe 4:00 p.m.
April 23 - 7th Grade Softball Double Header - Home - Monroe 4:00 p.m.
April 24 - Students Interact
April 24 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard - Practice 2:30-3:30 p.m. Room # 130
April 24 - Girls' and Boys' Track - Away - Monroe 4:00 p.m.
April 25 - Algebra Placement Test - Make-up Day 
April 25 - Flag and Twirler Tryouts - 3:30-5:00 p.m. - BHS Gym (East Shelf)
April 25 - Girls' and Boys' Track - Away - Jefferson (Whitmer Relays) 4:30 p.m.
April 25 - 8th Grade Softball Double Header - Away - Saline 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
April 25 - 7th Grade Softball Double Header - Away - Saline 4:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
April 25 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30-3:325 p.m.
April 26 - 8th Grade Softball Double Header - Make-up Game - Away -St. Mary's  4:00 p.m.
April 26 - Hat and Mustache Day - Relay for Life Fundraiser 
April 26 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30-3:30 p.m.

TRIMESTER 3 - HALF OVER
Today marks the half-way point of Trimester 3.  Sixth grade students in rotation classes should remember to switch to their new rotation class on Monday morning.

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.  

HAT AND MUSTACHE DAY - RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER 
If you are wearing a hat or mustache today, you must have had your hand stamped.  The stamp cost $1.  The dollar will be donated to the Relay for Life.

FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED AN APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Students who received an application for NJHS and are missing the membership agreement should please stop in the office and pick one up.

YEARBOOK NEWS
It is almost time for your 2013 yearbook!  Be sure to check the updated yearbook list located in the  cafeteria or in the office.

STUDENTS INTERACT
If you were invited to next week's session of Students Interact, please remember to turn in your signed permission slip to Mrs. Connolly by Monday.

THE GREEN TEAM MEETS TODAY
Mr. Moore and the Green Team will meet today from 2:30-3:25 p.m.  Today is Global Youth Service Day.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Moore in room # 202.

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.

FLAG AND TWIRLER TRYOUTS FOR MARCHING BAND 2013 - CONTINUES MONDAY
Flag and twirler  tryouts for Marching Band 2013 will continue on Monday beginning 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!
Tryouts:
Monday, April 29      3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Meet in the Bedford High School Gym (East Shelf)

GIRLS' AND BOYS' TRACK 
The BJHS boys' track team finished in 6th place at the Panther relays last night with 41 points, missing out on 4th place by only 4 points.  The 4 x 800 relay team of John Kraine, Brendan Burns, Michael Greeley, and Dominic Adduci came in first place with a time of 9:58.  The Distance Medley Team of Brendan Burns, Darric Garcia, Michael Greeley, and Dominic Adduci won with a time of 9:58.  The distance medley team of Brendan  Burns, Darric Garcia, Michael Greeley, and Dominic Adduci won with a time of 9:56.  Galvin Semler set a personal best in the high jump clearing 5'3".   Great job by everyone who participated.

Last night the BJHS girls' track team traveled to Whitmer High School to compete in the annual Panther Relays. The Lady Broncos had a fun night of competition against tough Ohio teams.  Final team scores for the evening were:  Anthony Wayne 85, Washington Maize 81, Eisenhower 58, Bedford 45, Eastwood 41, Perrysburg 33, Washington Blue 16, and Arbor Hills 11.

7 AND 8TH GRADE SOFTBALL
The 7 grade softball team lost to  Jefferson in extra innings in game one last night, then, shut them out 10-0 in game two.  Big hits, including a 3-run homer by Angel Simon to tie the score in game one and a grand slam by Claire Asmus in game two.  Jordan Costlow pitched the first game holding them tight the first 5 innings.  Claire also pitched game 2 shut out.  Good team defense throughout both games.  Sophia Maddaluno and Kaitlyn Scurlock both had nice defensive plays in the infield and outfield.  Good game Broncos!

The Bedford 8th grade softball team beat Monroe Jefferson in 2 games yesterday 2-0 and 17-1. In the 1st game Claire Morgan hit a run-scoring double and Kristin Hill had 2 hits while pitching  a shutout for the victory. The 2nd game was sparked by the team's 1st home run of the season by Laura Shake. Macy Maraugha had a run-scoring double as pitcher Sam Synowka held Jefferson to 2 hits in the win.

The 8th grade softball team will travel again today to play their make-up double header at St. Mary's 
C C.  Games begin at 4:00 p.m.  There is NOT an early release today.  Go Broncos!!!

MOTHER/DAUGHTER SPRING FLING DANCE
Welcome spring and celebrate your mom at the Mother and Daughter Spring Fling Dance on Friday, May 10, from 7-9 p.m.  This will be a lot of fun for you, your friends, and your moms!  There will be tasty treats, beautiful decorations, and a DJ playing your favorite songs.  Fliers with more information are available in the office.  Get to the Community Ed office to get your tickets!  They are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. or go to the Adult Ed office on Tuesday night from 5:00-6:30 p.m. What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
There are no birthdays at the junior high school today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY
Wraithen Fisher
Alexandra Lachowicz

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY
Michaela Bonaminio
Montana Doom