Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Today is the 145th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 27 days remaining.

WEEKLY EVENTS 
April 29 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Home - Ypsilanti 4:15 p.m.
April 29 - 7 and 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Airport Wager 4:00 p.m.
April 30 - Due Date for Books from the Media Center 
April 30 - 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - St. Charles 4:00 p.m. 
April 30 - Chess Club - 2:30-3:30 - Room # 130
May   1 - Students Interact  
May   1 - Shakespeare in the Courtyard Practice 2:30-3:25 p.m.
May   1 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Erie Mason - 4:00 p.m.
May   2 - Special Practice - Shakespeare in the Courtyard - 2:30-4:00 p.m.
May   2 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Away - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
May   2 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home JV Field - Dundee - 4:00 p.m.
May   2 - 8th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - Summerfield - 4:00 p.m. 
May   2 - The Green Team Meets - 2:30 3:25 p.m.
May   3 - 8th Grade Career Day
May   3 - The Green Team Meets - 2-30-3_25 p.m.
May   3 - The Relay for Life Bronco Bash - Junior High - 5-7:00 p.m. - $5 Admission 
May   6 - Boys' and Girls' Track - Away - Tecumseh 4:15 p.m.
May   6 - 7th Grade Softball Double-Header - Home - St. Mary's CC - 4:00 p.m.
May   7 - NJHS Induction Ceremony 7:00 p.m. 
May   7 - 8th Grade Softball - Away - Erie Mason 4:00 p.m.
May   7 - 7th Grade Softball - Away - St. Charles (Newport) 4:00 p.m. Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m. 

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER
Today is April 30th, and it is another due date for books from the Media Center.  Be sure to return or renew all books dated April 30th by the end of the day today.  Stop down to the Media Center if you are not sure when your book is due.

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.  

RELAY FOR LIFE - BRONCO BASH
The Junior High Broncos' Relay For Life Team will be holding  The Bronco Bash this Friday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Junior High.  Come for music and games with all proceeds benefiting the Bedford Relay For Life. Pizza and concessions will be available for purchase that evening. Wristbands will be sold this week during lunch hours for $5.00 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Also our relay for life team will be selling suckers during all of the lunches on Friday.

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.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY - OFFICERS' MEETING - TOMORROW
The NJHS Officers will have a meeting tomorrow, May 1, during 4th hour in the media center to work on the NJHS induction ceremony for new members.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY – CURRENT MEMBERS
If you are a CURRENT National Junior Honor Society Member, please listen to the following announcement:  If you are a CURRENT member of the Honor Society, you SHOULD a attend the Induction Ceremony on May 7, Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m..

STUDENTS INTERACT
If you were invited to this week's session of Students Interact, please remember to turn in your signed permission slip to Mrs. Connolly before you leave today.

8TH GRADE - CAREER DAY
The 8th graders will participate in Career Day on Friday  May 3.  English teachers have student assignments for the day.


CHESS CLUB - MEETS TODAY
Chess Club will meet tomorrow in room # 130 with Dr. Robinson from 2:30-3:30 p.m.



SHAKESPEARE PRACTICE - TOMORROW AND THURSDAY
Practice will be held on Wednesday for Shakespeare in the Courtyard from 2:25 – 3:30 in room # 130. 

Also,  there will be a  special practice on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 2:30-4:00 with the Orchestra and Dr. Robinson’s seventh hour drama classes and  the after school Shakespeare in the Courtyard Club. 

THE GREEN TEAM MEETS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

On behalf of the Bedford Junior High Staff, Mr. Moore would like to thank all of the 30-plus members of the Green Team that have helped to clean up and green up our campus this year.  Your hard work is greatly appreciated! 
Mr. Moore hopes to see you this Thursday and Friday after school from 2:30 to 3:30.
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.

BEDFORD TRAVEL SOCCER TEAM
The Bedford Travel Soccer Team attended Bowling Green Spring Challenge this past weekend. They took second place!

8TH GRADE SOFTBALL RESULTS
The Bedford 8th grade team swept Monroe Airport in a double-header Monday. In the 1st game, Kristin Hill pitched a 2-hitter and Ericka Wilt had a key sacrifice fly to lead us to a 3-2 victory. Taylor Haberland had a 2-run double and Megan Cook had a key hit in a 7-run 2nd inning to lead Bedford to a 7-5 win in the 2nd game.

8TH GRADE SOFTBALL 
Good luck to the 8th grade softball team at their home double-header beginning at 4:00 p.m. today.  They will take on St. Charles.
GO BRONCOS!

GIRLS' AND BOYS' TRACK 
Last night the Lady Broncos had a very successful dual meet at home against Ypsilanti.  Final team scores for the evening were:  Ypsilanti     28           Bedford    121

First Place Finishers for the Lady Broncos were:
Kaitlin Kochendoerfer in the 3200 Meter Run
Alexis Harpel in the 800 Meter Run
Alexa Libstorff in the 1600 Meter Run
Saige Phillips in the 100 Meter Dash and Shot Put
Ashley Wagenhauser in the 400 Meter Dash and the Long Jump
Bailey Mehki in the 200 Meter Dash
Olivia Cook in the High Jump
Laiya Scheffer in Pole Vault
The 800 Meter Relay team of:  Hunter Gatton, Elise Kolar, Saige Phillips and Ashley Wagenhauser
The 3200 Meter Relay team of:  Olivia Cook, Alexis Harpel, Alexa Libstorff and Caitlin Stieber
The 1600 Meter Relay team of:  Abbey Jeffrey, Olivia Cook, Abbey Monroe and Elise Kolar
And the 400 Meter Relay team of:  Laney Burton, Kiersten Keane, Bailey Mehki and Gabi Cole
Great Job Girls!

The boys track team defeated Ypsi West last night 98.5 – 38.5.  Leading the way was Michael Greeley in the 3200 M run with a winning time of 11:58.  Michael also won the long jump.  Other winners were Kevin Lingle in the 1600, Charles Hilsenbeck in the 70 M dash, Galvin Semler in the 200 M dash and high jump, Brady Nowak in the pole vault.  4 x 800 relay team of Dominic Adduci, Darric Garcia, Brendan Burns, and Michael Greeley.  The 4 x 200 relay team of Carson Barr, Alex Pisanti, Tyler Rechsteiner, and Dylan Kreamer.  The 4 x100 team of Joseph Whitaker, Galvin Semler, Brady Nowak, and Andrew Farren.  Andrew Farren also won the 200 M hurdles and broke the school record for the 55 M hurdles with a time of 8.5 seconds

7TH  GRADE SOFTBALL RESULTS
The 7th grade softball team lost two games to Airport last night at home.  Andi Martin had a nice night on the mound and Jordan Costlow threw out 2 runners stealing third.  Jordan Costlow and Claire Asmus each hit a triple and had multiple hits.

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
Madison Cox