Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wednesday, April 17, 2013


Today is the 136th day of the 2012-2013 school year.  There are 36 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 - 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

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.  

MATH-A-THON SUCCESS!
Congratulations and thank you to all those who made this year's Math-a-thon a success.  We ended up raising $1, 296.48 to help St. Jude Hospital and those with cancer.

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students attending today's session of Students Interact should report to the cafeteria at the beginning of first hour.  Attendanece is taken in the cafeteria.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE COURTYARD - TODAY
Shakespeare in the Courtyard will meet for practice on Wednesday, in Dr. Robinson's room # 130 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL - TESTING OUT
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 are due May 1.

THE GREEN TEAM - MEETS TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
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
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 on Thursday during all lunches.

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)

SOFTBALL

The Bedford 8th girls’ softball team won their 1st and 2nd games with a double header win over Dundee 3-2 and 11-1. In the 1st game, Claire Morgan had a key hit to start the go-ahead 2-run rally; and Kristen Hill held Dundee hitless after the 1st inning pitching us to a close victory. In Game 2, Laura Shake and Brynn Duvall each hit a long double to lead the hitting attack. The pitching combination of Laura Shake and Sam Synowka held Dundee to just one run.    


COMMUNITY EDUCATION - OHIO SKATE NIGHT - TOMORROW
Plan to join your friend for an evening of fun at Ohio Skate on Thursday, April 18, from 6:00-8:30 p.m.  Admission is $3.50 at the door.  Skate rental is $1 if needed.  this is a Community Education sponsored event.

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL
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 April 20, at Bedford High School.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Amber Kelly
Cassidy Likens
Spencer Straka