Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 30 - Choral Concert - 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium
October 31 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Fall Sports Volleyball Assembly - 1:30-2:30.p.m. JHS Gym
October 31 - Happy Halloween
November   1- Staff Professional Development Day - No School for Students
November   5 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Teachers' Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
November   8 - BJHS Craft Show Set-up
November   9 - BJHS Craft Show - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
November 11 - Veterans' Day Assembly - 9:30 a.m. BJHS Gym
November 11 - Bedford Lions/NJHS Coat Drive Begins

FALL CHOIR CONCERT - TOMORROW NIGHT
The first choral concert of the year is Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium Our 7th & 8th grade choir students have worked very hard and will be ready to present an awesome concert with the freshman choir, concert choir, soiree singers and varsity choir.  Our concert is entitled "SING!" which will feature a combined choirs song called "Sing!" written by Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring 130 of our vocal students accompanied by our best instrumentalists.
Hope to see you there!

PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
It is that time of year again!  It is the Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating  Contest.  It will be on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.  Teachers brought their decorated pumpkins to the cafeteria.  Students and staff will be voting for their favorite jack-o-lantern using cash during all lunches.  The pumpkins with the most donations will be the Grand Champion.   All money donated will benefit Monroe Humane Society and the World Wildlife Federation.

TODAY!!!
AFTER SCHOOL CODING-BUILD SOME AWESOME GAMES AND APPS GRADES 6, 7, 8
Do you want to have some fun after school?  On Tuesdays, attend the After School  Coding Club in lab 34 with Mrs. Adkins from 2:30-3:30 p.m..  Build some awesome apps and games with friends. Be sure to have a ride home.  

YEARBOOKS ON SALE TODAY
Yearbooks are on sale now; and it is the cheapest time to purchase one.  Make sure you order your yearbook early; the price increases soon.  The cost is only $43.   Yearbooks are sold during all lunch hours. Make checks payable to BJHS. Flyers were given to each student, and additional flyers are also available in the office   

SAVE YOUR POP TABS!
Here is your chance to take part in a community service project!  Bring in your pop tabs, and they will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. They will be recycled for cash to help the children in the hospital. The Ronald McDonald House is a Children's Hospital that helps children in need of medical care and allows the family to stay close to the hospital.  Bring in your pop tabs now to the office or to Mrs. Currie's room 
# 203.   


BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
When students walk to school, they should please use the sidewalk next to the high school by the grass and not the sidewalk island next to the bus depot.  We want to make sure everyone is safe.  With the dark mornings now, it is unsafe to walk on the through the depot.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS
If you did not turn in your Emergency Medical Form, please turn it in.  (Forms are green, yellow, or salmon;.and they were mailed home in the summer mailing.)  Remember to update all contact numbers and sign the back.  To change a student's address, you must present a Michigan Driver's License with the current address, mortgage or lease paper, and a utility bill.

8TH HOUR
Eighth hour is open to all students at BJHS. Eighth hour is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35-3:25 p.m.  Mrs. Benisatto will meet students at the double doors in the front lobby. Any questions, contact Mrs. Benisatto in room # 49 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us or call (734) 850-6253.
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

CROSS COUNTRY
Please remember to drop off your uniforms to Mrs. Jakubowski's room or bring them with you to the banquet today.

BASKETBALL SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Hey 7th and 8th grade ladies! Basketball sideline cheer tryouts are a week from today! November 5th 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the High School Gym, Court C.  Be sure to pick up a tryout packet today after school or any time this week in the main office. All are welcome!

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - CONTINUES TODAY
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - GRADES 6, 7, and 8 
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in participating in the high school girl's; basketball conditioning are welcome to attend today, tomorrow, and Thursday of this week from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. at the high school. Friday;s time is yet to be determined.  This is optional for junior high girls as their season doesn't start until after Christmas break. Next week's times will be announced as they are determined.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Burgermeister in room # 27.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Gwendolyn Vellequette