Thursday, October 17, 2013

Thursday, October 17, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 17 - MEAP - Make-ups
October 17 - Sweetest Day Flower Sale Continues - During all Lunches 
October 17 - Ohio Skate Night - 6-8:30 p.m.- $3.50 Admission
October 21 - Volleyball Red - Away - Monroe White - 4:15 p.m.
October 21 - Volleyball White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
October 22 - Football Red - Away - Lincoln - 4:15 p.m
October 22 - Football White - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
October 24 - Fall Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. SHS Auditorium
October 24 - Social Media Night for Parents - 7:00 p.m. JHS Cafeteria
October 24 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
October 25 - MEAP Window Closes
October 25 - Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
October 25 - Halloween Dance - BJHS Students Only 7:00-9:00 p.m. at JHS
October 28 - Red Ribbon Week Begins
October 28 - Orchestra Harvest Concert - 7:00 p.m. at 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

MEAP TESTING - FINISHED!  MAKE-UPS ONLY
MEAP Testing is done!  Make-ups only today.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
Friday, October 25, 2013, is Picture Retake Day.  If you were unhappy with your school pictures and need them to be retaken, please bring your entire packet to school on Friday, October 25.  Picture packets must be turned in to the photographer when you get your new picture taken. The same packet will be given to you with your new picture. ALSO, if you were absent on picture day, be sure to have your picture taken so you can receive and ID card and have your picture in the BJHS Yearbook.  OR, if you would like an additional picture package, you may pick up an order form in the office Pictures must be paid for when you get  your picture taken.  Pictures will be taken during all lunch hours on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25.  Don’t forget!        

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   

SWEETEST DAY FLOWER SALE - CONTINUES TODAY
Sweetest Day flowers will be on sale today and tomorrow during all lunch hours.  Don't forget to buy flowers for your mom, friend, and of course, your teacher or administrator.  There are many different colors to choose from, and they only cost $1.  All proceeds will benefit the World Wildlife Fund.  So, support endangered animals, and make someone smile at the same time!/

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 
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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.

FOOTBALL
7th Grade “Pink” Team - Home vs Tecumseh Indians
The 7th grade “Pink” Team won it’s second game in a row last night at Bedford Community Stadium.  The Pink team shut out the Indians of Tecumseh by a score of 22-0.  This was also their second straight shutout.  
A Fantastic  Defensive effort was given by the entire team.  Reckless running by: Anthony Pissanti, Alex Jones, Wade Johnson, Cade Carnicom.  Herculean Hits by: Bobby Slusher, David Waxler, Donivan Baker, Connor Frantz, Dylan Price, Jackson Harris.  Great Blocking by: Griffin Geiger, Ricky Mitchell, Cade Nelson,  Bo Kaminski, Camron Merkel, Drew Burton.  
8th Grade Red Team - Home vs Tecumseh Indians
        The 8th grade Red Team won its 4th straight game last night at Bedford Community Stadium, beating the Indians by a score of 23 - 12.  The Broncos, gave up the opening kick for a touchdown, but then settled in to out score the Indians 23-6 the rest of the game.  The Red team show lots of heart and toughness grinding out this win over the Indians.  
Outstanding performances from: Kyle Hudgin, Zach Vogel,  Justin Woodruff, Tyler lanz, Bryce Mugler, Jeff Brushaber, Cody Broman, Blake Grzegorczyk, Evan Roach, Josh Vislay, Hunter Duran, Luke Beadle and Aba Risley.
8th Grade White Team - @ Adrian Maples
The White 8th grade Team lost last night to the Adrian Maples, by a score of 34-20, mostly due to three turnovers.   The White team did hang even with the Maple’s in the second half, each team scoring twice.


Spotlight performances by: Jacob Garner,  Austin Emerson, Caleb Gill, Jordan Cooker, Collin Woolford, Bryce Krimmel, Jared Bushroe, Jarod Bronikowski and Drake Smith.  

CROSS COUNTRY
Attention Girls Cross Country team:  Practice will end early today at 3:30 p.m.  Make sure you have a ride home.

VOLLEYBALL
The 8th grade red volleyball team kept on rolling with a victory over Dexter last night 25-5, 25-16, 25-8. Mackenzie Fuleky, Morgan Gladieux, Katie Scurlock, Belle Winters, and Joelle Griner all had good serving days.  Mackenzie Fuleky, Angel Simon, and Megan Tillman had several scrappy plays in the front row. Their record is now 11-2.  

The Bedford girls' 7th grade red volleyball team won another game last night vs. Dexter with scores of 25-6, 25-16, and 25-8.  Levi Lennard and Bree Long led the team with 7 aces each!  Lizzie Orwig and Selena Sandova led the team with their outstanding passes!  Abby Armstrong led the team with her setting and Kerrigan Gandee did an awesome job on the net with her hits and blocks! The girls have their last game on Monday the 21st at Monroe.

The 8th grade white team defeated Chelsea last night 25-14, 19-25, and 25-15.  Leaders for the night were Emily Waite in assists, Heidi Fausze in hittng and serving.  Shainah Shah in service reception, and Katrina Reynolds in digs.


The 7th grade white volleyball team defeated Chelsea all three games with the scores of 25-14, 25-19 and 25-7. the team was led by the serving of Sara Koviak and Paige Anstine. Taylor Weirich led the team in aces and Maddie Andra did an awesome job on defense. 


PACK A PICKUP
Tomorrow night the Varsity Football Team will host Monroe.   It is “Pack a pickup” night for two Bedford Pantries; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and St. Pauls’ Lutheran Church.  If you are planning on attending the game, bring non-perishable food items and drop them off in the truck at the gate.
Go Mules!

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - *NOTE NEW TIMES
The following is the plan for junior high school boys basketball tryouts.  
*  
Monday Oct 28th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 7th grade tryouts 2:30-4:30pm.  

Monday Oct 28th 8th grade tryouts 4-5:30pm
Tuesday Oct 29th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday Oct 30th 8th grade tryouts 4:30-6:30pm

The previous dates and times for open gyms are still good.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION  - OHIO SKATE NIGHT - TONIGHT
Plan to join your friends for an evening of fun at Ohio Skate tonight*, October 19, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Admission is only $3.50 at the door./  Skate rental is $1. if needed.  This is a Community  Education sponsored event. 

HOLIDAY CAMP FUNDRAISER
Plan to attend the Holiday Camp Fundraiser at Indian Creek Camel Farm located at 2740 Consear Road, Lambertville, Michigan (between Secor and Douglas, off  US 23, Take Exit 3) ) on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The cost is only $5.   Holiday Camp provides summer programming for Monroe County youths and adults with disabilities.  Each summer campers come together to experience unique enrichment activities including; swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor recreation.
Flyers are available in the junior high office.

REGISTER NOW FOR 5K ZOMBIE RUN - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 
Will you chase the living to the finish line (Dressed as a Zombie)? OR Fear the dead that run with you as you fly through the park and into the woods where Zombies are already lurking?
How fast can you run from the dead?
Hurry! Watch the clock to see if you can make it to safety before your time runs out on Saturday, October 19, at Indian Creek Park.  Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. and the race starts at 5 p.m.
Top prizes will be awarded to the top 3 men and women and best Zombie costume. You must be registered to win.  The entry fee is $20
Registrations can be sent to http:bedfordzombierun.eventbrite.com or make checks payable to Bedford Running Club; 7271 Bentcreek Drive; Temperance, MI  48182
Proceeds benefit Bedford's Cross Country Programs.  Thank you for your support!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Brady Long