Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013

UP COMING . . .
October 16 - MEAP Today -Testing Continues 8:00.-10:40 a.m.
October 16 - Sweetest Day Flower Sale Begins During all Lunches 
October 16 - Volleyball Red - Home - Dexter Gold - 4:15 p.m.
October 16 - Volleyball White - Away - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.- Early Release 2:00 p.m.
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 -TODAY
MEAP Testing today 8::00 - 10:40 a.m.

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 - STARTS TODAY
Sweetest Day flowers will be on sale today, tomorrow, and Friday 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 cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us. or call (734) 850-6253.

VOLLEYBALL
The white volleyball teams will travel for the last time this season to take on Chelsea Blue.  There is an early release at 2:00 p.m. to allow for travel time.  Good luck!

The red volleyball teams will play their last home games today against Dexter Gold.  The games begin at 4:15 p.m.  Come to the games, and support the Lady Broncos!

BOYS 7/8TH GRADE BASKETBALL TRYOUTS - *NOTE NEW TIMES
The following is the plan for junior high school boys basketball tryouts.  
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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 - THURSDAY
Plan to join your friends for an evening of fun at Ohio Skate tomorrow, 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
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
If you register by today, October 11, you will receive a Zombie Run t-shirt.
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
Hannah Howard
Brooke Teel
Lawton Vandegrift