Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

UP COMING . . .
November   6 - Morley Fundraiser - Order Pick-Up - BJHS Cafeteria 2:30-7:30 p.m.
November   7 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE 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
November 11 - Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 12 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home- Ypsilanti 4:15 p.m.
November 12 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Monroe Red 4:15 p.m.
November 12 - JHS Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. Gym
November 14 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Tecumseh 4:15 p.m.
November 14 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home Saline Blue 4:15 p.m.
November 19 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 19 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Boys' Basketball  - Red - Away - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.
November 21 - 6th Grade Parent 1 to 1 Informational Meeting - 7:00 p.m. BJHS Gym
November 21 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
November 25 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
November 25 -Staff Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - Media Center
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
November 26 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

MORLEY FUNDRAISER PICK-UP - TODAY, NOVEMBER 6
Morley Fundraiser orders must be picked up today, November 6, in the Bedford Junior High School Cafeteria after school from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Don't forget!

GOOGLE APPS PERMISSION SLIPS
Google Apps permission slips were mailed home.  Please return your signed permission slip as soon as possible to the junior high office. 

ALSO. PLEASE TURN IN YOUR . .
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.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY - OFFICERS ONLY - TODAY
There will be an NJHS officer's meeting today, November 6, during 4th hour.  Please bring your lunch.

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB - OPTIONAL MEETING ON THURSDAY
The Bronco Charity Club Meeting was cancelled yesterday.  There will be an optional meeting on Thursday,. 

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who were invited to today's session of Students Interact should take their coat and other belongings to the cafeteria before first hour.  Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria. 

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.  

REFLECTIONS
The theme for this year is "Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Enter in any of the 6 categories: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, and Dance Choreography. You can enter more than one category and/or more than one entry within a category.
The entry deadline is December 6th, at Noon! Entries can be turned in at the Media Center. Entry forms are on the counter in the Media Center. 
There is also a copy of the rules in the media center and posted in the Media Center windows. Rules are also available online at http://www.michiganpta.org/program/reflections.html or athttp://bedfordptareflections.weebly.com/. Please check the rules before turning in your projects.
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.
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.

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.

VARSITY FOOTBALL PLAY OFF SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE AGAIN TOMORROW
Varsity football playoff spirit wear will be on sale again tomorrow, Thursday, before school and during lunches outside of the cafeteria.  Hoodies are $20 and the proceeds go to Football Mom's.  The Sign Lady, located on Telegraph, near Alexis, will put CD3 on the sleeve for free! 

GIRLS' BASKETBALL - GRADES 6, 7, and 8 
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl interested in participating in the high school girls' basketball conditioning, are welcome to attend today from 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. at the high school. This is optional for all junior high girls as their season doesn't start until after Christmas break. If you have any questions, see Mr. Burgermeister in room # 27.   

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Lori Cooper
Kalib Dorris
Carissa Rechsteiner