DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013
WELCOME BACK!
UP COMING . . .
November 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late
November 20 - Holiday Food Drive BeganNovember 18 - Holiday Food Basket Requests Due - It's still NOT too late
December 2-6 -Scholastic Book Fair
December 3 - Bedford Branch Library Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh - 4:15 p.m.
December 4 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
December 5 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MR Cafeteria
December 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4-7:30 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School - Dismissal 10:55 a.m.
December 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 11:55-2:25 p.m. - 1/2 Day of School -Dismissal -10:55 a.m.
December 7 - Holiday Baskets Delivered to Families
December 9 - Annual Theater of the Absurd Puppet Show - Bedford Library - 7-8:00 p.m.
December 9 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 9 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home- Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
December 10 - BJHS - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 p.m. - BJHS Gym
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 11 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue 4:15 p.m.
December 16 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Away - Saline Gold 4:15 p.m.
December 16 - Boys' Basketball - White - Home - Lincoln 4:15 p.m.
December 18 - Downstairs' Locker Clean-out - During Homerooms
December 18 - Boys' Basketball - Red - Home - Monroe White 4:15 p.m.
December 18 - Boys' Basketball - White - Away - Adrian 4:15 p.m.
December 19 - Upstairs Locker Clean-out - During Homerooms
December 19 - Choir Holiday Concert - 7:00 p.m. - SHS Auditorium
December 19 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
December 20 - Last Day Before Winter Break
December 23 - Winter Break Begins
January 6 - Students and Staff Return From Winter Break
2013/2014 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!
Parent/teacher conferences are this week!
December 5, 2013 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
December 6, 2013 - 11:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. - Students dismissed at 10:55 a..m.
Open times for parents of 7th and 8th graders with a 5 minute time limit.
By appointment with 6th grade homeroom teachers. Teachers will contact parent to set up appointment.
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Once again, our junior high school students, in partnership with the Bedford Lions Club, is sponsoring the BJHS Annual Holiday Food Drive for families who are in need of community support this season.Please consider donating to our food drive by having your child bring in non-perishable food items during our food drive The collection will last until December 6, 2013. Food baskets will be delivered on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
The class that brings in the most will win a breakfast put on by the Student Council.
Families are invited to receive holiday food boxes. As a result of the commitment of our students and staff members, our community will be provided with a happy holiday. Our students and staff will be aware of the number of people in each receiving family; however, they will NOT be aware of the identity of the families. If you wish to apply for a basket, please complete the form that was mailed to your home. Additional forms are available in the junior high office.
Our annual book fair is open all week.
Book Fair Dates: December 2nd through the 6th
Shopping Hours For Students: During all lunch periods.
Special Events: Open during conferences on December 5th and 6th
Before you visit the Book Fair be sure to download the FREE Book Fairs App to help you find the right fit books for your child. To download go to your APP store and download for free the: Scholastic Book Fair APP. If you’re all booked up during Book Fair week be sure to visit the Book Fair online at:
Our Online Fair is available for an extended time from November 19th to December 9th, 2014 where you will find a greater selection of titles and now E-Books!
Students who were invited to tomorrow's session of Students Interact should have already turned in their permission slip. Tomorrow morning, they should meet in the cafeteria. They should not go to first hour. Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria. They should take along their coat and any other belongings.
PENNY HOCKEY BOARDS ON SALE
Penny hockey boards are now on sale during all lunch hours at the concession stand. They are only $2.00 and were made by the 8th grade technology education students. They make an inexpensive Christmas gift. A limited number are available; so, buy your penny hockey board soon!
NO BRONCO CHARITY CLUB MEETING TODAY
There is NOT a Bronco Charity Club meeting today. The club will meet next Tuesday, December 10.
CHARITY CLUB AND BIBLE STUDY CLUB COLLECTION
The Charity Club and Bible Study Club are teaming up to collect socks, gloves, and mittens. Let's all work together and bring in some socks, gloves, or mittens and hang them on the tree in the cafeteria. What a great idea!
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 this Friday, December 6, 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/pro
For every Reflections project entered, the student will earn one entry into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.
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.
7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
7/8TH GRADE BOYS' BASKETBALL
The boys 7th grade white team defeated Monroe last night 23 - 16. Jackie Harris led the team with 10 points, Nick Walters, Bradley South both had 6 points. Garrett Sexton and Austin Hammer chipped in with 4 points each. Cameron Hammer scored 3 points, and Cole Marciniak scored 2 points. The entire team played great defense in holding Monroe's best player to 3 points in the second half. Great win, boys.
The white teams will next travel to Saline on Wednesday.
The 8th grade white team won easily last night defeating Monroe 55 - 32. Dylan Blossom and Zack Lewandoswki put on a shooting display last night each scoring 9 points. Together they tallied 5 three- pointers. Also playing well for the Broncos was Nick Lucerelli, Hunter Gandy, and Logan Delaney, each scoring 6, 5 and 4 points respectively.
The 7th and 8th grade red teams both lost to Ypsilanti.
WRESTLING
Wrestling practice for 7th and 8th grade boys will begin Monday, December 9. from 2:45-5:00 p.m. in the wrestling room.
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. If you misplaced your form, please stop in the office, and pick up another one.
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.
BE PROMPT! DON'T MISS YOUR BUS
After school, when going out to your bus, be prompt! The bus drivers will not allow students on the bus after 2:33 p.m.
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.
BE PROMPT! DON'T MISS YOUR BUS
After school, when going out to your bus, be prompt! The bus drivers will not allow students on the bus after 2:33 p.m.
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.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.
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.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.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU WALK!!!
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@my bedford.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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Andrew Baker
Lucas Bristoll
Blake Gatton
Madison Shalhoup
