Thursday, February 13, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13,  2014

UP COMING . . .
February 13 - Students Interact
February 13 - Art Club Meets - 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Room # 134
February 13 - Girls' Basketball - Red - Home - Tecumseh 4:15 p.m.
February 13 - Girls' Basketball - White - Away - Saline Blue - 4:15 p.m.
February 14 - Yearbook Sales End
February 14 - Juggling Club Meets - 2:30-3:30 P.M.
February 14 - Valentine Dance 7-9:00 p.m. - Cafeteria 
February 17 - Presidents' Day/Professional Development Day - No School for Students
February 18 - 7th Grade Parent Meeting - Focus on 8th Grade Curriculum - 7:00 p.m. BJHS Cafeteria
February 18 - Girls' Basketball - White - Home - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.  
February 19 - New Date Final Spelling Bee 10:30-11:30 a.m.- Media Center
February 19 - Wrestling - Lincoln - Away - 4:15 p.m.
February 20 - Girls' Basketball - Red - Away - Chelsea Gold - 4:15 p.m.
February 20 - Girls' Basketball - White - Home - Dexter Maroon 4:15 p.m.
February 20 - BJHS Talent Show - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Cafeteria
February 20 - PTSA Founders Day - 6:00 p.m. BSHS
February 24 - Girls' Basketball - Red - Home - Dexter Gold - 4:15 p.m.
February 24 - Girls' Basketball - White - Away - Chelsea Blue - 4:15 p.m.
February 25 - Band Spectacular - 7:00 p.m. SHS Gym
February 26 - Wrestling - Home - Monroe - 4:15 p.m.
February 27 - Girls' Basketball - Red - Away - Saline Gold - 4:15 p.m.
February 27 - Girls' Basketball - White - Home - Lincoln - 4:15 p.m.

QUIZ BOWL

YESTERDAY'S WINNERS:
Wednesday, February 12 (Media Center)
4A Lopinski 1 vs. Spurlin - Spurlin
4B Burgermeister 2 vs. May 1 - May 1
5A Effler vs. VanWormer - VanWormer
5B Quinlan vs. Tully - Tully

TEAMS UP NEXT:
Thursday, February 13 (Media Center)
4A Lopinski 2 vs. Vergiels
4B Farnell 1 vs. May 2
5A Fletcher vs. Mahoney 1
5B Scheffer 1 vs. Sullivan 1

Friday, February 14 (Media Center)
4A Hasley 2 vs. Vergiels 2
4B Farnell 2 vs. Verdun
5A Benisatto vs. Matlow
5B Vogel vs. Wood

MEDIA CENTER REMINDER - BOOK DUE DATE IS TOMORROW!
Tomorrow is February 14, and it is a due date for a lot of books  from the media center.  Please be sure to return or renew any books dated February 14..  

8TH GRADE PANORAMIC PICTURES 
The 8th grade Panoramic picture was taken last Monday.  If you would like to order one, bring your completed order envelope, with payment enclosed, to the office.  

VALENTINE DANCE/PARTY - TOMORROW
Great news!  The Valentine's Day Party is  this Friday, February 14, from 7-9 p.m.  It is a semi-formal dance. Tickets are on sale in the cafeteria for only $5.  We will have a photo booth, games, and a cool DJ.  See you at the party!

VALENTINE FLOWER SALE
Flowers for Valentine's Day are on sale again, today, for only $1.  Buy a friend, teacher, or your mom, a beautiful flower! 

MICHIGAN LEAGUE COMPETITIVE MATH CONTEST
Attention all math students.  Next Tuesday, February 18, is the Michigan League Competitive Math Contest. Don't forget to pick up a practice test from your math teacher.  If you have any questions, you may see Mrs. Brown in room # 230 between classes. 

YEARBOOKS SALES  END FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Yearbooks are on sale now.  The cost is $45.  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.

9TH GRADE COURSE PLANS
Any 8th grade student who did not  remember to turn in their 9th grade course plans to their English teacher yesterday, should turn it in to Mrs. Connolly in the counseling office TODAY.

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students who are attending Students Interact today should report to the cafeteria before first hour.  Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria.

100 MILE CLUB - START DATE DELAYED TO FEBRUARY 18
Attention all students.  BJHS 100 Mile Club will start on February 18, and go to March 21, after school from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m.  Dates are subject to change due to weather conditions!  Makeup days will be offered at the end in case of weather cancellations. If you have any questions please e-mail Toby at tsass@ymcatoledo.org or call 734.850.9622.

ART CLUB - MEETS TODAY
Calling all artists! Art Club will be held every Thursday from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in room 134.  Please make sure you have a ride home.


JUGGLING CLUB - MEETS TOMORROW
Don’t forget!  Juggling club meets on Fridays in the cafeteria from 2:30-3:30.  See Mr. Allison in room # 124 if you have any questions.  Be sure to have a ride home.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING --  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.  

SOIREE JUNIOR SINGERS
This is your chance to share the spotlight!  Become a junior soiree member!   The program will include training in voice projection, dance, poise, and what it takes to be a Soiree Singer!  All students are invited, even if you never danced or performed in a choir.  Registration forms and more information are available in the office.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL
The 7th and 8th grade girls' red basketball teams will host Tecumseh today beginning at 4:15 p.m. Come back to school and cheer for the Lady Broncos!  

The white basketball teams will travel to take on Saline Blue today.

SOFTBALL - OPEN GYM - EVERY SUNDAY
Attention 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing softball this spring; come to open gym and get ready for tryouts and the season ahead.  Open gym time will be held on Sundays from noon until 2:00 p.m. starting January 26, and running through March 9.  This is a great  opportunity to start throwing, hitting, and   field before tryouts.  Check out www.bedfordsports.com for more details and contact information.

LACROSSE
Any student, boy or girl, in 7th or 8th grade interested in playing Lacrosse this season should come with their parents to the informational meeting on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m.  Also, conditioning has started and you’re not too late to join us.  Please talk to any player for details.

AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS
Students should ride the bus home after school.  If they wish to attend or watch an after school event, parents should bring them back to school.  Students are NOT allowed to wander the hallways during events.  If you do come back to school, or stay after school to participate in a club, please be sure to stay in the area you belong in.

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, it is unsafe to walk 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 in the front lobby at 2:35 p.m.   If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Benisatto at (734) 850-6253 or Cheryl.benisatto@mybedford.us 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY, FEBRUARY 13
Grace  Diessing
Jenna Hart
Jessica Rice
Sierra Smith
Layla Thomas