Monday, May 5, 2014

Monday, May 5, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS  - MONDAY,  MAY 5, 2014

UP COMING . . .
May  5  - NJHS Membership Applications are due
May  5  - Track - Away - Ypsilanti - 4:15 p.m. Held at Ypsilanti Community High School
May  6 -  Spring Picture Day - During all lunches
May  6  - 8th Grade - BHS Marching Band Color Guard (Flag Corp) Auditions - 2:45-4:30 p.m.
May  7  - Algebra Placement Test - 7:30 a.m. - Cafeteria
May  7  - James P. McHugh Academic Banquet - Premier Banquet Hall - 6:30 p.m.  
May  8  - 8th Softball Double Header - Home - Saline - 4:00 p.m.
May  8  - Track - Home - Adrian - 4:15 p.m.
May 12 - Track - Away - Saline - 4:15 p.m.
May 13 - PTSA Meeting - Downstairs Lounge - JHS - 7:00 p.m.
May 13 - 7th Softball Double Header - Away - Erie Mason @ JHS - 4:00 p.m. 
May 14 - 7th Softball Double-Header - Away - Monroe @ Roessler Park Field - 4:00 p.m. 
May 15 - Spring Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. - SHS Auditorium
May 15 - Track - Away - Lincoln - 4:15 p.m.
May 15 -  8th Softball Double Header - Away - Dundee @ Rod Park - 4:00 p.m.
May 16 -  8th Softball Double Header - Home - Saline - 4:00 p.m.
May 19 - National Junior Honor Society Induction - 7:00 p.m. - JHS Gym
May 19 - Track - Home - Dexter - 4:15 p.m.
May 20 - Collage Concert - 7:00 p.m. - JHS Gym
May 20 - 8th Softball Double Headers - Away - Monroe @ Roessler Park Field - 4:00 p.m.
May 21 - Track - Away - Chelsea - 4:15 p.m.
May 21 - 7th Softball Double-Header - Away - Erie Mason - 4:00 p.m.
May 22 - 7th Softball Double Header - Away - Airport Wager - 4:00 p.m.
May 22 - 8th Softball Double Header - Away - Airport Wager - 4:00 p.m.
May 26 - Memorial Day - NO School 
May 28 - 6th Grade Mudhens Game - All Day - Will return to school by 2:25 p.m.
May 28 - 7th Softball Double Header - Home - Monroe - 4:00 p.m.
May 28 - 8th Softball Double-Header - Away - Monroe - 4:00 p.m.
May 29 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. @ SHS Media Center
May 30 - All School Awards Day - JHS Gym - Families Welcome
                7th Grade -  7:45 a.m.
                8th Grade -  9:15 a.m.
                6th Grade - 12:45 p.m.

June   5 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - MRE Cafeteria
June   6 - 8th Grade Recognition- 8:30 a.m. - JHS Gym 
June   6 - BJHS School Carnival - 12;30 p.m. - Bedford Community Stadium
June 16 - Locker Clean Out
June 17 - Locker Clean Out
June 18 - Exam Day - Full Day of School
June 19 - Last Day of School /Quarter 4 Ends - Early Dismissal - 10:55 a.m.
June 19 - C.O.W.Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center
June 24 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 p.m. MRE Cafeteria
June 26 - C.O.W. Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - SHS Media Center 

Today is the 138th day of the school year.  There are 32 days remaining.

REMINDERS
No cell phones in pants pockets or sweatshirts.  
No cell phone use during lunch.

DRESS CODE REMINDERS
Shorts should be finger-tip length.
There should be NO holes, rips, tears, or frays in pants or other clothing.
Tank tops should be modest.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Candidates for consideration to join NJHS should make sure they turn in your application packet to the office by Monday, May 5, 2014.  They will need to also pick up a membership agreement in the office before turning in your application to be signed by both the student and parent.

SPRING PICTURES - TOMORROW
Lifetouch Spring pictures will be taken tomorrow, May 6, during lunch hours.  Picture order forms and flyers were distributed during homerooms.  Be sure to give them to your parents.  If you wish to purchase a spring picture packet, please complete the order form and place your payment in the envelope provided.  Give your order envelope to the photographer on Tuesday when you have your picture taken.    Extra order forms are available in the office or by clicking on this link.     

8TH GRADE STUDENTS - AUDITIONS FOR MARCHING BAND - TOMORROW
Auditions for Marching Band will be held at the Bedford High School on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. See Mr. Meggitt in the band room if you have any questions. 

*JAMES P. McHUGH ACADEMIC BANQUET
The James P. McHugh Academic Excellence Banquet will be held on May 7, 2014..  Congratulations to the students who are being honored!

8TH GRADE PANORAMIC PICTURES
We have a few extra panoramic pictures available to purchase.  The cost is $15 and they are in the office.

THE BJHS ANNUAL LITERARY MAGAZINE IS BACK!
The BJHS Literary Magazine is back!  Submit any poems or short stories (appropriate).  The box will be in the junior high school office.  Please, no anonymous submissions allowed.  Thank you for submitting your masterpiece into our publications class Literary Magazine.

AFTER SCHOOL CODING -  GRADES 6, 7, 8 - MEETS TOMORROW 
After School Coding Club meets on Tuesdays 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.  

THE GREEN TEAM - MEETS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAYS
The Green Team is having fun and making a difference.  We will meet this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6th and 7th from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.  We will be focusing on cleaning up the courtyards.  If you have note been able to join us, we would be glad to have you attend any or both days you are available. bring your gloves and be prepared to work.  Meet in room # 40.
  
ART CLUB - GRADES 6, 7, 8
Art Club meets on Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in room #134.  See Mrs. Copley in room # 134 if you have any questions.  

CHESS CLUB - GRADES 6, 7, 8
Chess Club meets on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in room #130.   See Dr. Robinson in room # 130 if you have any questions.

TRACK
Today, the girls' and boys' track teams will travel to meet Ypsilanti at the YPSILANTI COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL; 1885 Packard Road; Ypsilanti, MI  48197.  Go Broncos!

BASEBALL
Congrats to the 12U Diamond Dog Baseball Team for winning the three-day Bowling Green tournament. Great job by Cole Mason, Wes Mathews, Derek Price, Jade Bloomer, Matt Kohler, Ryan Sullivan, Bryce Miller, and Cody Clark.  Keep up the amazing work! 

BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL CAMP - GRADES 6, 7, 8
There will be a Bedford Volleyball Camp this summer for girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.  Please pick up a flyer in the office if you are interested.  Register early to make sure you don't get closed out! 

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.

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.  

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
NJHS students should remember to check their email for upcoming events.


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, MONDAY, MAY 5
There are no birthdays at the junior high school today.