Monday, November 23, 2015

November 23, 2015

WINTER IS HERE
Students please remember it is cold outside! You should be wearing long pants, not shorts.

WHITE WEDNESDAY
Wear white next Wednesday, November 25th to support Camryn in her fight against Leukemia.

CAMP OUT TO STAMP OUT HUNGER
Food drive starts Tuesday November 24 and ends December 11. first hour teachers will collect for 7th and 8th grade 6th grade teachers will collect during homeroom again the class that collects the most will get breakfast made by Mr. Lopinski.

We encourage students to bring canned goods on Tuesday night after school. Drop off cans and enjoy making s'mores with Mr. Lopinski, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Vergiels.  There will also be hay rides and Indian Creek will be bringing the camel over. We would like to collect 2000 canned goods to help feed the hungry.
  
TERRACYCLE RECYCLE CONTEST
TerraCycle is having a contest from 11/18 - 11/23.  The homeroom that brings the most of the following products in will win Hot Cocoa and Dessert on Tuesday 11/24 during homeroom.
Personal Care and Beauty Brigade accepted waste: 
 
Hair care packaging such as shampoo bottles and caps, conditioner bottles and caps, hair gel tubes and caps, hair spray bottles and triggers, and hair paste plastic jars and caps
Skin care packaging such as lip balm tubes, face soap dispensers and tubes, face lotion bottles, tubes and plastic jars, body wash containers, soap tubes and dispensers, body lotion dispensers and bottles, shaving foam tubes (no cans), and hand lotion bottles and tubes
Cosmetics packaging such as lipstick cases, lip gloss tubes, mascara tubes, eye shadow cases, bronzer cases, foundation packaging and bottles, powder cases, eyeliner cases, eyeliner pencils, eye shadow tubes, concealer tubes, concealer sticks, and lip liner pencils 

BEDFORD'S GOT TALENT
Come out to audition for Bedford's Got Talent on Monday and Tuesday November 23rd and 24th at the High School auditorium.  See Mrs. Matlow in room 35 for more information. 

BOOK CLUB
Mrs. Vogel's next book club will begin on Monday Nov. 30th from 2:30-4:30. Students will meet December 1st-8th from 2:30-4:00. We will be reading The Hunger Games. If you are interested in joining the group, please email her so she knows how many books are needed. Thank you.

SUPPORT CAMRYN!!!
SHIRTS WILL BE ON SALE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2015
The Bedford Jr. High School PTSA, staff and students
are gettin' in the game to support our 6th grader, Camryn!
Be Strong • Play On • Conquer Leukemia
Shirts & Crew sweatshirts can be ordered on line at 
https://bjhsspiritwear.ecwid.com/#%21/CONQUER-it-with-CAMRYN/c/15053001
$12 for short sleeve t shirts
$15 for long sleeve t shirts
$20 for crew neck sweatshirts

STUDENTS INTERACT  7TH GRADE  
Keep checking your e-mail for an invitation to future Students Interact.  When you get an invitation, the permission slip should be turned into Mrs Connolly.  Also make sure you are checking with  your teachers about any assignments

BOX TOPS
Keep clipping the November/December prize is pizza and pop! Place in collection box or deliver to Mr. Muck with 4th hour teacher clearly marked on them!

QUIZ BOWL 
Teams playing November 20, 2015
4A
Vs
4B
Vs
4C
Vs
4D
Vs

TODAY'S WINNERS


YEARBOOKS
Order your yearbook during lunch for $45.00.

CLUBS
  • Monday: Book Club when posted 2:30-4:00 & Charity Club 2:30-3:30
  • Tuesday: Recycling Club and Knitting & Crocheting Club 2:30-3:30
  • Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30
  • Friday: Juggling Club 2:30-3:30
Be sure to listen to announcements or check this web page for cancellations. As always, have a ride arranged before staying after for any clubs.

CHROMEBOOK REMINDER
Attention 7th Grade Students:
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. The bottom of the blue case has support to one book only. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break. Broken chromebooks will have to pay a $25 deductible to get it fixed.

6th and 8th Grade Students:
Students should always carry chromebook cases by the handle.

TEAM PAGES
www.bedfordsports.com has team pages for all Bedford Junior High Teams.

HEALTH ROOM PASS REMINDER
Students, please remember you need to report to your next class before coming to the Health Room. Do not stop in between classes unless it is an emergency.

DRESS CODE REMINDER
No leggings, yoga pants or joggers unless the top is fingertip length or longer. Also, shorts and skirts are to be fingertip length or longer.

BUS NOTE REMINDER
Bus notes MUST be stamped before the 2:25 pm bell.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
No Birthdays

NOVEMBER 2015
23 SI Meeting (Wormeli ch 9 & 10)
24 BJHS 6th Grade 360 Tech Workshop starts 12:30
24 Stamp Out Hunger Campout
Parents are encouraged to drop off canned goods in front of the JHS in the evening.
25 Staff Vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Team 10:00
25 Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
26 - 27 Thanksgiving Break
30 Food Drive Begins for 4th Period classes.


December 2015
2 7th Gr Students Interact
3 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
7 MISD 6th Quiz Bowl Tournament
8 MISD 7th/8th Quiz Bowl Tournament
9 7th Gr Students Interact
9 Department Meeting 2:30
10 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
12 FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition, All Day
12 Food Drive Delivery by Bedford Lions 8:00
14 SI Meeting (Reflect over 6 through 10) in media center
15 Smile Dentist Program
16 7th Gr Students Interact
16 8th Grade Field Trip to Walleyes Career Day, leave 8:30
17 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
22 Staff Vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game
22 Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
23 - 1/1/16 Winter Break