ROBOTICS
This weekend Bedford Junior High will be hosting the FTC Bedford Qualifier for the FIRST robotics program. 32 teams will be coming from various schools to compete. Please come to this free event. The opening ceremony will begin at 10:30 am and the competition will run until the Awards Ceremony which begins at 6:30 pm.Good Luck to our five Bedford Junior High Robotics Teams: Bionic Broncos, Classical Engineers, FLAG, Loose Screws, and Turning Gears.
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Attention any student (boy or girl) who enjoys playing basketball check out this opportunity. January 2nd at the High School Bedford Basketball will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Come join in on the fun! Flyers can be found in the office and in the lunch room.
FOOD DRIVE (TODAY IS THE LAST DAY)
PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN, EVERY ITEM COUNTS!
Food drive started 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.
BEDFORD COMMUNITY EDUCATION BASKETBALL
Bedford Com Ed Basketball Grades 6-8 is now Registering until December 11th. Come in to the Community Education Office or sign up to play online!
8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP (TODAY IS THE LAST DAY)
Attention 8th graders. Our field trip to the Toledo Walleye is coming up on 12/16. We will be collecting the $10 dollars for the trip during lunch on 12/9, 12/10, and 12/11. Please make check payable to Bedford Junior High. If you are in need of financial assistance, see Mr. Hurley.
PHONE USE DURING SCHOOL
Under no circumstances are you allowed to text your parents or anyone else during the school day. If you are feeling ill, come down to the health room. If you forgot something or need something, you come to the main office and call home. After this week, if a student is found to be texting for these reasons, you will receive the 2 penalty halls for cell phone violations.
BUS ROUTES THAT CAN NOT HAVE EXTRA RIDERS
At this time we are experiencing a number of overcrowded buses with 3 to a seat and we are unable to accommodate extra riders. The following bus routes are not excepting bus passes until further notice. We are taking student counts on all runs and will be adjusting routes over the next couple weeks.
Attention 8th graders. Our field trip to the Toledo Walleye is coming up on 12/16. We will be collecting the $10 dollars for the trip during lunch on 12/9, 12/10, and 12/11. Please make check payable to Bedford Junior High. If you are in need of financial assistance, see Mr. Hurley.
Under no circumstances are you allowed to text your parents or anyone else during the school day. If you are feeling ill, come down to the health room. If you forgot something or need something, you come to the main office and call home. After this week, if a student is found to be texting for these reasons, you will receive the 2 penalty halls for cell phone violations.
BUS ROUTES THAT CAN NOT HAVE EXTRA RIDERS
At this time we are experiencing a number of overcrowded buses with 3 to a seat and we are unable to accommodate extra riders. The following bus routes are not excepting bus passes until further notice. We are taking student counts on all runs and will be adjusting routes over the next couple weeks.
Rte 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 25, 27, 28.
PENNY HOCKEY
The 8th grade technology education classes have mass produced penny hockey boards. These inexpensive games are being sold in the concession stand during all lunch hours. They are only $2.00. Do you need a small Christmas gift for a brother or sister? You don't even have to go to the store. They are loads of fun and don't require charging or batteries. Get them while supplies last!
REFLECTIONS COMPETITION (TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN THEM IN)
The PTSA is again encouraging all students to celebrate the arts by submitting an original work for this year's Reflections competition. The theme for this year is "LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY!" Entry forms are in the media center and all entries should be returned to the box there by December 11th at noon. Every student that enters will be put into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.
WINTER IS HERE
Students please remember it is cold outside! You should be wearing long pants, not shorts.
SUPPORT CAMRYN!
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
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
Box Top Contest for November and December will end Monday, December 21st.
Pizza/Pop will be awarded in January after the holiday break.
Please turn in box tops as we go so there are not so many to count and prepare for redemption.
Place box tops in collection box or deliver to Mr. Muck in room #201.
Please, Make sure 4th hour teacher's name is clearly marked on the bag with the number of box tops in each bag.
Keep clipping!! January and February will start a new contest!
YEARBOOKS
Attention all students and staff, yearbooks are still being sold for $45 in the cafeteria.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT DONATED TOYS IT WAS THE BEST YEAR EVER!
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
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.
www.bedfordsports.com has team pages for all Bedford Junior High Teams.
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.
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 today
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SATURDAY!
Louis Cousino
Grace Ruman
Hannah Vickery
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAY!
Ty Ruddy
DECEMBER 2015
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
16 JHS Band/Orchestra Concert 6:30pm SHS Auditorium
17 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
17 JHS Choir Concert 7:00pm SHS Auditorium
17 JHS Choir Concert 7:00pm SHS Auditorium
22 Staff Vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game
22 Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
23 - 1/1/16 Winter Break
