Thursday, January 21, 2016

January 21, 2016

SKATING PARTY
Community Education is having a Skating Party at Ohio Skate tonight, January 21 from 6-8 pm. Admission is $5 and includes regular skates. Speed skates can be rented for an additional $3.00.

6TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Thursday January 28th at 7 pm is the 7th Grade Focus on Curriculum Night for parents. It will be in the Media Center. You will have the opportunity to talk with Mrs. Johnson about class choices for 7th grade. 

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR 1/2 DAYS 1/21/16 & 1/22/16
Thursday January 21 students will have 1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour exams. 
Friday January 22 students will have 4th, 5th, and 6th hour exams

TEEN NIGHT AT YMCA
The Francis Family YMCA is having a teen night for any junior high or high school student January 22nd from 7-10 pm.  The cost is only $5.00.  There will be a basketball tournament, dodgeball, movie, video games, PIZZA, and concessions available.  Contact Denny with any questions at doleary@ymcatoledo.org 

STUDENTS INTERACT
Students interact that was canceled on January 13, 2016 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

TALENT SHOW
Auditions for the Talent Show are
next week Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30-3:30. 

8TH GRADE STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY IN A SPORT
Starting today the weight training at the high school weight room will be open to any 8th grader.  Start time is 2:45 and it concludes before 4:00, Monday through Thursday.  See Mr. Vergiels if you have any questions.

BOX TOPS
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.

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, please ask your teacher for permission to 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 13, 14, 16

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

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.

YEARBOOKS
Attention all students and staff, yearbooks are still being sold for $45 in the cafeteria.

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
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.

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!
Ethan Flood

JANUARY 2016
21 Exam Day 1, Student dismissal 10:55
22 Exam Day 2, Student dismissal 10:55
22 End of Quarter 2
25 SI Meeting (Wormeli ch 11)
27 7th Gr Students Interact
27 Dome Theater For 8th Grade in Wrestling Room
28 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotation
28 MISD Young Author's Conference