Tuesday, February 2, 2016

February 2, 2016

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bedford 7th grade red lost to Saline Blue 23-9.  Sarah Przyojski led in scoring with 6 points.  

Bedford red 8th grade suffered its first loss of the season falling to Saline Blue 26-15.  Madison Norton had an outstanding game with 15 points.  

Bedford 7th grade white got their first win on the road beating Tecumseh 20-14.  All the girls played an excellent defensive game.  

Bedford white 8th grade put great defensive pressure on Tecumseh all game long and went on to win 27-14.  Jayda Copciac and Aubrie Zeunen led in scoring.  Chloe Hildebrand-Leng and Sami Hoogendoorn also played well.  

STUDENTS INTERACT
7th grade students that were invited to tomorrow's students interact should have their permission slip into Mrs. Connolly.  See your teachers for assignments.

VALETINES DAY PARTY

The Valentines Day Party is in 2 weeks.  The date is February 5th from 7-9 pm.  We will have great music for dancing with the coolest lights ever!! Games and prizes will be in the gym.  An awesome photo booth with props to make those pictures extra special.  Tickets are on sale this week starting Monday for only $5.

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

*MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BUS ROUTE # THAT YOU WILL BE RIDING ON YOUR NOTE BEFORE YOU BRING IT TO THE OFFICE.

* YOUR NOTE MUST BE STAMPED BEFORE THE 2:25 BELL

CHEER CLINIC
There is still room in the Cheer Clinic that starts next week.  Be sure to sign up if you are interested.  You will cheer at a high school basketball game.  

CODING CLUB
Coding Club with Miss DePorre and Mrs. Currie will start this Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in room 221 at 2:30 p.m.  

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.

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 being sold until February 12, 2016 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 
                      Coding 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!
Wesley Adams
Timothy Czekaj
Hannah Zapf

FEBRUARY 2016
2 7th Gr Students Interact
3 7th Gr Students Interact
4 8th Grade Registration Presentations and Tours 1st and 2nd hours at H.S. Auditorium
4 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
8 Department Meeting 2:30
11 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
12 Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
15 Presidents’ Day (No School)
16 8th Grade Focus On Curriculum Night
18 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
22 SI Meeting (Wormeli ch 13 & ch 14)
23 Spelling Bee 6th Grade @ 11:00 in Media Center
24 Spelling Bee 7th Grade @ 11:00 in Media Center
25 Spelling Bee 8th Grade @ 11:00 in Media Center
25 Spanish II Field Trip
24 7th Gr Students Interact
29 8th Gr EDP Begins (through English classes)