Tuesday, February 23, 2016

February 23, 2016

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bedford 7th grade red defeated Monroe Red 20-13.  Molly Koviak led in scoring with 20 points.  

Bedford red 8th grade fell to Monroe Red 25-7.  

Bedford 7th grade white played their best game of the season beating Monroe White at home 45-6.  Savanna Killinen and Grace Hullibarger were the leading scorers.  The entire team played great!

Bedford white 8th grade took down the Trojans of Monroe White 34-8 with a great all around team effort.  Aubrie Zeunen and Chloe Hildebrand-Leng led in scoring.  Abby Anderson and Lexi Angus also played well.  

3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 3 on 3 basketball tournament is Saturday March 19, 2016.  Please register by March 18th via email to med.barr@mybedford.us.  Cost is $60 per team.  Pick up a flyer in the office.

SPELLING BEE
The spelling bee starts today with 6th grade, Wednesday is 7th grade and Thursday is 8th grade.
                                            6TH GRADE RESULTS

                        First runner up: Isaiah McGee
                              Winner: Samuel Travis
                           Winning word: reciprocity

RUBIK'S CUBE CLUB
Thursdays after school in room 49, will be the first ever Rubik’s cube club held from 2:30 - 3:30  for all of those who are interested in learning how to solve the Rubik’s Cube. You must bring your own cube, and make sure you have a ride home.

CHESS CLUB
If anyone is interested, BJHS Chess Club begins this Thursday2:30-3:30 in room $#139.  "It's your move!!!"  


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

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.

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 


Thursday: Rubik's Cube Club 2:30-3:30
                     Chess 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!
Chloe Boros
Dominic Durdel
Brian Heath
Trenton Hirzel
Lauren Nigh

FEBRUARY 2016
23 Spelling Bee 6th Grade @ 11:00 in Room 2
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)