Monday, February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016

 BLOOD DRIVE


BAKE SALE
Student council is holding a bake sale this week for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan.

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.

MATH-A-THON
It is math-a-thon time.  Math-a-thon is a fun way to raise money for St.Jude Children's Research Hospital.  The money raised will help children who have cancer.  Students who turn in $100 or more will be invited to a totally fun lock-in to celebrate.  If you would like to participate in this year's Math-a-thon please see your math teacher, or Mrs. Brown in room 230.

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

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!
No Birthdays

FEBRUARY 2016
29      8th Gr EDP Begins (through English classes)

MARCH 2016

1 Building Spelling Bee @ 11:00 in Media Center
3/10 - 3/12   MSBOA Option 2 (HS / JHS Band and Orchestra)
3 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
7 Department Meeting 2:30
10 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
11 Staff Professional Development Day (No school for students)
14 5th Grade Open House, 7:00 in the gym
17 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
21 SI Meeting (Wormeli ch 13)
21 - 24 MISD Science Fair
3/22    Band Spectacular (JHS / HS Band) - 7pm - Old Gym
24 8th Gr  EDP Due (grade requirement)
24 End of Quarter 3 (Full Day of School)
25 - 4/1 Spring Break