Thursday, March 17, 2016

March 17, 2016

ROBOTICS
Good luck to our two Junior High Robotics Teams the Bionic Broncos and the Loose Screws who are in Iowa to compete in the First Tech Challenge Super Regional Competition.  This will be a very challenging competition for our teams because Michigan is the only state in the United States that allows junior high students to compete at this level of robotics.  All other states in the U.S. only allow high school students to compete at this level.  13 of the 72 teams there will be from Michigan and two of those 13 teams are from Bedford Junior High.  We are all very proud of our robotics teams, their coaches, and their mentors.  GOOD LUCK AND SAFE TRAVELS! GO BRONCOS!

LEGO DRIVE
Bionic Broncos FTC Robotics Team #6079 is holding a Lego drive for school kids in Africa.  Specifically in Lilongwe, Malawi.  The kids have very little resources to express their creativity.  They are limited to discarded items such as bottle caps, rims and even garbage.  Drop off your Legos to the following locations: The Office or Mrs. Hemry's Room #34 until March 21, 2016

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB
The Bronco Charity Club will have a Spring meeting today Thursday, March 17, 2016, after school in Mrs. Currie's room # 220.

YOUNG ARTISTS CLUB

Young Artists Club was rescheduled for tomorrow Friday March 18th.

TRAVEL SOCCER
Bedford Travel Soccer is looking for girls to play on the girls U13 team, date of birth must fall between August 1, 2002 and July 31, 2005.  If interested please send an email to BedfordTravelSoccer@gmail.com or contact Amy Helpman at 419-376-4766.

TRACK
"Attention, any 7th or 8th grader interested in running track this spring! Track starts on Monday, March 21st. Every 7th or 8th grader is welcome to participate, you will just need to have a current physical. Everyone who is interested can meet in the gym after school on Monday, March 21st. If you have any questions, you can see Coach Muck, Coach Lorenz, or ask Mr. Hurley or Mr. Majewski for information."

GIRLS SOFTBALL
7th and 8th grade Softball tryouts are all this week.

BLOOD DRIVE


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
Any student who still has Math-a-thon pledges, please bring them to room # 230.  Thank you to all students who participated in helping St. Jude Hospital help kids with cancer. 


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!!

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.

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

CLUBS
Monday: Book Club when posted 2:30-4:00 

                Charity Club 2:30-3:30

Tuesday: Recycling Club 2:30-3:30
                 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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
Elizabeth Lietaert

MARCH 2016
17 Ed Tech Teacher Training, 7:30 to 2:30, 2 hour rotations
21 SI Meeting (Wormeli ch 13)
21 - 24 MISD Science Fair
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