Monday, April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Regardless of some social deficits, someone with autism will grown and learn. Many will want to be social, have friends and be accepted by typical peers.

WEAR BLUE ON FRIDAY DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL TO SUPPORT AUTISM

LACROSSE
Bedford Jr. High lacrosse had 2 great games this weekend.  Saturday at Belleville we had great defense from all as well as our 2 goalies (Kyle Costlow and Joel Rand)  Offensively we had goals by Jack Miller, Brandon Ullery (pronounced short u) , Austin Brown, Eli Lozinski, and Josh Good with assists by Jacob Dubendorfer, Brandon Ullery, Garrett (Geldenzof), Eli Lozinski, and James Cannon in our 10-5 victory.

Sunday at Pacesetter Park we played tough defense with great effort by the entire offensive side.  Scores came from Eli Lozinski, Gavin Depue and a game saving goal from Jakob Herring with just 15 seconds to go to tie the game.  Assists came from Eli Lozinski, Brandon Ullery and Nick Rokicki to give the team a 3-3 tie.

M-STEP STATE TESTING FOR 8TH GRADE
M-step takes place for 8th graders through April 29, 2016.  They should have their chromebooks fully charged each day.  Also remember to bring earbuds or headphones and your charger everyday of testing.  Absences are unexcused during this window.  See Mr. Hurley if you have any questsions.

M-STEP STATE TESTING FOR 7TH GRADE
M-step takes place for 7th graders May 9 - 27, 2016.  They should have their chromebooks fully charged each day.  Also remember to bring earbuds or headphones and your charger everyday of testing.  Absences are unexcused during this window.  See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.

M-STEP STATE TESTING FOR 6TH GRADE
M-step takes place for 6th graders April 25 - May 13, 2016.  They should have their chromebooks fully charged each day.  Also remember to vring earbuds or headphones and your charger everyday of testing.  Absences are unexcused during this window.  See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.

BRONCO CHARITY CLUB
The Bronco Charity Club is supporting Heroes in Action - Care Packages for Deployed Troops. They are collecting items like Chap Stick, chewing gum, hand sanitizer, single serve lemonade, and decks of cards. A full list items being collected is posted outside of room # 220. Donations can be dropped off in the office until May 1. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Currie in room # 220.

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: 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!
Madeleine Chapple
Elizabeth McNeely
Jenna Rodriguez

April 2016
11 - 29     8th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
                Absences for 8th graders are unexcused during window,
                See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
22            Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
25 - 5/13  6th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
                Absences for 6th graders are unexcused during window,
                See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
25            SI Meeting (Wormeli reflection)



May 2016 
3             James P. McHugh Dinner, Doors Open at 5:15, Dinner at 6:00
4             MISD Spelling Bee
9 - 5/27   7th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
               Absences for 7th graders are unexcused during window,
               See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
9             Department Meeting 2:30
12           BJHS Collage Concert (JHS Band, Choir, & Orchestra) 7 PM JHS
               Gym 
23          SI Meeting (Prep for 15/16) In media center.
23           NJHS Induction, 7:00 in BJHS Gym
25`          7th Grade Trip to Mudhens, will return by 2:25
27           Student Award Day
               7:30 for 6th Grade, 8:30 for 7th Grade, 9:30 for 8th Grade
27           Early Release Day, Student dismissal 10:55
31           Upstairs Locker Cleanout 10:30



June 2016 
1            Downstairs Locker Cleanout 10:30
2            8th Grade Recognition at 8:30 in the Gym
6            Department Meeting 2:30
8            Exam Day 1, Students dismissed at 10:55
9            Exam Day 2, Students dismissed at 10:55
9            Last Day of School