Monday, April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
Individuals with autism learn better by seeing pictures rather than just hearing words.
WEAR BLUE ON FRIDAY DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL TO SUPPORT AUTISM

NJHS
Attention students.  Applications are available for NJHS membership for students that have a 3.7 Cumulative GPA and meet the criteria of Leadership, Citizenship, Character, and Service. 

Highlight and print your application here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IaFWPN2DGrL04RKyRgENlL1KJYsbQEkuA_FCvIB5fdQ/edit



HALLWAY RULES - NO FOOD OR DRINKS
Water bottles, drinks, and food are strictly prohibited in the hallways as 
of now. We are having increasing issues with spills, messes and school property being damaged. Teachers, if you see students out in the halls with these items and they do not have a doctor's note allowing it with them, take or discard the bottles. Food items are never allowed to be opened and transported.

M- STEP ADJUSTED LUNCH SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 26, 2016
Due to M-Step Testing the lunch schedule for tomorrow has been change to the following:

First Lunch        4C
Second Lunch   4D
Third Lunch       4A
Fourth Lunch     4B


(Basically, 6th graders will eat last instead of first) 

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.

BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
Are you interested in joining the Bedford High School Marching Band but you don't play an instrument?  Do you like to dance or learn choreography?  Do you want to be part of a hard-working team?  Join the Bedford High School Color Guard and Twirler Auditions.  Come to the May 3rd clinic and May 10th  tryouts at 2:45 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the High School Gym.  Dress for physical activity and movement!!!  Please email cory.meggitt@mybedford.us with any questions. Registration papers will be available at both the clinic and tryouts. 

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!!

ICE CREAM PARTY FOR THE TOP 4TH HOUR CLASS THAT BRINGS IN THE MOST BOX TOPS AT THE END OF MAY

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!
Samantha Clark

April 2016
11 - 29     8th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
                Absences for 8th graders are unexcused during window,
                See Mr. Hurley if you have any questi
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

30           No School
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