Monday, May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

CROSS COUNTRY
Any current 5th, 6th or 7th graders interested in doing cross country next fall, please fill out contact information in the Google Form below and you will receive information this summer.


FOOTBALL
Any and all current 6th and 7th grade athletes interested in playing Bronco football next fall. 

Stop by Room 201 and fill out the sign up sheet, which will allow coaches to send you a survey email for Football next fall. 


Deadline to sign up is Tuesday - May 31st

LIBRARY
This Wednesday, May 25th is the final due date for all books from the Media Center.  As a reminder, anyone in 7th grade that has overdue books or outstanding fines cannot attend the Mud Hens game this Wednesday.  Any 8th graders that have overdue books or outstanding fines cannot take part in recognition June 2nd.  

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
For any 8th grade boys who are interested in playing high school soccer, the soccer program's first summer session will be held on Monday, June 20th at the Indian Creek Soccer Fields from 6-8pm.
Please visit bedfordsports.com or contact the high school athletic office for more information.

SIDELINE CHEERLEADING
If you are interested in sideline cheerleading, tryouts will be May 31st from 3-6 and June 1st and 2nd from 3-5:30 in the High School new gym. Packets are available in the office.

8TH GRADERS
8th graders interested in Summer Test Out for Freshman year applications are on the HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING webpage. Applications and money are due to the High School by May 27th.

BABY PHOTOS
8TH graders should bring in a baby photo to put in the WHO IS THIS? Contest next week during lunches. Make sure it is marked on the back with your name and is NOT the original photograph.

7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO MUD HENS
All money should have been turned in already for your field trip this Wednesday.

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 STATE TESTING FOR 7TH GRADE
M-step takes place for 7th graders May 10, 12, 17, 18. M step make-ups will continue through May 27, 2016. Students 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.

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 WILL BE AWARDED NEXT WEEK.


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.

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

                Charity Club 2:30-3:30

Tuesday: Recycling Club 2:30-3:30

Wednesday: Coding Club 2:30 - 3:30
                      The Art of Fashion 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!
Gavin Biglow
Alexis Fisher
Grace Ryan
Savannah Trombley

MAY 2016 
9 - 27 7th Grade MSTEP Testing Window
           Absences for 7th graders are unexcused during window,
          See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.
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