Wednesday, December 21, 2016

December 21, 2016

STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations Elizabeth C., you are our Student of the Week! Elizabeth was nominated by Mrs. Green because she always goes out of her way to be kind to others. Elizabeth is a 7th grader who enjoys sideline cheer, baton twirling and horseback riding. She is also active in the Junior High Youth Group at Bedford Alliance Church. 

Her parents are Jan and Jeff C.

GRAPPLERETTE
The Grapplerette meeting today is cancelled for today.  Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 4.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Tuesday Jan 3rd (Open Gym)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Wednesday Jan 4th (Tryouts Begin)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Thursday Jan 5th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Friday Jan 6th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

CHROMEBOOKS
CHROMEBOOKS ARE BEING BROKE AT AN AVERAGE 10 PER DAY AND THE EXCUSES THAT ARE BEING GIVEN ARE MOSTLY DUE TO IRRESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON LOANERS AND IT IS TAKING 4 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT. SOON THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOANERS TO GIVE OUT, WHICH MEANS THEY WILL NOT HAVE A CHROMEBOOK TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK WITH. PLEASE HELP US KEEP AN EYE ON HOW YOUR CHILD IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CHROME BOOK.

MICROWAVES IN LUNCHROOM
Due to the misuse of the microwaves in the lunchroom both are inoperable.
We will no longer have microwaves for students to use.

QUIZ BOWL
SCHOOL TEAM WINNERS
8TH GRADE: TEAM PE
7TH GRADE: MR. STALKER
6TH GRADE: SULLIVAN 1

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016
4A
VS
4B
VS
5A
CURRIE
VS
SCHEFFER1
5B
TILLMAN1
VS
TILLMAN2

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
4A
4B
VS
5A
VOGEL1
VS
SULLIVAN 1
5B
        Scheffer 1   
VS

           Tillman 1          

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016
5A  SULLIVAN 1   VS.  TILLMAN 1 PLAYING FOR 6TH GRADE SCHOOL CHAMPS

FREE SKATING FOR MICHIGAN SCHOOLS DURING WINTER BREAK
Friday, December 30, from 2-5 P.M. Students from Bedford, Ida, and Mason can receive free admission to Ohio Skate in Toledo on Alexis.  To obtain free admission, students must show their School ID or wear a shirt with  their school's name on it.

Parents who wish to skate with their children, that do not attend a Michigan school may pay the $5 admission to skate.

A flyer with information is available in the office.  

YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until February 1 after that they will be $45. You can purchase them on line at yearbookforever.com or by sending a cash, check or money order to Bedford Junior High School (memo Yearbook) to Mr. Masters room 130

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Top collections !! This year we will be collecting box tops and having a friendly competition between home rooms. This is an easy way to fund raise for the extra things our classrooms my need throughout the year. Just ask your students and parents to clip and save. Deposit them in the collection boxes with your homeroom name on them (or place in Mrs. Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Mr. Muck's mailbox in the junior high).
We will collect for 3 months for each giveaway.

Winners will be awarded the first of December, March and June (top collector in each building). Make sure you get them turned in for a homeroom treat!

HANDBOOK REMINDER
Students who are leaving school early for an appointment should remember to come to the office first thing in the morning before school starts to receive an exit pass. They should not give their notes to their teachers. Do not wait until lunch to receive your exit pass.

DROP OFF ITEMS
Students, if your parents drop off items for you during the day, they will be held at the front door with our door monitor. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name.  At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.

SAFETY REMINDER
When getting off of the bus in the morning, be sure to stay on the sidewalk to get to the junior high. Do not walk on the cement island.

CHROMEBOOKS
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break.

HEALTH ROOM VISITS
You must report to your next hour teacher before coming to the health room unless it is an emergency. That way your teacher knows where you are.

CLUBS
Tuesdays: Knit & Crochet Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Adkins Room 29
                 Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
                 Writing Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Lorenz Room 38

Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134
                     Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3

Thursday - French Club Every other Thursday/ 2:30-3:30 Ms. DePorre Room 49

Friday: Juggling Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Allison Room 124
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.

CALENDAR
December 2016
22 Winter Break Begins

January 2017
3 Classes Resume
6 OK2Say Grade Level Assemblies, 7:30 to 10:30
9 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
11 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
16 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
17 6th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
17 7th Grade Focus on Curriculum Parent Night 7pm in BJHS Media Center
18 7th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
19 8th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
23 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
26 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 End of Quarter 2

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

December 20, 2016

STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations Elizabeth C., you are our Student of the Week! Elizabeth was nominated by Mrs. Green because she always goes out of her way to be kind to others. Elizabeth is a 7th grader who enjoys sideline cheer, baton twirling and horseback riding. She is also active in the Junior High Youth Group at Bedford Alliance Church. 

Her parents are Jan and Jeff C.


BOYS BASKETBALL
7TH GRADE WHITE
The boys 7th grade white team defeated Lincoln last night 29 - 16. Hayden Fekete led the way with a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Danny Stieber had 11 points and hit a key 3 pointer to spur the 5th period run. Sam Travis, Ethan Brickner, Micah Scheffer, and Ethan Gruhler all contributed with 4 points each and played great defense. Liam Brush hit a 3 pointer and had the assist of the game and Braydon Powell chipped in with 2 points.
The white teams will close out the season tomorrow at home against Monroe.


7TH GRADE RED
Bedford red 7th grade played outstanding defense to defeat Monroe White 28-11.  Bedford started the second half with a 17-0 run as nine different players scored.  Brendan Hammer, Connor Laskey, Preston Manard and Chase Harrell led the defense.  

8TH GRADE WHITE
The 8th grade white basketball team defeated Lincoln 31-20 in last night's contest.  Brandon Nigh led the team in scoring.  Trent Delaney was perfect from the free throw line.  Joel Rand and Conner Lynch both played great defensive and rebounded well for the Broncos.  Come out and watch the boys play in their final game Wednesday against Monroe.

8TH GRADE RED
Bedford 8th grade red lost to Monroe White 22-13.  

KNITTING CLUB
Knitting club is canceled today.

ART CLUB
Art club is today in room 134 from 2:30-3:30

GIRLS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Tuesday Jan 3rd (Open Gym)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Wednesday Jan 4th (Tryouts Begin)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Thursday Jan 5th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Friday Jan 6th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

CHROMEBOOKS
CHROMEBOOKS ARE BEING BROKE AT AN AVERAGE 10 PER DAY AND THE EXCUSES THAT ARE BEING GIVEN ARE MOSTLY DUE TO IRRESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON LOANERS AND IT IS TAKING 4 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT. SOON THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOANERS TO GIVE OUT, WHICH MEANS THEY WILL NOT HAVE A CHROMEBOOK TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK WITH. PLEASE HELP US KEEP AN EYE ON HOW YOUR CHILD IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CHROME BOOK.

MICROWAVES IN LUNCHROOM
Due to the misuse of the microwaves in the lunchroom both are inoperable.
We will no longer have microwaves for students to use.

CHARITY CLUB DRIVE
From December 5th to December 20th Charity Club will be having our mitten,hat, glove and coloring book drive. Bring in mittens, hats and coloring books to lunch with you. We will have a tree to hang the mittens, hat, and gloves on and a bin to put the coloring books in. Thank you!

QUIZ BOWL
SCHOOL TEAM WINNERS
8TH GRADE: TEAM PE
7TH GRADE: MR. STALKER
6TH GRADE:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016
4A
VS
4B
VS
5A
CURRIE
VS
SCHEFFER1
5B
TILLMAN1
VS
TILLMAN2

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
4A
4B
VS
5A
VOGEL1
VS
SULLIVAN 1
5B
        Scheffer 1   
VS

           Tillman 1          

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016
5A  SULLIVAN 1   VS.  TILLMAN 1 PLAYING FOR 6TH GRADE SCHOOL CHAMPS

FREE SKATING FOR MICHIGAN SCHOOLS DURING WINTER BREAK
Friday, December 30, from 2-5 P.M. Students from Bedford, Ida, and Mason can receive free admission to Ohio Skate in Toledo on Alexis.  To obtain free admission, students must show their School ID or wear a shirt with  their school's name on it.

Parents who wish to skate with their children, that do not attend a Michigan school may pay the $5 admission to skate.

A flyer with information is available in the office.  

YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until February 1 after that they will be $45. You can purchase them on line at yearbookforever.com or by sending a cash, check or money order to Bedford Junior High School (memo Yearbook) to Mr. Masters room 130

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Top collections !! This year we will be collecting box tops and having a friendly competition between home rooms. This is an easy way to fund raise for the extra things our classrooms my need throughout the year. Just ask your students and parents to clip and save. Deposit them in the collection boxes with your homeroom name on them (or place in Mrs. Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Mr. Muck's mailbox in the junior high).
We will collect for 3 months for each giveaway.

Winners will be awarded the first of December, March and June (top collector in each building). Make sure you get them turned in for a homeroom treat!

HANDBOOK REMINDER
Students who are leaving school early for an appointment should remember to come to the office first thing in the morning before school starts to receive an exit pass. They should not give their notes to their teachers. Do not wait until lunch to receive your exit pass.

DROP OFF ITEMS
Students, if your parents drop off items for you during the day, they will be held at the front door with our door monitor. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name.  At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.

SAFETY REMINDER
When getting off of the bus in the morning, be sure to stay on the sidewalk to get to the junior high. Do not walk on the cement island.

CHROMEBOOKS
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break.

HEALTH ROOM VISITS
You must report to your next hour teacher before coming to the health room unless it is an emergency. That way your teacher knows where you are.

CLUBS
Tuesdays: Knit & Crochet Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Adkins Room 29
                 Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
                 Writing Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Lorenz Room 38

Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134
                     Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3

Thursday - French Club Every other Thursday/ 2:30-3:30 Ms. DePorre Room 49

Friday: Juggling Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Allison Room 124
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.

CALENDAR
December 2016
20 Winter Concert JHS Band (6-8)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
22 Winter Break Begins

January 2017
3 Classes Resume
6 OK2Say Grade Level Assemblies, 7:30 to 10:30
9 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
11 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
16 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
17 6th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
17 7th Grade Focus on Curriculum Parent Night 7pm in BJHS Media Center
18 7th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
19 8th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
23 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
26 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 End of Quarter 2

Monday, December 19, 2016

Monday, December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016


GIRLS' BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Tuesday Jan 3rd (Open Gym)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Wednesday Jan 4th (Tryouts Begin)

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Thursday Jan 5th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

Friday Jan 6th 

7th grade 230-430pm
8th grade 430-630pm

CHROMEBOOK
CHROMEBOOKS ARE BEING BROKE AT AN AVERAGE 10 PER DAY AND THE EXCUSES THAT ARE BEING GIVEN ARE MOSTLY DUE TO IRRESPONSIBILITY. WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON LOANERS AND IT IS TAKING 4 WEEKS FOR A REPLACEMENT. SOON THERE WILL NOT BE ANY LOANERS TO GIVE OUT, WHICH MEANS THEY WILL NOT HAVE A CHROMEBOOK TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK WITH. PLEASE HELP US KEEP AN EYE ON HOW YOUR CHILD IS TAKING CARE OF THEIR CHROME BOOK.

MICROWAVES IN LUNCHROOM
Due to the misuse of the microwaves in the lunchroom both are inoperable.
We will no longer have microwaves for students to use.

FOOD DRIVE BREAKDOWN
Here is how we broke it down. Thank you we did exceed our goal of 3000 items. Our total was 3185 items.
WINNER: Mrs. Pridgeon with 579
2nd place: Mrs. Carnicom with 468
3rd place: Mr. Dukate / Mr. Lopinski co taught math class with 384
Mrs. Vogel 262
Mrs. Regnier 243
Ms. DePorre 189
THANK YOU ALL 

CHARITY CLUB DRIVE
From December 5th to December 20th Charity Club will be having our mitten,hat, glove and coloring book drive. Bring in mittens, hats and coloring books to lunch with you. We will have a tree to hang the mittens, hat, and gloves on and a bin to put the coloring books in. Thank you!

Penny Hockey Sales Announcement:
Penny hockey boards are only available for 3 more days!  Christmas is fast approaching!  We are offering a special price!  Buy 3 boards for only $5!  Time is limited.

QUIZ BOWL
SCHOOL TEAM WINNERS
8TH GRADE: TEAM PE
7TH GRADE: Mr STALKER
6TH GRADE:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016
4A
VS
4B
VS
5A
CURRIE
VS
SCHEFFER1
5B
TILLMAN1
VS
TILLMAN2

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
4A
4B
VS
5A
VOGEL1
VS
SULLIVAN 1
5B
           
VS

                     

FREE SKATING FOR MICHIGAN SCHOOLS DURING WINTER BREAK
Friday, December 30, from 2-5 P.M. Students from Bedford, Ida, and Mason can receive free admission to Ohio Skate in Toledo on Alexis.  To obtain free admission, students must show their School ID or wear a shirt with  their school's name on it.

Parents who wish to skate with their children, that do not attend a Michigan school may pay the $5 admission to skate.

A flyer with information is available in the office.  

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Immunization records for your student(s) need to be turned into the school nurse this week.

YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until February 1 after that they will be $45. You can purchase them on line at yearbookforever.com or by sending a cash, check or money order to Bedford Junior High School (memo Yearbook) to Mr. Masters room 130

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Top collections !! This year we will be collecting box tops and having a friendly competition between home rooms. This is an easy way to fund raise for the extra things our classrooms my need throughout the year. Just ask your students and parents to clip and save. Deposit them in the collection boxes with your homeroom name on them (or place in Mrs. Nimigean's mailbox in the high school or Mr. Muck's mailbox in the junior high).
We will collect for 3 months for each giveaway.

Winners will be awarded the first of December, March and June (top collector in each building). Make sure you get them turned in for a homeroom treat!

HANDBOOK REMINDER
Students who are leaving school early for an appointment should remember to come to the office first thing in the morning before school starts to receive an exit pass. They should not give their notes to their teachers. Do not wait until lunch to receive your exit pass.

DROP OFF ITEMS
Students, if your parents drop off items for you during the day, they will be held at the front door with our door monitor. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name.  At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.

SAFETY REMINDER
When getting off of the bus in the morning, be sure to stay on the sidewalk to get to the junior high. Do not walk on the cement island.

CHROMEBOOKS
Students please remember to limit what you take to each class. Chromebooks can not be stacked on several books. Carrying several books increases the chance for your chromebook to slip and break.

HEALTH ROOM VISITS
You must report to your next hour teacher before coming to the health room unless it is an emergency. That way your teacher knows where you are.

CLUBS
Tuesdays: Knit & Crochet Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Adkins Room 29
                 Charity Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Currie Room 220
                 Writing Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Lorenz Room 38

Wednesday: Art Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Copley-Sansom Room 134
                     Nail Polish Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Vincent Room 3

Thursday - French Club Every other Thursday/ 2:30-3:30 Ms. DePorre Room 49

Friday: Juggling Club 2:30-3:30 Mr. Allison Room 124
Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.

CALENDAR
December 2016

20 Winter Concert JHS Band (6-8)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
22 Winter Break Begins

January 2017
3 Classes Resume
6 OK2Say Grade Level Assemblies, 7:30 to 10:30
9 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
11 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
16 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
17 6th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
17 7th Grade Focus on Curriculum Parent Night 7pm in BJHS Media Center
18 7th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
19 8th Grade Spelling Bee, 10:30, Media Center
23 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center
26 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 Early Release, ½ Day of School
27 End of Quarter 2