April 29, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

34% of children with autism say "the worst thing about school, is being picked on by peers".  Be kind, be a friend.  A smile can make someone's day go from bad to awesome.  That applies to everyone, not just people with ASD.

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

GIRLS TRACK

The Bedford girls track team beat Monroe last night 97 to 43.  Top finishers in their event were Dani Laycock and Leah Driehorst in the 3200, Grace Hullibarger, Rowan Brittain and Hannah Bobrowski in the 55 hurdles, Bella Johnson and Belle Easton in the 800, Jillian Falzone, Makayla Orner, and Alex Knapp in the 1600, Grace Barfield in the 100, Emma Wagenhauser, and Macy Misicowski in the 400, Lauren Nigh, Laney Cubberly, and Macy Misicowski again in the 200 hurdles, Molly Koviak in the 200, Emily Cooker, Grace Barfield, and Marie Pavlis in pole vault, Susannah Cochran and Crystal Jajou in shot put, Alyssa Crawford and Izzy Striggow in high jump, and Emma Wagenhauser, Syd Fuleky, and Bella Johnson in long jump.  Congratulations to the team for their three and 0 start.  Best of luck on Monday against Ypsilanti.   

BOYS TRACK
 4-25 - Meet Vs Tecumseh

The Bedford Boys Team won in Dominating Fashion by a score of 105 to 31.  

Highlights:  Need 1st names

1. Team of Matt Kochendofer, Haden Barber, Jack Geisler swept the 800 M Dash
2. With an extremely close finish Tyler Smith and  Austin Depue came in 2nd and 3rd in the 1600 M Run
3. Sweeping the 400 m Dash were Logan Channer, Haden Barber and Jack Geisler
4. Sweeping High jump were Jake  Ehlert, Logan Channer, and Joshua Hollinger
5. Also Sweeping Long Jump was Gabe ___, Noah Bock, and Tyler Krupp.

4-28 - Meet Vs Monroe

The Bedford Boys Team Lost a close meet to Monroe last night  by 10 pts, 74 to 64.  

Highlights:  Need 1st names

6. In the 4 x 800 M Relay the Broncos had teams score 1st place ( Noah bock, Brian Sullivan, Jack Geisler, and Matt Kochendofer and 2nd Place (Patrick Dotson, Josh Hollinger, Ryan Gore, and Ivan Stretten)
7. Herculean performances out of Tyler smith (1st place 11:45) and Adien Burns (3rd place 12:25) in the 3200 M run ( 2 mile).
8. 1600 m Run (1 Mile) - Noah Bock (1st place - 5:41 ) and Austin Depue (2nd place 5:56).
9. Sweeping Pole Vault were Ian metter, Osker Lindsinmyer and Josh Scheffer
10. Taking 1st and 2nd in Shot put were Matt Brown and Connor Bogdanski
11. Taking 1st and 3rd in High jump were Jake Ehlert and Logan Channer

BOYS LACROSSE

Bedford Jr. High lacrosse suffered it's first loss of the season against a very tough Tecumseh team 6 to 5.  Offensively we had plenty of involvement with assists coming from Josh Good and Jacob Dubendorfer.  We also had 5 goals coming from Chris Koeniger, Austin Brown, Eli Lozinski and Brandon Ullery.  Bedford has 1 more home game May 25th at the Stadium at Indian Creek.  All are welcome to support our team.

8TH TOUR OF MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

On Wednesday, May 4th, our 8th grade students will be attending a tour of Monroe County Community College. We will leave the building after 1st hour and will be returning before lunch. This tour is provided by grant money from the community college to promote interest in post-secondary college options as well as giving students insight into innovative career fields. 

We had a very successful tour last year and are looking forward to attending next week. On the verification forms signed at the start of the school year, parents signed permission for us to transport students on field trips, so a signed slip is not necessary. 

ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS

Last call on field trip t-shirts.  Orders close on FRIDAY, April 29, 2016. Make sure you go to your email to order if you haven't already done so.

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 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.

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!

Joseph Kelly

Adam Myers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SATURDAY!

Levi Duvall

Tyler Prange

Jacob Sauppe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAY!

Blake Alsbach

Robert Barnes

Stephanie Gaytan

Krista Keith

Sharatun Russell

Alex Zielinski

May 2016 

2-13        6th Grade MSTEP Testing Window 

               Absences for 6th graderrs are unexcused during this window. 

               See Mr. Hurley if you have any questions.

3             James P. McHugh Dinner, Doors Open at 5:15, Dinner at 6:00

4             MISD Spelling Bee
9 - 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 

April 28, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Together we can make an effort to know individuals with autism.  We can understand and support their strentghs and help them with their weaknesses.

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

8TH TOUR OF MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

On Wednesday, May 4th, our 8th grade students will be attending a tour of Monroe County Community College. We will leave the building after 1st hour and will be returning before lunch. This tour is provided by grant money from the community college to promote interest in post-secondary college options as well as giving students insight into innovative career fields. 

We had a very successful tour last year and are looking forward to attending next week. On the verification forms signed at the start of the school year, parents signed permission for us to transport students on field trips, so a signed slip is not necessary. 

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

All incoming freshman (2016-17) there will be a boys basketball meeting with varisty coach Frank Scheuer on Thursday April 28, 2016 in A-39 in the High School at 2:30.  

ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS

Last call on field trip t-shirts.  Orders close on FRIDAY, April 29, 2016.  Make sure you go to your email to order if you haven't already done so.

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 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!

Logan Frantz

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.

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 

April 27, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

46% of individuals with autism have average to above average intellectual ability.

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

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

All incoming freshman (2016-17) there will be a boys basketball meeting with varisty coach Frank Scheuer on Thursday April 28, 2016 in A-39 in the High School at 2:30.  

8TH GRADE SOFTBALL

The 8th grade team traveled to Monroe on Monday, coming away with 2 solid wins.  Game one was led by Hannah Zapf going 2 for 3 at the plate.  Tevy Weiss struck out 5 batters, securing the 6-2 win.  Game two saw aggressive base running by the team and a 2 run homerun by Sophia Dauterman, to secure the 11-8 win.

The 8th grade team hosted Monroe St. Johns on Tuesday.  The team dropped game one, 7-5.  Carly Emerson pitched a complete game and went 2 for 3 at the plate.  The team rebounded in game two.  Tevi Weiss was the winning pitcher with 6 strikeouts on the night.  Caroline Beale secured the 5-4 win, driving in the winning run.  Team improves to 5-3 overall.  Next game is Tuesday, May 3 at home.

ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS

Last call on field trip t-shirts.  Orders close on FRIDAY, April 29, 2016.  Make sure you go to your email to order if you haven't already done so.

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 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!

No Birthdays Today

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.

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 

April 26, 2016

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know, dogs are the best animal for autistic children.  Dogs are trained to be therapy pets.  They can help children stay calm and feel safe and secure.

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

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

All incoming freshman (2016-17) there will be a boys basketball meeting with varisty coach Frank Scheuer on Thursday April 28, 2016 in A-39 in the High School at 2:30.  

GIRLS TRACK

The Bedford girls track team beat Tecumseh last night 110- 27.  Top finishers in their event were Emma Wagenhauser with three first place finishes, Makayla Orner, Belle Easton, Jillian Falzone, Grace Barfield, Krista Roessle, Laney Cubberly, Molly Koviak, Rowan Brittain, Emily Cooker, Alyssa Crawford and Susannah Cochran.  Also scoring for the team were Alex Knapp, Kathryn  Falzone, Hannah Bobrowski, Mariah Nash, Regan Dawes, Lauren Nigh, Miriam Shikwana, Izzy Striggow, Grace Hullibarger, Dani Laycock, Marie Pavlis, Crystal Jajou and Leah Drieahorst.  Congratulations to all of our runners.

ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS

Last call on field trip t-shirts.  Orders close on FRIDAY, April 29, 2016.  Make sure you go to your email to order if you haven't already done so.

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!

Matthew Alvaro

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