Monday, January 30, 2017

January 30, 2016

TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS
Mr. Lopinski and Mrs. Matlow are looking for junior high talent.
The Talent Show is February 22 from 7-8:30 in the caferteria
We are looking for dancers, musicians, mimes, magicians, singers, drama extraordinaire's
announcers, 
Tryouts are February 8 after school in room 35.

SWIMMING
It is official Bedford has some of the top boy swimmers in the STATE. Over the weekend, the swim and dive team competed in Lansing against the top junior high swimmers in the state!

The Relays of Ty Smith, Thomas Zoldowski, Ian Metter and Micah Scheffer won both the 200 Medley Relays and 400 Free relays. Ty Smith and Micah Scheffer were both individual State Champs in their events!
Thomas Zoldowski finished 2nd in the 100 Free and 3rd in the 100 IM. Ian Metter finished an amazing 7th place in the 100 Breaststroke and Ethan Tennant finished 13th in the 100 Breaststroke. The Relay of Metter, Tennant, Joey Travis and Kyle Roessle swam their fastest 200 free relay and finished 23rd! The Girls took to the pool in the Afternoon, and all swam great! Tina Freel finished 19th in the 100 IM with a personal bests. The 3 Relays including Lindy Schultz, Tina Freel, Jen Dobson, Hannah Smith and Jenna Almomar all swam best times and improved their standings in the meet. 
Congratulations Swimming Broncos! You had a Super impressive season!

LACROSSE
There will be a kick-off meeting for lacrosse players and parents  (high school boys and girls, and junior high boys) on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA AT 7PM.

All those interested in or considering playing lacrosse this year should attend, particularly PARENTS.  The Bedford Lacrosse Association will present important information regarding fees, sign ups, volunteer needs, board vacancies, and the like.  Also, the coaches will be on hand to answer questions and, as in the past, the coaches will meet with their respective groups to discuss important dates, activities, and expectations.

We look forward to seeing you all on February 7th, and to getting things underway for another exciting lacrosse season!

YEARBOOK REMINDER
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 or in all lunch hours the week of January 30th -February 3.

SCI-FI CLUB
Do you know what a Tardis is? Do you know your Midiclorian count? How good are you at playing Quidditch? Have you ever come face to face with Cerberus. Do you wonder what would happen if you were bitten by a radioactive goundhog? Do you wonder why they just didn't get the eagles to fly them to Modor in the first place? If you know what I was just talking about and want to talk more about this stuff, come to the Sci-Fi Fantasy Club on Thursday February 2, 2017 from 2:30-3:30. We will be meeting in room 23. Make sure you have a ride home.

WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP FUNDRAISER



Applebee's Tickets













STUDENTS INTERACT
All 7th grade students should check their email for a Students Interact invitation for next week Wednesday, February 1st, session.  If you were invited, permission slips should be turned in to Mrs. Connolly in the office.   Please see your teachers for assignments for the day of Students Interact.  If you are attending Students Interact, please meet in the cafeteria on Wednesday, February 1st, at the beginning of the day with your coat. Do not go to first hour.  Attendance will be taken in the cafeteria before you leave for the YMCA

8TH GRADERS
The 2017 Monroe County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Exp will take place Thursday, February 2 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Monroe County ISD in the Professional Development Building.  High School CTE teachers from Monroe County will have displays and answer questions to various programs such as Food, Architecture, Construction, Audio/Visual Technology, Marketing, Engineering and many more! See flyer on the announcement wall in the Main Office and the BJHS Facebook page.

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.

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.
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.

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 (10 weeks of young artist club                       starting January 25, 2017)
                    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
                  Random Acts of Kindness Club 2:30-3:30 Ms. Roberts Room 205
                  Sci-Fi Fantasy Club 2:30-3:30 Room 23

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
February 2017
2 High School Tours for 8th Graders, 1st & 2nd Periods
2 JHS Building Spelling Bee Final 10:30, Media Center
4 JHS S&E-Livonia
6 Early Release, ½ Day of School (Staff PD Day, PM)
7 8th Grade Focus on Curriculum Parent Night 6pm in BJHS Media Center

8 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge

10 Valentine Party 6:30 to 9:00, BJHS Students only

13 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments

20 No School, President’s Day

21 NAEP Test, selected 8th graders

27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center