Monday, February 27, 2017

February 27, 2017

PARENT INFORMATION
Did you know that students who legitimately use an opioid prescription are ⅓ more likely to misuse the drug by age 23 than those with no history of prescription use. The Student Prevention Leadership Team (SPLT) is campaigning against prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction. The strongest risk factor for heroin initiation is past abuse of opioids. If a child or a parent is prescribed opioid pain relievers after surgery or other medical procedures there is a possibility of becoming hooked to the drugs. Once they are hooked and all of the drugs are gone, they are most likely switch to heroin because it is cheaper than buying more prescription pills. When the doctor tells a patient to stop using medications or there is medication left over after past medical procedures, the pills should be disposed of in RedMed Box to avoid misuse.

In Monroe County
4.7% of 7th graders
5.1% of 9th graders
6.6% of 11th graders
Admitted to taking painkillers such as Oxycontin, Codeine, Vicodin, or Percocet without a doctor's prescription!

The BHS SPLT team would like to strongly urge you to dispose of old, out date, or unused prescriptions at one of the 6 RedBox Locations in Monroe County.

You can find RedMed boxes at the following locations:
Bedford Substation- Monroe County Sheriff’s Department
Michigan State Police Monroe Post
Dundee Village Police Department
City of Monroe Police Department
Carleton Police Department 
Erie Township Police Department
Please do not dispose of left over prescriptions by flushing them down a toilet or throwing them away. Find the nearest RedMed Box Location for safe disposal


SPRING SPORTS
ANYONE TRYING OUT FOR A SPRING SPORT MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL COMPLETED. THE PHYSICAL MUST BE DATED AFTER APRIL 15, 2016 IN ORDER TO TRY OUT.

LACROSSE
7-8 grade boys spring lacrosse signups and taco dinner are Tuesday night February 28th at 6 at Mount Carmel church off of Lewis avenue in Temperance.  Any 7th or 8th grade boys  interested in spring lacrosse are asked to attend with their parents. Information about fees and schedules will be provided.

YEARBOOK
Last chance for a yearbook! Yearbooks will be sold during lunches February 27-March 10 for $40. No extra yearbooks will be ordered so make sure you get yours before March 10th.

SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
8th grade girls softball tryouts will be held in the junior high gym from 3-5 starting March 20th, please bring all equipment needed

BLOOD DRIVE
NJHS is partnering with the American Red Cross once again this year to host a Blood Drive at BJHS.  Although students must be 16 years old to donate BJHS students can help save lives by recruiting donors.  The blood drive will take place on Wednesday March 22, 2017 from 3-8pm at BJHS.  Please encourage your families and friends who are over the age of 16 to donate blood.  Appointment request forms can be found in the office, or you can either call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code : BEDFORDJH to schedule an appointment.

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
                     Coding Club 2:30-3:30 Mrs. Kay Room 202

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 Room49
                    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
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center

MARCH 2017
8 PTSA Meeting 6:00 in Downstairs Teacher’s Lounge
10 Early Release, ½ Day of School (Staff PD Day, PM)
13 Staff Department Meeting, 2:35 with departments
14 Choral Extravaganza (JHS/HS)-7pm-BHS Auditorium
16-17 Soiree Jr Rehearsal-5:30pm-7pm-BHS Auditorium
19 Soiree Jr Day-12pm-6pm-BHS Auditorium
20 Bedford Idol-7pm-BHS Auditorium
21 Band Spectacular (JHS/HS)-7pm-Old Gym
25 Soiree Jr Performances-7pm-BHS Auditorium
27 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center

31 End of Quarter 3