Monday, February 6, 2017

February 6, 2016

8TH GRADE REGISTRATION
8th grade registration forms are due to the office by Friday , February 10th.

DRESS CODE
You may not wear clothing items that are sheer without some sort of undercover.  Leggings and shirts with sheer material must have something under them so no skin shows.

FRENCH CLUB
Wonderful French Club Members--
Thank you so much for starting our amazing Valentine’s Day Project! Just a friendly reminder that you can get any project supplies from Miss DePorre’s room if you would like to keep working. We have a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it, so all help is appreciated! We will meet again NEXT Thursday, February 9th. Bring a friend or two!

CODING CLUB
Coding club will be beginning on Tuesday, February 7th from 2:30-3:30 in Mrs. Kay’s room, 202.

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 BJHS cafeteria
We are looking for dancers, musicians, mimes, magicians, singers, drama extraordinaire's
announcers, 
Tryouts are February 8 after school in room 35.

LACROSSE
There will be a kick-off meeting for lacrosse players and parents (high school boys and girls, and junior high boys) onTUESDAY, 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!


MATH LEAGUE TEST
Attention students. This year’s competitive Math League Test is coming up soon. The Math League Test is a timed test, in which students’ scores are compared against their peers in our school, as well as those in surrounding counties. If you are interested in taking the test, please let your math teacher know. If you have any questions you may talk with your math teacher, or Mrs. Brown in room 230. 

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 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
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