Thursday, April 13, 2017

APRIL 13, 2017

THURSDAY APRIL 13, 2017
BOYS TRACK
The Bedford boys track team dominated  Monroe last night by a score of 84 to 53.
Outstanding performances by Joey T., Aidan B., Ty S., and a 4 by 1 team of Cade F., Sam R., Luke C., and Billy W.. 
Great Job Broncos!

GIRLS TRACK
The girls track team won last night against Monroe 83 to 52.  Macy M, Morgan B, and Courtney H swept the 400 meter dash.  Macy also placed first in the 200 meter hurdles and Caroline G placed 3rd.  Belle E, Olivia K, and Mara Z swept the 800 meter run.  Krista R, Belle E, and Chelsea K swept pole vault.  Krista also placed second in the 70 meter dash.  Alyssa C, Lizzy C, and Payton M swept high jump.  Emily S, Molly K, and Sarah P swept long jump.  Molly also placed first in the 100 meter dash.  Lia S placed second and Ryan L placed third in shot put.  Madi F came in first and Anna S came in third in the 1600 meter run, and Leah D came in second in the 3200 meter run.  Madi K placed third in the 200 meter dash.  Our team performed very well especially considering our short practice time.  Congratulations to all of our runners.  

LIBRARY VISIT
We are very fortunate to have Tom Stanton, one of Michigan's Notable Book Authors, visiting our school on April 25th. His book, Terror in the City of Champions, is available on Overdrive (audiobook & ebook). 

He will be speaking at the high school at 3:00 pm and then at the Bedford Public Library at 7pm. The 3pm event will take place in Mr. Earl's classroom (G4). All interested are welcome to attend. 

M-STEP TESTING
M-step testing begins next week
8th Grade testing is April 11-12, April 25-26 and April 28th
6th Grade testing is May 1, and May 3-4
7th grade testing is May 9, May 11, and  May 16-17

Be sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a hearty breakfast so they are ready to do their best! Please help them to make sure their chromebook is charged everyday and that they have a pair of earbuds for the listening portion of the test. Also, NO electronic devices are allowed in the testing area. This includes cell phones, Apple watches and or any other device. Any disruption can void the test of everyone in the room so please make sure devices are powered off and in their locker or left home.

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. Students will only be called down during class change so as not to interrupt class time. Please listen to announcements during the class changes for your name. At that time, you may pick up your items from the door monitor.

YOUNG WRITER'S DAY
The Junior High will be holding a Young Writer's Day later this school year.  This event celebrates creative writing and allows students to share and develop an original work of fiction in a safe and structured environment. This is open to all grade levels. If you are interested, pick up a form from Mrs. Matlow in room 35 or Mr. Lorenz in room 38.

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
We will be having daily announcements with facts about Autism. 

Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 13, NJHS will be hosting Penny Wars to raise money for Autism Awareness. Bring any change you have and support your lunch hour.
ALL MULES MATTER
All Mules Matter Peer to Peer support group will be pre-selling T shirts this week only for $8. This means they will be collecting money this week and shirts will be made by the end of April and passed out in the lunch room. 

We are also selling 2 different decals (Understand Autism and I love someone with Autism) for $8.
See facebook page for photos of t-shirt and the two decals.

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 REMI
NDER 
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.

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
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
Sci-Fi Fantasy Club 2:30-3:30 Room 23

Friday:

Be sure to have a ride home.
Clubs meet weekly/bi-weekly unless you hear otherwise from the instructor.

CALENDAR
APRIL 2017
14 Spring Break Begins
24 Classes Resume
24 Staff SI Meeting, 2:35 in Media Center