Monday, November 12, 2018

Announcements- Monday, November 12, 2018

Today is the 49th day of school. There are 132 days remaining.


STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Student of the week for 11/12 is Carter R. nominated by Mrs. Soltesz and here's what she had to say...

Carter is an outstanding student and friend. Each morning he comes in with a smile, ready to take on the day. He is always willing to help and is a friend to everyone! BJHS is a better place because of Carter :)

SPIRIT SHOP
The spirit shop is open now through November 17th. To buy spirit wear online please visit
bjhsspirit.itemorder.com

DETROIT PISTONS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
The Detroit Pistons came to BJHS on Monday, October 29, for an assembly. They are offering a fundraiser for all BJHS students and their family. Attend one or both of the home Piston games on Friday, December 7, with the Philadelphia 76ers or Saturday, December 15, with the Boston Celtics.  The cost for a ticket is $30 for the 200 level seating and $60 for the 100 level seating. Click here for and informational flyer. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Blaa6mVBPwEVCQ8dqkSFHou5kAi7j8Fi

Tickets for the games can be purchased directly from the Pistons at  www.pistons.com/bedford

2019 BOYS 12 AND UNDER VOLLEYBALL TEAM
We are looking to build a boys 12 and under volleyball team this winter. The team will play in the Northwest Ohio Juniors League on Mondays at the Paragon. The league begins January 21st and will last for 6 weeks with 2 matches per night. The players will also receive 10 team practices and 10 skills practices. Practice dates TBD. SIGN UP SHEETS ARE IN THE OFFICE

ALL MULES MATTER
All Mules Matter is set to begin Quarter 2 on Monday Nov 12, 5A homeroom only.

QUIZBOWL
Quizbowl for today 11/12

11/12
4AZill 1vsZill 2
4BPridgeon 1vsDePorre
5ARegniervsTillman
5BBrown 1vsLawson

Quizbowl players for tomorrow 11/13

11/13
4ADavis 1vsDavis 2
4BSmith 1vsSmith 2
5A6th Playoffsvs6th Playoffs
5B6th Playoffsvs6th Playoffs


CLUBS
Knit and Crochet Club meets on Tuesdays, Room # 29, 2:30-3:30
Mrs. Adkins - Advisor

Math Counts Club meets on Wednesdays, Room #201, 2:30-3:30 
Mrs. Winter - Advisor

Sci-Fi Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room 215, 2:30-3:30
Miss Kelly - Advisor

Coding Club for 8th Graders meets on Tuesdays, Room # 50 2:30-3:30
Ms. May - Advisor

Girls Who Code Club for 6th and 7th Graders meets on Fridays, Room # 34
2:45-4:00 
Mrs. Hemry - Advisor

Bronco Charity Club meets Wednesdays in Room #220 2:30-3:30

Art Club meets on the following Mondays, Room # 134 from 2:30-3:30
Mrs. Copley-Sansom - Advisor:
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 4
March 18
April 15
April 29
May 6
BE SURE YOU HAVE A RIDE HOME IF YOU ARE STAYING FOR A CLUB 
MEETING!!

SPORTS

ROBOTICS
Congratulations to all of our Bedford Junior High Robotics teams.  The Loose Screws won the Bedford event this weekend, with the Bionic Broncos finishing 2nd.  The Loose Screws also won the 1st place Connect Award and the 2nd place Controls Award.  

The Classical Engineers won the 1st place Motivate Award, and their coach won the Compass Award for best coach.  

Team FLAG - Fight Like A Girl - won 2nd place  for the Think Award, and the Turning Gears won the 3rd place Motivate Award.   

The Loose Screws earned a bid to states, joining the Turning Gears, who secured their spot last week.   With  2 of our 5 teams having already secured state bids, the remaining 3 teams will have another shot at their second competition later this month.    

UPCOMING IN NOVEMBER
12 Veterans’ Day Program 9:30
12 Staff Meeting-School Improvement  2:40PM
14 7th Grade UT Rocket Basketball Field Trip
15 6th Grade Walleye Field Trip
17 Craft Show 9AM - 3PM
19 PT Conf - ½ Day, No PM Classes, 4:00 to 7:30
20 PT Conf - ½ Day, No PM Classes 12:00 to 2:30
21 Half Day - No PM Classes
22-23 Thanksgiving (No School)
26 Staff Meeting-Departments 2:40PM