Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Announcements- Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Today is the 161st day of school. There are 10 days remaining.


8th GRADERS INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL NEXT YEAR
There will be a parents and players meeting for freshmen football next year on Tuesday 5/28/19 @ 6 pm in the high school gym.  We will be discussing summer workouts and the upcoming season.  We hope that you can attend.  If you have any questions you can contact Mike Vicars @ 419-822-7383 or email at bedfordmulesfootball@gmail.com

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
There will be a high school cross country informational meeting on Thursday, 5/30, at 7pm in Room G4 at the high school (my room). Our high school program has made it to the state finals for five consecutive years, and we are inviting you to come and be a part of this successful program.We will talk about cross country camp, collect contact information, and start our unofficial season off for 2019. Mule Pack! Whether you ran cross country this year or you just want to come and try it out, you are welcome. 

If you can't make it for some reason but you know you want to run, let me know at scott.earl@mybedford.us

PARTY
Student Council's Outdoor (end of the year) Party. Friday June 7th from 5-7pm. Music, slip n' slide, obstacle course, and concessions. Don't miss out on the fun!

Summer Test Out Applications for High School Classes for 2019-2020 Freshmen 

Summer test out applications are due to the high school's main office on Friday, May 24 by 2:30 pm. Forms can be found on the Counseling page of the high school website (You can use the Counseling tab in the navigation bar at the top of their home page.) No late registration forms will be taken this year. Please have your form and money in on time. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Schultz in high school room B2.


While you can select a preferred week of testing, you must be available to make an appointment to test out on any day of that week. 


Testing Weeks:


Week 1: July 22 - July 26

Week 2: July 29 - August 2



Any available study materials can be picked up in the high school office June 17 - June 28.

DON'T FORGET TO BUY A YEARBOOK!
Don't miss out on the memories!  Buy your yearbook today @ yearbookforever.com before they are sold out because it is the best yearbook ever! Pinky Promise!  

COMMUNITY ED.
Glow Bowling - Boys get your moms and join us for a fun night of glow bowling and pizza at Forest View Lanes on June 7. Tickets are on sale in the Community Education Office


Register now for summer camps, T-Ball and Softball and art classes  - check out the Spring/Summer Brochure or go online and get the scoop - https://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/com_ed. There really is something for everyone, any age and any skill level.

VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP
Volleyball summer camp flyers are in the office. Camp is Monday through Thursday, June 17-20th from 12-2:30 at the high school for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Please register early so you are left out. 

BEDFORD SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS
Junior High tryouts (6th/7th graders): May 20-22 from 3-5 pm, high school new gym

High School tryouts (8th graders): June 3-5 from 5-7 pm, high school new gym

For tryouts athletes must wear Bedford colors, cheer or tennis shoes, and no jewelry throughout all of tryouts! All participants must have a current physical on file. PhysicalMUST be from on or after April 15th.  NO EXCEPTIONS. Go to the office for more details and paperwork.

YOUNG WRITERS
Attention all writers: Mrs. Matlow and Miss DePorre will be hosting Young Writers Day on May 30th. Please see Mrs. Matlow in room #35 to pick up a participation form. See you there!

CHROMEBOOKS
Please remind students to be careful with their Chromebooks, and keep a watchful eye out for kids abusing them.

REMINDER 
Just a reminder to students - cell phones are not to be used during the day to text or call their parent to come pick them up when they are not feeling well.  (Please do not email either). Students are to come to the health room.  You can use the student phone located in the office.  Too many parents are showing up for their sick student and the health room/office is not aware.  Please see your Student Handbook regarding use of Cell Phones.

DRESS CODE 
Just a reminder to parents and students about the school dress code. Jeans with rips or holes in them is not allowed. Also, hoods of any kind are not to be worn inside the building.

STUDENT DROP OFF
Parents, there is ABSOLUTELY no student drop off in the front of the building. Please drop off your student in the back of the building.

Card Club for 6th graders only meets on Tuesdays, Room #206, 2:30-3:30





















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

Design an APP Club meets on Tuesdays (last meeting is 6/7), Room #50, 2:30-3:30
Ms. May- Advisor

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

Girls Who Code Club for 6th and 7th Graders meets on Fridays through the remainder of the year, Room #3, 2:45-4:00 
Mrs. Hemry - Advisor

Creative Writing Club meets every other Tuesday (last meeting is 6/4), Room #49 from 2:40-3:40 Ms. DePorre- Advisor

COMING UP IN MAY
30 Young Writers Day, 5/6/7 Hours
30 Spring Collage Concert 7:00 PM SHS Gymnasium
31 8th Grade Recognition, 8:30am in the Gym