Monday, October 21, 2019

Announcements - Monday, October 21, 2019

Today is the 35th day of school; there are 145 days remaining.


QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow
10/14
Monday
4AVincent 1vsVergiels
4BStalker 1vsR. Dukate
5ARousselo 2vsBurgermeister2
5BFletchervsCarstensen 4

10/15
Tuesday
4A
Scheffer
vs
Jakubowski 2
4B
Hixon 1
vs
Hixon 2
5A
Knapp
vs
Rousselo 1
5B
Sullivan 3
Vs
Tully 1

10/16
Wednesday
4AVincent 2vsHennessey
4BBrossvsAllison
5AB. DukatevsLanigan
5BQuinlan 1vsTully 2

Thursday
4AHemryvsKelly
4BStalker 1vs Hixon 2
5ASoltesz 1vsRegnier
5BCarstensen 1vsCarstensen 5

10/18Friday
4ADavisvsPridgeon
4BStalker 2vsR. Dukate
5ARousselo 2vsBurgermeister 1
5BCarnicom 1vsSullivan 2


MARK YOUR CALENDARS .....
FUND RAISER DELIVERY DAY- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30th,
If you participated in the school wide fundraiser, our delivery day is Wednesday, October 30th from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.in our cafeteria.  Your items must be picked up that evening as we do not have room to store the extras.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Joshua Parshall is this week's Student Of The Week. Joshua was nominated by Mrs. Quinlan.  Joshua is not only a great student, but he also displays great character at school. Joshua is always willing to help other students and help with recycling during homeroom. He is  a pleasure to have in class. 

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen; it is that time of year again where you can make a difference and help your school.  All you have to do  is bring in boxtops!  Clip off "Boxtop" labels from designated brands and bring them in to your homeroom teacher.  The homeroom with the MOST Boxtops will not onlu be the champs of the school, but will win a "special prize".  The deadline for Boxtops is Friday, October 25th. 

PICTURE RETAKE DAY
Lifetouch school picture RE-TAKE day is Thursday, October 24, during lunch hours, 10:30-12:30.  If you want your picture retaken, bring in your original picture packet, give it to the photographer, and you will receive the same packet with your new picture.
Also, if you are a new student, or if you were absent on picture day in September, please be sure to get your picture taken for your student ID and for the yearbook.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLUB 
Bible Fellowship Club will be meeting  every Thursday after school in room #23 until 3:30PM.  Therefore, everyone must have a ride at 3:30PM.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Brown in room #23.

CROSS COUNTRY  . . . 
On Saturday morning, the girls cross country team competed in their final meet of the season at the Michigan Middle School Mega Jamboree in Brighton, MI.  Medals were earned by Izzy L., Piper B., Reese O., Karissa H., Zita L., Lucy C., Grace F., Olivia S., and Sidney D.  Personal records were set by Izzy L., Brooklyn M., Anika H., Reese O., Karissa H., Adrianna K., Sidney D., Zita L., Lucy C., Olivia S., Sydney R., Kamryn P., Gretchen H., Skyler B., Maya M., Izzy R., and Amelia J.  Congratulations on a great finish to the season ladies! 
Banquet:
Girls' cross country banquet will be on Tuesday, October 22.

BOYS' BASKETBALL
The following dates have been set for open gyms for 7th and 8th grade boys interested in basketball:
Sunday Oct 27
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the junior high school gym

The following dates have been set for 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts:
Monday Oct 28
7th grade 230pm-430pm
8th grade 430pm-630pm

Tuesday Oct 29
7th grade 230pm-430pm
8th grade 430pm-630pm

Wednesday Oct 30
7th grade 230pm-430pm
8th grade 430pm-630pm

Must have a valid physical from this year to tryout.

Please wear a shirt with your last name on it during tryouts.

LACROSSE
There will be a lacrosse informational meeting on October 28th, at 6:30 p.m. in the junior high school cafeteria.  All interested 7 and 8th graders should attend.  Girls are also included this year!  There will be pop and pizza for interested players and their parents.

VOLLEY FOR THE CURE T-SHIRTS
Bedford's Volley for the Cure Game is Tuesday evening, October 22nd, in the Bedford High School Gym to benefit cancer research and help those living with cancer.  T-shirts are $10 and allows you into the match free!  T-shirt order forms are available at the high school, junior high school, elementary schools, and the Bedford Administration Building at 1623 West Sterns. You may place your order in any school office and shirts will be delivered the next day. $5 from each shirt goes to various cancer organizations.  T-shirts will be on sale during all lunch hours.  

IF YOUR CLASS IS GOING TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY  . . . 
If your class is going to the public library, next door, you must walk, not run.  Be sure to look for cars.  We are getting reports that students are running out in front of cars because they are not paying attention. l

ELA LAB
Need help with ELA  homework?
Need help with reading or writing for another class? Need to study for an ELA Test or Quiz?
Ask your ELA or homeroom teacher for a pass and come visit Mrs. Knapp in room # 49 during your homeroom 4A or 4B OR Miss Mason in room # 25 during homeroom 5A or 5B for English Lab.  Both teachers will be there to help you!

8TH HOUR
If you need extra help with your homework, plan to attend 8th hour.  8th Hour meets  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:35- 3:25 pm.  Students meet in the front lobby.
Please be sure to arrange for a ride home if you are planning to attend.  You must have a signed permission slip or note to attend. Permission slips are available in the office.

IF YOU RIDE THE BUS TO SCHOOL . . . 
Attention all students who ride the bus to school in the morning; please walk on the sidewalk closest to the school when you get off your bus.  When you walk too close tot he buses, it creates a safety issue.

DRESS CODE REMINDER
Undergarments should not be visible at any time (this includes boxer shorts, briefs, underwear, bras, etc.)
Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh, approximately lower than the palm of the hand.
Low-cut, revealing, bare-midriff tank tops or bare shoulders are not permitted.
Sleeveless tops must be two inches on the shoulder. 

October 2019
21 - Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
22 - 6, 7 & 8 Fall Band Concert, 7PM BJHS Gym
24 - Picture Retake Day, Lunch Hours
28 - 6, 7 & 8 Fall Orchestra Concert, 7PM BHS Auditorium

Have a great day at BJHS