Today is the 40th day of school; there are 140 days remaining.
QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow
NaNoWriMo
A brand new after school program will be starting next week called NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month (often shorted to NaNoWritMo), is a annual, Internet-based creative writing project that takes place during the month of November. Participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript between November 1 and November 30. The Bedford Junior High NaNoWriMo Club will meet from October 29-November 21 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in Mrs. Hemry's classroom (There will be no club meeting on Thursday, October 31st). Come and be a part of this fun writing group!
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.
LUNCHROOM ANNOUNCEMENT
Any student with a lunchroom charge balance of $10 or more will no longer be allowed to buy a la carte items like ice cream, Izzy sodas, single pieces of pizza, etc., Please pay your charge balance as soon as possible.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS .....
Any student with a lunchroom charge balance of $10 or more will no longer be allowed to buy a la carte items like ice cream, Izzy sodas, single pieces of pizza, etc., Please pay your charge balance as soon as possible.
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.
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.
ART CLUB
Art Club will meet on today, October 28, in room # 134 from 2:30-3:30.
ART CLUB
Art Club will meet on today, October 28, in room # 134 from 2:30-3:30.
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.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - MEETS THURSDAYS
Science Olympiad meets on Thursdays after school in Mrs. Leffer's room
# 218. New members are welcome.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - MEETS THURSDAYS
Science Olympiad meets on Thursdays after school in Mrs. Leffer's room
# 218. New members are welcome.
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.
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.
T-BIRDS
Congratulations 6th grade T-Birds on your playoff win yesterday! Moving on the Championship game next Sunday!!
Congratulations 6th grade T-Birds on your playoff win yesterday! Moving on the Championship game next Sunday!!
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
28 - 6, 7 & 8 Fall Orchestra Concert, 7PM BHS Auditorium
November 2019
1 No School, Staff Professional Development Day
4 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
6 Walleye Field Trip For 6th Grade
8 End of 1st Quarter (Report Cards available on HAC on November 15)
11 PTO Meeting 6:00
18 Staff Meeting, 2:40PM, Media Center
25 ½ Day for All Students, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences from 4:00 to 7:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
26 ½ Day for All Students, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences from 12:00 to 2:30 for 7th/8th Grade
By appointment for 6th Grade
27-29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
