Monday, November 4, 2019

Announcements - Monday, November 4th, 2019

Today is the 44th day of school; there are 136 days remaining.



QUIZ BOWL SCHEDULE
Winning homerooms are highlighted in yellow





11-4
Monday
4AHemryvsHennessey
4BDavisvsKelly
5AVogel 1vsTillman 2
5BQuinlan 1vsKay

11-5
Tuesday
4A
8th Single Elimination
vs
8th Single Elimination
   4B
8th Single Elimination
vs
8th Single Elimination
5A
Knapp
vs
Rousselo 2
5B
Quinlan 2
Vs
Sullivan 1

11-6
Wednesday
4A8th Single Eliminationvs8th Single Elimination
4B8th Single Eliminationvs8th Single Elimination
5ASoltesz 1vsLanigan
5BVerdunvsCarstensen 3

11-7
Thursday
4A8th Single Eliminationvs8th Single Elimination
4B8th Single Eliminationvs 8th Single Elimination
5ABurgermeister 2vsBurgermeister 1
5BWoodvsSullivan 2

11-8  Friday
4A8th Championshipvs8th Championship
4B7th single eliminationvs7th single elimination
5ASoltesz 2vsRegnier
5BLefflervsCarstensen 4





STUDENT OF THE WEEK



NaNoWriMo
A brand new after school program will be starting this week called NaNoWriMo.  National Novel Writing Month (often shorted to NaNoWritMo).  It is an 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!

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.

MATH COUNTS
Math Counts is back this year!  If you enjoy math challenges and competing against others, than this opportunity is for you!  Our Math Counts Competitive Team will be meeting again this year with Mrs. Winter in room # 32 starting on Tuesday, November 5th, after school until 3:30 p.m.  If you are interested, please stop by and see Mrs. Winter or just join us on November 5th!

ART CLUB
The next Art Club meeting will meet on Monday, November 11, 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 WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Science Olympiad meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in Mrs. Leffer's room # 218.  New members are welcome.

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. 

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. 

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)
12 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